Holistic Veterinary Care Blog
Caring for your pet often comes with questions, and sometimes the answers are not as simple as they seem.
Our veterinary blog is a place to explore topics related to integrative veterinary medicine, preventive care, mobility, nutrition, rehabilitation, chronic conditions, and other ways to support your pet’s health through every stage of life.
Whether you are researching a new treatment option, learning how to recognize changes in your pet, or simply looking for practical guidance, we hope these articles help you feel more informed and confident about the choices ahead.
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Oakland, CA – Veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter, received the Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association The Council of Elders. Such a prestigious award was given to Dr. Richter in acknowledgment and recognition of his work in the practice of veterinary medicine. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical…
Here are Top 9 Tips for Pet Owners that can greatly benefit their pet’s health. Have your cat or dog spayed or neutered. There are numerous health benefits such as the reduced risk of uterine infections, breast cancer, & testicular cancer. There are also behavioral advantages such as decreased aggression and desire to roam. Having…
At Holistic Veterinary Care we are dedicated to exploring all of the best treatment options for our patients. One of our most cutting-edge and technologically advanced therapies is called Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This therapy involves placing an animal inside of our special hyperbaric oxygen chamber—an enclosed space that is pressurized with 100% pure oxygen. By…
It’s no secret that cannabis has a wide variety of medical benefits. What may come as a surprise is that the use of cannabis in animals is nothing new. Cannabis has been used in veterinary medicine for nearly as long as humans for treating common health issues. Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks used…
Allergies in Pets: How They Manifest and How to Treat Them Just like people, dogs and cats can be sensitive to various kinds of allergens – both food and environmental. The most common signs of an allergic reaction in your pet can include scratching, biting/chewing, or licking of their body. In cats, allergies can even…
Watch our for Foxtails! While the Bay Area is home to many beautiful trails and parks to explore with your pet, one small thing can ruin your summertime adventures: the dreaded foxtail. Foxtails are grass seed awns found on many trails and pathways where wild grasses grow. Because of their tiny, barbed structures foxtails are…
Many pet owners are aware that alcohol and chocolate present significant health hazards for dogs and cats and, appropriately, keep these items away from their pets. These are not, however, the only items commonly found in the home which present a significant danger to our pets. Identified below are potentially toxic plants, foods, and medicines…
Last week we took a look at some of the basic facts about heartworm disease—what it is and how your pet can contract it. This week we will conclude our discussion of heartworm disease by focusing on how heartworm preventatives work in your dog’s body. Here’s how Heartworm Preventatives work: Heartworm preventatives are larvaecides—they act by killing…