The ecosystem that lives in your gut is complex, dynamic, amazonian in scale and poorly understood. It’s affected by genes and what we put in our mouths: food, bacteria, probiotics and antibiotics…. Read more
Archive for the ‘Gastrointestinal’ Category
Effects of Bowel Flora on Wellbeing
Saturday, March 12th, 2011Parvo Transmission by Human Hand
Friday, July 9th, 2010The Parvo Outbreak, Ocean Shores (aka P.O.O.) continues to hit the fan, having now infected 8 and killed 2. It’s over two months since a newly-purchased pup carried the virus into the area. The… Read more
When the Oxidant is Onion, and Effect is Anaemia
Thursday, July 1st, 2010The humble onion has always seemed the most unlikely of toxins but, it’s true, they can kill both dog and cat. Yet many pet owners have long fed onion-bearing leftovers to dogs with no apparent… Read more
Lily toxicity in cats: clarification
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Recently a client threw me a question that had me stumped, and curious. Are all members of the lily family toxic to cats? Online message boards had the answer in minutes. If you’re a cat… Read more
When Protein Turns Toxic: Jesse’s Story
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Jesse’s story is one of poor genes, devoted pet-owners, and high-end veterinary intervention. It offers insight into the clinical decision-making surrounding management of a rare disease that makes… Read more
DIY Elimination Diet for Dog and Cat
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010Dogs and cats with long-standing skin or gastrointestinal troubles may be suffering food allergy. Once you’ve dispelled the myths surrounding food allergy, you’re ready to test. If you’re… Read more
C.S.I Bangalow: Spiked Custard?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010One of three companion cats at a local nursing home, 1 year-old, Puddles was much loved by staff and residents. He was rushed to hospital after a Friday night on the tiles, with profuse vomiting and… Read more
The 5 Myths of Food Allergies
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010In cats and dogs, like us humans, food allergies are on the rise. Discovery a pet’s long-standing skin, ear, or gastrointestinal problem is due to a single dietary factor, rather than invisible… Read more