Recent headlines have drawn a lot of attention to Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs and a potential link the diet your dog eats. DCM is a type of heart disease which can lead to congestive heart failure. Some breeds are … Continue reading
Really? No. But at least the title caught your attention. Same with the recent FDA statement that oh so many are reading, and repeating incorrectly, as such. What did the statement say? “Early reports from the veterinary cardiology community indicate … Continue reading
Driving with both eyes open is my analogy for integrative medicine, which is combining Western and Alternative medicine. Western medicine is one eye, Alternative medicine is the other eye. Using them together makes it integrative. It makes sense to people … Continue reading
The answer is simple. The reason we vaccinate is to protect our pets from diseases. The same way we want to protect our human children – so they get vaccinated when they are very young. Then what? Do we get … Continue reading
There is so much out there about food…next to religion and politics, this seems to be a very polarizing subject. So I request each one of you to “make it make sense”. That is what I was taught by one … Continue reading
Dr. Masuma Barrett’s: Conversation about Nutrition Choosing the proper diet for your dog or cat Over the last 80 years, we have been taught “cats eat cat food, dogs eat dog food and milk comes from a carton…” Clearly that is … Continue reading
Dr. Masuma Barrett’s: 10 Questions About Dog & Cat Allergies 1) What Are The Most Common Symptoms Seen In Dogs And Cats With Allergies? Allergy symptoms generally include ear infections, scratching at the muzzle, chin, armpits, ”legpits”, abdomen, chest, back, between … Continue reading
