Adaptogenic herbs cont. - Ashagandha
I am continuing my review of adaptogenic herbs that can be used to help your pet's body find balance. Adaptogenic herbs are those that...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Adaptogenic herbs
In the Pet healer Podcast we recently discussed adaptogenic herbs. Adaptogenic herbs are those that offer some balance to our immune...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Hip pain is a tricky problem for pets!
When I was in Veterinary school 31 years ago, they taught us in anatomy 101 that the sacroiliac joint was fused and of little importance...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
End of Life Care
One of the most heartbreaking duties that we as veterinarians perform is helping our terminally ill or suffering patients to die...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Take the heat out of those hotspots!
One of the most common issues seen at our practice during these hot months involves skin infections, rashes, and allergies. One problem,...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 18, 2021
- 2 min
The Puppy Killer You Need To Know About
There has been a rise in Parvovirus cases seen in our practice and the heartbreaking part is that this is a preventable disease. The...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Canine Influenza
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association has sent an alert about a Canine Influenza outbreak in Palm Beach, Florida. The initial number...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Prepare Your Pets for Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a very busy above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. They claim a...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Does your pet need Vitamin C?
The pandemic has shed some light on the importance of certain vitamins for the wellbeing of our immune systems and now pet owners are...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Probiotics For Your Pets
The health and wellness industry promotes the use of probiotics as essential for an improved immune system which prompts many pet owners...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Is your dogs behavior the result of underlying health conditions?
Is your dog exhibiting unusual behaviors like hiding, being lethargic, and acting grumpier than usual? If so, there are a myriad of...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Dec 15, 2020
- 2 min
Pets are not the best gifts!
The Christmas holiday is not the greatest time to give pets or to incorporate new pets into the family unit. If you plan to give a pet as...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
The Human-Animal Bond
The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between pets and their humans. At the heart of this bond is...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
One of the most common causes of acute loss of coordination and head tilt in dogs is called the canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome....
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Bad behavior or health issue?
Is your dog acting up or behaving out of the norm? Many animal behavior experts estimate that 20 percent of problem behaviors may be...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Pet Hurricane Preparedness
Isaias, the first major storm of the summer is a wake-up call for all pet owners. So let’s again review my standard pet care advice for...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Aug 1, 2020
- 2 min
Wagging Tails
In canines, the ability to express joy and other emotions like fear and alertness rely in part on the movement of the tail. In order to...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
TCVM has a history...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a global phenomenon. Traditional and complementary/alternative medicine is widely used in the prevention,...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Summertime Safety
Summertime is here and we are seeing an increase in pet injuries caused by outdoor activities. There are some avoidable summer hazards...
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Dr. Mitsie Vargas
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
Corona Virus Pandemic and our Pets
The new COVID-19 pandemic has big implications for pet health care. In most states, veterinary clinics are considered essential...
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