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Jan 15, 2025 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
Most senior cats develop kidney disease. Early diagnosis and a kidney-friendly diet can help slow its progression and keep your cat feeling healthy and happy. If you are lucky enough to have a senior cat, you will likely face a diagnosis of kidney disease as he ages. This article explains what the diagnosis requires in terms of nutrition, and what to consider when selecting the best diet for cats with kidney disease. Protein – restrict it or not?
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
ivcjournal.com | Angie Krause
Treating feline kidney disease from an integrative approach includes medications and fluid therapy as well as close attention to diet and the right supplements. As the most common metabolic disease in cats, feline kidney disease is a regular part of a small animal practitioner’s daily caseload. While it most commonly affects geriatric cats over the age of 12, renal insufficiency can also affect younger felines.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
Feline asthma is caused by allergic inflammation. An integrative approach for asthma in cats that combines conventional medications, alternative therapies, and environmental modifications is often the most successful. Did you know that up to 5% of all cats will be affected by asthma in their lifetimes? The most common reason for coughing in cats, this condition is also referred to as allergic bronchitis, which names its root cause — allergic inflammation.
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Apr 20, 2024 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
Cancer is one of the most common and dreaded diseases affecting dogs and cats. Discover five ways to help lower your own companion’s cancer risk by addressing his nutrition, weight, toxin exposure, and more. Cancer is increasingly common in our dogs and cats. For some people, the fear of a cancer diagnosis in their beloved companions can be crippling, even if their dogs and cats are currently healthy.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
ivcjournal.com | Angie Krause
Because cats are good at hiding discomfort, pain is sometimes missed and undiagnosed. Helping clients understand the signs of pain in cats, along with an integrative approach to pain management that draws on traditional and alternative therapies, is the most effective solution. Feline pain management is a critical aspect of veterinary care. It significantly impacts a cat’s overall well-being and quality of life.
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Aug 18, 2023 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
From acupuncture to regenerative medicine, an integrative approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from it. Hip dysplasia is the most common congenital joint problem in dogs. It affects several breeds, with a higher prevalence in larger ones. Some dogs with dysplastic hips will never show signs of disease, while others may be debilitated by severe osteoarthritis (OA) as a result of the condition.
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Jul 26, 2023 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
While it’s important to maintain a relationship with a local veterinary clinic, a house call practice can take a lot of stress out of your dog or cat’s wellness visits. Visiting the vet usually isn’t very enjoyable. Struggling to get your kitty into the carrier, cleaning up stress vomit in the car, and seeing your four-legged friend feeling anxious at the clinic can make the experience extremely unpleasant for all involved.
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Jun 30, 2023 | 
dogster.com | Angie Krause
You may have heard horror stories of dogs dying after swimming in or drinking from a pond with an alga cover. This is a true danger that can be avoided. The term blue-green algae is a misnomer, as this organism is, in fact, a single-celled organism called cyanobacteria. This toxic organism can live in a variety of water types and uses photosynthesis to make food. Cyanobacteria can affect humans, wildlife, pets and livestock, however, dogs appear to be more sensitive to the cyanobacteria toxins.
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May 23, 2023 | 
ivcjournal.com | Angie Krause
From physical therapy to acupuncture, an integrative multimodal approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from it. Canine hip dysplasia is the most common congenital joint condition in dogs. It affects several breeds, with a higher prevalence in the larger ones.1 Some dogs with dysplastic hips will never show signs of disease, while others may be debilitated by severe osteoarthritis as a result of the condition.
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May 21, 2023 | 
animalwellnessmagazine.com | Angie Krause
If you’re having difficulty securing a veterinary appointment for your dog or cat, you’re not alone. Here’s how to find your way through the current veterinary shortage, and ensure your companion is getting the care he needs. Getting an appointment to see a veterinarian has become increasingly difficult for many dog and cat parents. You may be faced with a significant wait to see a veterinary specialist, and even your regular vet.
