Vet Talk With Dr. Bessent
Clinical perspective, practical answers, and the why behind Dr. Bessent’s approach.
How TCM Views Anxiety
When we ask what causes anxiety in dogs we often point to genetics or past traumas. While true, we need to consider how emotion affects our dog’s mental and physical health.
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Holistic Medicine: Proactive vs. Reactive Care
Happy National Holistic Pet Day! The difference between holistic medicine and traditional medicine is really the difference between proactive care and reactive care (and its really up to the preference
How TCM Views Anxiety
When we ask what causes anxiety in dogs we often point to genetics or past traumas. While true, we need to consider how emotion affects our dog’s mental and physical
Why Food Is Only The Start
You know that your pet’s health starts with you, and that includes what goes in the bowl. What you may not know is that whatever you’re feeding –whether it’s a DIY
Allergy Management: Western vs. Eastern
(If you haven’t already, check out our precursor post – Boiling Over: An Intro to Allergies) If you’ve ever been around an allergic dog, it’s difficult not to empathize
Food Energetics & Your Pet– Putting The Right Foods In The Bowl
Each food you choose has properties that can sway the body in one direction or another. The goal is always to achieve balance or good health.
Food Energetics
For the allergic dog, food is medicine. Some foods have cooling properties, while others are warming. Animals experience allergies may benefit from a diet that is concentrated with cooling or
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