Vet Talk With Dr. Bessent
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Calming Food for Dogs: How TCVM Food Energetics Supports Anxiety
For dogs who run emotionally hot—always pacing, panting, or just unable to settle—what’s in the bowl might be part of the problem. Learn how food energetics and calming herbs can help soothe anxiety from the inside out.
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Seasonal Allergies: 5 Takeaways from A Conversation with A Holistic Vet
Let’s talk seasonal allergies– what they are, what they look like, and how, as a holistic vet and how Dr. Bessent approaches them a bit differently.
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
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
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
Calming Food for Dogs: How TCVM Food Energetics Supports Anxiety
For dogs who run emotionally hot—always pacing, panting, or just unable to settle—what’s in the bowl might be part of the problem. Learn how food energetics and calming herbs can
A Word from Dr. Bessent
As a practitioner over the last 30 years, I have treated tens of thousands of patients, and each one shared this one in common.
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