Vet Talk With Dr. Bessent
Clinical perspective, practical answers, and the why behind Dr. Bessent’s approach.
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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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.
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
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
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
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate… The vast majority of people want to do what is right for their pets. With the recent and abundant information about over-vaccination in animals
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