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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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

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

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

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

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

World Vet Day: An Interview with Dr. Chris Bessent
Hear the actual interview (and watch our fun animation) below: In honor of World Vet Day (and Small Business Week!), we interviewed our founder and CEO, Dr. Chris
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