Leaky Gut Syndrome (AKA ~ Increased Intestinal Permeability) is a very common (often undiagnosed) condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed. This inflammation can be caused by many different things, including the following: • Alcohol and/or drinks containing caffeine. • Overuse of antibiotics resulting in destruction of the “good” bacteria in [...]

I lecture and conduct workshops on Native American topics. Several of these, such as the medicine wheel and medicine shield workshops, are deeply involved with animals. I have observed that virtually every person participating in these workshops is familiar with the term “animal totem.” So, I take a pole of how they understand this word, [...]

If your dog smells, and you are thinking twice about even having your dog inside, then you definitely need to read this article. Your dog does produce a ‘normal’ odor, primarily through the variety of glands found in their skin, ears, and paws. But your dog can also have a serious and unpleasant smell, such [...]

Dog noise anxiety, or fear of loud noises, such as fear of thunderstorms or fireworks, is very common. Pets have especially sensitive hearing. Veterinarians have estimated that your dog can hear 10 times better than you can. The loud crack of thunder is terrifying to many dogs. In some cases, the loud noise has been [...]

ABSTRACT Antioxidants are believed to help alleviate many diseases, from cancer to heart problems. All antioxidants, however, are not created equal and the consumer should understand what these compounds are and what they are capable of doing. Research suggests that certain antioxidants can indeed be helpful. It’s hard to open a magazine about health and [...]

Musculo-skeletal inflammation is a major cause of discomfort and debility in millions of older canines. Inflammation caused as a result of excess free radical activity is well established. (Segal, 1984; McCord, 1983). Problems with inflammation in the joints may be due to degradation of synovial fluid in the cavity through free radical reactions (McCord, 1974). [...]

Enzymes are vital to maintaining health in both humans and animals. As a lot of pet foods are processed, those necessary enzymes are being rmoved. The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of enzymes in humans and in their dogs and cats. Enzymes are the foundation of energy and the life force [...]

When it comes down to it, Britain is home to many beautiful birds, year round and during migration periods. The biggest problem for these birds is where it is they will live when they get here, or where the residential birds will live when the migrating birds make their nests about the place. It is [...]

When you get a pet it is very important to train them. If you do not train them your pet is likely to cause you a lot of problems for years to come. Simple instructions can be taught to animals so that your life is easier. It can be difficult to train your pet but [...]

There is a long list of venomous creatures on the globe, whereby some live side by side with us and others are luckily rarely seen. The venom itself is used as an effective defence mechanism which sometimes has the added bonus of being able to trap and kill prey. Despite humans being top of the [...]

Many people think that house pets and wildlife will get on fine but that is not the case. In fact it is the complete opposite and it is because of this that you should take care when looking after wildlife if you or a neighbour has any pets. Cats and dogs are terrible when it [...]

SYMPTOMS AND CONFUSION Yeast Candida infection is chronic and systemic – meaning it won’t go away without major work, and it can affect any organ or system of the body. The list of most common symptoms is at the bottom of this page. Seeing many of these symptoms with your pet is totally indicative of [...]

Native American teachings, traditions, and Lifeways can help us understand the relationship between humans and nonhumans. These relationships were established long ago between the ancients and the animal nations in order that they might get along with each other and help each other survive. Today, the challenges to both humans and nonhumans in this world [...]

Dog chewing is a completely normal behavior, but destructive chewing is inappropriate, and needs to be quickly stopped. In this article you will learn why dogs chew, whether you have a puppy or an adult dog. Prevention really is you best option, and you will find the top tips here. Lastly you’ll learn the most [...]

The list of animals that have gone extinct in the United Kingdom is huge but the problem is getting worse. More and more animals are going on to the list of at risk which means they could be extinct from our shores within a couple of years. This problem needs solving so that the animals [...]