Dr. Carols Naturally Healthy Pets Blog

Cancer Research for Pets at Purdue

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:09:44 +0000

Pets like people suffer from cancer; in fact it’s the number one cause of death for both species today. Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine is on the forefront of new research that may offer new hope for some pets. Radioactive scans are now available for pets with cancer on an experimental basis at [...]

Stem Cell Therapy For Painful Pups

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:24:40 +0000

Millions of dogs suffer the aches and discomfort of arthritis. Millions more may be hurting without any obvious signs. Now, a new science, using cells derived from the pet’s own fat, may bring relief too many painful pooches. When your pet has arthritis, you can almost feel the pain he is suffering. You watch as he [...]

Pet Holiday Tips for Traveling, Eating and Safety

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:56:47 +0000

Nearly 14 million pets mostly dogs are expected to be traveling this holiday season posing all kinds of thorny hospitality issues for pets, as well as their owners and guests. Pet lovers now have several great options available to enjoy the holiday’s with their best 4-legged friends, whether traveling “Over the river or through the [...]

Gene Discovery linked to Urinary Bladder Stones in Dalmatian Dogs

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:43:13 +0000

The gene that regulates uric acid in people is responsible for causing bladder stones in Dalmatians Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, have discovered a gene mutation in Dalmatian dogs responsible for causing high levels of uric that can lead to bladder stones. Now breeders have what they need to try to [...]

Urine Crystals in Dogs & PAAWS Vitamins: Q & A

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:11 +0000

I wanted to share this with all of our readers, hoping it may be helpful to others whose dogs may have issues with urine crystals. Q: I recently started my dog, Spider on your PAAWS vitamin supplements. Unfortunately, we’ve discovered that she has calcium crystals in her urine and I have started her on Hill’s U/D [...]

Rent-A-Pet: Pets have become the Ultimate Accessory!

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03:57 +0000

Need a date, trying to meet new singles, or just lonely and looking for some companionship? Well, why not rent-a pet? Now-days you can rent almost anything and today even pets have been added to the list. Renting pets for profit is actually a new concept welcomed by those too busy to commit to full time [...]

Cracking Dog’s DNA Codes helps Prevent Disease:Dr. Carol in Veterinary Economics Magazine

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:18:44 +0000

For veterinarian, Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM owner of American Pet Institute in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, disease prevention is big. Dr. Osborne specializes in wellness for senior pets through supplements and nutrition, and she develops strategies to help pets avoid potential disorders uncovered by the blood test. “The real value of the test is allowing the [...]

FDA Update on Pet Food Recall for Dogs & Cats

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:55:41 +0000

The center for Disease Control (CDC), on May 16, 2008 reported a multistate outbreak of infection with a contagoius bacteria called Salmonella that was associated with dry dog food. At that time, 70 cases had been reported from 19 states, with the last case identified on October 1, 2007. After that, another case was identified [...]

Pet Arthritis:Facts & Natural Remedies for Dogs & Cats

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:03 +0000

What is Pet Arthritis? Arthritis is a painful, progressive condition that destroys the cartilage and connective tissue, which normally act as a cushion and absorb shock between bones and joints. It is characterized by loss of the smooth cartilage that covers and protects the ends of the bones in moveable joints. Since cartilage has no nerves, [...]

PAAWS Promotes Pet Life

drcarol@drcarol.com (Dr. Carol Osborne) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:55:06 +0000

Dr. Carol, Thank you for a wonderful product!! Our Pomeranian doggie, Misty, was given a 13% chance of survival because of a vaccine that came from a bad lot. I began giving her your PAAWS and she celebrated her 8th birthday on March 09 of this year. We also have 3 cats; all of whom are rescued [...]