Is your pet itching and scratching? Is your pet’s coat dry? Many people commonly give their pets peanut butter because it is a food that they personally enjoy and want to share it with their beloved pet. There really is no upside to doing this and we can’t emphasize enough the downsides....

The Doctor Is In! Convenient Holistic Veterinary Care By Phone Dr. Michel Selmer, is now available for telephone consultations to help you with your pet. He  will review your pet’s medical records and provide you with advice regarding the best conventional and holistic veterinary treatment options....

Hay fever in dogs Allergies are common in dogs, as in people these days. They reflect a weakened immune system. This can be explained by a buildup of toxins in the tissues and blood, which affects their abiliy to function. Dogs whohave seasonal symptoms have hay fever, called “atopy”. These dogs...

Ears Clean with water + vinegar (50:50 combination) or rubbing alcohol + vinegar (50:50) For Topical Use (Hot Spots) To soothe skin irritations and help stop the scratch–itch cycle, apply a wet, warm black teabag on the affected spot. The tannic acid in the teabag has a soothing effect relieving the...

In the Home Use as many non-toxic products as possible. Do not use scented powder on the carpet (baking soda is fine if odor is a concern). For dog blankets use unscented laundry detergent. Use only ¼ the amount recommended. Wash in hot water Do not used liquid fabric softener when washing the dog...

Food Allergies (Only some of the captioned signs are usually present in a given animal, not necessarily all.)Allergic dog The classical canine food allergy lesion distribution includes signs of facial itching, foot or limb chewing, belly itching, and recurrent ear infections. Your Pet’s Itchy Skin Itchy...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com Vaccinations – Allergic ReactionsWith vaccination commonly recommended annually, most pet owners are accustomed to taking their pets to the vet for “yearly...