Dogs can get eye infections which are caused by bacteria. Scratches to the cornea are also a common problem. They are caused by the eyes coming into contact with long hairs. To protect your dog’s eyes, carefully trim any excess hair around the eyes with a blunt-edge scissor. You can use a sterile eyewash made […]
Do you remember hearing about those creatures called Leeches? Well, they’re making a comeback in the world of medicine. And they’ve been proven more effective and safer than some modern therapies for vascular problems, wound care, arthritis and inflammation. Medicinal leeching was used in ancient times and even up to the 19th century to treat […]
Prolotherapy , also known as ligament reconstructive therapy, is an alternative to surgery for repair of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries. It is a non-surgical procedure that stimulates natural healing. Prolotherapy has been used on humans for decades but only recently has become common in veterinary practice. The dog is sedated for the procedure which […]
