All pet owners want their pets to enjoy good health and happiness. One pathway to that goal is paying attention to what your pet eats from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This sounds daunting, doesn't it? Don't worry, we'll help get you started. Food Energetics in TCM is all about how the [...]
Just because your dog is scratching doesn't mean she's allergic. Jumping straight to "it must be allergies" and starting them on a potentially damaging drug like Apoquel* should not be your first move. First, be sure you're supporting your pet's health as best you can through wholesome, fresh, and species-appropriate food and supplements. This [...]
This short video is a follow-up to our most recent blog post about Allergies.
We can't just focus on the outside "culprits" when it comes to allergy-type symptoms. We also need to focus on the inner ecosystem. When our pets are suffering we want to find out what's causing it. This can lead to an often frustrating search for the exact food or environmental villain so we can remove [...]
Why Herbs? They provide well-researched health benefits They can boost the nutrition of any diet They can provide safe alternatives to some prescriptions They do their best work preventing disease, thus avoiding unnecessary vet visits Why Herbsmith? Formulated by a holistic veterinarian Based on traditional and well-researched information Formulas are designed to work for most [...]
Our pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just like we do, and the beautiful year 'round weather of San Diego presents special challenges. What is our "allergy season?" While Spring is the obvious choice our pets often exhibit symptoms other times of the year, especially in Autumn. Fortunately there are many natural supplements and foods [...]
Spring is arriving... are these symptoms also showing up with your pet? Red, irritated, and itchy skin; digestive problems and grass-eating; inflamed ears and eyes; or "just not right?" You might be surprised to learn that these problems aren't really about the skin, stomach, or ears. The liver may be what needs support to reduce [...]
Itchy Skin, Hot Spots, Rashes, Runny Nose, Goopy Eyes, Ear Infections, Digestive Upset, Inflammation, “Just not right!” If your pet suffers from any of these problems they will benefit from some specific supplements and diet improvements. Come in to Dexter's Deli for help! HOW THE HEALTH OF THE LIVER IMPACTS EVERYTHING ELSE The liver is [...]
It’s November and for the past month we’ve had lots of folks asking for help for their itchy pets, so let’s talk about what some of the causes might be and what you can do about to help your dog or cat feel better. Here in California we can almost consider Autumn our “Other Spring.” [...]
Beneficial bacteria and live enzymes are the building blocks of not only healthy digestion, but also healthy immune & nervous system. Feeding supplemental foods like raw green tripe, raw cultured goat milk, and fermented fish broth ensures that your dog or cat is getting the most easily absorbed probiotics and enzymes possible, along with other [...]