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Should I have my cat declawed? What are the pros and cons?

December 5, 2017 by Dr Cathy 1 Comment

Another controversy alert!! I have a colleague, Bret Glass, who is the king of helping people and their “fully armored” (i.e. fully clawed) cats … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cats, Feline, Pet Safety, Second Opinions

What is the best age to get a puppy or kitten neutered?

April 25, 2017 by Dr Cathy 2 Comments

Oh – I can just feel the controversy in the air rising! Can you?  Okay, let’s just get right into it! We’ll tackle dogs first. From the perspective … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Kittens, Pet Behavior, Pet Safety, Puppies Tagged With: Dr Cathy Alinovi, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, holistic veterinarian, pet health, veterinary consult

My dog licks the furniture constantly. What is this about?

April 11, 2017 by Dr Cathy Leave a Comment

Oh no! It’s very possible the poor guy has a tummy ache. Maybe his prepared kibble is giving him some acid reflux? But, it could also be a hiatal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative Treatments, Health Conditions, Pet Behavior, Pet Nutrition, Pet Safety, Puppies Tagged With: Dr Cathy Alinovi, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, holistic veterinarian, pet health, veterinary consult

How long does he have doc?

April 4, 2017 by Dr Cathy 1 Comment

This question is understandable when asked by the pet owner - after all, the pet being discussed is a member of the family. The ability to plan for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Older Cats, Older Dogs, Pet Safety, Second Opinions Tagged With: Dr Cathy Alinovi, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, holistic veterinarian, pet health, veterinary consult

What happened to the diagnostics?

March 7, 2017 by Dr Cathy 3 Comments

What happened to the diagnostics?

Diagnostic testing is the mainstay of veterinary medicine. Diagnostics are used to determine the underlying cause of illness and suggest the correct … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative Treatments, Health Conditions, Pet Safety, Second Opinions, Surgeries Tagged With: AHVMA, allergy, Apoquel, bloodwork, diagnostics, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, exploratory, integrative veterinarian, Purdue university, x-rays

Tips to help your pets move well with your family

February 28, 2017 by Dr Cathy Leave a Comment

Tips to help your pets move well with your family

Moving can be both exciting and stressful - new opportunities and many steps to complete lead to this mixed situation. Moving with pets can be an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pet Behavior, Pet Safety Tagged With: anxiety, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, essential oils, medical records, moving, moving with pets, safety, stress

Married with Children…and a new pet

February 22, 2017 by Dr Cathy Leave a Comment

Married with Children…and a new pet

There’s a lot to consider regarding bringing a new (or first) pet into your household. Should you get one? What kind should you get? And what else … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pet Behavior, Pet Safety Tagged With: Dr Cathy Alinovi, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, holistic veterinarian, pet health, veterinary consult

What is that smell?

February 7, 2017 by Dr Cathy 5 Comments

What is that smell?

There are many smells pet owners deal in their pets. There's bad breath which might indicate a rotten tooth, upset stomach, or in some cases even be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Pet Behavior, Pet Safety Tagged With: chemical, Dr Cathy Alinovi, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, foreign body, holistic veterinarian, odor, pet health, plastic, scent, veterinary consult

The canary in the coal mine – second- and third-hand cigarette smoke is dangerous for pets

December 7, 2016 by Dr Cathy Leave a Comment

The canary in the coal mine – second- and third-hand cigarette smoke is dangerous for pets

Since the 1970s, the public has been aware of the dangers of cigarette smoking - to humans. Since the 1980s, the public has also been aware that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Pet Safety Tagged With: canary, Dr Cathy Alinovi DVM, FDA, second-hand smoke, sentinels, smoking, third- hand smoke

What water is best to give my dogs and cats?

October 14, 2016 by Dr Cathy Leave a Comment

What water is best to give my dogs and cats?

We pride ourselves in the United States of being a nation where drinking water is safe for all. But more and more reports are being published … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cats, Feline, Health Conditions, Pet Safety Tagged With: cancer, drinking water, fluoride, heavy metals, petrochemicals, safe water, water contaminants

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As a practicing veterinarian, I treated 80% of my patients with “nutrition therapy.”

If your precious four-legged is dealing with pesky, recurring, or troubling health challenges, contact me for a completely customized nutrition consult and plan. Let food be your (pet's) medicine.

About Dr. Cathy

Dr. Cathy isn't just a pet lover and veterinarian. She's a published author, sought after pet health expert for the media, and a passionate and practical voice for pet owners everywhere.

Now retired, Dr. Cathy is proud to have built a successful veterinary practice as one of the few veterinarians that offered both traditional veterinary care and alternative medicine options.

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