Pet Health & Well-being

I grew pumpkins this year during the “COVID grow your own vegetable” fad, as this is my virgin year for pumpkin farming. The big surprise is how beautiful the vines are with their giant yellow flowers that invite the bees and hummers. And the pumpkins are so gorgeous. I cannot wait to harvest and make some cooked pumpkin for the dogs’ GI systems, as well as roast the seeds for our family to enjoy.

Dr. Jill teaches Introduction to Acupressure and Meridian Touch Healing through Jill and Joan Healing. Learn how acupressure can be used to calm anxieties, balance emotions, alleviate pain and inflammation.

Tips to help our dogs calm this July 4th. Many dogs have noise phobias and can be fearful during fireworks and storms. Learn how to keep our pets safe and calm this holiday.

As businesses start to reopen and our daily routines start going back to our normal, many people are noticing their dogs are starting to exhibit behaviors associated with Separation Anxiety.

We took a little road trip to get out of town, enjoy the sunshine, and take a drive to the country. My friend Joni Sorita’s farm Bergama, is in Mantasano Washington, just a little over an hour’s drive from my house.

Stinging nettles have many vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, pigments and polyphenols. They are good for joint ailments, as well as the urinary tract and kidneys. I love foraging, as it lets me and my pups go enjoy nature.

Yesterday, I was blessed with a Yellow-rumped Warble while watering the porch flowers. Being blessed with a little yard and some space to plant, this year I decided to grow some fruits, vegetables, and herbs, in addition to the usual flowers.

Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household. If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets. Advice directly from CDC.gov.

The news and media are filled with stories about coronavirus. As a veterinarian, a dog owner, and animal lover, I can relate to and understand the rising level of questions and worry about how to protect ourselves and our pets. You may have seen pictures in social media and advertisements where dogs and cats are wearing mask, gowns and booties; here are a few considerations for you to be proactive in keeping you and your pets healthy and safe.

The news and media are filled with stories about coronavirus. As a veterinarian, a dog owner, and animal lover, I can relate to and understand the rising level of questions and worry about how to protect ourselves and our pets. You may have seen pictures in social media and advertisements where dogs and cats are wearing mask, gowns and booties; here are a few considerations for you to be proactive in keeping you and your pets healthy and safe.