Since beginning to document our experiments with the Glacier Peak Holistics Alternate Allergy and Sensitivity Assessment kit, we’ve had some inquiries about how it compares to NutriScan®. NutriScan is another allergy assessment kit designed to be an alternative to traditional allergy testing. There are a few significant differences between the two. Depending on your needs, and […]
Subtle Signs from Alternate Sensitivity Test
It’s been about one month since we began making adjustments using the results of the Glacier Peak Holistic Alternate Sensitivity Test as a guide. If you’re just joining this journey, you can read about the first few steps in earlier test articles. Much as I’d like to be able to report immediate, jaw-dropping improvement, the […]
Alternate Allergy Testing: The Next Step
The results are in! Last month you read about the steps involved in submitting samples to be tested using the Glacier Peak Holistics Healthy Dog and Cat Alternative Sensitivity Assessment kit. Last week we received Ginger’s test results and have been pondering what comes next. But let’s back up before moving on. We’re running parallel […]
Pet Allergies, Sensitivities and Assessments
Ever intend to do something and then get sidetracked by seemingly endless distractions? Well, it happens to the best of us. And that’s exactly what happened with the promised test of the Healthy Dog and Cat Alternative Sensitivity Assessment from Glacier Peak Holistics we wrote about last year. I’m happy to report that testing has […]
Digesting Digestion
Why digestive supplements support your pets’ Immune System “It made me sick to my stomach” is not just an exaggeration. There’s real science behind the saying. Did you know that 70% of your pet’s immune system is housed in the digestive tract? That simple fact helps to explain why poor digestion can cause familiar symptoms often associated with illness. […]
Liver for Pets- Love it or Leave it?
Is liver really good for pets? Most of us have had it drummed into our heads- “don’t feed by-products!” For the most part, that’s a good rule to follow. But there are exceptions to every rule and feeding liver may just be an exception to this one. Let’s look at why you may want to consider […]
Pet Poisons to Avoid
A while back we prepared a handout of the common pet poisons found around homes. It was a compilation of information published by the ASPCA, veterinary hospitals and poison control centers. Imagine my surprise when I revisited that handout to find it was more than six years old! Even more surprising is that the list has not changed […]
FDA Veterinary Network is Growing
Late last year we wrote about the FDA’s continued research into the problem of jerky treats. At that time, the agency had announced they were reaching out to both consumers and veterinarians for assistance. Much of this work is being done by The Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). Started in 2011, the lab […]
The Sneaky Struggle of Dental Disease
It starts innocently enough with an easily overlooked, soft and sticky film. Before a day has passed that slimy coating begins to transform into a hardened, stubborn mess. What follows is a slow but steady assault using a highly efficient distribution system to attack a variety of fronts. No, it’s not some new terrorist attack. […]
Pet First Aid App Released
The American Red Cross has launched a new Pet First Aid app for iOS (iPhone) and Android devices. The app is divided into sections for Dog and Cat. Within each section are some basic guidelines, along with an alphabetical listing of two dozen common situations requiring medical attention. Photos accompany many of the treatment instructions, […]