Animal Health

Dr. Patrick Mahaney Weighs in on Environmentally Friendly Pet Foods for Sierra Magazine

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Recently, I was was quoted in Sierra Magazine about the value whole foods play not only in helping our pets but also to support the betterment of our planet. Here’s the piece: Dr. Patrick Mahaney, a holistic veterinarian and pet blogger in Los Angeles, recommends grain-free Grace from THE HONEST KITCHEN. “Cats,” he says, “are

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Loss of Sylvester Stallone’s Dog Teaches Lessons of Coyote Safety Measures

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Has your pet even been attacked by wildlife?  If so, did the pet survive?  Unfortunately, Sylvester Stallone’s beloved pooch was not so lucky after a recent coyote encounter.  This article originally appeared on Dr. Mahaney’s Pet-Lebrity News column on Pet360.com as: Loss of Sylvester Stallone’s Dog Teaches Lessons of Coyote Safety Measures. My condolences go out to to Sylvester Stallone

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Dr. Patrick Mahaney Debunks Pest and Predator Myths for AOL PawNation

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Pests and predators lurk many places in our pets’ daily environments, but for what should owners be on the lookout?  I weighed in on the topic for AOL’s PawNation in this article originally appearing as: Pet Myths Debunked: Pests and Predators Edition. Most pet owners will admit that while their animal companions are wonderful, intelligent and

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Ask A Vet: Could Pain Issues Be Causing Aggression and Anxiety?

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i Love Dogs (iLD) premium canine supplements features a helpful tool permitting me to connect to pet owners on a worldwide basis. As behavior problems often have underlying correlations with medical abnormalities (like those causing pain), it is vitally important that we veterinarians strive to explore and resolve ailments while trying to promote better behavior.The article originally appeared

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A Debilitated Cat Overcomes the Odds with the Help of Acupuncture

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This article originally appeared on Dr. Mahaney’s The Daily Vet column on PetMD as A Debilitated Cat Overcomes the Odds with the Help of Acupuncture. As veterinarians, we take an oath to help promote the best health and wellness in animal that suffer from a variety of medical conditions. Thousands of companion animals are evaluated and

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