Diatomaceous Earth for Flea Control?
April 8, 2010 by Daniel Beatty, DVM · 1 Comment
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Diatomaceous Earth are the remains of diatoms prehistoric microscopic phytoplankton (single celled plants) that lived in the ocean millions of years ago. Large deposits of Diatomaceous Earth (DE) can be found throughout the world and is mined for a variety of uses. The majority of DE is used to control insect pests, such [...]
How often should my dog have a chiropractic treatment?
December 18, 2009 by Daniel Beatty, DVM · 1 Comment
A very common question for me – How often should my dog have chiropractic treatment? In fact @KempEquine asked the question via Twitter (@Dr_Dan_DVM) this morning. To which I answered with the great all encompassing cop out answer – it depends.
It depends on why you are doing chiropractic treatment for your dog. Chiropractic is a [...]
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for your dog
October 19, 2009 by Daniel Beatty, DVM · 3 Comments
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is a viable alternative to drugs for the treatment of pain in dogs due to a variety of causes such as arthritis, surgery, inflammation, and wounds. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy or PEMF affects pain perception in many different ways. It affects calcium ion movement, endorphin levels, acupuncture point stimulation, nerve regeneration, circulation, tissue [...]
Underwater Treadmill
October 4, 2007 by Daniel Beatty, DVM · 12 Comments
One of my clients has an Alaskan Malmute named Moab. I have been seeing Moab for a couple of years now. He has a bad hip and some other areas of arthritis, so he has been coming in on a routine basis for chiropractic adjustments. He sees Dr. Karen Becker for his other holistic [...]
