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Is it really ok to have a Winter Weight?
It is January in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and already this year we have had a lot of snow and ice. For many of us at Full Circle Vet that means that our four legged family members haven’t gotten nearly...
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Born Fluffy: oreo’s Weight Loss Success
We adopted Oreo from my sister seven years ago. She really is fluffy with soft silky black fur, but she has also always been that special brand of fluffy. The padding under her skin making her seem...
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Natural Dental Care Aids
Our pets have lots of teeth and how to help them keep these pearly while can be a challenge. At Full Circle, Drs. Bishop, Fisher and McPherson regularly diagnose dental disease and during regular...
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Valentine’s Day Special Dinner
Happy Valentine’s Day! At Full Circle Veterinary Alternatives, we know you want to do something really special for your furry friends this Valentine’s. After all who is your best friend? Dr. Bishop...
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Clicker Training for Cats
While naysayers will say that cats can’t be trained, in fact cats train us every day. Anyone have a cat that comes and paws you in the morning until you get up and feed him? Yup, that smart cat figured...
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Adverse Vaccine Reactions
Vaccination has provided our pets and us with a freedom from fear of certain diseases. I am personally grateful to have received Polio vaccination as a child and avoiding the years in a wheelchair...
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Under the Scope: Part 1
In the field of veterinary medicine, different laboratory tools are used to help diagnose different ailments. One of the most frequently uses is the microscope which allows us to take a closer look at...
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Under the Scope: Part 2
CYTOLOGY: At Full Circle we also carry out microscopic examination on skin scrapings and skin smears. Looking at the sample under the microscope can give us an idea if any infectious agents, such as...
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AHVMA UPDATE ON RABIES TITER TESTING
Dr. Bishop is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and would like to share the following press release issued recently regarding Rabies titer testing. The American...
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When and Why: Spaying and Neutering
Dr. Bishop performs a vasectomy. There has been a lot of debate around Halifax and Dartmouth lately on the optimum time to spay or neuter your dog or cat. Shelters typically spay and neuter all puppies...
View ArticleEasy Nutrition Upgrade for Dogs
The book Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet addresses the weaknesses of modern dog food compared to the best approximation of the wild dog diet and provides simple diet supplements to dramatically...
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EVERY Cancer Patient Deserves Herbal Support!
Cancer is one of the common diagnosis veterinarians deliver to the family members of our dogs and cats. This bad news is often followed by discussion of prognosis or how long the patient is likely to...
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Building a Diet for Food Allergies and Sensitivities
When food is the primary driving force behind your pet’s itchy skin, chronic recurring yeast and bacterial infections, then you and your veterinary team need to embark on an investigation to determine...
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An amazing trip to the 2016 AHVMA Conference
On Friday, Sept 9, Dr. Bishop, myself and one of our technicians, Heather Trimm, embarked on an adventure. We left for Columbus, Ohio to attend the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association’s...
View ArticleCarrots for your Dogs
Most dogs love carrots. They enjoy the crunch and chewiness of a raw carrot and the taste of cooked carrots especially if flavoured with a little butter. Carrots are also nutritious; although to make...
View ArticleRaw Feeding for Growth
If you are about to become a new puppy/kitten owner, I’m sure you are anxiously awaiting the day your new bundle of joy comes home. You probably already have everything you need, dishes, toys, etc… but...
View ArticleCarrots for your Dogs
Most dogs love carrots. They enjoy the crunch and chewiness of a raw carrot and the taste of cooked carrots especially if flavoured with a little butter. Carrots are also nutritious; although to make...
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