Pet Health Library β€” VivaVets

Pet Health Library

Expert guidance on common conditions, preventive care, and holistic wellness for dogs, cats, and small mammals.

Preventive Care

Proactive health strategies to keep your pet thriving at every life stage.

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Essential Puppy & Kitten Wellness: The First Year

Setting the foundation for lifelong health starts early. Learn about vaccinations, nutrition, socialization, and preventive care essentials for your new companion's critical first months.

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Dental Health: Prevention, Care & Warning Signs

Over 80% of pets develop dental disease by age three. Discover how regular dental care, professional cleanings, and at-home prevention can protect your pet's teeth, gums, and overall health.

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Vaccination Protocols: Core, Non-Core & Titre Testing

Modern vaccination is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. Understand core vaccines, non-core options, titre testing to avoid over-vaccination, and how we tailor protocols to your pet's lifestyle.

Common Conditions

Clear, compassionate guidance on conditions we frequently see in practice.

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Arthritis & Joint Pain: Conventional & Integrative Options

Chronic pain doesn't have to slow your pet down. Explore medications, supplements, acupuncture, laser therapy, regenerative options like stem cells, and at-home care for mobility and comfort.

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Allergies & Skin Issues: Root Causes & Solutions

Itching, licking, and ear infections can signal food sensitivities, environmental allergens, or yeast overgrowth. Learn how we diagnose, treat with conventional and herbal options, and prevent flare-ups.

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Digestive Issues: Diarrhea, Vomiting & IBD

GI upset can be acute or chronic. Understand when to worry, diagnostic approaches, dietary management, probiotics, herbal support, and when medications are needed for inflammatory bowel disease.

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Kidney Disease in Cats: Early Detection & Management

Chronic kidney disease affects one in three senior cats. Learn about screening tests, dietary strategies, fluid therapy, supplements, and how integrative care supports kidney function and quality of life.

Holistic & Integrative Care

Ancient wisdom meets modern science β€” gentle, effective options for whole-body wellness.

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Acupuncture for Pets: What to Expect & Conditions Treated

Acupuncture stimulates healing, reduces pain, and restores balance. Discover how this time-tested therapy helps arthritis, neurological conditions, chronic pain, digestive issues, and more.

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Herbal Medicine for Pets: Safety, Benefits & Common Remedies

From milk thistle for liver support to turmeric for inflammation, herbal medicine offers gentle yet powerful support. Learn which herbs are safe, how they're prescribed, and what conditions they treat.

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Homeopathy Explained: Principles, Uses & Evidence

Homeopathy stimulates the body's healing response using highly diluted remedies. Understand the philosophy, when it's appropriate, conditions it can address, and how we integrate it safely.

Regenerative & Innovative Care

Cutting-edge therapies to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and restore vitality.

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Stem Cell Therapy: Healing Arthritis, Injuries & Chronic Pain

Stem cells repair damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility. Learn how we harvest, process, and apply stem cells for arthritis, ligament injuries, and degenerative conditions.

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Peptide Therapy: Targeted Healing & Longevity Support

Peptides are signaling molecules that promote healing, reduce inflammation, and support tissue repair. Discover how we use targeted peptide protocols for chronic conditions and vitality.

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Red Light & Infrared Therapy: Non-Invasive Pain Relief

Light therapy accelerates healing, reduces pain and inflammation, and improves circulation. Learn how we use laser and LED-based treatments for wounds, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, and more.

Senior Pet Care

Supporting comfort, vitality, and quality of life in your pet's golden years.

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Senior Wellness Exams: Why Twice-Yearly Checks Matter

Aging pets change rapidly. Bi-annual exams with bloodwork catch kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid issues, and cancer early when treatment is most effective. Learn what we check and why.

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Cognitive Dysfunction (Dementia) in Pets: Signs & Support

Confusion, pacing, and disrupted sleep can signal cognitive decline. Discover medications, supplements, environmental enrichment, and holistic support to slow progression and improve quality of life.

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Longevity Protocols: Extending Healthy, Vibrant Years

Age is inevitable; decline is not. Learn about our integrative longevity approach combining nutrition, supplements, regenerative therapies, preventive care, and lifestyle strategies for senior vitality.

Nutrition & Diet

Food is medicine β€” personalized nutrition guidance for optimal health.

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Raw, Home-Cooked, or Commercial? Choosing the Right Diet

Every pet is different. Explore the benefits, risks, and practicalities of raw feeding, home-cooked meals, premium commercial diets, and how we help you make informed, safe choices.

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Supplements That Work: Evidence-Based Nutraceuticals

From omega-3s for inflammation to probiotics for gut health, SAMe for liver support, and glucosamine for joints β€” learn which supplements are backed by science and when to use them.

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Weight Management: Healthy Loss & Maintenance Strategies

Obesity shortens lifespan and worsens arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. Discover sustainable weight-loss strategies, portion control, metabolic support, and exercise plans tailored to your pet.