Vet Compounding and Acetyl-Glutathione for Animals
Murray Avenue Apothecary’s state-of-the-art compounding laboratory prepares innovative, economical, easy-to-use dosage forms for animals. Susan Merenstein, RPh/Owner of Murray Avenue Apothecary and LabNaturals, Inc. has over 40 years of pharmacy practice including pet therapies. Susan and her dedicated staff help veterinarians and animal care specialists solve a variety of medication problems including hard-to-find medications, custom […]
Natural Therapies to Reduce Stress in Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs are highly sensitive to physical touch and energy flow from humans. We can help our pets by employing special massage techniques and strategies catered for their unique senses. Complex Senses Gifted with heightened senses of vision, hearing and smell originating from their ancestral need to survive in the wild – domesticated cats […]
Fun Scent Work for Pet Dogs
Most people know about the specialized dogs that help law enforcement sniff out criminals, drugs, bombs, and search for missing persons. Their sense of smell is so great, they can do searches over water, alert people to medical issues and even sniff out produce or other items that can be smuggled. But did you know […]
The Power of the Shot – How Vaccines Save Pet Lives
By Becky L. Morrow, DVM As a pet parent, I’m sure you have gone to the vet to get your dog or cat her “shots,” but do you know how they protect your pet or what diseases are being prevented? Being a shelter vet and facing the reality of outbreaks that can wipe out entire […]
Surviving the Holiday Season After Losing a Beloved Pet
As we all know, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. The to-do lists are extensive, with cooking or baking, multiple family gatherings, shopping, and decorating being just a few items found on peoples’ lists. But what if the holiday season is challenging for you to get through? Whether it […]
A Bucket of Stress
A cat is confident one moment and the next is acting defensive or fearful. A normally friendly and happy cat is suddenly beating the crap out of a housemate. Kitty is obviously enjoying a good petting from head to tail, then BITE. What changed the dynamic? Some people think you’re joking when you talk about […]
A Bucket of Stress
By Bernadette Kazmarski A cat is confident one moment and the next is acting defensive or fearful. A normally friendly and happy cat is suddenly beating the crap out of a housemate. Kitty is obviously enjoying a good petting from head to tail, then BITE. What changed the dynamic? Some people think you’re joking when […]
Intertwined – A Dog’s Life and the Heart it Belongs To
When we start a new chapter in our lives with an animal, we aren’t always aware of how profoundly that journey will affect us. Sure, we know of the daily things – feeding, cuddling, company, probably cutesy nicknames and more pics on our phones than family. But the little niche they carve out in our […]
CBD for Animals
As a Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, I am always looking for holistic and natural approaches to health for people and pets. CBD or Cannabidiol is the perfect natural cannabinoid supplement to compliment good lifestyle choices and the desire for quality of life. CBD hemp oils have become more common and as mainstream products are being marketed […]
Dressage Education ~ Rider’s Be Wary
Kristin Hermann I came to Pittsburgh in 1978 to train with one of the only dressage trainers in the United States. I found him in the back of a Dressage & Ct magazine and put together that he was just outside Pittsburgh, and so was my grandmother. I interviewed one Easter weekend, totally intimidated by […]