The end-of-year holiday period introduces a range of atypical stimuli into the animal’s environment and is capable of triggering neurophysiological stress responses. Changes in routine, traveling, boarding in unfamiliar environments, and, most prominently, exposure to high-intensity auditory stimuli such as fireworks activate neuroendocrine mechanisms associated with fear, leading to clinical presentations that range from mild agitation to full panic reactions. The response t

September is Pain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about how we recognize and manage pain in our animal companions....

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs Today, as I turn 54, this quote by...

Approximately 80% of domestic dogs experience behavioral problems such as aggression, anxiety, or phobias. These issues affect the...

During my recent trip to the United States, one of the most meaningful experiences, alongside visiting a renowned holistic veterinary...

As we move into the third millennium, it is becoming increasingly urgent to discuss topics that, despite their relevance, are still...

We're at the end of 2024 and this is our 20th article on the HoliscamenteVet Blog... So I've decided to talk about something lighter, but...

The liver is the largest organ in the abdominal cavity and one of the most important in the body[1, 2, 3]. It has numerous vital...

Antimicrobials are therapeutic substances used to treat infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. However, excessive or...

Gastritis is an inflammatory process in the gastric mucosa, caused by an increase in acid secretion, a decrease in bicarbonate levels,...

Let's talk about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in animals and see how to prevent its development and slow down its progress. Cognitive...

Vision is a very important sense for all humans and animals, isn't it? And when our four-legged friend has an eye disorder, whether due...

Animals are subjected to a variety of stressors throughout their lives, including house changes, spatial restrictions, increased noise...

Today we're going to talk about big issue - did you know that your chubby pet can have big problems? According to the WHO, obesity in...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease in adult and elderly dogs and cats, but it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. It is a...

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary loss of urine during the filling phase of the bladder [1], and can be due to...

As many of you know, in September we moved to Florianópolis to live closer to the sea and nature. Life on the beach is truly...

Viscum Album is a parasitic plant that grows on the stems and tops of broad-leaved trees, especially apple, oak, pine and elm, having...