Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. Early Sunday morning, Dr. Raj received a call from one of Phoenix Rising Vet Care clients, Lisa, about an injured Canada Goose lying along the seawall near Beach Avenue and Jarvis Street. The goose had suffered a broken leg and, unable to escape, was being relentlessly [...]

Fresh Plant-Based Diet for Dogs A fresh plant-based diet for dogs may be a helpful option for pets experiencing food sensitivities, chronic itching, digestive upset, or inflammatory skin conditions. Over the past several years, I have seen a growing number of dogs struggling with food-related sensitivities, and while each patient is unique, nutrition can often [...]

Red Dog Blue Kat Touring the Facility Recently, the Phoenix Rising Integrative Vet Care team was invited by Red Dog Blue Kat to tour their state of the art 13,000 square foot production facility, located in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. After a warm greeting by the front office staff and a few furry friends, we were taken [...]

Housewolves: An Interview with Dr. Radica Raj In the pursuit of a balanced and confident dog, knowledge is key. At Housewolves, we bring you insightful and informative interviews designed to help you nurture a healthy and happy canine companion. Our latest feature, an in-depth interview with Dr. Radica Raj, offers a wealth of practical advice [...]

What is ozone therapy for dogs and cats? Ozone therapy is used to treat for infections, metabolic disease and cancer. Medical ozone is a gas created from pure oxygen which can kill viruses as well as bacteria and is quickly absorbed into the body. It is safe because the treatments do not affect normal healthy [...]

What is electromagnetic radiation (EMF)? The National Cancer Institute defines it as follows. Radiation that has both electric and magnetic fields and travels in waves. It comes from natural and man-made sources. Electromagnetic radiation can vary in strength from low energy to high energy. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, [...]

Why Vegan and Cruelty Free Skin Care Products? The vegan lifestyle used to be perceived as something for overly health-conscious people. Now it is one of the most popular lifestyle trends and is not showing signs of slowing down. This has increased the demand for vegan products worldwide, including Vegan and Cruelty Free Skin Care [...]

Shanghai - WATCVM: A Highlight from the 21st Annual International Conference on TCVM As many of you may already know, Dr. Raj had the distinct honor of being invited to speak at the 21st Annual International Conference on Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) held this past September in Shanghai, China. This prestigious event took place [...]

Abby in Her Chair: Embracing Newfound Freedom In the past few weeks, many people have expressed their sympathy for Abby when they see her in her wheelchair, often saying, "Poor Abby." However, we should be celebrating with a resounding "YAY Abby!" Despite the challenges posed by degenerative myelopathy, which affects her ability to walk unassisted, [...]