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Red Dog Blue Kat Tour

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 [...]
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Housewolves

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 [...]
Ozone for cats and dogs

Ozone Therapy for Dogs and Cats

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 [...]
Electromagnetic Radiation

Electromagnetic Radiation

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, [...]
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Vegan and Cruelty Free Skin Care

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 [...]
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Shanghai – WATCVM

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 [...]
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Abby in Her Chair

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, [...]
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Petapalooza – Come Join the Fun

Phoenix Rising Integrative Veterinary Care will be at Petapalooza Vancouver on August 26, 2018.  This event is fun for the whole family. Dr. Radica Raj will be onsite discussing the latest in Integrative Veterinary Care modalities.  With events including running of the bulls (French and English bulldog races) Weiner dog races and a puppy stamped [...]
Pet Vaccines

Are Pet Vaccines a Necessary Evil?

Pet Vaccines Should I or should I not vaccinate my pet– this is a dilemma faced by many pet owners especially when managing age or health-related issues. Vaccines are useful in moderation to prevent disease and death. For dogs, the core vaccines are considered to be Parvo and Distemper vaccines. There is a small percentage [...]
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Important Announcement from Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising friends and supporters, As you may or may not know, Phoenix Rising turned 4 on July 29, 2017. Thank you to all of you that have helped me sustain the practice for the past 4 years and for your faith in integrative medicine. I would like to announce that the time has come [...]
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