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Removing the Fears Associated with Raw Feeding

By Dr. Kim • Aug 21st, 2009

by Dr. Kim Bloomer
This past summer, I’ve had the opportunity to consult with several dog owners about the proper way to feed their pets. Typically the reason they come to me is because their dogs are sick and they haven’t seen much if any results with the traditional veterinary care they are pursuing.
My [...]



Dogs: The Omnivore-Carnivore Controversy

By Dr. Kim • Jul 9th, 2009

By Dr. Kim Bloomer & Dr. Jeannie Thomason
We just can not overstate the importance of proper nutrition for our dogs. Without proper nutrition, any and all other efforts at achieving and maintaining our dogs’ good health can be only somewhat successful at best. Without proper nutrition you will find there is a much greater need [...]



Veterinary Naturopathy: What It Is & What It Is Not

By Dr. Kim • Jan 16th, 2009

by Dr. Kim Bloomer
Since veterinary naturopathy isn’t widely used in the United States, I often get asked what exactly it is I do and most often I’m mistaken for being a holistic veterinarian. Therefore the goal of this article is to set that record straight. Interestingly enough, many people in this country don’t seem to [...]



My Hero Dog

By Dr. Kim • Oct 13th, 2008

by Dr. Kim Bloomer
My dog’s name is Shadrach. Shadrach the Neo Mastiff. Nearly nine years ago, in December of 1999, Shadrach came home to live with us. But the circumstances surrounding his coming to live with us were very sad. Our family had lost one of my most favorite cousins – a young mother with [...]



Parasites, Obesity and Paw Chewing

By Dr. Kim • Jun 6th, 2008

© Written by Dr. Kim Bloomer
To clarify before I share my own approach to handling three of the most common ailments I hear about –parasites, obesity and paw chewing – I am a veterinary naturopath. I help my clients learn how to care for their dogs through nutrition and species specific feeding. Typically I can [...]