A Community for Learning, Healing,
and Connection
Thoughtful insights, practical education, and real stories that honor the bond we share with our pets.
The Balance Veterinary Care blog is a shared space for learning, reflection, and connection among animal caregivers. Here, we share educational resources, client stories, and insights into holistic care for cats and dogs.
We also welcome your voice. If you’d like your pet’s photo featured or want to share your personal journey, especially how your companion’s life has been impacted through holistic care with our team, we’d love to hear from you!
Please email photos or stories to info@balancevc.com.
Past Blogs
Pet First Aid Awareness
by Dr. Teri Sue & Gabbie Bird April is National Pet First Aid Month, so as the weather warms and
Keeping Your Pets Safe From Toxins
By Gabbie Bird & Dr. Teri Sue WrightMarch is Poison Prevention Month, once again a time to raise awareness about
Clean Teeth, Healthy Gums
By Gabbie Bird and Dr. Teri Sue Does your pet have stinky breath, and are you concerned about tartar and
Physical Exercise For All in the New Year!
By Dr. Teri Sue & Gabbie Bird Let’s burn off all those extra calories. It’s a great privilege that we
Supporting Our Pets’ Golden Years
By Gabbie Bird & Dr. Teri Sue This December we are honoring National Senior Pet Month by focusing on the
Honoring Our Pets During Transition
By Dr. Teri Sue & Gabbie Bird September is recognized as National Pet Memorial Month; we would like to take
Veterinary Assistants: The Heartbeat of Balance Vet Care!
October 12–18 is National Veterinary Tech Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without giving a huge shoutout to the
Hope, Healing, and Wellness: A Holistic Lens on Cancer
By Dr. Teri Sue & Gabbie Bird Every November, Pet Cancer Awareness Month brings our attention to a disease that
Spring Has Sprung!
Chronic allergies are one of the most prevalent issues we see in pets, and are often misunderstood. This can lead
To Fast or Not to Fast?
When our food loving pets “all of a sudden” decide to turn their nose up at their meal, we can
Soothing Stressed Pets: Natural Ways to Address Fear and Anxiety
As the 4th of July quickly approaches, we want to spend some time to discuss the nervous system, and provide
Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine addresses functions of the body (digestion, healing, building muscle, repair, rest, etc.) and the state of health as
Spring Has Sprung, and So Have Allergies!
Chronic allergies are one of the most prevalent issues we see in pets, and are often misunderstood. This can lead
National First Aid Month
April is National Pet First Aid Month, so as the weather warms and our adventures with our pets become more
Poison Prevention Month
By Dr. Teri Sue Wright and Gabbie Bird March is Poison Prevention Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about
To Spay or Not to Spay?
One of the first things pet owners think about when welcoming a new cat, dog, kitten, or puppy into their
New Year, New You!
By Dr. Teri Sue Wright and Gabbie Bird The start of a new year is often a time of reflection
Guests, Gifts, and Glowing Lights
By Dr. Teri Sue Wright and Gabbie Bird For this holiday season, we wish you the very best to have
Rethinking Pet Obesity
The role of diet, healthy fats, and sustainable feeding practices Obesity is a common problem with our pets – but
03Vets PetOzone Summit
We’re thrilled to share Dr. Teri Sue’s talk from the PetOzone Summit, where she dives deep into our journey with
Creepy Crawlies
By Dr. Teri Sue Wright and Gabbie Bird This spooky season we are giving some light to the creepy crawlies
Pet Pain Awareness
While we know a dog is in pain when we hear a loud yelp or that our cat hurts when
Heartworm in the Pacific Northwest
Heartworm in the United States is a worm, Dirofilaria immitis, that is transmitted in a larval stage (microfilaria) by mosquitoes. The
BVC is Leading the Way in Holistic/Integrative Medicine
If not holistic/integrative veterinarians, then who will enhance holistic/integrative veterinary medicine? The AHVMF exists to support this vision. We know
Do You Really Know What You’re Feeding Your Pet?
Dr. Teri Sue discusses gut health, nutrition & more Does your annual exam & vaccine boosters instill the comfort of
Laser Treatments at Home
Our Scalar Wave Laser uses the newest cold laser technology. “How does it work?” It isn’t the ‘hot laser’ that
Pet Friendly Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Witch Hazel 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel 1 teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 10
Our New Laser Therapy for Pain Treatment is Here
The Sacred Scalar Laser is more advanced than any laser available today. It is a quantum healing laser like no
Laser Therapy for Pets
Is your pet suffering from muscle pain? This laser is best at treating: muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle
We Have Upgraded With the Latest Technology to Serve You Best!
We are the top Holistic Veterinary Practice with the latest Technology! Our Cryoprobe is used to treat internal and external
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs?
Apple cider vinegar for dogs can be used as a natural way to treat a canine’s itchy skin. Apply apple
Enhancing Your Pet’s Diet
Through years of Dr. Teri Sue’s work, we have confirmed that a balanced and raw based diet is the most
Welcome Spring!
Hello from your friends and pet advocates at Balance Veterinary Care –We welcome the Spring – warm weather and especially
Homemade Jerky Recipe
Homemade jerky is a super simple & extra healthy way to give your pets treats without worrying about additive ingredients!
Loving & Letting Go
The following words were written by a client just before he said goodbye to his sweet dog, Miggie. We are
April 2016 Newsletter: More About Allergies & Treatments
Topical Allergy, Itchy Skin and Hotspot Treatments We recently posted our approach to healing allergies from the inside out. We
Grain-Free Treats
2 ½ cups Almond Flour*1/3 cup Coconut OilPinch of Salt3 EggsAny flavor of choice (raw or sautéed liver, sea salt,
January 2016 Newsletter: Addressing End of Life
This is often an incredibly difficult topic to breach; the emotional strain of facing the loss of our best friend
October Newsletter 2015: More About Commercial Pet Foods
“The big three mass marketers of pet food – Nestlé Purina, Mars, and Big Heart Pet Brands (recently acquired by
Welcome to Your Voice
Balance Veterinary Care is more than a health service for cats & dogs – it’s a community. We want to
Homemade Green Chicken Crumpets: Healthy Pet Treats for Dogs & Cats
There’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal and your pet certainly agrees. While it’s possible to find high-quality, healthy pet
Homemade Bone Broth
Bone Broth is a highly nutritious & simple recipe that is great for both pets & people!And for summer, freeze