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Just wanted to share Dr. Carlson’s latest feature on PetMD.com. Dr. Carlson, owner of Riverside Animal Clinic McHenry, is a leading national authority on a wide range of pet health care topics. Dr. Carlson practices holistic medicine at Riverside Animal Clinic McHenry and Grove Animal Hospital & Holistic Center in Buffalo Grove, IL. Here’s a … Continued
Guide to Owning A German Shepherd Cristen Carlson with Dr. Jim Carlson German Shepherds are an iconic dog breed that is intertwined in everything from American film history to the many mixed breed canines adopted every day across the country. This medium to large dog is beloved for its courage and obedience skills. If you’ve … Continued
How can you tell if your cat is in pain? Good question! There is a new Feline Grimace Scale that helps pet owners find ways to indicate their pets are in pain. This pain scale is simple for anyone to use! Researchers at the University of Montreal found a few facial expressions that indicate pain … Continued
How do you bathe a dog that doesn’t like a bath? That’s a really good question! Bathing can be such a difficult chore when your dog hates taking a bath. But the way to get this one done is to have some patience, planning and acclimating your pet to the sensations they will feel in … Continued
We’ve added some super affordable wellness testing for our patients. Through April 15th, bring in your pet for an exam with holistic veterinarian Dr. Jim Carlson and pay the affordable price of just $115 for a CBC/Chem, urinalysis and heartworm test. We are excited to pass along this savings to our clients and hope that … Continued
We’ve started a thing… #FreebieFriday! This week get a sample of our very favorite Bloom products. Take two, in fact, and enjoy! These products are fantastic. Future FreebieFriday items at Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center: January 17: BOGO Cleaning Products January 24: One Free Chicken Foot January 31: Free CBD Treat Feb 7: Free … Continued
Advises Future Veterinary School Students Dr Jim Carlson, holistic veterinarian and owner of Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center is featured in an article in US News & World Report. The article focuses on students considering veterinary medicine as a career. Here’s the link: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/how-to-apply-to-veterinary-school-and-become-a-veterinarian
Insurance Needs for Your Pet, Acupuncture & Bladder Stone Treatments The latest episode of Dr Carlson’s WoofWoof MeowMeow Vet Advice Podcast includes details on the little dog who received acupuncture with Dr. Carlson and started walking during treatment. Click the link below to watch the podcast. Video starts a couple of minutes before audio so … Continued
Dr Jim Carlson, Owner and Holistic Veterinarian, Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center, McHenry, Illinois Acupuncture restores beloved dog’s mobility. Daisy came into Riverside Animal Clinic & Holistic Center with paralysis. Her owner, John, carried little Daisy in the office and kept her in his arms. Dr. Jim Carlson, certified veterinary acupuncturist, examined Daisy. “Daisy … Continued
Dog ear infections are a top reason for a veterinary visit. But a lot of people don’t want to or can’t afford a vet visit due to ear infections in their dogs. The head shaking, itching, brown discharge, swelling and redness of an ear infection is important to treat. If you’re concerned about an ear … Continued
When I was a kid I got a show dog. He was a beautiful German Shepherd, Huggie Bear. I couldn’t wait to show him off at my 4H dog training program. Problem was…. he couldn’t get there or anywhere else without vomiting in the car. We had to learn to take special measures, bring towels, … Continued
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