Cushing’s disease is one of the most common hormonal conditions seen in older dogs, yet many pet parents don’t fully understand what is actually happening inside the body. From a naturopathic perspective, Cushing’s isn’t just about “too much cortisol.” It’s about long-term stress on the endocrine system , the liver, and the adrenal glands. For those of you who don’t know me my name is Lyndall pinchen and I’ve been a human and animal naturopath for over 35 years . Welcome and thankyou for...

Most dog owners think colitis is just: A sensitive stomach, Something they ate .Or “just inflammation” But from a naturopathic perspective, colitis is rarely random. It’s a protective response . The colon becomes inflamed when the body is trying to eliminate something it cannot process safely. Today I’m going to share the 3 most overlooked triggers for colitis in dogs  — and they are not what most people think. For those of you who don’t know me my name is Lyndall pinchen and I’ve been a...

When a seizure happens, we blame the brain.But what if the brain is only where the seizure shows up  — not where it begins? From a naturopathic perspective, seizures are rarely just a neurological event. They are often the final expression of chaos elsewhere, especially in the gut .Today we’re going to talk about the gut–brain axis, and why unresolved gut dysfunction can quietly lower your dogs  brain’s seizure threshold. For those of you who don’t know me my name is Lyndall pinchen and I’ve...