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Zoran Jankovic
- Written by: Zoran Jankovic DVM, CVA, CVBMA
Sure they can - if they are forced to, but the more important question is – Should they?!
In the current state of affairs in our society there is ever increasing trend to blatantly ignore basic facts of nature in order to fit different forms of misguided agendas. This trend is often justified by so called scientific research. However a deeper look into scientific methods employed to justify these agendas inevitably reveals some fundamental flaws.
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
Whether you are moving in and out of Malta with your pets, or planning a short holiday abroad you will need to plan ahead and prepare in advance for this journey. Here is the summary of legal requirements and some useful tips:
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
Domesticated dogs are among the most popular companion animals and forge strong bonds with both people and other animals. But aggressive behaviour nevertheless remains a common problem and in many cases leads to animals being euthanised. To some, the role of gut microorganisms in canine aggressiveness and other psychological symptoms may seem far fetched, but is it really?
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
Every since I integrated Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine into my practice I was at loss how to explain the ability of acupuncture to enhance growth of new tissue and repair what is normally considered irreparable by conventional wisdom. I have seen it happening many times, cruciate ligament tears, intervertebral disc disease, advanced degenerative changes...but I had no science backed explanation how acupuncture repairs profound organic changes or rebuilds lost tissue. Until now.
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
The superorganism concept
From a microbiologist's point of view, no animal including Homo sapiens is an individual but, rather, a superorganism that only thrives because the members of this community have been living together since primeval times. Intestinal bacteria contribute 36 percent of the small molecules that are present in human body. The aggregate of all inhabitants of the body, the so-called microbiota, constitutes an independent organ. Weighing in at 2 kilograms in humans , it's heavier than the brain and has a biochemical activity that is comparable to the liver's.
This superorganism has evolved over millions of years -- and doesn't cope well with some of the innovations of the modern world. Antibiotics, for instance, may destroy dangerous bacteria, but beneficial ones also unfortunately suffer. Only two treatment cycles of the synthetic antibiotic ciprofloxacin are enough to deal a painful blow to the microbiota. Although the intestinal bacteria eventually grow back, it's now known that they don't regain their original degree of diversity.
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
DogRisk is a research project about nutritional, environmental and genetic factors behind canine diseases. The research team at the Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine in Helsinki led by Dr. Anna Hielm Bjorkman has already obtained ground breaking data, however due to lack of funds they are unable to complete this project and publish their findings in peer reviewed journals. Now it is time for every pet parent, every dog or cat lover to contribute and make the future of our furry friends brighter.
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
Lately social media users have been consumed with panic over Parvovirus infection. Indeed Parvovirosis is a serious disease, highly contageous and very often fatal. However this is usually the case with very young, typically unvaccinated and immunocompromised dogs. In reality Parvovirus has always been with us and it is not a new disease and there are efficient ways to prevent it. Here are some facts about this virus every pet parent should know...
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
My guest today is Dr Isla Fishburn (BSc Zoology and MBiolSci and PhD in Conservation Biology) a canine wellness practitioner. She is passionate about creating a co-existence between people and animals. Her experience as a conservation biologist and ambassador for wildlife quickly made her discover that conservation needs to begin at home: “many people do not consider the emotions and experiences of our dogs and how this can affect their very wellbeing.” Isla’s mission is to still create a co-existence between people and wildlife but first she must help people to conserve the natural dog; from genetics, diet, behavior and, most of all, emotions. Isla is a firm believer that dogs have emotions and these are the foundations of any mammal’s survival.
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
We all wish for our furry family members to reach their full developmental potential and to live in vibrant good health. Unfortunately common practice is not always based on common sense, instead large majority of widely accepted habits in our society is based primarily on economic interest and blatant disregard for some basic facts of nature. Here are three important reasons why you should never feed your pets highly processed commercial foods:
- Written by: Dr. Zoran D. Jankovic
In spite of being aware of all the dangers of processed foods, many pet owners are under the impression that raw feeding is something complicated, time consuming and difficult. In fact it couldn't be easier...
