Peptides are gaining attention in both human and veterinary medicine, but understanding what they are and how they’re used is key. These small protein fragments act as signaling molecules that influence healing, inflammation, and more. While some are well-studied, others are still emerging, making evidence-based use and safety especially important for pets.

Dr. Jeret Benson, a hospice and palliative care veterinarian, walks alongside pets and their families during life’s final chapter, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Through thoughtful conversations, gentle exams, and individualized care, each visit supports both medical and emotional needs—helping families feel guided, supported, and at peace during a tender time.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Julie Sowa to the Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners family and to introduce veterinary chiropractic care as a new service. With over 20 years of experience in integrative medicine, rehabilitation, acupuncture, and chiropractic therapy, Dr. Sowa brings a thoughtful, movement-focused approach to supporting comfort and quality of life. Learn more about Julie, her philosophy of care, and how chiropractic may help your pet.

PEMF and EMTT are non-invasive therapies that use gentle electromagnetic waves to support your pet’s natural healing processes. By reaching deep into muscles, joints, and bone, these treatments can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support cellular energy and repair. PEMF has promising evidence in dogs with arthritis, while EMTT is a newer, higher-powered option with growing research. Used consistently, these therapies can be valuable tools in a multimodal pain-ma

Fetch looks simple, but it’s actually a high-intensity athletic activity that places significant stress on a dog’s joints, tendons, and spine. This article breaks down the biomechanics behind fetch, explains why injuries happen, and offers practical ways to make play safer while still keeping it fun.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that helps dogs and cats heal faster, move more comfortably, and manage chronic pain without relying on long-term medication. In this post, we break down how ESWT works, what conditions it can treat, and what pet owners can expect during a session at Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners.

Learn about our newest cutting edge offering- vitamin C infusions!

Discover how stem cell therapy can help pets heal from joint pain and soft tissue injuries. At Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners, we harvest stem cells from your pet’s bone marrow and send them to a local lab for expansion. These powerful regenerative cells can then be used in future treatments to repair joints, reduce inflammation, and restore comfort—naturally and effectively. Learn how this cutting-edge therapy supports long-term healing.

Discover non-biologic joint injections for pets, including Arthramid®, Spryng™, hyaluronic acid, and triamcinolone. These targeted treatments offer effective relief for arthritis and joint pain without the use of stem cells or blood-based products. Learn how they work, what makes each unique, and which option may be right for your pet’s mobility and comfort.

At Red Sage, we use regenerative medicine to help pets heal from within. In this first post of our series, we explore Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy-- a treatment that uses your pet’s own blood to reduce pain, support healing, and improve joint function.

Is the dog walk the biggest risk in agility? This blog explores injury data across obstacles to assess actual risk and guide safety efforts.

Exploring safety, costs, and risks, this blog post analyzes whether to keep, change, or eliminate the agility dog walk through 5 scenarios.

At the end of 2023, we were so thankful to be able to host a fundraiser for Dr. Rychel's 6 year old son's kindergarten classmate,...

Three of our doctors have published a paper on rehabilitative therapy in palliative care patients within veterinary medicine and it is...

Tiny medicine is our goal at Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners, as we get ready to open our doors in the coming weeks. But lets explore a little more about what that means... In the busy and overloaded world we live in, sometimes it is important to take a step back and focus on what is the most important to us. What takes the greatest precedent? Our families have little ones starting school this year, and that gave us both a unique opportunity to reflect on that ve