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Conditioning for Canine AthletesHost Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Ashley Nixon to discuss conditioning our canine athletes, whether for the show ring, dock diving, agility and more."Cardio's good for everybody," Nixon said, "but I think it's really important to consider the sport you're doing and what you're asking your dog to do. They can be cardiovascularly fit, but maybe they don't have the propulsion to do some dock diving or agility, right? So I think it's super important to kind of keep that in mind and not just say, hey, I walk my dog, we go for a run, we're fit, we're good."I like a ton of stuff you can actually do at home with basic equipment (for conditioning work). You can have them do some push-ups on an unstable surface, like a little exercise ball. You can have them pivot. It's great. Front end up, back end up. I love sit to stands for these guys and you can do a ton of different variations. You can have them do it on a mattress, Fit Bones are great. Cavalettis are great for these guys. You can especially pick up some changes in their gait or change their gait."(Cavalettis) are super versatile and if you want some flexion, you can have serpentines over the cavalettis and arrange them in, you know, semi circles, get some nice spinal flexion. Like that."Listen to the full episode for more from:Dr Ashley Nixon DVM, CVA, CVMRT, CVSMT, FCOAC, CAMP, CSCCChief of StaffDr. Ashley Nixon knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was just 3 years old. That passion inspired her to obtain her DVM from St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine, and complete her clinical year at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her CVMRT (massage & rehabilitation) and CVSMT (spinal manipulation) certifications from the Healing Oasis, and was trained and certified in veterinary acupuncture at the Chi Institute of Traditional Veterinary Medicine. She passed additional testing to become a fellow of the College of Animal Chiropractors, and received a certification in arthritis management. She is certified in arthritis case management. Dr. Nixon has a special interest in sports and conditioning, and is certified through NC State. Prior to the ATC, she most recently worked at a specialty referral practice in the south as a rehabilitation veterinarian. She is active with multiple dog sports.

Dr. Arielle Walton, a Nashville-based veterinarian originally from Atlanta, GA, is a 2012 graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, she developed a passion for traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), particularly acupuncture, and became a certified veterinary acupuncturist under the guidance of Dr. Xie from the Chi Institute. In 2019, she opened House Paws Acupuncture, a mobile veterinary practice in Nashville. Dr. Arielle is passionate about integrative medicine, combining TCVM and conventional approaches to improve patient outcomes. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, caring for their three dogs, and exploring hobbies such as beekeeping and plant medicine for her family.  Topics covered in this episode:  Dr. Arielle's journey into veterinary acupuncture Integrative medicine and home visits Creating a healing environment for your patients, clients, and yourself Music and healing frequencies Beekeeping and plant medicine Herbal remedies and essential oils Links & Resources:  Visit House Paws Acupuncture of Nashville to learn more about Dr. Arielle Find Dr. Arielle on Instagram Here are some playlists & songs From Dr. Eve:  Humming, Chanting, & Singing Along (for Vagus Nerve toning)  Solfeggio Healing Frequencies MT  963 Hz-Return to Oneness 963 Hz Returning to Oneness Eve's Solfeggio grounding playlist The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Get House Call Vet swag!  Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!! Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Chronos  O3 Vets  This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel 

In this episode of the EquiConnect Podcast, host Dr. Mike Pownall welcomes Dr. Esther Millares from McKee Panel Equine Services - Campbellville to discuss the emerging field of orthobiologics. The conversation delves into the definition, applications, and benefits of orthobiologics like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), IRAP, and ProStride for treating equine musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Millares explains how these regenerative therapies work, their advantages over traditional treatments, and common misconceptions. The episode emphasizes the importance of consulting veterinarians for proper diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.Dr Esther Millares started her professional career after graduating in 2012 in Madrid, Spain where she did an equine rotating internship at the Alfonso X El Sabio Veterinary Teaching Hospital. During this time, her interest in sport medicine and equine surgery increased and she decided to pursue a career in sports medicine.She then started a second internship at Paton & Martin Veterinary Services in Vancouver, Canada, an equine clinic with a large orthopedic and lameness caseload. During this experience, she was afforded the opportunity to work with elite sport horses that suffered a range of orthopedic injuries and allowed her to refine her lameness skills.Afterwards, she completed a two-year Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship and a one-year Equine Field service Fellowship (Junior specialist) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of California-Davis, USA. Dr. Millares then enrolled in an Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program (ACVSMR Practice Experience), completed a certification in acupuncture by the Chi Institute in Florida, and achieved a kinesiotaping certification by Equi-Tape. During her time as a fellow and resident, she was able to develop some interest in research studies, which motivated her to pursue a Master of Sciences (MSc) at the University of Montreal (UdeM). Following graduation of the MSc, she was hired as an equine clinician at the veterinary teaching hospital (CHUV) of the University of Montreal and continues collaborating as a veterinary researcher at the Equine Asthma Research Laboratory of the UdeM.During her time as a veterinarian, she has taken many different opportunities to learn and become very proficient at the diagnosis of basic and complex lameness, regenerative medicine, diagnostic imaging, routine medicine procedures, and acupuncture among others.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Equi Connect Podcast00:37 Meet Dr. Esther Millares02:28 Understanding Orthobiologics04:21 Types of Orthobiologics07:40 Clinical Applications and Benefits09:43 Cost and Frequency of Treatments12:46 Myths and Misconceptions14:45 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFor more information visit www.mckeepownall.ca or email info@mpequine.com

Are you curious about how to apply food-as-medicine to your furry friends? Want to know more about the optimal diet for dogs? Looking for information on reducing toxicity when it comes to flea, tick, and heartworm prevention? Tune in to hear us interview Laurie Johnson DVM, Integrative Veterinarian and cover all this and more!    In this episode, we pick Dr. Laurie's brain about everything from assessing your pet's constitution to how to transition to a raw or real food diet. We discuss supplementation when it comes to your pet, how you can individualize your pet's preventative regimen, and how to best work with your veterinarian to get the best care for your pet!    Dr. Laurie's Bio: Dr. Laurie Johnson is an integrative veterinarian practicing in Austin, Texas (AcuDog HerbalCat Vet). She is certified in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, and Tui Na from the Chi Institute, and Integrative and Chinese Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.   She has over 15 years of experience with a diverse background in wildlife, emergency, shelter, small animal medicine, dermatology, soft tissue surgery and dentistry.    Find her at: AcuDog HerbalCat - Veterinary Medicine in Austin, Texas   Also in this episode:  Keto Reset Program Starts 8/21 Dr Laurie's Story TCM and Assessing ConstitutionEpisode 383: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Optimal Diet for DogsSoCal Raw Fed Dogs Instinct Dog Food Smalls (cats) A Pup Above Chi Dog Farmer's Dog Petdiets.com Nom Nom Barking Creek Kitchen Just Food for Dogs Why Consider Delayed Spay and Neuter Gut Health for DogsRebuild Spectrum Probiotic GI Immune Builder Supplementation for PetsNordic Naturals Omega 3 Liquid Herbsmith Heartworm Prevention Flea PreventionWondercide   More Resources from Dr. Laurie: VDIlab.com:  lab that has a lot of special testing that most integrative vets have access to. I use them most for GI vitamins and allergy screening. Much more affordable than a standard lab.  DNA heartworm testing-  I've sent to Canada in past- very tricky with customs. Apparently Auburn offers this test. Any vet can set up an account with Auburn's lab to be able to run the test. Ideal when pet parents choose not to use a preventative. Detects living heartworm DNA - positive much sooner than standard testing. Heartworm - Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Animalbiome.com is an excellent company. tons of high quality research on microbiome health in dogs and cats and specific research on gut health with raw fed animals. Pet parents can test their pet's biome. I tend to recommend this with all of my GI cases, chronic skin, immune health cases. Results vary a lot. Some pets have severe e-coli overloads and practically zero beneficial bacteria so they need fecal transplants and specific pre/probiotic and fiber sources. Inulin might be a better fiber source than psyllium in some cases. Some pets don't have pathogenic bacteria but they have no good flora so they will also need fecal transplants. Best to work with a vet when this is needed as most of my patients need more support when they are undergoing fecal transplant. I reach for S boullardi /FOS a lot. This is not found in standard small animal formulas. Their product line is amazing! Vax/Titers: puppy /kitten vaccine protocol with titer testing recommendations from Dr. Jean Dodd's foremost authority on endocrine disease and immunology in small animals. One of her projects is the rabies challenge fund. vaccine protocol | HemopetPuppies and kittens need their vaccine series per the protocol to protect them from deadly diseases. We think of these as core vaccinations. We start them earlier in Texas because of the much higher risk here. These vaccines are extremely effective. I usually run titers when the pet has already had one 3 year vaccine because they tend to be better protected and if they are protected, we can run the titers every 3 years when the vaccine would be due.  Rabies is a legal requirement to prevent human exposure to this deadly disease. We have  a lot of rabies in Texas! Every year, there is at least one pet dog and multiple kittens or adult cats who test positive for Rabies in Austin. They are tested because of human exposure and they are euthanized so their brain tissue can be tested :( All healthy pets should be vaccinated at least twice before titers are run.  Titers can still be run but many clinics won't accept the titers. I am rabies vaccinated because I used to work with wildlife. We tested our titers regularly and when they were low, we got a booster. This is standard practice in the human field and may someday be the standard with small animals.  Interceptor dose example: Sharing this with y'all so you can see the calculation for Interceptor (milbemycin oxime) **Please note- the chewable pill cannot be broken because the medication is not evenly distributed** Jax weighs 80 # We convert his weight to kg= 36.4kg 36.4 x 0.1mg/kg = 3.64 mg- this is the bare minimum dose to prevent heartworms. I don't like to have such a narrow margin in case the dog gains weight or there is resistance to the drug and because we can't break the tablet, so I tend to dose at 0.2mg/kg - 0.3 mg/kg (instead of 0.5mg/kg)  So, his more appropriate dose is 7.3 mg- we round up to 8mg.  The 50- 100# dose is 23mg.  The 26-50 # dose is 11.5mg. It's the next size down.  11.5mg divided by 36.4 = 0.3 mg/kg dose so we're good!Note: The lower dose does not protect against hookworms according to the study, so you would need to be aware of this. Any dog with a history of hookworms needs the higher dose until 100% clear on antigen testing.    This episode is sponsored by: Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.

Dr. Julie Vargasis a member of the Spy Coast Farm Team. She heads up the Sport Horse Medicine and Rehabilitation divisions in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Julie Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a hospital and an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY before joining a sport horse practice in Wellington, FL. She completed her veterinary acupuncture certification at Chi Institute and her chiropractic/spinal manipulation certification at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, both in Reddick, FL. Dr. Vargas has a passion for equine sport horse medicine and strives to find the best outcome for her patients combining years of conventional veterinary medical practice with alternative and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Julie Vargasis a member of the Spy Coast Farm Team. She heads up the Sport Horse Medicine and Rehabilitation divisions in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Julie Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a hospital and an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY before joining a sport horse practice in Wellington, FL. She completed her veterinary acupuncture certification at Chi Institute and her chiropractic/spinal manipulation certification at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, both in Reddick, FL. Dr. Vargas has a passion for equine sport horse medicine and strives to find the best outcome for her patients combining years of conventional veterinary medical practice with alternative and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In addition, Dr. Bhatt has served on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Bhatt's medical care philosophy involves finding the appropriate balance between both Western and Eastern therapy options through her house call practice and clinic, Arya Animal Acupuncture. When not involved in veterinary medicine, she engages her artistic side with dance and is playfully referred to as "Dr. Dancer". Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Bhatt's perspectives & experiences with issues of diversity, equity, & inclusion in veterinary medicine  Honoring our religious, ethnic, cultural, & racial differences  Curiosity, connection, & respect over righteousness  Collaboration & support between mobile vets Links and Resources: Visit the Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine website to learn more about Dr. Bhatt Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Facebook Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Instagram The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Chronos O3 Vets Rekindling w/ Julie Squires This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel  

Dr. Heart grew up in the western suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec with a BSc. in Biology in 1985. She went on to Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine located in Grafton, Massachusetts, receiving her DVM in 1991. Her career since graduation has been dedicated to working with sport horses all over the United States. In 2001 Dr Heart left the track to focus on other disciplines in the equine industry – a move motivated by the birth of her daughter Camille in 2000. She spent 6 years at a busy equine referral clinic in Illinois where she focused primarily on lameness. This move exposed her to the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques available in the sport horse industry. She was able to refine her skills in all imaging modalities and attend clinics devoted to lameness diagnosis and treatment.Dr. Heart began her training in Acupuncture at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2003 with Dr Huisheng Xie DVM, MS, PhD. She completed her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2005. She is currently working on her Masters in Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Chi Institute. She obtained her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (Also known as Animal Chiropractic) from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2007 where she was trained by Pedro Rivera DVM. Rachel became certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) in 2008. She is currently completing a series of seminars on Postural Rehabilitation in Horses with Judith Shoemaker VMD and Karen Gellman DVM. She has also trained with Marvin Cain DVM (Acupuncture), Jean-Michel Boudard (Osteopathy), and Carl J. DeStephano (Applied Kinesiology/Functional Neurology).It is the integration of this career path that has led Dr. Heart to the concepts of restorative healing. Success with cases has demonstrated the obvious synergy that occurred when problems could be treated in relationship to the rest of the animal. Each year brings more opportunities to further learn about and refine the techniques used to help the animals and their owners.Topics covered in this episode:Dr. Heart's journey and how she integrated her career pathHow chiropractic changed Dr. Heart's mindsetDr. Heart's opinion on the current status quo of equine lamenessSome things we should be looking for before jog a horse What is and where do you check for spinal extension in a horseBody lameness versus limb lamenessHow do we come together for the benefit of the horses we treat?Fostering curiosityLinks and Resources:  Visit the Heart Equine Veterinary websiteConnect with Dr. Heart on FacebookConnect with Dr. Heart on Instagram Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic websiteVisit our Facebook PageVisit our Instagram Page Thank you to our sponsors!Academy for the Advancement of Animal ChiropracticiPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHRThe Evidence Based ChiropractorHave an idea for the podcast? Please leave us a survey! Become a patron

Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In addition, Dr. Bhatt has served on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Bhatt's medical care philosophy involves finding the appropriate balance between both Western & Eastern therapy options. When not involved in veterinary medicine, she engages her artistic side with dance and is playfully referred to as "Dr. Dancer". Topics covered in this episode: The importance of being a part of the conversation on your state veterinary board Dr. Priya's journey to practicing integrative veterinary medicine Some of the difficulties along the way and how she worked through them Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Chiropractic care balanced with traditional medicine Burnout Links and Resources: Visit the Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine website to learn more about Dr. Bhatt Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Facebook Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Instagram The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Chronos This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel  

Dr. Julie Vargasis a member of the Spy Coast Farm Team. She heads up the Sport Horse Medicine and Rehabilitation divisions in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Julie Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a hospital and an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY before joining a sport horse practice in Wellington, FL. She completed her veterinary acupuncture certification at Chi Institute and her chiropractic/spinal manipulation certification at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, both in Reddick, FL. Dr. Vargas has a passion for equine sport horse medicine and strives to find the best outcome for her patients combining years of conventional veterinary medical practice with alternative and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Leslie Bauer is the Medical Director at Emergency Pet Clinic in San Antonio, Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner. She is also Thrive's Director of House Officer Training Programs and ER Academy National Director. Dr. Bauer earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia. She completed a small animal internship at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School prior to joining the Emergency Pet Clinic. She is certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Medicine and is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist from the Chi Institute in Florida.

Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.CHAPTERS:Kimberly wants to learn more about Bobi, the world's longest living dog (1:06)Kimberly's dogs recently knew she was having an anxiety attack (7:42)Dr. Ruth Roberts's veterinary and holistic background (11:03)Dr. Ruth's Crockpet Diet and the importance of diet (17:48)Health impacts of Spay/Neuter surgeries and what can we do about it? (35:45)Dr. Ruth's Pet Health Coaching Program (49:51)Find Dr. Ruth Roberts:www.drruthroberts.com(Save 10% with code ERINTHEDOGMOM or KTTW10)LINKS DISCUSSED:Update on Bobi, the world's longest living dog - secrets to his longevity (https://keepthetailwagging.com/is-bobi-really-the-worlds-oldest-dog/)Chi Institute (https://chiu.edu/)Microplastics in the Great Lakes (https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/08/great-lakes-microplastics-concentrations-exceed-safe-levels-for-wildlife/)Dr. Michelle Kutzler's article "Possible Relationship between Long-Term Adverse Health Effects of Gonad-Removing Surgical Sterilization and Luteinizing Hormone in Dogs" (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7222805/)Article re: Spay/Neuter Implant Option (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7456901/)Dogosterone (https://www.dogosterone.com/)OUR BLOG/PODCASTS...Kimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comFACEBOOK...Keep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingBelieve in Dog Podcast, Facebook.com/BelieveInDogPodcastINSTAGRAM...Keep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Piper and Traci Brooks of Balmoral Farm, Inc. are joined by top hunter rider John French, Dr. Shelley Onderdonk and Adam Snow to discuss how to keep our horses happy and healthy while horse showing. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Traci BrooksGuest: For decades, John French has proven to be one of the most accomplished hunter riders in this sport. John received the 2012 WCHR Lifetime Achievement Award and has held the title of World Hunter Rider multiple times. John was also inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in 2020. John most recently won the Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Derby Finals Championship in Lexington, Kentucky aboard Paradigm. Guest: Shelley Onderdonk was born and raised in San Mateo, California. She is a graduate of Yale and the University of Georgia, and has continued her medical education through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and The Chi Institute. Shelley's integrative veterinary practice, active since 1998, incorporates the best of western medicine, acupuncture, manual therapy, equine sport science, and rehabilitation for the benefit of her patients.Guest: Adam Snow played polo professionally for 34 years, achieving the highest rating of 10 goals in 2003. Career highlights include winning two US Open titles, competing in the Argentine Open in 1998 and 2004, winning many Best Playing Pony prizes for his horses, and twice being named Player of the Year. Adam was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2014. Retired from tournament polo, Adam now gives back to the sport via coaching, mentoring, writing, as well as announcing polo games for television. Shelley and Adam have co-authored two books, Winning with Horses and Polo Life: Horses, Sport, 10 & Zen.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors:  Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and  Good Boy, Eddie

On today's episode of The Health Detective Podcast, we are talking once again with a woman on a mission to help pets around the world, Dr. Ruth Roberts!   Dr. Roberts was a huge hit the last time she recorded with us! She gave us all the latest insights into keeping our furry friends healthy (you can listen to that episode by clicking here), as well as how we can actually pursue a legitimate career working with people's pets through her Pet Wellness Program.   Now that we have had multiple FDNs successfully go through Dr. Roberts' program with nothing but amazing things to say, we felt it was only right to have her back on to talk about he program itself. (WARNING: You'll also get Detective Ev asking a bunch of random pet related questions!)    Would you like to see more of Dr. Roberts in the future? Let us know by shooting us a direct message on Instagram: @fdntraining.   About Dr. Roberts:   During her 30-year career as a DVM, Dr. Ruth Roberts has become one of the nation's foremost experts in holistic and integrative veterinary medicine. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1990, Dr. Roberts began her career practicing traditional, Western medicine. The onset of simultaneous health challenges for both her and her dog Arnold, however, prompted Dr. Roberts to seek solutions outside of the traditional realm of veterinary care she had learned in her textbooks. Dr. Roberts furthered her education by absorbing the principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at the Chi Institute in Florida. Her studies there would eventually form the foundation for her philosophy that “good health begins in the bowl.” She is certified in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Food Therapy. In 2006, Dr. Roberts founded The Original Crockpot Diet and continues to see the dramatic results it makes in the health of her patients. She is a leading consultant in integrative veterinary medicine and advises clients in the United States and internationally through her website DrRuthRoberts.com. Dr. Ruth is on a mission to empower pet parents and foster a vibrant community, to ignite a global movement for natural pet health, led by Dr. Ruth and Holistic Pet Health Coaches. Our aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to champion your pet's wellbeing, making every tail wag and content purr a testament to our commitment.   Dr. Roberts' website: www.drruthroberts.com   

Dr. Hershey discusses her journey in integrated veterinary oncology, initially driven by a desire to explore more supportive treatments beyond conventional therapies. She navigates the challenges of recommending supplements, emphasizing reliance on reputable sources. Her training in acupuncture and holistic therapies at the Chi Institute underpins her commitment to continuous learning and collaboration with colleagues. She explores the evolving landscape of veterinary oncology, incorporating new diagnostic tools. Notably, she shares her experience with personalized treatment adjustments based on AI-driven predictions for non-CHOP responders and explores the potential of these innovations to improve patient outcomes. Transcripts available at https://www.imprimedicine.com/podcast To learn more about ImpriMed Personalized Prediction Profile, please visit https://www.imprimedicine.com/personalized-prediction-profile. Music Credit: Hazy by Beat Mekanik

Dr Diane's website: DianeKazer.com Warrior Cleanse Program: TheWarriorCleanse.com Full Moon Parasite Cleanse: FullMoonParasiteCleanse.com Lisa Mills struggled with chronic health problems for 10 years and sought out natural remedies and holistic healing after doctors couldn't find anything wrong with her. She found the CHI Holistic Health Institute through a podcast on the Dr Charlie Ward show, joined us as a patient, and eventually became a coach to help others find the root cause of their symptoms and detox their way back to a thriving life. Lisa struggled with chronic fatigue and underwent several expensive medical tests, totaling over $10,000…. but Western medicine couldn't find anything wrong. She eventually dropped her medical insurance and started taking care of herself, including doing parasite cleanses, which helped improve her health significantly. Learn how food sensitivity testing, adrenal fatigue diagnosis/treatment, and other health issues are not the REAL problem and are a waste of money to test, and what to do instead (HINT: address imbalanced gut flora, nutrient deficiency and toxicity). NOT a surprise: Western medicine often fails to provide adequate solutions for women's health issues. Learn the RIGHT lab tests to start with, so save money on unnecessary ones, and identify root cause issues and how to remedy them. Lisa shared that with the knowledge gained from testing, she was able to fine-tune her health and eliminate most of her symptoms. Through Lisa's journey, because of what she learned at the CHI Institute, to identify and treat root causes of health issues, such as toxins and trauma, rather than just treating symptoms, she was able to save her own life by following God's direction and finding the right path to healing through detoxing, gut healing, hormone balancing, mindset and behavior changes. LISA'S RESULTS Overcame Arthritis that had been lingering in her life for decades, without any help from Western medicine diagnostics, doctor visits nor drugs. Got rid of 30+ SYMPTOMS that nothing else worked to fix As a newly certified CHI Holistic Health Practitioner & Detox Expert, Lisa shared a success story about a client of hers who struggled with insomnia and anxiety for 15 years but was able to regulate their sleep and improve their mental health after going through The Warrior Cleanse and Parasite Full Moon Challenge. This podcast is FIRE where we highlight the importance of taking action and consistency in the healing journey, and the need to address all factors that may be blocking the body's natural healing process, which are JUST AS important as detoxifying the body, and what we teach in the institute. Your body is a MIRACLE made to heal, we just need to remove the S.H.I.T. in your body, interfering with it's ability to do just that. Enjoy the episode and may it IGNITE you into action. To Book a call with Dr Diane and the CHI Team, visit: www.DianeKazer.com/Call

My name is Dr. Jennifer Remnes and my undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana. I double majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Believe it or not, I was on a pre-med track throughout college and planned to apply to medical school. I quickly realized humans are gross, and I am way more passionate about animals. I was inducted into the Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society in 2014. I graduated from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 following completion of my clinical year at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. The wonderful small town of Chambana gifted me with endless country nights at Kams I'll never remember with friends I'll never forget. The small Spice Island of Grenada will forever remain a second home for me. I was fortunate enough to experience an authentic Caribbean culture, obtain a PADI scuba certification and bring home the world's most handsome souvenir—my heart dog and Papillon, Nutmeg.  I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Yes, Chicago, Chicago—not the burbs. I grew up a few miles west of Wrigley Field, and I'm absolutely ecstatic that I witnessed a Cubs World Series championship within my lifetime. Hey Chicago, what do you say? I live in the Windy City with my husband, Brad, and our Great Pyrenees rescue, Ophelia. Hi! My name is Dr. Jessica Trice! I graduated from Waubonsee Community College with an associate degree in Biological Sciences. I then received a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in Animal Science and Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences. I graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. My multifaceted career has led me to wear many various hats in veterinary medicine, including Chief of Staff and Medical Director. I have also served as a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Midwest and led a Mentorship Program for veterinary students and new DVM graduates. I proudly collaborated with Banfield Pet Hospital and co-authored a children's book called "My Very, Very Busy Day." You may have also viewed one of my many television media segments featuring pet current events, health and preventative care. My long time passion of incorporating integrative medicine with conventional veterinary medicine finally became a reality when I received my certification of Veterinary Acupuncture along with Herbal Medicine through the Chi Institute. Additionally, I also earned certification as a Veterinary Chiropractor in the specialized area of Applied Kinesiology through the Health Pioneer Institute. Together, we can take a whole-pet approach to your pet's therapy. My collaborative techniques blend Western medicine with holistic approaches to treatment.

Veterinarian Erica Ancier explains how pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) can fit into your dog's cancer treatment plan (or other health needs!). This modality is safe for most dogs, and has no side effects – perfect for combining with other therapies to achieve optimal pain control. She also discusses specific products and some of the pros and cons of each one. Listen in to learn how PEMF therapy can help your dog. Links Mentioned in Today's Show: Assisi Animal Health/Zomedica https://assisianimalhealth.com/ Respond Systems https://respondsystems.com/pemf/ BEMER https://life.bemergroup.com/pemf-pulse-electro-magnetic-field/ Effect of Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Canine Postoperative Hemilaminectomy: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial study Related Links: Signs Your Dog Is In Pain podcast episode Chapters: 00:00 Start 01:58 What is PEMF 04:52 Safety and Common Uses 09:19 How to Get It 10:44 How to Use PEMF 12:47 Anticancer Effects 17:30 Settings 20:01 Assisi Calmer Canine 21:19 Device Longevity 25:29 Key Takeaways 28:06 Kate's Dogs' Reactions to PEMF 37:55 User Experience for Assisi Loop and Respond Systems Mat About Today's Guest, Dr. Erica Ancier: Dr. Ancier grew up in Southern California where she completed her undergraduate studies at UCSB. She graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences where she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her clinical training was focused on rehabilitation and sports medicine for both small animals and horses. While in vet school, she was the national student president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, which allowed her to learn about a wide range of emerging holistic modalities from some of the leaders in the field. Dr. Ancier obtained her veterinary acupuncture certification (CVA) for both companion animals and horses from the Chi Institute in Florida and her canine rehabilitation practitioner certification (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee. She spent a few years as the clinical rehab director of a large facility in the Bay Area before moving back to the San Diego area. Dr. Ancier emphasizes pain management and preventative care, and utilizes both holistic and traditional medicine modalities as part of an integrative approach towards optimal animal wellness and healing. She lives with her husband Kayvon and their small fur family consisting of their dog Hannah and four horses. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing Pilates, riding her horses, and exploring all of the beautiful nature that Southern California has to offer. LinkedIn Aqua Animal Care Center Instagram Other Links: To join the private Facebook group for readers of Dr. Dressler's book “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/  Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog's cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200 www.dogcanceransers.com. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit: www.dogcancernews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Liz Fernandez was raised in Southern California and decided at an early age that she wanted to be a Veterinarian. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and her veterinary degree from the University of California Davis in 1982. She went into emergency and small animal relief practice for the next twenty five years. A shoulder injury led her to seek acupuncture care, and she decided to pursue veterinary acupuncture training for herself. She is certified in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na, and Food Therapy from the Chi Institute. She is also certified in TCVM Palliative and End of Life Care by the Chi Institute and in Hospice and Palliative Care by the IAAHPC. Dr. Fernandez started a holistic house call practice while still working in conventional practice, moving to full time house calls in 2010. In 2016, she published a book about her patients, "Sacred Gifts of a Short Life: Uncovering the Wisdom of our Pets end-of-life Journeys." In 2019, she created Wisdom Paws, an online program and individual consultation practice to support End-of-Life guidance for both pet owners and veterinary professionals. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Liz Fernandez as we discuss her education, transition to holistic practice, creating educational materials, and finding balance while doing emotionally taxing clinical work .

Dr. Jay is the founder and owner of BioSoul Integration Center in Louisville, Colorado. He's a hands-on healer, an intuitive online coach and the author of If It Didn't Hurt: How To Resolve Your Pain And Discover Your Life Purpose. For two decades Dr. Jay has been helping people navigate the ups and downs of their healing journeys. Over the course of that time he's worked intimately with nearly three thousand people. Those who seem to be most drawn to Dr. Jay and BioSoul Integration tend to be those who have felt the strong calling to do the work of consciously leaning into their growth and evolution as human beings, to do the work of integrating their Soul's gifts into their physical bodies. --------------------------------------------------------------- To Connect to Dr Jay Uecker, Other Wellness Practitioners & their workshops go to TheGlobalHealingHub.com --------------------------- We had a great time exploring everything from the messages and magic in pain, our own powerful and transformative experiences, to what we can look forward to in the future of healing. Don't miss this chance to meet Dr. Jay; I am so impressed with him and his work. In this Episode we will discuss: * Dr. Jay's journey and awakening * Low back pain * Network Chiropractic/Network Spinal * Powerful stories of change * Mindfulness Meditation * The River of Chi * Institute of Heartmath * The Secret Life of Plants * The unique work of Dr. Jay * Dr. Jay's book * What is the pain telling us? * Dr. Jay's daughter's illness * A vision for healing in the future * Donald Epstein * Tony Robbins * Brainspotting Resources mentioned: Dr. Jay's Website: https://www.biosoulintegration.comBooks: Secret Life of Plants If It Didn't Hurt by Dr. Jay The Biology of Belief Find Out More: Website: www.theglobalhealinghub.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9n37HmxzkCLQn8rdpxeT0A theglobalhealinghubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karmahubb/message

Emily C. Abraham, DVM, CVA, attended the University of Miami from 2006 to 2009, receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in 2009 with a major in Biology and double minors in Chemistry and Classics. She was the president of the UM Pre-Veterinary Society, where she organized dog walks, baths, and shows to raise money for local pet rescue organizations. In 2013, Abraham graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She also studied at The Chi Institute and is a certified veterinary acupuncturist. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA), Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), and she is certified with the USDA, enabling her to authorize animal health certificates for traveling needs. Her veterinary interests include surgery, clinical pathology, dermatology, and acupuncture. She has a special interest in neonatal and geriatric care. In her spare time, she enjoys playing basketball, dominoes and rock climbing with her friends and family. Abraham rescued her “kids,” Yogi, an adorable 14 year old yorkie, Minnie, an energetic and loveable 12 year old Pomeranian; Ziggy, a water loving 5 year old Pomeranian; and Ellie Zen Kitty, a sassy 3 year old tabby cat. Abraham has also rescued squirrels and helped nurture them until they can be released back into their natural environment. Abraham is married to her best friend, Carlos, and they have a 10 month old son named Mateo.

What if you could measure the energy emitted from a Qigong master's hands and reproduce it in a device? That's exactly what Richard Lee of Chi Institute did when he created the Chi Palm Infratonic machine. In this interview he describes how it works: It causes the cells to stop arguing with each other and start working together.  I've been using the Chi Palm in combination with other therapies for the past couple of years and have been blown away with its calming and pain relief effects. I ask Richard about orgone energy, grounding/earthing, ultraviolet radiation, and more. Chi Institute: www.chi.us Use the discount code BLACKBURN to save 10% on any of their products My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com

Dr. Ashley Rossman was raised in Northbrook, Illinois and spent many hours at her father's veterinary clinic, Glen Oak Dog and Cat Hospital. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and her veterinary degree from Ross University in 2006, doing her clinical year at the University of Minnesota. After graduation, she joined the Glen Oak practice. She was certified in Acupuncture by the Chi Institute in 2007 and was mentored extensively by Dr. Ralph Weichselbaum in diagnostic ultrasound. She has also spent time at the Royal Treatment Veterinary Center and TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Ashley Rossman as we discuss growing up in the family veterinary practice, attending Ross University, the benefits of mentoring, and her experience representing the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association in the American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates.

A great question from one of our customers about how to talk to your vet about your choice to feed your pet species-appropriate food. Plus, we bring back our interview with Jim Carlson, DVM, CVA, CVSMT from Lifetime Pet Wellness Center so you have a chance to hear from one of the best vets in our area. Dr. Jim Carlson is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his veterinary career doing mostly western, or conventional, medicine. As with many veterinarians, Dr. Carlson became dissatisfied with the responses he would get from the allopathic approach. Slowly Dr. Carlson began to integrate other types of treatments, such as nutritional medicine, using products like glandulars and whole body supplements from Standard Process. He began practicing traditional homeopathy, and in 2003 added homotoxicology to his repertoire. In 2004 Dr. Carlson attended the Chi Institute to be trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and has been certified since 2005. In 2006, Dr. Carlson became certified by The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, and by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy, what we can call veterinary chiropractic in Ohio, since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/LifetimePetWellnessCenter/ (Jim's Facebook page) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_-nahdbeUtRvP6uLF_2Fw (Jim on YouTube) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/fangsfur (Join the Wildside for updates and discounts!) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/steves (Learn more about Steve's Real Foods.) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/nwn (Learn more about Northwest Naturals.) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/lpwc (Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center.) We are a https://fangsfur.com/ (local, independent, and owner-operated shop) that is committed to providing the dogs and cats in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio with the best possible foods, supplements, and gear available.  Also, we're a little different. https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/fangsfur (Our small shop) is not your typical pet food store. We don't carry unnecessary pet supplies like a lot of other shops do. We do not saturate our little space with products that we don't believe in and feel are unnecessary. Our goal is to have a place full of positive vibes that you and your pet feel comfortable in. We answer a "question of the week" in every episode, so send your question. Either DM us at @fangsfurpets or send us an email at danielle@fangsfur.com.  Find us on https://www.facebook.com/fangsandfurpets/ (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/fangsandfurpets/ (Instagram). Music in this episode thanks to... Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/fuzz-buzz - License code: LXYRDYTBCUZ8NMUC Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/habanera-bizet-hip-hop-remix -License code: HGGVZ43LS1MCK8PD Copyright 2022 Fangs & Fur

Did you know 1 in 5 dogs as young as 1 year old are estimated to have osteoarthritis? In this episode I chat with integrative veterinarian  Dr. Heather Oxford about how to identify whether your pup is struggling with mobility issues, and discuss some integrative approaches to pain management that can improve their quality of life. Dr. Heather Oxford received her Master's of Public Health in Epidemiology from Emory University in 2000 and worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Foodborne & Diarrheal Diseases Branch, and also in the Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Branch. She attended the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005.  Upon completion of a small animal veterinary internship at California Animal Hospital in 2006, she practiced conventional small animal medicine in Los Angeles for 2 years before becoming certified in acupuncture at the Chi Institute, and rehabilitation medicine at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2008.  Dr. Oxford has been integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine with Animal Rehabilitation to optimize pets' quality of life for over 13 years. Useful links from this episode:https://heatheroxford.comhttps://www.ellevetsciences.com/cbd-science/Lick Mat -https://amzn.to/38MAFa9Pet Step- https://amzn.to/3MzKYNw*some of these links are affiliate links 

Dr. Sheila Robertson is board certified in anesthesia and in animal welfare in the USA and Europe and serves as the senior medical director at Lap of Love Pet Hospice. Today, she joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a recent research publication on which she is an author: the 2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Acute Pain in Cats. This is a great episode for anyone interested in getting our feline patients better pain control and generally better experiences in the veterinary clinic. LINKS: 2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Acute Pain in Cats: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/metrics/10.1177/1098612X211066268 Feline Grimace Scale (Website & App): https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/ AAFP Feline Friendly Handling Guidelines: https://catvets.com/guidelines/practice-guidelines/handling-guidelines Retain Your Team - Speak the Languages of Appreciation in Your Workplace: https://unchartedvet.com/product/appreciation-languages-101/ Creating Content Clients Crave: https://unchartedvet.com/product/creating-content-that-clients-crave/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Sheila Robertson graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland in 1980. After some time in mixed animal practice, she spent a year as a surgery intern followed by specialized training in anesthesia and analgesia at Bristol University (United Kingdom). While at Bristol she also completed her PhD investigating the physiologic effects of different anesthetic protocols in horses. She is board certified in anesthesia and in animal welfare in the USA and Europe and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture. She has been a faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan, Michigan State University, and the University of Florida. Her research interests have focused on the recognition and alleviation of acute pain in cats, horses and even iguanas, topics she has published widely on. She spent 2 years as an assistant director in the division of Animal Welfare at the American Veterinary Medical Association. In 2014 she completed her graduate certificate in Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida. In 2019 she received her certification as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life practitioner by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. Currently she is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care and in-home euthanasia throughout the USA. Dr Robertson is also a courtesy Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. She continues to volunteer at community cat clinics and High-Volume High Quality Spay and Neuter Programs.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Aziza Glass---is a Houston veterinarian that has recently made her debut on Disney channel by helping to find forever families for rescued dogs on a new 17-episode show, Roman to the Rescue. Prairie View A&M University alum, Dr. Aziza Glass, is the owner of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic, where she focuses on integrative medicine with an emphasis on acupuncture and other alternative modalities. She obtained her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) from the world renown Chi Institute. Previously, Dr. Glass has been seen on NatGeoWild's "Vet School" television docuseries. She has also been featured as an animal health consultant on ABC and FOX morning news as well as in numerous publications including Southern Living Magazine, Veterinary Practice News, and The New York Times. Dr. Glass is also the expert veterinarian for FreshPet Foods, one of the fastest growing pet food companies, dedicated to educating and promoting healthy diet and lifestyles for our pets. Join Us For A Special Chat! https://www.queenvisionnetwork.com https://www.instagram.com/theqchat_podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/iam_geauxqueen/ This Podcast is Sponsored by Queen's Arrogance LLC (c) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-q-chat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-q-chat/support

Dr Denley graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1998 and has been working in small animal practice in south east Queensland for the last 20 years. Whilst he thoroughly enjoyed conventional veterinary practice, he decided to undertake a Certificate of Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute to improve his skills and education. He is also certified as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Herbologist recognized by the China Society of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. Following these studies, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine and is a member of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals of Australia Australia, the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and the American Canine Sports Medicine Association. Steve completed a CIVT course in veterinary rehabilitation last year and is currently undertaking a CRI course in the same field due to be completed within the next twelve months. Steve now owns and works at Balanced Veterinary Care in Tamborine, Queensland, and combines conventional medicine, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, animal biomechanical medicine and rehabilitation to apply a holistic, natural approach to improve his patients' wellbeing. Topics discussed include: Steve chats about how he became a vet and what led him to pursue integrative therapies when managing his cases. The most common cases Dr Denley is presented with. The difficulties about being an integrative vet. How Steve deals with Intervertebral Disc Disease. The power of touch in helping identify a diagnosis and managing cases. The heavy lifters when treating IVDD. Steve talks about long term plans for his patients. How does nutrition fit into Dr Steve's cases. Managing pet parent compliance.   You can reach Dr Steve Denley at www.balancevet.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ruth Roberts was raised in Anchorage, Kentucky. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Warren Wilson College and her Veterinary Degree from North Carolina State University in 1990. After working in a few small animal practices after graduation, she purchased a solo doctor practice in 1993. Because of some health challenges, she sold the practice in the midst of doing training at the Chi Institute. She started a mobile practice, seeing patients for holistic care in a converted mobile veterinary clinic. In 2009 she opened a brick and mortar integrative medicine practice, which expanded to employ two other veterinarians. During that time she started doing telemedicine, focusing on creating diet and supplement plans for her patients. In 2016 she sold the brick and mortar practice and has been doing only telemedicine ever since. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Ruth Roberts as we discuss her education, exposure to holistic medicine, training in holistic medicine, and how she has used that training to practice in some unique ways, both in person and remotely. We also discuss her upcoming webinar on telemedicine for CIVT.

Dr. Jim Carlson, the owner of Lifetime Pet Wellness Center, is our guest. Dr. Jim Carlson is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his veterinary career doing mostly western, or conventional, medicine. As with many veterinarians, Dr. Carlson became dissatisfied with the responses he would get from the allopathic approach. Slowly Dr. Carlson began to integrate other types of treatments, such as nutritional medicine, using products like glandulars and whole body supplements from Standard Process. He began practicing traditional homeopathy, and in 2003 added homotoxicology to his repertoire. In 2004 Dr. Carlson attended the Chi Institute to be trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and has been certified since 2005. In 2006, Dr. Carlson became certified by The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, and by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy, what we can call veterinary chiropractic in Ohio, since 2007. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_-nahdbeUtRvP6uLF_2Fw (Jim on YouTube) https://instagram.com/lifetimepetwellness (@lifetimepetwellness on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/LifetimePetWellnessCenter/ (Jim's Facebook page) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/fangsfur (Join the Wildside for updates and discounts!) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/steves (Learn more about Steve's Real Foods.) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/nwn (Learn more about Northwest Naturals.) https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/lpwc (Learn more about Lifetime Pet Wellness Center.) We are a https://fangsfur.com/ (local, independent, and owner-operated shop) that is committed to providing the dogs and cats in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio with the best possible foods, supplements, and gear available.  Also, we're a little different. https://fangs-and-fur.captivate.fm/fangsfur (Our small shop) is not your typical pet food store. We don't carry unnecessary pet supplies like a lot of other shops do. We do not saturate our little space with products that we don't believe in and feel are unnecessary. Our goal is to have a place full of positive vibes that you and your pet feel comfortable in. We answer a "question of the week" in every episode, so send your question. Either DM us at @fangsfurpets or send us an email at danielle@fangsfur.com.  Find us on https://www.facebook.com/fangsandfurpets/ (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/fangsandfurpets/ (Instagram). Music in this episode thanks to... Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/fuzz-buzz - License code: LXYRDYTBCUZ8NMUC Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/habanera-bizet-hip-hop-remix -License code: HGGVZ43LS1MCK8PD Copyright 2022 Fangs & Fur

Integrative oncologists Dr. Kendra Pope and Dr. Trina Hazzah discuss the current state of integrative and holistic oncology for dogs and their hopes for the future. Topics include: The shift in veterinary medicine toward a more integrative approach; The need for education of vets on dosing and using cannabis (and ongoing legalization issues); Clinical trials to prove effectiveness of integrative therapies; The value of real-world evidence; Herbal treatments; And genetic testing for tumors. Visit https://dogcanceranswers.com to read the full transcript. About Today's Guest, Dr. Trina Hazzah: Trina Hazzah completed veterinary school at Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hazzah developed an interest in cannabis medicine during her quest for finding effective integrative approaches for veterinary cancer patients. She has spent the last half a decade reading through available literature, attending multiple cannabis conferences and symposiums, while also learning from cannabis physicians. She is the president and co-founder of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, the first US-based non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization building awareness of cannabis as medicine for pets. After almost 15 years of practicing medical oncology, she switched her focus to cannabis medicine full time and started a cannabis consulting service, called Green Nile, Inc. Her website is https://drtrinahazzah.com About Today's Guest, Dr. Kendra Pope:  Dr. Pope completed veterinary school at the University of Florida. She began her training in holistic therapies at the Chi Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and completed certifications in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, veterinary food therapy, and Tui-na prior to graduation. Dr. Pope went on to complete a three-year residency in medical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. She successfully obtained board certification in her specialty of oncology and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2015.  Dr. Pope has ongoing interests in herbal medicine, intravenous nutrient therapy, mistletoe therapy, as well as all innovative and novel integrative oncology approaches. Dr. Pope is preparing for certification as a Registered Herbalist, the highest accreditation offered in human herbal medicine. Dr. Pope is currently involved in numerous clinical trials serves as president of the American Board of Veterinary Botanical Medicine as well as on the Board of Directors for the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.  Her website is drkendrapope.com Other Links: To join the private Facebook group for readers of Dr. Dressler's book “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/  Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog's cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200 www.dogcanceransers.com. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit: www.dogcancernews.com

Humans are not the only species that have spines.  In fact, every creature that has a spine needs care for it from the time it's born, and that's the point of view of veterinarian Amy Hayek.  She does chiropractic animal training programs. Dr. Amy Hayek graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in 1986 and an MA in 1987. Following a career in university teaching, she returned to veterinary school at Colorado State University and graduated in 1998. In 2000.  she finished her certificate in veterinary acupuncture with the Chi Institute. Not feeling her education complete, she continued with a certificate in spinal manipulative therapy from the State of Wisconsin at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center and was certified by the American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association, for Advanced Chiropractic in Neurology at the Healing Oasis.  Dr. Amy worked for the USDA Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health where she studied disease as it moved through animal populations. She has been active in private veterinary practice since 1998. She has co-written a book on environmental influences and equine nutrition as it affects the health of the horse. In this podcast you'll learn about: Outlooks around health, wellness, and vaccinations Caring for four-legged and 2-legged friends The importance of spinal care for every species with a spine And MUCH more!   Enjoy this unique episode of The Mile High Podcast.  Don't forget to reserve seats for yourself and your team for Mile High 2022 in Denver, June 2nd – 5th at MileHighChiroRegistration.com P.S. Join Mile High All Access and enjoy Mile High wherever you are on our app. Download it now!

Dr. Radica Raj started practice as a Veterinarian in general practice but soon embarked on a more fast-paced career in Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care in Ontario.Within a year of practice in this field she was inspired to start her own emergency facility and subsequently opened a second general practice. While this path provided the stimulus and the challenges she had yearned for, she soon realized that there had to be a better quality of life for terminally-ill patients, for the geriatric patients disabled by osteoarthritis and for the paralyzed patients that could not walk.Determined to explore these avenues and find answers, she successfully completed her post-graduate diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCVM) with the Chi Institute in Florida. She then completed a program in Animal Chiropractic at Options for Animals in Kansas and obtained an animal chiropractic certification from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA).She then started Phoenix Rising Integrative Veterinary Care thereby opening the door to an integrative veterinary clinic on Vancouver Island. She ensured that her services were integrative by performing surgery on her patients through another clinic even as she practised wholistic medicine.Dr. Radica Raj has experience handling emergencies, surgical and internal medicine cases as well as chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Regenerative medicine i.e. PRP, prolotherapy, etc. On account of this, you will find that she is more than willing to collaborate with your family veterinarian and specialists involved in dealing with your pet's health.Her scope of practice includes Internal medicine, Surgery, Emergency, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Regenerative Medicine.She is now also certified in Canine Rehabilitation. https://phoenixrisingvet.com

Listeners enjoyed a lively conversation with our guest Dr. Ruth Roberts.  She is a graduate of the North Carolina Statue University – College of Veterinary Medicine.  She has also studied Traditional Chinese Veterinary medicine and became certified in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Food Therapy at the Chi Institute in Florida.  In 2006, Dr. Ruth created The Original CrockPet Diet™. Since then, she has been teaching her clients how to home-cook for their pets.  In 2016, she left the traditional clinical veterinary practice and began working solely by remote consultation with pet parents.    Support the show (https://www.animalcaretrustusa.org/donate/)

Andy is a highly experienced Peer Mentor working in the veterinary industry. He is skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Public Health, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Animal Nutrition. Certified by the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Fleming is a certified animal acupuncturist. He is also the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee chairperson at the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. 

Dr. Jamie Moran was born in Connecticut. She got her undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Lawrence University and her DVM from Cornell in 1980. She then became the resident veterinarian for a commercial dairy farm in Pennsylvania until she joined the Willow Creek Veterinary Center in Pennsylvania, where she still practices today. She transitioned to treating only small animals in 1996. She was certified by the Chi Institute in Acupuncture in 2008 and has studied herbal medicine and food therapy as well. She did David Winston's two year Western Herbal course and is now in his graduate program. Dr. Moran is a member of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and is the  President-Elect for 2021. Away from the office, she enjoys gardening, playing the violin, swimming, sewing, and knitting. Please enjoy this conversation as we talk about her education, practice life first as a resident herd veterinarian and now as the only integrative veterinarian in a small animal practice, and her life outside the office.

Many oncologists are skeptical of integrative medicine, even though pet parents REALLY want to use it. Kendra Pope is no skeptic. She's a board-certified oncologist who practices in Red Bank, New Jersey. She uses oncology, but also acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition to fight dog cancer. Her results speak for themselves. She joins us to discuss the treatments she uses in her own practice that she learned about AFTER her oncology training. Whether you're interested in treatments they're using in Europe (and not here), like mistletoe, how to feed your dog, or how to put together your team, this is a must-listen episode. Welcome to the future of dog cancer treatment! This episode is sponsored by the book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity. Links & Resources Mentioned in Today's Show:  Dr. Pope mentioned the following strategies: Tui Na (acupressure) Food therapy Botanical medicine Cannabis CBD Mistletoe therapy College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida: https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/ American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: https://acvim.org Chi Institute: https://chiu.edu/ American Board of Veterinary Botanical Medicine: https://www.acvbm.org/       American Veterinary Medical Association: https://avma.com Donnie Yance, master herbalist and nutritionist: https://www.donnieyance.com/ The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity.  Subscribe to the email newsletter Dog Cancer News at DogCancerNews.com To join the private Facebook group for readers of Dr. Dressler's book “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” go to https://dogcancersupport.com About Today's Guest, Dr. Kendra Pope:  Dr. Pope began her academic career as a graduate of Virginia Tech in 2005 and went on to complete veterinary school at the University of Florida. While in veterinary school, she began her training in holistic therapies at the Chi Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and completed certifications in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, veterinary food therapy, and Tui-na prior to graduation. Dr. Pope went on to complete a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, which was followed by a three-year residency in medical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. She successfully obtained board certification in her specialty of oncology and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2015. Website: https://drkendrapope.com/ Dr. Kendra Pope - Home | Facebook Dr. Kendra Pope (@drkendrapope) • Instagram photos and videos Dr. Kendra Pope - YouTube Follow Dr. D and The Dog Cancer Survival Guide on the Socials:   https://www.youtube.com/dogcancervet  https://www.facebook.com/dogcancer/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/  https://twitter.com/dogcancervet  https://www.instagram.com/dogcancersurvivalguide/  -- Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog's cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Acupuncture has been healing people and animals for thousands of years.  On this episode we interviewed an acupuncture expert.  Dr. Barbara Butchko of Meridian Mobile Vet from Charlotte,NC.  Does acupuncture work?  Should your dog get acupuncture treatment? What types of issues can be resolved with acupuncture? What to expect from acupuncture treatment? and lots of other questions were answered. Dr. Butchko graduated from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. When she was exposed to veterinary acupuncture for the first time she realized the limitations of conventional veterinary medicine and the value of a more holistic approach. She received her acupuncture certification (CVA) from The Chi Institute in 2013. She is also a certified veterinary food therapist (CVFT) and is working toward her certification in Chinese herbal medicine. When Dr. Butchko is not making house calls, she is spending time with her husband and her adorable rescue dog, Madeleine. Dr. Butchko takes every opportunity to hike and backpack. Her other interests include meditation practice and vegan cooking. Links Mentioned On This Episode Dr Butchko Web SIte: meridianmobilevet.com Contact: drbutchko@meridianmobilevet.com Facebook @ meridianmobilevet

Dr. Trina Hazzah, integrative oncologist, is concerned about loss of appetite. When a dog won’t eat, it’s a sign that something is wrong … but what? It could be any number of things. And the cause of the appetite loss is important. Because if you treat the wrong thing, your dog will still refuse to eat. Dr. Trina walks us through some of the probable causes … and the best ways to treat them using the full spectrum of pharmaceuticals, supplements, and foods. Today’s show is sponsored by The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Links and Resources Mentioned in Today’s Show:  Loss of appetite is a huge topic for us, right? Here are some other podcast episodes to help you get a different angle and more insight: https://dogcanceranswers.com/dog-not-eating-when-to-worry-dr-demian-dressler-qa/ https://dogcanceranswers.com/dog-wont-eat-what-to-do-dr-sue-ettinger-deep-dive/ https://dogcanceranswers.com/cancer-cachexia-and-dog-cancer-when-your-dog-wont-eat/ Drugs Dr. Hazzah mentioned: Cerenia (maropitant citrate) for nausea and vomiting Zofran (ondansetron) for nausea and vomiting Entyce for appetite stimulation Lorazepam, brand name Atavan, for anxiety Cannabis, CBDA and THC for nausea.      Probiotics for the GI tract. Happy Earth, a Chinese herbal blend for digestion. Slippery Elm for digestion Ginger for nausea            Nux vomica homeopathic for nausea About Dr. Trina Hazzah Trina Hazzah was born and raised in Washington DC. She attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed her small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey and a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hazzah’s area of interest is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and offers a novel approach to veterinary cancer therapy by combining conventional Western therapies with complementary Eastern therapies to provide a whole patient treatment approach. She feels that quality of life is an essential priority in the treatment of every cancer patient. Other Societies to which Dr. Hazzah belongs: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ https://www.cavcm.com/ http://vetcancersociety.org/ https://www.acvim.org/ https://www.ahvma.org/ California Veterinary Medical Association  Her website is https://drtrinahazzah.com/ - Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Is dog testicles haven’t dropped, is that a risk for future cancer? If the veterinarian can’t find dog testicles when they neuter … should we keep looking? It’s a conundrum for Kim from Sequim, our caller for today’s Question and Answer episode. Dr. Trina Hazzah, integrative oncologist, solves it for her. Also discussed: early spay and neuter and possible increased cancer risk. Today’s show is sponsored by The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:  Spay Neuter Dog Cancer: What are the risks? Dr. Sue's Three Part Series Covers What Every Dog Lover Should Know (dogcancerblog.com) The Veterinary Cannabis Society https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/ or https://vcs.pet About Dr. Trina Hazzah Trina Hazzah was born and raised in Washington DC. She attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed her small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey and a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hazzah’s area of interest is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and offers a novel approach to veterinary cancer therapy by combining conventional Western therapies with complementary Eastern therapies to provide a whole patient treatment approach. She feels that quality of life is an essential priority in the treatment of every cancer patient. Other Societies to which Dr. Hazzah belongs: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ https://www.cavcm.com/ http://vetcancersociety.org/ https://www.acvim.org/ https://www.ahvma.org/ California Veterinary Medical Association  Her website is https://drtrinahazzah.com/ - Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Sharon calls in to our Listener Line with a question. Her corgi’s getting closer to the prognosis timeframe the surgeon predicted. Now he’s gagging a few times a day. Is this the cancer coming back, or invading his lungs? If he’s not eligible for more surgery, what can she do at home? Dr. Trina Hazzah, integrative oncologist, helps Sharon understand what could be going on with her boy. She makes a couple of very specific recommendations that Sharon can try right away to relieve symptoms. She also makes a referral to a veterinarian in Sharon’s area who might just be able to help. Today’s show is sponsored by The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:  The Veterinary Cannabis Society https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/ or https://vcs.pet Recommendations for Full Spectrum Veterinarians - Dog Cancer Blog Find a Veterinarian: How to Find, Interview, and Hire Your Next Veterinarian, Oncologist, or Other Specialist - Dog Cancer Vet (dogcancerblog.com) Dr. Kendra Pope in Red Bank, NJ can be found here: Red Bank, NJ 07701 Veterinarian | Dr. Kendra Pope Dr. Hazzah’s paper, “Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review,” can be found on the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) website: Cannabis-in-Veterinary-Medicine-A-Critical-Review-Vol-61_LR-3.pdf (ahvma.org) About Dr. Trina Hazzah Trina Hazzah was born and raised in Washington DC. She attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed her small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey and a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hazzah’s area of interest is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and offers a novel approach to veterinary cancer therapy by combining conventional Western therapies with complementary Eastern therapies to provide a whole patient treatment approach. She feels that quality of life is an essential priority in the treatment of every cancer patient. Other Societies to which Dr. Hazzah belongs: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ https://www.cavcm.com/ http://vetcancersociety.org/ https://www.acvim.org/ https://www.ahvma.org/ California Veterinary Medical Association  Her website is https://drtrinahazzah.com/ -- Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Animal Rehabilitation with Sarah Urban, DVM today on It's A Dogs Life with Angela Ardolino. Sarah is accepting new patients for office visits, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and integrative veterinary medical consults. Her experience and education include certifications in canine rehabilitation, mixed animal acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, postural rehabilitation, and veterinary food therapy. Dr. Urban attended Chi Institute and is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT). Dr. Urban attended The Healing Oasis Wellness Center LLC for certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) also known as animal chiropractic. Recently she attended Health Pioneers Institute for advanced training in Applied Kinesiology and animal chiropractic. She is certified through the College of Animal Chiropractors, Inc. (CoAC) and a member of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). Dr. Urban's research interests include equine lymphedema, animal nutrition, and advances in animal rehabilitation. We dive into Sarah's career and her methods all on today's episode Animal Rehabilitation with Sarah Urban, DVM.

The still hazy legal status of cannabis makes advising clients about it darn near impossible. Dog lovers are left to figure out what to do on their own. With only product manufacturers to advise them, they can easily get bad, incomplete, or inaccurate advice. Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine a Critical Review, a brand-new publication, helps professionals sort fact from fiction. One of the paper’s authors, Dr. Trina Hazzah, returns to discuss their work. She is an integrative veterinary oncologist and co-founder of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, a non-profit that helps veterinarians and pet parents access credible, realistic, legally sound advice around medical cannabis use. In the paper, Dr. Hazzah and her co-authors lay out a road map of a sort for practicing veterinarians. They go over the description and structure of the endocannabinoid system, the pharmacologic effects of the active compounds, the potential uses, and the toxicities of cannabis. The purpose of the paper, and of this show, is to help clinicians get an overview and grounded understanding of the compounds so they can help their patients without reading thousands of papers on PubMed. The authors also address the very real issues around legal status and offer feedback and ideas for how to work with clients safely and legally. A must-listen show for anyone practicing veterinary medicine or asking their veterinarian about cannabis or CBD use. Today’s show is sponsored by The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:  The Veterinary Cannabis Society https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/ or https://vcs.pet Dr. Hazzah’s paper, “Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review,” can be found on the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) website: Cannabis-in-Veterinary-Medicine-A-Critical-Review-Vol-61_LR-3.pdf (ahvma.org) https://www.greatpetcare.com/wellness/pet-cbd/ About Dr. Trina Hazzah Trina Hazzah was born and raised in Washington DC. She attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed her small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey and a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Other Societies to which Dr. Hazzah belongs: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ https://www.cavcm.com/ http://vetcancersociety.org/ https://www.acvim.org/ https://www.ahvma.org/ California Veterinary Medical Association  Her website is https://drtrinahazzah.com/ Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Veterinary Acupuncturist Dr. Erika Halle joins Angela today on It's A Dogs Life! After a youth spent being driven to achieve a veterinary degree, Dr. Erika found herself floundering in her first year of veterinary school. She had worked so hard to get there, and once there she discovered that she was utterly bored with the conventional solutions to pet health issues that she had come to be familiar with. For a few months, Erika considered dropping out and changing careers altogether until a classmate reintroduced her to her curiosity about complementary and alternative treatments. Suddenly a holistic veterinarian was born! Dr. Erika believes that conventional medicine has its place and is extremely important but, for many conditions, offers limited options. Because of this, her career has been dedicated to holistic medicine since before its official start. Dr. Erika graduated from Oregon State University in 2010 with her veterinary degree. Shortly afterward (2 months later) she completed the final session of the Chi Institute’s mixed animal acupuncture certification course where she learned the basics of acupuncture and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) for cats, dogs, horses, and other animals. Afterward, she continued her training by moving to Canada to work with the founder of the first established holistic veterinary clinic in British Columbia. Dr. Marlene was one of the groups of veterinarians who were the first generation of North American veterinarians trained in acupuncture, and she passed the wisdom of her many years of TCVM experience on to Dr. Erika.

When fifteen-year-old Trina Hazzah got a part-time job cleaning animal cages, she had no idea she would become a veterinary oncologist, much less co-found the Veterinary Cannabis Society. Two advanced degrees, a journey through Chinese Herbal Medicine, and a nonprofit later, she now has a waiting list of new patients. Dr. Hazzah will do anything to support her patients’ quality of life, quantity of life, or both. Whether it’s fighting for the right to prescribe cannabis, pursuing genetic profiling of tumors, or wearing her standard chemotherapy or radiation oncologist’s hat, she is right there and ready to give her patients the best possible treatment outcomes. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: The Veterinary Cannabis Society https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/Dr. Hazzah’s paper, “Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review,” is due to be published December 2020. Here’s a link to The Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. https://www.ahvma.org/ahvma-journal/The Chi Institute, where she got her certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbalism https://chiu.edu/Other Societies to which Dr. Hazzah belongs: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/  https://www.cavcm.com/ http://vetcancersociety.org/ https://www.acvim.org/ https://www.ahvma.org/ California Veterinary Medical Association  Her website https://drtrinahazzah.com/Other Appearances/Press  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxXixaDFaIw  KTLA segment    The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger.About Today’s Guest, Dr. Trina HazzahTrina Hazzah was born and raised in Washington DC. She attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed her small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey and a 3-year residency in medical oncology at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, in Connecticut. She has also completed the requirements to be a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.Dr. Hazzah’s area of interest is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and offers a novel approach to veterinary cancer therapy by combining conventional Western therapies with complementary Eastern therapies to provide a whole patient treatment approach. She feels that quality of life is an essential priority in the treatment of every cancer patient.Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast NetworkThis episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200.Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.comHave an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

Food As Medicine With Dr. Sarah Urban today on It's A Dog's Life! Sarah Urban DVM is a 2012 graduate from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She became certified in Canine Rehabilitation as a Practioner from the University of Tennessee in 2012. She became certified in Mixed Animal Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Reddick Florida in 2013. Summer of 2015 she became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (chiropractic) from the Healing Oasis in Sturtevant, WI. Currently, she is working on a Master’s program in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine from the Chi Institute. Most recently she became certified in Veterinary Food Therapy. She also has attended animal postural rehabilitation classes which combine movement, dentistry, farrier work, and chiropractic. She is a member of the College of Animal Chiropractors, Inc. (CoAC). Urban currently sits on the board of research for McQueen Animal Chiropractic and Research Institute and is also a researching veterinarian for The Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedema, known as HEAL, an equine lymphedema awareness group. Dr. Urban is well qualified and very talented, bringing state of the art expertise and information to clients, as well as compassionate and comforting care to her patients.

Dr. Cindy Lankenau has an alternative medicine exclusive practice in Colden, NY. She received her DVM from Cornell University in 1981. She was certified in veterinary acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1992, in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1994, and in veterinary homeopathy by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopaths in 1997. Dr. Lankenau has extensive training in veterinary herbology. She has studied Chinese Herbal Medicine with IVAS, the Chi Institute, and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. She has studied Western Herbal Medicine with Rosemary Gladstar at Sage Mountain and also with CIVT. She is recognized as a Registered Professional Herbalist by the American Herbal Guild. She has worked private practice as a dairy practitioner, served as a veterinary officer in the Peace Corps, in mixed animal private practice, and now practices exclusively alternative medicine in her own practice. She has lectured nationally as well as internationally and is a CIVT faculty member as well. She has served her profession as a Board Member and President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, the Committee Head of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine sub-committee for the New York State Veterinary Society, founder and Board Member of the New York Complementary and Alternative Medicine Association, a Board Member of the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and as Secretary-Treasurer of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. In this conversation we discuss growing up on a dairy farm, being a female large animal veterinarian, how stubborn cases led her in the direction of holistic medicine, and how she works with her state veterinary association to promote complementary and alternative medicine. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Cindy Lankenau.

Cancers that affect our dog's limbs, like Osteosarcoma, often result in amputation. The aftercare and recovery process can seem daunting, however there are alternative approaches to rehabilitation that can improve your dog’s mobility and ultimately their quality of life.  In this episode, Dr. Erica Ancier talks with us about hydrotherapy treatment and other ways you can build strength and stamina in your dog at home.Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: Holistic Veterinary Care Website: https://holisticvetcare.comInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/holisticvetcare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticVeterinaryCare/ American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) Website: https://www.ahvma.orgAHVMA Vet Finder: https://ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarianThe Dog Cancer Survival Guide by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan EttingerThe Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and LongevityRelated Article:Dog Cancer Blog: Pain Management Update PLUS: Natural Pain Relief for Dogs by Dr. Demian DresslerAbout Today’s Guest, Dr. Erica Ancier:Dr. Erica Ancier is a practitioner at Holistic Veterinary Care in Oakland, California.  Before Holistic Veterinary Care, Dr. Ancier graduated from UCSB before earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Her clinical training was focused on rehabilitation and sports medicine for both small animals and horses.Dr. Ancier also obtained her veterinary acupuncture certification (CVA) from the Chi Institute in Florida and the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) Certification from the University of Tennessee. Both in veterinary school and at Holistic Veterinary Care, Dr. Ancier utilizes holistic medicine as part of an integrative approach towards optimal animal wellness and healing.Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast NetworkThis episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Listen to podcast episode for a special discount code. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200.Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.comHave an inspiring True Tail about your own dog’s cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers.

JUDY MORGAN, DVMDr. Morgan grew up locally in Pitman and Woodstown, NJ, where she graduated high school as valedictorian in 1977. In 1980, she graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelor of Science, received a second Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois in 1982, and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She has received her certification for Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation, a form of veterinary Chiropractic, and has earned certifications for Acupuncture and Food Therapy from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Southern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Acupuncture Society, Botanical Veterinary Medical Association, and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Morgan enjoys public speaking and giving presentations at local and national continuing education venues. She has published four books on natural care and feeding of cats and dogs.She is the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey's House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary, providing tender loving care to the wonderful seniors during their last months of life.In her spare time, Dr. Morgan can be found riding horses or walking on the beach with Hue Grant. Together they are the proud parents of 4 cavalier King Charles spaniels, one English toy spaniel, 2 Cocker spaniels, 8 chickens, 2 horses, and one miniature horse.https://drjudymorgan.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/JudyMorganDVM The Raw Entrepawneur: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheRawEntrepawneur

Dr. Carol Gifford is a native of Northeast Ohio. Veterinary Medicine was a second career for her; she graduated from the Tufts University School of Veterinary School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She was certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2007. She then competed the Chinese Herbal Medicine course at the Chi Institute in 2012, followed by becoming certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2016. She started a Complementary Care house call practice in the Boston area in 2013 and then again in 2017 when her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Gifford has served as a teaching assistant in the IVAS course and in 2014 passed the Advanced Certification Examination from the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture to become a Fellow of the AAVA. She has been on the Board of Directors of IVAS and currently serves as President of the AAVA. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Carol Gifford.

In this episode, host Dr. Mondrian Contreras joins his colleagues, Dr. Elaine McCarthy, Dr. Kyle Marano, and Vet Tech Tim Hayes, to break down the top animal-related news. Dr. Contreras also interviews Dr. Rosmarie Niznik, the founder of Harmony Rose Animal Wellness, an integrative veterinary practice to serve her clients and patients holistic veterinary care in the comfort of their home environment. Dr. Contreras finishes up the episode with the Product of the Week.

Dr. Liane Sperlich was born in Montreal Canada and earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1988. She purchased a practice two years later. She is certified in acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Tui Na by the Chi Institute, and in Animal Chiropractic by Options for Animals. She also is a Fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She has an integrative practice in Tacoma, Washington (Browns Point Veterinary Clinic) and also a satellite clinic in which she only practices holistic medicine. She also does charity veterinary work for low income clients and we discuss how she uses holistic therapies for those patients as well. Dr. Sperlich considers herself a lifelong leaner. She is currently studying Classical Chinese Medicine with Dr. Sabine Wilms, a Chinese Medicine scholar. She also practices Aikido in her spare time. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Liane Sperlich.

Dr. Patricia Baley has a PhD in Cell Biology from the University of Basel Biocenter in Basel, Switzerland. She was also a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Cell Biology at the Baylor College of Medicine. She got her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M in 1999. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, certified in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine by the Chi Institute, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She has a solo Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine exclusive practice in the Houston Texas area. Dr. Baley serves on the research committee of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, as a consultant for the Alternative Medicine Board for the Veterinary Information Network, and is a Past President of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She has lectured nationally and internationally on topics related to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. In her free time, Dr. Baley is an accomplished fiber artist and teaches Aikido. Please enjoy this interesting conversation with Dr. Patricia Baley.

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Dr. Armaiti May, a vegan Veterinarian that informs us on raising plant-based pets,  specifically dogs.   About featured guest: Armaiti May, DVM is a practicing small animal veterinarian and vegan advocate. From a young age, she loved animals and knew she wanted to devote her life to helping them. She grew up in Santa Monica and attended Samohi where she graduated in 1997 before attending UC Berkeley, where she graduated with a B.S. in Bioresource Sciences in 2001. A 2005 graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. May worked at an emergency dog and cat hospital and then trained in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. For the past nine years she has had a veterinary housecall practice for dogs and cats in the Los Angeles area. Dr. May has volunteered offering spay and neuter services to disadvantaged communities locally and abroad, including Guatemala and Nicaragua. She has served on the Board of Directors for RedRover, an animal organization that brings animals out of crisis and into care and is currently President of Vegan Toastmasters, a public speaking organization which empowers vegans to speak effectively on behalf of animals. Dr. May completed her certification in animal chiropractic from Options for Animals in 2015. Currently she runs a non-profit organization called the Veterinary Association for the Protection of Animals to educate the veterinary profession about the benefits of veganism and encourage veterinary schools to offer humane surgical teaching methods in their curriculum.      DR. ARMAITI MAY https://veganvet.net https://facebook.com/drmayveganvet   Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.   Mentions: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats (4th Edition) https://www.amazon.com/Pitcairns-Complete-Guide-Natural-Health/dp/1623367557/ref=nodl_   Watch Call to Rescue Documentary: https://www.calledtorescuefilm.com   Dr. May’s Email: veganvet@gmail.com     A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy by Dr. Yami   Leave an 'Amazon Review'   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup OR Text 'FIBER' to 668-66     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com         * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * * Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

JUDY MORGAN, DVMDr. Morgan grew up locally in Pitman and Woodstown, NJ, where she graduated high school as valedictorian in 1977. In 1980, she graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelor of Science, received a second Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois in 1982, and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She has received her certification for Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation, a form of veterinary Chiropractic, and has earned certifications for Acupuncture and Food Therapy from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Southern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Acupuncture Society, Botanical Veterinary Medical Association, and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Morgan enjoys public speaking and giving presentations at local and national continuing education venues. She has published four books on natural care and feeding of cats and dogs.She is the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey's House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary, providing tender loving care to the wonderful seniors during their last months of life.In her spare time, Dr. Morgan can be found riding horses or walking on the beach with Hue Grant. Together they are the proud parents of 4 cavalier King Charles spaniels, one English toy spaniel, 2 Cocker spaniels, 8 chickens, 2 horses, and one miniature horse.https://drjudymorgan.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/JudyMorganDVM The Raw Entrepawneur: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheRawEntrepawneur

Dr. Lisa Radwan was raised in rural New Jersey. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and is a 1991 graduate of North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She was certified in Veterinary Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1999. She was certified in Veterinary Acupuncture by Colorado State University in 2003. She continued her studies in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and earned certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbology by the Chi Institute in 2010. In 2010, Lisa became the 14th person to achieve the status of Fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, an advanced certification in Veterinary Acupuncture. Also in 2010 Lisa earned her degree as a human Acupuncture Therapist from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and is a licensed human acupuncturist. Dr. Radwan is one of the principals of One Medicine Center in Pulaski, Wisconsin along with Dr. Crystal Urban. The Center is an Integrative Practice for both people and animals. In this unique practice arrangement, Dr. Radwan provides holistic care for animals, while Dr. Urban (a Naturapathic Doctor, Acupuncturist, and Herbalist) serves their human patients. The Center has room for patients to walk through the herbal plantings and hike on nearby trails. They will be hosting small events, seminars, and classes for people to learn more about wellness, health, and mind-body medicine in their unique setting. In this conversation Dr. Radwan and I talk about her upbringing, her Veterinary School experience, mixed animal practice, working in New Zealand, getting a Licensed Acupuncture degree while still in practice, and establishing a unique integrative practice for pets and people. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Lisa Radwan.

Dr Alexia Tsakiris received her B.S. from Rutgers University in 2000 and graduated with her BVetMed from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2005. She then worked as a small animal veterinarian focusing on internal medicine. She was certified in acupuncture as well as Food therapy through the Chi Institute.  She studied herbal medicine with the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) and received her Certificate of Veterinary Herbal Medicine (Western) in 2014 and earned her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine (GDipVWHM) in June of 2017. The fall of 2018 Dr. Tsakiris joined the faculty of the CIVT. She studied under Ethnobotanist David Winston RH(AHG) in his two year Clinical Herbalist Program (2014-2016) and is working towards becoming a registered herbalist (the highest accreditation for human herbal medicine).  She is also taking coursework in veterinary spinal manipulation through the Health Pioneers Institute. We had a great conversation discussing how she got an interest in Holistic medicine, the path that she took as she was getting certified in various modalities, and what her practice structure looks like today.  Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Tsakiris!

Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture,Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She is one of just two Certified Balance Method Acupuncture practitioners in the USA. She is a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulator (aka chiropractic care for pets). Dr. Vargas obtained her Master's Degree in TCVM at Chi Institute, where she works as a Teacher Assistant and Lecturer for the Chi USA, Latin America and Peru. She has also worked as a consultant for the Disney Animal Kingdom. Dr. Vargas is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a prolific author of both scientific and motivational articles. Dr. Vargas has lectured at the World TCVM Congress (2015, 2016, 2017,2018,2019), AAVA Conference (2017,2020), AVMA (2011), and the CbVMA (2017).

Today Cindie is joined by Dr. Lisa Mason who leads the team at Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Chi Institute with certificates as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Veterinary Acupuncturist, respectively. Today Cindie is joined by Dr. Lisa Mason who leads the team at Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Chi Institute with certificates as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Veterinary Acupuncturist, respectively.  In July 2018, she opened Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation, a stand-alone Veterinary Rehabilitation facility in Central Florida. She treats a variety of conditions including: pain, osteoarthritis, soft tissue sprains and strains, orthopedic and neurologic surgical rehabilitation, conservative management of back injuries, neurological disorders, and sports evaluations. She has successfully rehabilitated high level competition canines using regenerative medicine (stem cells and platelet rich plasma) in conjunction with rehabilitation therapy.

Dr. Natasha Lilly, DVM, CVA, animal diet expert and founder of the Royal Animal Health University (royalanimalhealthuniversity.com), delivers an interesting overview of pet nutrition and the importance of a well balanced diet for our furry friends. Dr. Lilly has a profound passion for animal well being and care. She attended California Polytechnic State University on the pre-veterinary track studying animal science, and completed her DVM work at UC Davis with a concentration in equine medicine. Dr. Lilly has extensive experience in equine sports medicine and animal acupuncture. Frustrated by traditional methods of treatment, Dr. Lilly sought new ways to provide care. She began working for an established acupuncturist and complementary medicine DVM in Chicago—Dr. Barbara Royal. Dr. Royal's approach to animal health combined conventional and holistic medicine practices. Holistic veterinary medicine is a branch of veterinary medicine that implements alternative medicine in the treatment of animals that strongly stresses the importance of empathy and very minimal invasiveness. Dr. Lilly worked at Central Coast Pet Hospital and Emergency, where she practiced acupuncture services. She has knowledge and training in Chinese herbal medicine through the Chi Institute. Dr. Lilly discusses their diet software for dogs and cats. Based on the groundbreaking work and diet analysis of Steve Brown, Dr. Barbara Royal and Dr. Natasha Lilly have incorporated his unique Animal Diet Formulator into their care plan. (Steve Brown is a revered nutritional researcher and formulator of the first commercially available fresh-raw pet food in the United States.) The animal diet expert talks about the kinds of foods people feed their pets, and surprisingly, home-prepared food is often the worst because it is extremely out of balance for the pet's nutritional needs. Though with recalls and commercial pet food problems, she came to the conclusion that home-prepared food could be balanced and healthy… if pet parents could learn how to balance it for maximum nutritional benefit. She discusses the importance of considering the biology and physical traits of the species in regard to their optimum nutritional intake. Dr. Lilly details how their formulator works, and how it can be set up to comply with American or European guidelines. She discusses how her team at the Royal Animal Health University works with clients to educate them on the software, so they get a comprehensive understanding of what it offers and how to utilize it. The animal care educator discusses their website and the benefits that it offers to pet owners. She talks about some of the problems with animal diets, and mistakes some pet owners make when attempting to feed their pets. She elaborates on animal diets, and how it is important to incorporate things that many of us don't eat, such as spleens, livers, kidneys, etc., because our pets are biologically designed to eat whole animals. And animals enjoy this type of organ meat and it is natural for them. Additionally, she discusses how smell is a factor in pet food, and the ways that smell can be enhanced to entice your pet to eat their food. She talks about the ways pet owners can add butter, or lightly sear the food, to enhance the meal and get pets excited to eat. Dr. Lilly discusses weight issues with pets and the importance of getting weight under control to avoid heath issues. Additionally she discusses some of the absolutely unacceptable foods for dogs and cats; she stresses that pets should never be fed chocolate, onions, or grapes. When formulating fresh foods, Dr. Lilly states that carbohydrates can be lowered, which makes a big difference in pet diets. She also states that all carbs are not created equal, and some sources for carbs are far better than others. Dr. Lilly describes their upcoming commercial software that provides a wide variety (over 1500 ingredients) for commercial companies who want to utilize the formulation software when preparing pet food brands for market. She discusses individual recipes as well, and consulting services for pet owners whose pets have specific conditions. Dr. Lilly is passionate about pet health and the Royal Animal Health University is steadfastly dedicated to a holistic, common sense approach to contemporary animal care.

n this episode of The Woof Meow Show from May 19th, 2018, Don learns about the Eastern or Chinese Medicine approach to nutrition from Dr. Michael Munzer from All Creatures Acupuncture. Last year Dr. Munzer completed a certification program in Chinese Food Therapy from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. He discusses the critical differences in the Chinese Medicine approach to nutrition as compared to what he learned in veterinary school where the approach was what is the bare minimum of nutrition necessary to sustain life. Chinese medicine looks at food more deeply for each individual patient. This can make the method better suited for treating specific health issues. Tune in and learn about this interesting approach to feeding your pet for optimal health from Dr. Michael Munzer. You can hear The Woof Meow Show on Z62 Retro Radio, AM620, and WKIT HD3 at 9 AM on Saturday. If you are not near a radio, listen on your computer at http://www.wzonthepulse.com or your smartphone or tablet with the free WZON 620 AM app. A podcast of the show is typically posted immediately after the show and can be downloaded at www.woofmeowshow.com and the Apple iTunes store.

Today, we're privileged to talk with Dr. Rachael Shuster, an equine veterinarian who practices and is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Having ridden since a young age, Dr. Rachael Shuster knew that she wanted to work with horses and therefore pursued equine studies.  She graduated from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1995. Dr. Shuster worked in various multiple-doctor equine ambulatory practices; interests were lameness, wound management, and a passion for podiatry, before starting her own practice, Shuster Equine, LLC in 2006. Realizing that western medicine is limited in certain protocols, and wanting to increase her diagnostic skills and therapeutic options for patients, Dr. Shuster decided to further her education and became certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) in 2002, and the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in 2006 in animal chiropractic and acupuncture, respectively. Shuster Equine, LLC encompasses chiropractic, acupuncture and dentistry while keeping in mind the importance of podiatry and western medicine diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities. Dr. Shuster strives to keep an open, one-on-one dialogue with others working with your horse, including veterinarians, farriers, trimmers, massage therapists or trainers. She continues to expand her knowledge, furthering her skills in servicing horses to be the best that they can be. Through her ongoing commitment to continued education, Dr. Shuster attends multiple professional meetings and one-on-one sessions with colleagues throughout the year. Dr. Shuster is a member of: American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners (NJAEP) American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) American Farrier's Association (AFA) Garden State Horseshoer's Association (GSHA) Dr. Shuster has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed as a farrier and veterinarian and includes valuable insights, stories, and suggestions on how to enhance the farrier-veterinarian relationship.

Dr. Rebecca Kryzak grew up in Kingston, NY on a small “hobby” farm with many pets including a horse, pony, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and geese. Growing up with all those animals, there was no question what she would spend the rest of her life doing. Dr. Kryzak completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Albany and earned her DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She saw the need for a house call veterinary service in the Capital District and opened Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Services in June 2010. Dr. Kryzak has also completed advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida.  Dr. Kryzak’s specific interests include acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, geriatric medicine and pain management. She enjoys taking the best of both eastern and western modalities to increase the quality of life for her patients. She also has a strong interest in performance and sports medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, New York Veterinary Medical Society and the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. http://www.cottonwoodcreekvet.com   ____________________________________________ About Path 11 Productions: You can find DVDs of our films on our website at thepathseries.com or by streaming on vimeo.com, gaia.com & itunes find us on facebook and follow us on twitter, @thepathseries

A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, wife of Apostle Martin Turner, mother of eight 5 boys and 3 girls and 12 grandchildren, a graduate of CHI Institute in 2007 received her Associates Degree in Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant. Kelly alongside her husband Martin have been in ministry over 20 years; but began to walk in the call of full-time ministry led by the Holy Spirit in a morning service on Father’s Day 2013, she’s currently attending Central Arkansas Bible College majoring in Theology. Prophetess Kelly, with of her husband are the Founders of One Word Ministries located in Cabot, Arkansas. This Woman of God, Motivator, Cultivator, and Intercessor allows God to use her to speak prophetically into the lives of those who desire to see life changing results. Speaking life into their spirit showing them how to unleash and unlock the warrior within. Prophetess Kelly Turner is a highly respected, anointed motivational speaker, life coach, author, confidant, and mentor. As a Powerful mouthpiece for the Kingdom of God, she releases the Rhema Word of God with every part of her being. She holds back nothing, what’s given to her from the Throne Room of God... she does just that. Also the founder of “HOPE NOW” Outreach going into different states spreading Hope to a lost and dying world bringing them to reconciliation and R.A.W which is Real Authentic Women was birthed while Kelly got tired of seeing others hurting and unable to be a voice that others silenced. At the age of five, Kelly heard the voice of GOD and seen the hand of GOD; and began to see into the realm of the Spirit at the age of sixteen. As a young teenage mother who ministered to the youth in her generation, now travels ministering, preaching, teaching and leading people to understand their value on this earth and to equip them with the necessary tools to unlock their own personal treasure within. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #9: Tune in and bring your canine amputee rehab, therapy and general veterinary questions as we discuss canine rehabilitation therapy for Tripawds and take your questions about the topic with Dr. Jessica Waldman, founder of California Animal Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Waldman is co-founder of California Animal Rehabilitation Center, one of the only rehab centers in the country with both a doctor and a physical therapist on staff, both of whom are certified canine rehabilitation practitioners. Dr. Waldman speaks at veterinary meetings on the subject of Canine Rehabilitation and she has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation and in nutrition for all life stages. She loves to see her patients’ quality of life improve, and she counsels in nutrition utilizing a combination of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for the best possible outcome. Dr. Waldman completed a certificate program from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the Chi Institute. She is one of the founding members of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. If you haven’t already watched the Tripawds blog post series with Dr. Waldman, don't miss our CARE Video Interviews. Post questions in the Tripawd Talk Forum, or Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show. DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Support the show (https://tripawds.com/support)