List of Veterinarians who practice holistic medicine
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UK
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Nederlands
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here for the list of Animal Wellness Consultants These are professional
experienced animal wellness consultants who specialize in Homeopathy, Nutrition,
Acupuncture, and Herbs. These consultants are not licenced veterinarians.
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Licenced Veterinarians who practice holistic
medicine in the US:
Dr. Michael Dym, DMV,
Classical Veterinary Homeopathy -offers phone consultation - Experienced
with Transfer
Factor
email homeopathicvet@juno.com
28 Holly Cove, Marlton, New Jersey, phone 856-235-2155 or
856-983-5065 and leave a message.
Dr. Dym is one of 250 veterinarians in the US trained in classical veterinary
homeopathy by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD. Dr. Dym is a presidential scholar
graduate from Cornell University with his VMD from Penn. He is an active
member of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and the American Holistic
Veterinary Medical Association.
"Over the past 40 years and
17 generations of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous increases in
chronic ill health in our pets that was rare back in the early 1960's.
Most of these illnesses revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune systems,
and include chronic skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic
disorders, seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver
failure, and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record
number of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest
factors in our pets' population health decline over these generations has
been the severe overuse of multiple vaccines and
nutrient
poor and toxin filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to
address the underlying cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with
antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Paula Terifaj,
DVM, offers only in-office consultation. Founders
Veterinary Clinic 330 North Brea Blvd Suite F • Brea, CA 92821 - 714-990-0661
- Experienced with Transfer
Factor
Paula Terifaj, DVM is in small animal practice and is the owner of Founders
Veterinary Clinic, Brea CA. She has a special interest in preventative
medicine with a focus on nutrition to keep dogs healthy and uses her optimum
diet plan in the treatment of various illnesses. She is also the founder
of The DOGie Bag Bistro & Nutrition Center in Palm Springs, CA and
has developed homemade, take out meals to promote the benefits of home
cooking.
Dr.
Paula has spent more than 20 years developing her special focus on preventative
medicine. Throughout her veterinary career, she has educated her clients
on how to prevent and treat disease using proper nutritional supplements
and adopting better diets. Her approach offers pet owners safe alternatives
to traditional (and sometimes outdated) medical protocols. Practicing an
integrative approach to health care allows her patients to benefit from
both the advances made by modern science and the wisdom found in more non-traditional
therapies. After many years of successfully teaching dog owners how to
play an active role in their dog’s health care, she now shares this vital
information with other dog owners in a concisely written format called
30 Minute Vet Consult. Her emphasis on health education and prevention
has earned her a loyal following of dog lovers.
Dr. Paula Terifaj is the
author of How to Protect Your
Dog from a Vaccines Junkie ebook. She graduated from the School of
Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis, California in 1986.
WHY
THIS VET FEEDS PEOPLE FOOD TO HER DOGS
Charles
E Loops DVM takes phone consultation for animals, large
and small. 38 Waddell Hollow Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312 --- Phone:
(919)542-0442 - Experienced with Transfer
Factor
"After 10 years of traditional
veterinary practice I became tired of having no treatment for chronic disease,
incurable conditions, and a plethora of allergic maladies which seem to
plague all veterinary practices. I was frustrated with giving animals cortisone
(danger
of steroids) because I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
(danger
of antibiotics)
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. At
this time I had some chronic health problems, which had been unresolvable
allopathically, but they responded to treatment by
homeopathy. It took some time but it worked.!
This is when my philosophy
about disease changed and my interest in classical homeopathy began. I
studied with Richard Pitcairn, DVM, going to workshops that he offered
for several years. I completed a year of study with Linda Johnston, M.D.,
author of Everyday Miracles who had a very successful homeopathic practice
in Ca.. I have studied extensively and continue to do so. I progressively
added homeopathy to my practice over a 4 year period and in February of
1992, I sold this practice so that I could devote myself to veterinary
homeopathy exclusively.
My practice is mainly by
referral and 95% by telephone consultation. I have treated thousands of
cases using the principles of classical homeopathy and I continue to find
this system of gentle healing to be the most effective therapy that has
ever existed.
Dr Loops also offers alternative to routine vaccination with a SCHEDULE
FOR IMMUNIZATION WITH HOMEOPATHIC NOSODES
Homeopathic vaccine antidote
- By law, an animal must be vaccinated against rabies every three years.
To protect your pet, you can request from Dr. Loops
a homeopathic antidote to minimize or reduce vaccine damage. The
cost is $6.00 for single doses and $15 for 1/4 ounce bottles for repeated
dosing. I believe that sick animals or animals with a compromised immune
system can get an examption to rabie vaccines. Check with your local animal
control authorities. Vaccinosis Health Hazard of
Routine Vaccination: placing our animals at risk
Correctly
prescribed homeopathic remedies can often undue the damage caused by vaccines
Homeopathy
is
noted for its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines
and to re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain
homeopathic remedies taken after vaccination can minimize
vaccine damage. A professional homeopathic vet should be consulted for
more information.
Rabie Vaccines
By law, an animal must be
vaccinated against rabies every three years. To protect your pet, you can
request a homeopathic antidote to minimize the side effects of vaccine
damage from Dr. Charlie Loops. For rabie vaccine, the remedy is "lyssin".
The cost $6.00 for single doses and $15. for 1/4 ounce bottles for repeated
dosing. Some nosodes seem to work more effectively than others. None
produce titers against disease like a vaccination, so they are not
vaccine replacements. They do seem to moderate a disease condition
if the animal is exposed, even if they don't prevent it. Homeopathic nosodes
are another option for guardians who wish to avoid vaccinations. Nosodes
cost $15. each and provide many doses. They are dosed "as needed" and instructions
are provided from
Dr. Loop's office. Telephone Consultations by Appointment:
Hours: 9-4 (EST) Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. (closed Thursdays)
Phone: (919) 542-0442 Fax: (919) 542-0535
Dr. Will Falconer, D.V.M.
Certified Veterinary Homeopath, Alternatives for Animal Health, Austin,
Texas.
Telephone
Consultations by Appointment 512-288-5400
Experienced with Transfer
Factor Dr.
Falconer accepts a limited number of new patients most of the year.
His Contact Page tells
how to apply
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Missouri 1980. Practice followed, with the first seven years
providing conventional medical and surgical care to creatures large and
small. Retraining in methods natural included certification in acupuncture
by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, followed by certification
as a Veterinary Homeopath by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. Dr.
Falconer has since 1992 dedicated his practice to classical homeopathy,
with animal patients around the globe. Dr Falconer also uses Transfer
Factor in his practice.
The philosophy of Alternatives
for Animal Health is that we work with your animal’s innate healing abilities
to achieve an optimal state of health. This is best accomplished by the
smooth working together of doctor, care giver, and animal. The doctor depends
on you the care giver to carefully watch and report on symptoms. He will
use the information you provide to carefully guide the course of homeopathic
care for your individual animal. As no two animals are exactly alike, even
if they have the same diagnosis, we will focus on how your individual animal
manifests illness and health. This uniqueness will guide the treatment
according to the clear principals of classical homeopathy.
Vaccination issue
- Vaccinations: See Dr. Falconer's 3 part analysis of this important
decision at http://alt4animals.com/vaccinations.htm
Question
to Dr. Falconer: does vaccination (or over-vaccination) causes overactive
immune reaction (autoimmune disorder) or does it cause suppression of the
immune system?
Dr.
Falconer: "The answer is YES. Probably both. I think the
main thing is, vaccination *confuses* the immune system, as I point out
in my heartworm eBook.
So, it could go either way, or alternate over time between the two. Transfer
Factor should be given before and immediately after vaccination for
at least a few weeks to help ameliorate the confusion (when someone is
faced with a mandatory vaccination, or has decided they want to give one).
By priming the immune system with Transfer Factor, the immune intelligence
should be less confused, though I'm not sure that's measurable." Testimonials
about a dog and a horse's full recovery from severe adverse effects from
vaccination with Transfer Factor
More
about Dr. Falconer and his practice
Dr.
Falconer's article on cats and chronic disease
Alternatives
for Animal Health
Jeffrey
Levy, DVM - 413-268-3000 RR 01 Box 178-G - Williamsburg, Ma
01096
"My clinical practice is
devoted exclusively to homeopathic treatment for dogs, cats, and horses.
I also teach advanced veterinary homeopathy in seminars around the U.S.
Homeopathy is a powerful and sophisticated system of medicine. With homeopathic
remedies, I have been successful in treating a wide variety of health problems,
including many that are very serious or for which there is no conventional
treatment.
Treatment with allopathic
drugs (antibiotics, steroids, hormones, etc.) should be avoided unless
absolutely necessary. Corticosteroids (cortisone-type anti-inflammatory
drugs) are the most abused and dangerous class of drugs. Not only do they
not cure the underlying cause of the problem, they usually make the underlying
problem, that is, the real problem, worse.
The greatest harm of drug
treatment is usually not so much the toxicity or side effects as it is
the effects of suppression. Allopathic (conventional Western) medical thinking
generally seeks immediate gratification: just make the symptom go away.
So the patient may be better in the short term, but is usually worse in
the longer term. Homeopathy is just the opposite: sometimes the symptoms
are worse in the short term (such as with aggravation or the reversal of
a previous suppression), but the real benefit is in the longer term.
A symptom, say itchy skin,
is the body's response to a deeper problem. When a symptom is suppressed,
it is only the outward manifestation of the problem that goes away. Since
the deeper problem is still there, the body may, in time, produce the same
symptom again. Another possibility is that, as a result of the suppression,
the deeper problem progresses to the point that a deeper, more serious
symptom is produced. So the itchy skin may go away, but then chronic diarrhea
develops. If the diarrhea is then suppressed as well, it may lead to, say,
liver disease. But hey, at least the skin is cleared up!" Visit
Dr. Levy's website
Dr.
Annette Richmond, DVM in Pacific Grove, California, 831-655-0501
Experienced with Transfer
Factor
After her first year out
of vet school she knew there had to be more with which to treat pets than
the standard medicine I was taught to give. She went to acupuncture school
at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society that year and that
started her interest in natural medicine, learning Traditional Chinese
Medicine which includes acupuncture and herbs. She has always been an advocate
hor healthful diets, exercise, nutraceutical support, and reduced
vaccinations to help support the immune system.
She uses only nautral medicine ( no antibiotics or steroids on her shelves
) and physical rehabilitation.
What
is Pica? Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious
cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them.
Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric
cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.
Holistic veterinarians believe that cats exhibit pica behavior because
our soil, plants, and especially commercial foods are woefully deficient
in key nutrients. Scientists theorize that mineral deficiency subjects
us, and our animals, to more diseases, aging, sickness and destruction
of our physical well-being than any other factor in personal health. A
groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend
to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose
of flaxseed oil and other nutrients for optimum health and vitality. The
food your animal eats should provide all of the nutritional
components which are necessary for all organs and systems of a healthy
body to perform in harmonious unison. A properly functioning body does
an amazing job at 
preventing
disease and healing itself, and to do this it requires the energies and
nutrients of a well-balanced diet. In terms of finding the proper diet
for our companions, this means learning to look beyond our own needs, opinions,
and agendas to address the natural needs of the animals that we caretake.
more
Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? Listen to Dr. Jane
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to learn more about how you can improve the health, well-being and longevity
of your cherished pet
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Knowledgeable Vets: These vets are certified in Veterinary Acupuncture
and Homeopathy as well as members of the American Holistic V.M.A., International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and Licensed Medical Professional for Homeopathy.
They also use Herbal Therapy and Nutrition as part of their treatment regiment.
Florida: John H. Fudens, D.V.M., H.M.C
Affinity Holistic Clinic 309 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 Phone:
727- 446-3603
Bert H. Brooks,
D.V.M. Cache Creek Vet Service 15200 County Road 96B Woodland,
CA95659
Phone: 530-666-7322 - Fax (9600): 530-666-7430 - Email:
holisticvet@ccio.com
"We work with pleasure and
performance horses, dogs, cats, and livestock. During our first decade,
we practiced conventional medicine and surgery almost exclusively.
Today, we practice Holistic Veterinary Medicine (i.e., we also use, safe,
effective and non-invasive complementary techniques). This site is
about our complementary techniques and how they can help your animal --
even if you do not live near us!"
Cheryl Schwartz, DVM - San Diego County, CA 858-488-1885
Read Bobbie's testimonial how Cheryl
treated her very sick cat on March 29, 2003
Russell
Swift, DVM, has a classical homeopathic veterinary practice in south
Florida.
He can be reached at 877-BE WELL2. Email : drswift@therightremedy.com
for more information. Costs of consultation services is $90 per hour. He
also offers phone consultations to people and pets not in the local area.
have written many articles and spoken countless times to a variety of groups
on the topics of health care and homeopathy.
LIMEHOUSE VET CLINIC. 818- 761 - 0787. 10743 RIVERSIDE
DR N. HOLLYWOOD CA 91602. (Los Angeles)
USA
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Hawaii
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In
the UK
Timothy W Couzens BVetMed, MRCVS, VetMFHom, CertVetAc,
Veterinary Surgeon - Experienced with Transfer
Factor
Referral practice for complementary veterinary medicine, Herbal, Homeopathic
and Nutritional Medicine, Bach Flowr Remedies, Aromatherapy and Acupuncture
--- Also consultations held by appointment at Brighton
The Holistic Veterinary Medicine Centre,
The Village Works, London Road,
East Hoathly
Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6QA --- Tel : 01825
840966
Christopher Day
VetFFHom MRCVSAlternative Veterinary Medicine Centre (this website
has good articles on holistic veterinary)
Chinham House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxon SN7 8NQ (UK)
Tel.: #44 (0)1367 710324 - Fax: #44 (0)1367 718243
www.alternativevet.org
Additional
referral listing of veterinarians in the UK who practice Complementary
Medicine
Hawaii
Ihor Basko
DVM in Kauai Hawaii - For phone consultations. You
will need to fill out and submit the veterinarian
consultation form 808-822-4229
Dr. Basko graduated from Michigan State University with special interests
in Internal medicine, cardiology and bone surgery. Since 1971 he has been
devoted to the study and practice of acupuncture, herbal medicines, dietary
therapy, homeopathy, massage, and other alternative therapies for animals.
He offers online consultations
In addition to treating animals, Dr. Basko is also an educator and leading
authority on holistic animal health. He is one of the founders and current
President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. He frequently
lectures to veterinarians, animal trainers, and animal caretakers on the
use of Holistic modalities in Hawaii, North America and Asia. Aside from
lecturing, he has published many magazine articles, chapters in books and
journals, has been a guest on numerous TV and radio shows and has partnered
with Genesis Resources in the development of a herbal and mineral pet supplements
line of products. Dr. Basko believes that Holistic medicine is the best
way to preserve good health and prevent illness.
"I adopted Holistic medicine into my veterinary work because it focuses
on the true nature of healing - prevention of chronic disease. Holistic
treatments have no side-effects and it combines the best of both traditional
veterinary care and alternative therapies."
Canada
Classical
licenced veterinary homeopath in Ontario, Canada
Dr.
Brij Kishore DVM. FCAH is a licenced veterinarian, as well as a
classical homeopath kishore2380@rogers.com
Dr Kishore is originally
from India, where he worked as a veterinary surgeon. He received his fellowship
from the Canadian academy of homeopathy. He has a pleasant personality
and strives to provide honest and quality service to the society while
caring for the animal companions in a compassionate and understanding way.
Homeopathy offers a viable alternative in truely curing pets and making
their bodies healthier. Phone: 416 400 7849
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Nelson
Animal Hospital Dedicated to providing the highest standard of
quality and compassion in pet health care. Dr.
Andrew Jones and Dr. Leanne Sackney, have over 20 years of veterinary
experience combined. They have treated thousands of pets for a variety
of problems, and both regularly attend continuing veterinary education
to update their skills. 250-352-7861 - 2124 Ymir Road, Nelson, British
Columbia, Canada..
Nederlands
Natuurlijke
diervoeding en advies Mijn naam is Judith Adriaansens en bezig
met de afronding van mijn studie voor natuurgeneeskundig therapeut voor
dieren. Het theoretische gedeelte van de studie heb ik in juni 2006 succesvol
afgerond. Maar voordat ik mijn diploma krijg zal ik eerst 40 patienten
moeten behandelen. Op die manier kom je gegarandeerd met een basis aan
ervaring de praktijk in, én verkrijg je het recht je te mogen aansluiten
bij de BCND:Beroepsvereniging voor Beoefenaars van Complementaire en Natuurgeneeswijzen
voor Dieren (BCND). Heeft u een gezondheidsprobleem, wilt
u een gezondheidsplan opstellen uit preventieve overwegingen of heeft u
anderszins vragen over natuurgeneeskunde voor dieren, voor uw (ongeacht
welk) huisdier of produktievee. Neem dan contact op met een goede
natuurgeneeskundig therapeut, neem dan contact op via: info @ natuurlijkediervoedingenadvies.nl"
Dr. Samejima at the Nile Veterinary Hospital in Toyonaka, Japan
Sunshine's Homeopathy Anita Nicholson, HD,
RHom - Phone: (902) 736-0589 Fax: (902) 736-0276 - anicholson@ns.sympatico.ca
Anita Nicholson is a licensed homeopathic practitioner serving Cape
Breton. She is a member of NUPATH, a national association for accredited
homeopaths. Anita offers treatment for a wide variety of illnesses and
treats all ages from infants to the elderly. She also delivers workshops
to introduce homeopathy to the community.
Dr. Judy Stolz DVM, ND
Judy Stolz has been a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine since 1985 and has
been a Naturopathic Physician since 1996. She has attended the most extensive
training program for professional practitioners—Hahnemann College of Homeopathy
in Berkeley, California; the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
course for veterinarians in 1991; Dr. Pitcairn’s beginning and advanced
homeopathy courses from 1993 to Present; The Dynamis School of Homeopathy
in Toronto, Canada. , she educates open minded entrepreneurial individuals
wanting better health, personal growth, and financial freedom to join her
in a company called Ideal
Health. (480) 899-1624
Joe
Demers, D.V.M.., is a certified Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a
graduate of Texas A and M. He has been in private practice for 23 years
(conventional and holistic), is a certified acupuncturist and homeopath
who has studied advanced veterinary Chinese herbal medicine and has a Masters
of Homeopathy. Dr. Demers is the owner of Holistic Animal Clinic, a practice
devoted 100 percent to holistic medicine. He can be reached at (407) 752-0140.
Kim Henneman, D.V.M - Takes
phone consultations for animals, large and small. Her office phone
number is 801-647-0807.
Brief background: DVM from Purdue University 1986 Certified in
Vet. Acupuncture (IVAS) 1990 Certified in Vet. Chiropractic (AVCA) 1991
Completed Course in Vet. Homeopathy (AVH) 1995 Her practice is 80% equine
and 20% companion although for her first 4 years out of school she did
strictly small animal. Her associate Shannon Hines is currently receiving
her enrolled in the veterinary homeopathy course and together they are
trying to convert a small animal practice to a holistic referral center
in the Salt Lake City area. Their practice therapies include nutritional
therapy, European herbal medicine (not Chinese), acupuncture, chiropractic,
surgery, some conventional medicine and classical homeopathy.
Her equine practice encompasses 7 Western states and Vermont and Massachusetts.
It primarily deals with performance horses and is exclusively holistic.
Dr. Stephen Tobin D.V.M 26 Pleasant
St - Meriden, Ct 06784--- Phone: 203 238-3973 or 238-9863 --- fax: 203
237-2334
Offers phone consultation for homeopathy and nutrition. He has successfully
treated my friend's Great Dane in Florida over
the phone. He charges $30 for 15 min.
William Pollak
D.V.M The Fairfield Animal Hospital 1-(888)-402-9142 provides Veterinary
Medicine and Surgery; modalities include traditional as well as alternative
approaches to healing.
The patient is seen as a member of a larger living environment in which
the many varied dynamic forces of life take place. Attention is placed
on encouraging rebalance at a higher level of Wellness rather than manipulating
the symptoms of disease. Episodes of disease are periods in which rebalancing
is attempting to take place. Nurturing the system through making more energy,
life force and intelligence readily available (through nutrition and natural
remedies) help shift the scale of life's dynamics to one of enhanced healing
enabling the removal of the symptoms of disease. Phone consultations are
available with William Pollak DVM. This can be arranged by calling toll-free
1-(888)-402-9142. Contacting by e-mail is also available, the e-mail address
is drpollak@healthyvet.com.
The Vet at the Barn 790 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut
Ridge, New York 10977 phone: 845 356-3838 fax:845 356-4307 - A full
service animal hospital specializing in alternative veterinary therapies.
Shawn Messonnier DVM 2145 W Park
Plano Tx 75075 972-867-8800,
Integrative therapy for all pet disorders including allergies, arthritis,
cancer, and diarrhea. He does phone consults as well as traditional appointments.
You can learn more about holistic therapies in his Natural Vet series including
The
Arthritis Solution for Dogs, The
Allergy Solution for Dogs, and Natural
Health Bible for Dogs and Cats
Steve R. Blake, DVM - (619) 566-3588 Grainwood
Way - San Diego, Ca 92131
Richard Pitcairn, DVM - 503-342-7665 1283
Lincoln Street - Eugene, Or 97401
Pat Bradley, DVM - 501-329-2064 716 Oak
Street - Conway, Ar 72032
Larry Siegler, DVM - 425 -885-5400 8015
165th Ave NE - Redmond, Wa 98052
Large Animal Homeopathic Veterinarians
United States
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DR. JOYCE HARMAN - Virginia Phone: (540) 675-1855
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DR. CHARLES LOOPS - North Carolina Phone: (919) 542-0442
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DR. EDGAR SCHEAFFER - Pennsylvania Phone: (717) 838-4879
DR. MADLYN WARD - Texas Phone: (512) 288-0428
Larry A. Bernstein,
D.V.M.
751 N.E. 168 Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 - 2427
Phone: 305 - 652 - 5372 - Voice 305 - 653 - 7244 -
Homeopathic phone Consultation Services: He is able to help in most
situations even though he may not be able to see your animal in person.
To be able to do this successfully, he usually will need to talk to you
at some length (at first) so as to determine
the pattern of illness from which your animal is suffering. Once he understand
the situation, a homeopathic medicine is prescribed along with a recommended
diet and appropriate nutritional supplements where indicated. For
more detail go tho his web site
Gerald Wessner
VMD
Holistic - mostly homeopathic - verterinarian with 5 years
experience in the holistic field in Ocala, Florida. 325-245-2025
"My practice is both equine and small animals and some exotics and am
very pleased with the rate at which the animals are helped with the holistic
therapies. I do phone consultations- I am not certified, although
I have home studied most of Dr. Pitcairn's courses and feel very
qualified for this type of practice.
Susan A. Brown, DVM is renowned exotic animal veterinarian.
Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital 1923 South Mannheim Road Westchester,
IL 60154 708-344-8166
Dr. Anne
Hyle DVM takes internet and phone consultation. She owns a holistic
veterinary hospital in Reno, NV. 775-827-8866 and the email
address is annehyle<at>sbcglobal.net.
Her web address is lakesideanimalhospital.com.
She graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
in 1985. She is an active member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical
Association and the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.
“After 15 years in conventional
practice, I began to notice the ill effects caused by yearly vaccinations
and the routine use of steroids and antibiotics.
I also realized that an inferior diet was contributing
to the ill health of many of my patients. I was frustrated with the increasing
number of chronically ill patients which I was seeing and their poor response
to conventional treatment. This caused me to sell my conventional
practice and study Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, including Acupuncture,
Chinese herbal therapy, and nutritional therapy. While I found this
to help many patients, I was still seeking a more effective therapy for
these chronically ill patients. I studied homeopathy with Dr. Richard
Pitcairn and completed his Homeopathy Course for veterinarians. I
found homeopathy to be a superior form of medicine which effectively treats
most chronic conditions. Combined with a customized nutritional plan,
I have found that homeopathy can dramatically improve the quality of life
for our animal companions.”
Academy of
Veterinary Homeopathy Referral List in the USA
An extensive listing
See addtional listings of holistic veterinary academies
Is Your Vet
Really 'Holistic'?
Thinking holistically is not so much about the substances they prescribe,
but the way they see your animal. Do they look at the WHOLE animal, at
the mind, body, spirit, genetics, environment? Or do they just lunge for
a "fix" for the complaint that brought you in?
Some vets, who have come out of a longtime allopathic practice and have
become disillusioned, are very holistic in their thinking. They experienced
a real "conversion" of the way they perceive sickness, health, and the
life force. Others came into veterinary medicine with holistic stars in
their eyes, and have always practiced that way. But there are a fair amount
of vets out there who advertise themselves as "holistic" who really aren't,
and there are a lot of folks getting very disillusioned with those vets.
learn
more
Veterinary Success Using Transfer Factors
We all know the importance of an optimal immune system, not only after
surgical procedures or fighting disease and serious illness, but also in
your patient's or pet's everyday wellness. Recent in vitro and in
vivo studies on Transfer Factor Plus documented an increase in Natural
Killer cell activity.by 248% and 269% respectively, over baseline immune
response. The NK cell is the animal's first line of defense against many
pathogens... bacteria, viruses, parasites, and of course malignant tumor
cells.
Charles W. Brown, DVM writes: "My colleagues and I have found
this product to be very effective in modulating the immune system. Transfer
factor is a "soup" of immune-modulating factors, which contains a leukocyte-type
molecule that can passively transfer immunity from one mammal to another
by stimulating cell-mediated immunity and is antigen specific. Richard
Bennett, Ph.D., an Infectious Disease Microbiologist and Immunologist
from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine,
believes this could be the most significant development in animal health
care in decades. We have a great number of veterinarians and clients who
are experiencing very positive results in a broad area of disorders, including
periodontal. "
Shirley's
testimonial - April 20002
My 11 year old dog, Shasta, suffered a series of illnesses last year
and a stroke this year. The stroke left her paralyzed in the hind
legs. I treated her with homeopathy and herbal extracts and she recovered
within a few hours. However, her vitality was very low. I din't think she
was going to make it through the Spring. After a couple of weeks on the
Transfer
Factor Plus (human formula) her energy level and vitaliy improved remarkably.
She appears to be back the way she was 2 years ago: frisky and playful.
Shirley
more
on Shasta's recovery with homeopathy)
Our pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency.
For optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with
the following: fulvic minerals and/or marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
marine
phytoplankton and kelp (marine plants to enhance
health and detoxify), the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt), clay (to promote healing and
to detoxify) and with flaxoil (also knows
as linseed oil - rich source of omega 3 fatty acids). My animals do not
drink
tap water. I give them only carbon filtered water which is
free from toxic chlorine and fluoride and I add therapeutic clay to the
water. I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking.
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'
Shock
to the System' by Catherine O’Driscoll is a sequel to 'What Vets Don't
Tell You About Vaccines'. It covers the latest information on the vaccine
issue, and puts the other pieces of the puzzle into the picture. Diet,
environmental toxins, pharmaceuticals and stress all play a part in the
health of companion animals. This book will make you cry and
aware of the scam that is the mainstay of the veterinary field. It is well
researched and written. The truth about the terrible suffering of pets
and their owners and what can be done to protect your animals from the
drug companies and ignorant vets. This information can save your animals
and give you the facts to present to your vet if he/she does not keep up
with current science. A must for anyone who loves animals and wants to
keep them safe and healthy.
Catherine O'Driscoll is the founder of Canine
Health Concern in the UK. Canine Health Concern offers a certified
study programme – the Foundation in Canine Healthcare – to help you to
take good care of your dogs. This programme also has another aim, and this
is to build a worldwide network of Animal Advocates – people who understand
the scientific and experiential facts about canine healthcare, and who
are not influenced by the advertising propaganda of big business.
Vets are, sadly, educated in colleges which must accept funding from
commercial concerns. Often this funding is given on the understanding that
the sponsor’s commercial message is respected within the curriculum. For
example, ask your vet how many hours or days were spent discussing canine
dietary requirements, and whether the lecturer was independent of commercial
propaganda or, indeed, whether the lecturer was an employee of a pet food
company. You will find the answers somewhat disconcerting. Become, instead,
your own expert – and enjoy life with your animal friends, without constantly
having to tend to illnesses.
Canine Health Concern’s educational programme is based upon ten years
of research; our work is sufficiently credible to be featured in a prime
time TV documentary – World in Action. Catherine O’Driscoll’s book, ‘What
Vets Don’t Tell You About Vaccines’ is an official best-seller that forms
the basis of continuing research in the scientific and veterinary communities.
Since 1994, Canine
Health Concern (CHC) has been exposing the truth about the influence
of big business on your pets – so that your dogs can live long and healthy
lives.
Allergies can be,
and often are, unrecognized deficiency diseases. Recognizing nutritional
deficiencies will save you a great deal of frustration and allow you to
make the necessary adjustments in your dog’s diet.
Winter DVM: "Following my great success
recommending raw natural diets, I began to explore other aspects of Ms.
Levy's Natural Rearing. I explored fasting.
To this day I do not believe that I have ever discovered a healing technique
quite as powerful. I have recommended fasting for 10,000 to 20,000
animals and have seen true miracles over these years of practice. Ms. Levy
says it is one of the TWO MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF NATURAL REARING.
The other being a raw diet. It can be said
that I will start every chronic patient on a fast and begin recommending
fasting for all animals beginning at about one year of
age."
Juliette de Bairacli Levy, an extraordinary
women and champion for natural health and well being of animals and children.
A huge new initiative
to remove animal supplements for sale by FDA/AAFCO is coming - whether
it is sold by pet stores, veterinarians or health food stores, it will
be pulled. It is time to start a letter writing campaign,
the likes of which we have never had before. Preventing this drastic action
is likely to take an act of Congress, just like the Dietary Supplement
Health Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994. This will be a political fight,
and you need to inform your federal legislators as well as your state AAFCO
representatives of your opinion on this matter. You will find sample
letters (for yourself and for your vet) on this website - please distribute
them to your friends and veterinarians, and print the petition for distribution
in health food stores, veterinary offices, and pet stores. learn
more
SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Dr Charles E Loops DVM - "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because
I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. There is so much that
can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
For years dog health supplies have included toxic
materials to artificially maintain dog health as a temporary measure.
The time has come to change to a more natural approach toward animal health.
Natural remedies have been shown to achieve more immediate, more complete
and longer lasting health, vitality, quality and longevity of animal lives.
Learn
about herbal remedies and other safe alternatives to drugs, chemo, radiation
and surgery
Michael Dym, VMD - "Over the past 40 years and 17 generations
of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous increases in chronic ill health
in our pets that was rare back in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses
revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune systems, and include chronic
skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders,
seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure,
and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record number
of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population
health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM, Conway, USA - "The most common problems
I see that are directly related to vaccines
on a day to day basis are ear or skin
conditions, such as chronic discharges and
itching.
I also see behaviour problems such as fearfulness
or aggression. Often guardians will report
that these begin shortly after vaccination, and are exacerbated with every
vaccine. In a more general and frightening context, I see the overall health
and longevity of animals deteriorating. The bodies of most animals have
a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons, but they do have a limit. I
think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm the body's immune system
function with toxins from vaccines, poor quality foods,
insecticides,
environmental toxins, etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase
in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." (NOTE:
a growing number of holistic veterinarians use
Transfer Factor before and after vaccination to minimize the side effects
and help the animal recover)
Dr. Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals
and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you
can see simple things like itching of the
skin or
excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
years of disease. Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course,
by giving a much needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune
system is overactive as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes,
or hypothyroidism, Transfer Factor can balance this overactivity so the
system is not attacking its own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t
be perceived as a threat. If, conversely, the immune system is under-active
as in mange, parasites, viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two cats, both about 8 years old, had severe
diabetes. It was impossible to get the insulin requirements adjusted. They
had lost weight to a point that they were skin and bones. Both cats had
no quality of life left. After one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
CHLORINATED
and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG NO-NO !!! There
is a perception among many people that bottled water is somehow more healthy
or pure than water from their tap. This is simply an illusion of marketing.
A four-year study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), released
in 1999, found that one-fifth of the sampled bottled waters contained known
neurotoxins and carcinogens such as styrene, toluene and xylene. Another
NRDC study found that, out of 103 brands of bottled water, one-third contained
traces of arsenic and E. coli. This means that out of a sample of 1,000
bottles sold in the U.S., at least 300 would have some level of chemical
contamination. It is well known that the average city water today contains
over 500 chemicals that do not belong in it. Part of this is due to the
fact that most delivery systems in the U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes,
cast iron, PVC (porous to certain solvents, herbicides and pesticides)
and that lead, cadmium and other toxic metals leach out of valves and couplings
of pipes between a water treatment plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
Dr.
Hidemitsu Hayashi, M.D. - " Water has the ability to attract
and accumulate bio-energy. It also stores an energy memory of harmful or
helpful vibrations to which it was exposed in the past. Chlorinated
tap water is polluted with non-biological chemicals and negative energy
imprints. It is also devoid of bio-energy and so may be regarded as being
badly polluted as well as 'dead'. Alkaline
living water is regarded by a growing number of health care professionals
as the best water to drink and is listed as a medical device in Japan for
the treatment of degenerative diseases." Benefits
of Alkaline, Ionized Water.
Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals , marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt) and therapeutic clay (to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with omega 3
oils. Shasta does not drink
tap water. I give her only
energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Just like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected
by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress
and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions
that are very similar to those experienced by humans. These days, emotional
and psychological problems like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral
problems are just as prevalent in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly,
physical ailments such as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. John Hanover, DVM - "Young puppies and kittens with
respiratory infections are given Shipibo
Treasure Tea which they will lap up even when they will not drink water.
I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially geriatric
animals and our Search and Rescue dogs.” more...
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says that marine phytoplankton contains
almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Learn
how phytoplankton saved a dog's Life
F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. - "Every function inside the body is regulated
by and depends on water. Water must be available to carry vital elements,
oxygen, hormones, and chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without
sufficient water to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the
body will not receive the vital elements that water supplies. Water is
also needed to carry toxic waste away from the cells. In fact, there are
at least 50 reasons why the body needs sufficient water on a regular, everyday
basis. Without sufficient water to constantly wet all parts, your body's
drought-management system kicks into action. The histamine-directed chemical
messenger systems are activated to arrange a new, lower quota of water
for the drought-stricken areas. When histamine and its subordinate "drought
managers" come across pain-sensing nerves, they cause pain. This is what
I discovered in my research that I mentioned earlier." More
on hydrotherapy (water therapy)
You cannot
poison
your animal into health with drugs, chemo or radiation. The
holistic approach treats the whole animal, ignites the body's internal
healing force and stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself
"Health can only be achieved with healthful living" T.C.Fry
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary
Medicine
Why Destroy the Pets/Animals Immune System with
Cortisone shots when a six dollar bottle of Herbal Licorice root
or Yucca Extract does the job well - balances the adrenal safely!
Why use Toxic Antibiotics that may cause yeast
infections or may not work at all when Herbal Echinacea, Golden
Seal, Eyebright, can be used instead and very effective?
Homeopathy for Animals:
Why use barbiturates for
pain relief Why let an Animal Suffer? A growing number of veterinarians
are turning to homeopathic veterinary medicine as a safe and effective
alternative to conventional veterinary practice.
Could your pet be suffering from adverse reaction
to certain medications? To environmental factors and toxic chemicals? To
flea and shampoo products?: With today's increasingly toxic
environment, our pets are coming down with serious and inexplicable
health problems. Find out about the side effects of antibiotic, steroids,
and flea/shampoo products.
Managing flea bites, allergies and hotspots:
the natural, drugless approach
Boosting
your animal's immune system naturally with Transfer Factor
Preventing and Healing Animal Cancer: the
holistic approach Enter
List
of licenced veterinarians who practice holistic veterinary medicine
March 28, 07 The number of cases of kidney failure among dogs and cats that ate poisoned pet food could total in the tens of thousands says Dr. Paul Pion, president of the Veterinary Information Network. More accounts of stricken pets had been coming in since the numbers were tallied over the weekend. He said the final number for pets suffering from kidney failure could be in the tens of thousands. more on the recall --- Shop for Safe, All Natural Human Ingredients Healthy Pet Food --- Natural Treatment of Pet Kidney Disease
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