TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) is a practice that involves the 5 Elements theory. Without getting into this too much, there is a way that each element is represented in the body of every being and keeping them in balance…
Perna canaliculus - scientific name of Green Lipped Mussel Green Lipped Mussel is a popular new supplement. When I speak with new clients a lot of them "think" they are giving this but it turns out they are using the…
"Transitioning to a Holistic Practice Veterinary medicine straight from the heart. Our latest Game Changer, Dr. Neely North, knew she wanted to be a veterinarian by age 7 – so she became one. Now the owner of Nashville Holistic Veterinary…
Kale Kale is considered to be a sweet and pungent green in TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine). Pungent is just another word for strong so keep in mind only small amounts are needed to be beneficial. Even if your pet is…
Should you vaccinate your pet for Distemper and Parvo? What about Leptospirosis? I’ve had a lot of clients express concern about speaking to their vet about minimal vaccine protocols. Some say they feel dismissed, judged or the other way around…
How to Treat Hotspots - The (W)Holistic Vet Perspective Here is a hotspot on my dog. This photo is dated April 12, 2020. I’ve been pretty under the weather the past few weeks. I noticed him licking/ chewing an area…
Article reposted with permission from Real Mushrooms. Exploring the Potency & Uses of the Top Medicinal Mushrooms Mushrooms have long been touted for their myriad of health benefits, and the use of medicinal mushroom dates back thousands of years. Now,…
Strengthen your pet's immune system! And some information on COVID 19 from the AVMA This is indeed a trying time. It’s interesting to me that what is happening is that we are being faced with the same reality we…
In this post you will find a TON of information on how honey bees can help with healing. But first, a word on how I came across this info: Did you know that every year, holistic veterinarians get together to…
A note from #theholisticvet about Diarrhea ... Do you have something around to treat your pets for diarrhea ? The common traditional veterinary treatment for this condition involves antibiotics - something we should re think as a profession (in…