This is the recording of our monthly Q&A session where Drs. Jeff Feinman and Christina Chambreau join forces to tackle pet guardian questions.

In this session we covered a range of health topics, including:

• Introduction to Holistic Veterinary Approaches:
  The webinar began with an overview of holistic veterinary principles, emphasizing how symptoms can guide pets to better health and balance when approached with love and understanding.
• Separation Anxiety Solutions for Pets:
  Discussions included natural remedies like ThunderShirts, flower essences, and CBD oil. The importance of positive reinforcement and gradual desensitization was highlighted for managing triggers such as loud noises or owner absence.
• The BEAM Method for Monitoring Pet Health:
  Dr. Christina Chambreau introduced the BEAM method—Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood—as a comprehensive way to track and assess a pet’s well-being over time.
• Holistic and Conventional Treatments for Chronic Issues:
  Case studies featured treatments like acupuncture, Reiki, homeopathy, and dietary changes for conditions such as arthritis, kidney disease, and heart issues in aging pets.
• Managing Ringworm and Skin Conditions in Cats:
  A discussion on managing suspected ringworm in foster cats emphasized the need for energy balancing, good nutrition, and the careful use of both holistic and conventional remedies.
• Addressing Nutritional Concerns During Food Recalls:
  Advice was shared on navigating concerns about pet food recalls, including the benefits of preparing fresh food at home and ensuring the vitality of a pet’s diet while avoiding fear-based decisions.
• Practical Tips for Holistic Pet Care:
  Strategies such as journaling symptoms, consulting with holistic veterinarians, and integrating therapies step-by-step were shared to empower pet guardians on their journey.

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Dr. Christina

Christina Chambreau, DVM, is an internationally known homeopathic veterinarian and associate editor of the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal, she’s written several books on animal healthcare. 

After opening her own homeopathy veterinary practice in 1983, she founded the Academy Of Veterinary Homeopathy and was on the faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy Summer School for ten years.

Dr. Christina is also an integrative medicine adjunct faculty liaison for the Maryland Veterinary Technician Program and lectures on a wide array of topics including integrating holistic options into veterinary practices, as well as guidance on how to choose the best approaches to heal animals and sustainability.

Dr. Jeff

Jeffrey Feinman, BA, VMD, CVH, graduated in 1985 from the University of Pennsylvania and was Penn’s first veterinary dual-degree University Scholar, holding both molecular biology and veterinary degrees. He is the founder of HolisticActions.com and dedicated to pet parent empowerment.

Dr. Jeff is devoted to researching about how to harness the innate power of the individual using Vitality and Balance. He and his wonderful wife Amy live with Archie, a rescue pup, and a Rex cat named Tigger.