Drs. Jeff Feinman and Christina Chambreau join forces to tackle pet guardian questions.
Here are some key take aways:
Diet and Nutrition
- Feed a species-appropriate fresh, whole food diet for optimal health
- Cooked or raw is fine, focus is unprocessed and fresh ingredients
- Tailor the diet to the animal’s needs – more probiotics, digestive enzymes, etc. for gut issues
- For cancer, feed whatever the animal wants, try a ketogenic diet
- For dental issues, feed large chunks/bones to naturally express glands and clean the teeth
Parasites
- Parasites indicate an underlying vital force imbalance
- Focus on rebalancing energy using modalities like Reiki, supplements, diet
- Can use medications short-term while addressing root cause
Lyme Disease
- Positive test indicates exposure, not necessarily infection
- No need to treat if no symptoms present
- Can use herbs and energy work to support immune system
Holistic Approaches
- Work with a holistic vet for chronic or older animals
- Learn modalities like Reiki, Ttouch, acupressure
- Use flower essences, herbs, homeopathy as appropriate
- Track symptoms over time in a journal
- Avoid suppressing symptoms without addressing root cause
Heartworm Prevention
- Give prevention monthly in high risk areas
- Can test twice yearly instead of giving prevention
- Healthy immune system can kill migrating larvae
- Detox with energy work like Reiki rather than drugs/herbs
Here are the links and resources that were shared in the chat:
- Article on how to pick a Holistic Veterinarian
- SARA – Shelter Animal Reiki Association
- Embrace pet insurance
- Probiotics: Adored Beast, Mitomax, rotation between different brands recommended. Video on pre and probiotics.
- Divine Harmony Pet Communication
- Herbal supplement for Lyme disease
- Animal communication with Joan Ranquet
- Ayurvedic herbs
- Ttouch – easy to learn energy work
- Para-outta-site – flower remedies for parasites
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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.