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:

• Skin Issues in Horses
• Neurological Asthma in Cat
• Gland Issues After Antibiotics
• 15-Year-Old Cat with Constipation
• Rabbit Joint Support
• Heartworm Prevention
• Severe Hives in Dog

Key Takeaways:

• Importance of Pet Mobility: Pet mobility is crucial for their well-being, balancing emotional, physiological, and mechanical factors.

• Top Causes of Pet Lameness: Overweight pets and long toenails are the main culprits of lameness. Keeping a healthy weight and trimming nails regularly can prevent these issues.

• Proper Nail Trimming Techniques: Dr. Shoemaker explains the best methods for nail trimming, including using the right tools and techniques to make the process stress-free for pets.

• Other Factors Impacting Pet Mobility: Dental issues, improper equipment, and lack of exercise also affect mobility. Address these factors holistically for your pet’s well-being.

• Recap and Key Takeaways: Focus on weight management, nail care, and proper diet/nutrition to keep your pets active and healthy.

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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.

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.

Drs. Jeff Feinman and Christina Chambreau join forces to tackle pet guardian questions.

In this webinar, we covered:

0:00 Introduction and welcome 
Dr. Christina Chambreau and Dr. Jeff Feinman welcomed attendees to their monthly holistic veterinary webinar, where members could ask questions and learn holistic approaches to animal health issues.

3:20 Treating high blood pressure holistically
Aaron asked how to treat high blood pressure holistically in dogs. Dr. Feinman emphasized lifestyle changes like exercise and a healthy diet to naturally regulate blood pressure without drugs.

7:20 Choosing a holistic veterinarian
Erin expressed hesitation about prescription medications from her vet and was advised to find a truly holistic veterinarian through the Holistic Actions website resources.

23:20 Addressing digestive issues holistically
Amelia, Michelle, and others discussed challenges with inflammatory bowel disease and loose stools in pets. The doctors stressed rebalancing the microbiome naturally over drugs, with probiotics, fresh foods and energy healing approaches.

26:00 Supporting animals through illness and end-of-life
Shelley sought advice for her cat’s lymphoma as chemotherapy seemed unlikely to help. The doctors emphasized palliative care, communication, and energy work to ease suffering during illness or at end-of-life.

50:50 Integrating energy healing approaches
The discussion concluded with recommendations to incorporate energy medicine techniques like The Energy Cure method to heal underlying imbalances rather than just treat symptoms.

Some important links that were mentioned in the webinar:

• ​Free Holistic Pet Care 101 course​
• ​Article on finding a holistic vet​
• ​Hip and joint supplement ​
• ​The Wolf probiotic​
• ​Petsiac – natural detox supplement​
• ​BrightHaven – animal hospice place​
• ​Monique Brignoni – animal communicator and death doula​
• ​DVM who does chiro/acupuncture holistic consults in New Paltz, NY​
• ​Dr. Sue Howell, DVM, food therapist, veterinary acupuncturist​
• ​Wendy Cooper, animal communicator​
• ​Smith Ridge Veterinary Center​ is great, close to CT
• Energy healing modality – ​Bengston method​
• Energy healing modality – ​WEBB

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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.