This week I sit down with Dr. Jessie Dreyfuss, or, as her clients call her, “Dr. Jessie”. There has been a growing shift among Americans to a more natural, conscious diet, and the same is true for many pet owners, as well. Dr. Jessie became a Veterinarian but after her sick dog found relief from Eastern medicine, she decided to incorporate more holistic methods into her practice. She has helped a lot of pets (or “kids” as she calls them) and now wants to help animal owners learn how to holistically care for their pets. 

 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

[3:03] Dr. Jessie outlines her practice and methods

[4:14] How Dr. Jessie became a vet and her journey to learning about holistic medicine

[11:20] Western veterinary medicine vs Eastern veterinary medicine and how Dr. Jessie balances the two in her practice

[14:35] Common reasons owners turn to Dr. Jessie for their pets

[20:39] Sometimes non-natural remedies are needed

[22:08] Common natural treatments for skin allergies

[26:20] The different “temperatures” of meat and some examples of each

[29:32] The topics Dr. Jessie will cover in her online courses

[30:26] What is acupuncture and acupressure?

[35:35] What is a great home-cooked meal for a pet?

[39:20] Dr. Jessie’s thoughts on kibble

[46:19] What about a raw diet? Dr. Jessie’s thoughts on a raw diet for pets

[51:40] Grain-free diets and the rise of heart conditions in pets on grain-free diets

[55:22] The use of supplements and which ones Dr. Jessie likes

[58:20] A testimonial from one of Dr. Jessie’s patients (who is a Golden)

[1:01:30] Caring for aging animals and common ailments for Golden Retrievers

[1:04:32] Dr. Jessie’s thoughts on the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

[1:08:03] The effects of human stress on pets

[1:11:32] What Dr. Jessie will be working on 

 

In this episode…

Natural remedies and holistic care are not just for humans. Everything from diet to medicine can be treated holistically for your pets. Pet diets that more closely match what they would eat in the wild are becoming more popular. But which are the best to follow?

Dr. Jessie Dreyfuss, aka Dr. Jessie, is a certified holistic veterinarian in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and owner of the Healing Paws Center. Dr. Jessie is an expert in providing pet owners with all sorts of unique holistic therapies such as pet acupuncture, rehab, physical therapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and a host of other holistic therapies like electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy. 

In this episode, Tim is joined by Dr. Jessie to talk about what led her to incorporate holistic Veterinary Medicine into her practice, the effects of human stress on pets, and how pet owners can incorporate holistic care into their home life. 

Resources Mentioned on this episode

Dr. Jessie’s Website

Healing Paws Center

LinkedIn for Dr. Jessie

  Connect with Tim Berthold

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