Does your dog have chronic yeast outbreaks, ear infections, or tummy problems that go away after a round of antibiotics, only to come right back after you stop using them? Have you spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars at the vets, on supplements, and trying every diet imaginable, but you still can’t get on top of your dog’s symptoms? 

Then you NEED to listen to this conversation I had with veterinarian Dr Neal Loh. Dr Neal is a holistic and integrative vet based in Perth, Western Australia, who uses Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine approaches to support his clients and get to the root cause of health imbalances.

Honestly, Dr Neal gives us a TCM 101 course in this episode, it is so chock full of helpful information!

* He shares his journey into both conventional veterinary medicine, and why he switched to a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. 

* He also talks about how stress - ours and our dogs’ - is at the heart of so many health challenges our dogs face

* And we do a deep dive into one of the most common and pervasive pathogens in TCVM: dampness.

* You’ll learn what dampness is, where it comes from, and how it contributes to some of the most common conditions, including yeast, chronic ear infections, as well as chronic and sporadic gut problems. And you’ll also learn how food therapy approaches can be really helpful in supporting your dog if they suffer from dampness.

To learn more about Dr Neal, to book a telehealth session with him, as well as order his Healing with Real Food Guide Book, visit his website ⁠https://www.holitreats.com.au⁠ and follow him on Instagram https://instagram.com/neal.holisticpetvet.

If this holistic approach to caring for your dog resonates with you, and you are interested in becoming a part of a new community dedicated to helping you become your dog’s health advocate, Stacey Renphrey of Hozho Hounds and I are launching our F.E.T.C.H. membership which is designed to teach you the same holistic framework that we use in our canine nutrition and wellbeing practices, so that you, too, can confidently take control of your dog’s health journey. Comment F.E.T.C.H., or DM me on Instagram https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama, or send me a message on my website ⁠https://mysticdogmama.com⁠ for more information.

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This episode is sponsored by Aspirationery ,which in full transparency, is another project of mine where we create books, notebooks, and stationery to support you in becoming all you aspire to be. I’m really excited to announce that we have released a Spanish language version of our popular My First Period Tracker for Young Girls and Tweens in order to increase menstrual literacy and empower young people to become advocates for their menstrual health. You can learn more about our books on our Instagram ⁠https://instagram.com/aspirationery⁠

OK, on that note, let’s go!

*Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor.