Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're so happy to be joined by one of the most amazing holistic veterinarians in the profession. I would like to apoligize for the technical dificulties on our microphones for this episode. We were unaware when we recorded and by the time I noticed it was too late to re-record.

Let's meet Dr. Coger is a wholistic veterinarian, dog owner, trainer, and breeder. Her mission is to guide owners down the natural dog care path, helping them to become educated and empowered advocates for their best friend’s health.

She is an honors graduate of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, majoring in Animal Science, with a special interest and advanced training in nutrition. She received her DVM degree from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Her “real world” experiences in veterinary hospitals both large and small, housecall practice, and shelter medicine have broadened her skills and knowledge.  One of her favorite job duties is as resident veterinarian for Canine Camp Getaway, the country’s ultimate dog lovers’ vacation in New York’s Adirondack Mountains.

Dr. Coger’s practice and dog care philosophy emphasize natural methods and care. She regularly integrates chiropractic, low level laser, herbal, nutritional, and physical therapy techniques into her treatment plans. She is a staunch advocate of raw, natural diets. Her first book, “Vaccines Explained: The Wholistic Vet’s Guide to Vaccinating Your Dog” is currently available on Amazon. She is well known in the media, having been featured in USA Today, Dogs Naturally Magazine, Pet360, PetMD, and numerous nationally known blogs and websites. She has been nominated for a Dog Writers’ Association of America award for her work in the Australian Shepherd Journal

Promoting wellness is a major focus for Dr. Coger. Her goal is always to avoid problems, rather than treat them. From cancer to autoimmune disease, organ degeneration to allergies and skin/ear disease, her approach can avoid or reverse many of the problems that pets deal with every day.

Her proactive health program assesses nutrition, previous health problems, genetic and breed risk factors, environment, and other unique aspects to identify health and disease potential. From there, her three-point plan is applied to support the body, strengthen the body, and not harm the body.

Dr. Coger’s practice encompasses a variety of treatment options. This is often called integrative veterinary medicine, which combines the best and most appropriate aspects of many forms veterinary medicine. These include dietary therapy and nutritional support, herbs and nutriceuticals, chiropractic-like techniques, acupuncture, low level laser therapy, and conventional Western medicine. This combination technique often allows for a faster and better resolution to the problem.

 

Healthy Dog Expo APRIL 7,2018 Speakers

Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT

Suzanne Clothier Relationship Centered Training

Dr. Debbie Torraca Wizard of Paws

Susan Thixton Truth About Pet Food

Jessica Sleater Andersen Sleater Sianni Law Firm

 

 

 

 

Want to work with Dr. Coger, but live too far away to come to her? Phone consultations are available as single sessions or as 30 or 60 day support programs!

Phone consultations are an ideal way to get the information you need! Dr. Coger is able to take the time to provide in depth answers, from a holistic as well as conventional perspective. All consultations include a review of your dog’s medical history and a written summary, delivered by email. Consults are 30 minutes, and are $47.00.