All things Ozone therapy.. how we make it, it’s effects on the body, when we use it and its practical application in veterinary patients. Ozone therapy is a safe, effective and cost effective way to support the immune system and has broad applications across many disease processes. It is a wonderful adjunct to supporting patients with cancer and helps with pain inflammation improves mitochondrial function and helps to increase health Dian.. This is a therapy everyone should ...

This is the 1st part of the holistic veterinary series and are starting with a look at acupuncture in our animal companions.. a bit of history, what it is, how it works and what the benefits are. And there's a special guest named Oetzi!!

On Dec 11 2022 Dr. Daniela Castillo (vegan vet extraordinaire!) will be interviewing me about my ethical journey into the veterinary profession. This will be highlighting what veterinarians who are vegan and/or animal rights activists experience during vet school and beyond. Fighting against animal cruelty especially within the veterinary profession can be traumatizing, lead to depression and so often you are fighting alone. Our Honor (www.ourhonor.org) was creat...

Have you heard of Laryngeal Paralysis ? Most pet parents actually haven’t. It is a disease that affects the nerves innervating the muscles of the larynx, causing breathing difficulties, changes in voice and more. It can start with things as common as a change in Your dogs bark or cats meow, and increased panting. We most commonly see this condition in older large breed dogs particularly in the Labrador retriever, but Lar Par can also be seen in some breeds earli...

Why do our pets decline with age?? Well inflammation is a central cause. Dr V is talking about the Dog Aging Project, their research on ‘inflammaging’ and why we age.

Getting a second medical opinion for your pet can be life saving. But when do you need one and why?? Dr. V talks openly about when you should start to consider finding a new perspective.. how to approach your vet and how to prepare for the 2nd opinion... and she has a few stories to tell.. the stories of Honey, Hiro, Buddy and more!! If you are interested in finding a veterinary specialist go to:the American Board of Veterinary Specialties https://www.avma.org/educatio...

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, dysbiosis. What does it all mean? Dr V is talking about the microbiome, a diverse group of trillions of microbes living in the large intestine of your pet (and you), and its relationship to your pet's health. She presents some of the studies, discusses the future directions of microbiome research, and possible options for supporting your pet's microbiome and health.

The holidays are a time of celebration, togetherness, food and drink!! It is also a time when there is an increased incidence of pets being admitted to the hospital for poison ingestion. Knowing what some of these toxins are, can help pet parents prevent toxin exposure and//or ingestion. Here Dr. V discusses the most common foods to avoid, and also offers resources for pet parents so that they can keep their pets safe. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Pet Poiso...

Dr V chats openly about what health actually is, and the difference between optimal health and the absence of observable disease. She discusses how to spot good health and when it starts to change, and gives a countdown of the top 20 signs that your pet is in good health. C60 Purple Power for Pets and Humans! The most powerful antioxidant known and has been proven through research to increase life span! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make...

Fleas thrive during the warm and humid months.. they can infest your home, carry diseases and make your pets miserable. But the medications available to treat fleas come with the potential for serious adverse affects. So what do we do?? Dr. V covers all you need to know about fleas. She discusses the diseases they can potentially carry, the 4 stages of the flea life cycle, discusses the available flea medications and their potential dangers, and offers safer treatment ...