In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Katie Kangas, a trailblazing integrative veterinarian, to dive into how telemedicine is transforming pet care. With virtual consults, pet parents anywhere—yes, anywhere!—can now access expert holistic guidance, even if there isn’t a holistic vet nearby. Dr. Katie and I have both seen amazing results with our virtual pet patients, even though we’ve never met them in person. From resolving chronic illnesses to helping pet parents navigate the maze of conflicting opinions from different specialists, these virtual consults are truly life-changing. If you’ve ever been told, there are no more options for your pet, or if you don’t have access to an integrative or holistic vet in your area, or if you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to make sense of your pet’s care plan and all the different opinions you’re getting—this episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How if a pet parent can’t find an integrative vet or a holistic vet nearby, they can now access expert holistic guidance from anywhere in the world.

• How a proactive, customized roadmap (the kind your telemedicine vet can help you create) helps keep pets thriving long-term.

• How when you have multiple specialists involved (primary vet, internist, oncologist, etc.), it’s essential to have one vet reviewing everything and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

• How unlike rushed in-clinic visits, telemedicine allows for a focused, in-depth conversation where the vet is fully present and is able to answer all your questions. 

• How contrary to what many pet parents are told, IBD (irritable bowel disease) is NOT always lifelong or untreatable. Many pets can fully heal with the right diet and holistic support.

• Why telemedicine can sometimes be even MORE effective than in-person care.

• The IBD case Dr. Katie helped turn around with just telephone consults (not even Zoom). 

• And we explore how miracles happen all the time and how pets labeled as “hopeless” or “incurable” often make astonishing recoveries when given the right support.

  
  

  RESOURCES:

  🐾 Book A Telehealth Session With Dr. Katie Kangas

  🐾 Book A Telehealth Session With Dr. Lily Chen 

  
  

  FOLLOW:
  

  Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com/

  Dr. Katie Kangas: @drkatiekangas

  Dr. Katie Kangas: https://intvetcare.com/#top

  Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

  Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen and @the.unicorn.vet

  
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