The Biohack Your Pets Podcast

Today on the Biohack Your Pets Podcast we have Dr. Jeff Feinman.

Jeffrey Feinman, BA, VMD, CVH, holds both molecular biology and veterinary degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jeff was the first dual degree recipient at Penn in the prestigious University Scholar program (which was designed to foster medical scientists).

His scientific experience includes research at The Wistar Institute, Penn’s School of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry (where he first published his scientific research) and the veterinary school’s Department of Medical Genetics (where he wrote further scientific articles). In addition his academic career during veterinary school included an externship in endocrinology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City where he was again published in a leading, peer-reviewed veterinary journal.

After graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Jeff was selected for a competitive internship in clinical medicine at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston. After fourteen months of intensive clinical experience he decided to postpone his planned academic career to help individual patients. In clinical practice he quickly became alarmed by increasing rates of allergy, cancer and other degenerative diseases. Frustration with the results of conventional therapy of these chronic diseases fueled an interest in natural, holistically-applied therapies.

Some patients however were still not responding fully to holistic treatment. Dr. Jeff then applied the principles learned during his molecular biology training to further explore even more effective treatments.  Clinical nutrition, supplementation, herbal therapy, minimal vaccination, etc. were just not enough.  This led him to homeopathy’s equisite success in treating otherwise fatal epidemics.  After much reading and some experimentation with the effects of homeopathic drugs (“remedies”) on himself and his pets, he began to incorporate them into his practice.

In 1998 he further advanced his training in Dr. Richard Pitcairn’s Professional and Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy Courses. Dr. Jeff then became the first Certified Veterinary Homeopath in the state of Connecticut. He has continued his pursuit of lifelong education by studying with world-renowned homeopaths like David Little, Dr. Paul Herscu, Dr. Andre’ Saine, Pratful Vijayakar (“Predictive” Homeopathy), etc.

Currently he is focused on helping his patients and clients maintain and regain wellness. This is accomplished by integrating his molecular biology and homeopathy knowledge into a unified method called the Vitality and Balance System (VBS).

In addition to researching VBS and learning more every day, Dr. Jeff is devoted to teaching both pet owners and other veterinarians about optimal pet care.  He and his wonderful wife Amy live with Archie and Vanya, who are two rescued pups and a Rex cat named Tigger. He is the Chief Empowerment Officer and founder of Holistic Actions!, Chairman of the Academy of Homeopathy (AVH) Education committee, President of the AVH Foundation, and was previously the holistic medical director for On The Wings Of Angels rescue in Odessa FL, and is helping to mentor other veterinarians.  Currently his practice integrates the latest, safest, diagnostic techniques and treatments with holistic modalities such as clinical nutrition and homeopathy.

• Member: American Veterinary Medical Association (licensed in Connecticut, California, and Florida)
• Founder and CEO of Holistic Actions!
• President of The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH) Foundation
• Past president of AVH
• Chairman of the AVH Education Committee
• CT’s First Certified Veterinary Homeopath: 2000
• Veterinary Honor Society (Phi Zeta): Inducted 1985
• University Scholar: Inducted 1980

Dr. Jeff Feinmans Website

Today's topics include:

3:44 - Background 

7:35 - Getting into homeopathy

9:51 - How does homeopathy interact with the cell membranes

12:11 - First step to affect vitality of patient

17:06 - What is whole food

20:55 - B.E.A.M. Symptoms

23:00 - What if nutrition isn’t enough

31:00 - Our feelings affect our pets

38:15 - What about Cats?

43:59 - Where can we find you and how can people work with you

Link for Dr. Karen Beckers new book "The Forever Dog"

In this episode of BioHack Your Pets, I fan girl over Dr. Karen Becker.  As the most followed veterinarian in the world, she has built a platform to discuss all things pet wellness.  She received her degree from the Iowa State School of Veterinary Medicine.  Passionate about teaching, Dr. Becker love traveling to spread the word of whole pet health.  If you want to learn more about Dr. Becker and how to talk care of your pets you can sign up for her newsletter here.  If you haven't already, follow her on Facebook and YouTube.

Today, we discuss a lot about feeding your pets food including what kind of food, Dr. Becker's stance on kibble, supplements, joint support, and how vets can learn to create appropriate diets. 

Timestamps:

5:00 | Dr. Becker and I have a shared why

6:25 | How can vets build online influence

10:00 | What pets Dr. Becker has

15:44 | Dr. Becker's stance on dog food

22:00 | How to transition from kibble to a more species appropriate diet - especially for cats

26:00 | How to utilize veterinary technicians better

28:00 | Butterfly gut dogs

30:00 | Supplements

31:00 | Large breed dogs need joint support early and whole food sources of that

32:00 | What supplements to use if you feed kibble

33:00 | A good question to ask clients or yourself to guide your pet diet choices

36:00 | What should we help our pets avoid

39:00 | Dr. Becker's hope for veterinary students

43:00 | Royal Animal Health's diet formulator - how can vets learn to create appropriate diets

56:00 | Dr. Becker on pain management and why she doesn't consider herself a holistic vet 

Link to Confident Dog Chef Course: https://www.drjessicafusch.com/DIYdogfood

YouTube Channel: Farmers Market Fido

Today I discuss the top 10 reasons why a whole food diet should be fed to your dog. 

They include:

• Dogs teeth are that of a carnivore (1:37)
• They have a short digestive tract (2:14)
• Commercial dry food is dead food (2:36)
• Ingredient Transparency and confidence (3:25)
• Improving the food system (3:58)
• Variety (4:42)
• Phytonutrient Magic (5:36)
• To avoid add chemicals, preservatives, and antibiotics (8:30)
• Probiotics (10:14)

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This week on the podcast it's just me AGAIN to take you through another bite sized episode all about your pets nutrition.  This week we are covering Micronutrients!

This week on the Biohack Your Pet Podcast, it's just me (your host) Dr. Jessica Fusch!  Taking you through another bite sized nutrition episode!

Topics in today's podcast include:

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I see way to many dogs with cancer and sometimes really young too😭

I wish I could remember all of their names but, a few who stand out in my mind always are Bordhi 8yo - Labrador liver cancer and Jasmine 7yo Golden -lymphoma. I think the youngest I remember was just 5yo-a Pitt who died of lymphoma very quickly.
It’s sad at any age! But, it happens way too often. Sure there are some breeds that are more prone but, hybrid vigor does not ensure your dog will not be affected.

He is to remembering those we have lost and working hard to reduce the chances! 1:3 is unacceptable!!

I’m shooting for 1:1000!

As a life long dog person with a Masters in International Education and Communication from Teachers College at Columbia University, plus Continuing Education in Animal Communication and Energy Healing.  Liz lives with her family plus 3 dogs, and finds herself chatting with an animal every day, wherever she is in the world! 

Liz has won dog training awards and certifications throughout her life and spent over 16 years teaching and training children and adults in Active Listening and accessing intuitive abilities. 

Her professional training, experience and passion makes her uniquely qualified to support families, professionals, volunteers and animal rescue organizations seeking to enhance their relationships, better communicate and live in greater harmony with their dogs through all stages of life, in and out of the dog house.

If you want to schedule a conversation visit her website!

Topics of today's podcast includes:

4:00 - Who reaches out and what are they looking for?

20:45 - Coaching pet parents on how to communicate with their dog on a daily basis 

30:33 - What is my dog saying?

51:20 - End of life communication

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On the Biohack Your Pets Podcast today, I am inviting you to my first ever webinar! It isn't the most fun topic, but I have the answers!

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