In this episode, Dr. Trina and I chat about how we do things differently at the wellness center. We get into everything from making pet parents feel heard to the new generation of vets to finding a specialist for your pet. If you’re curious about what it’s like to have an appointment at the Integrative Pet Wellness Center, you need to listen to this episode.

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Integrative Pet Wellness Center: www.integrativepet.com

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Whether you're a pet parent wanting to prevent cancer for your pup or a vet who's seeing cancer patients, you need to listen to this episode. Dr. Kendra, Dr. Trina, and I dive deep into conversations like what is the most effective way to do chemo? Can we heal dogs with mistletoe and vitamin C on their own? And what about ozone therapy? Tune in to learn about personalized, robust, cross-disciplinary approaches to helping pets with cancer thrive.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How you want to start cancer prevention when your dog’s a puppy.

• Dr Kendra dives into the push-pull chemo strategy.

• The power of herbs and cannabis to support pets with chemo side effects.

• How dogs who are being treated with an integrative approach (western medicine and herbs, acupuncture, and sometimes cannabis) have better outcomes than dogs who only have chemo.

• How a golden retriever puppy went into remission with just mistletoe and vitamin C.

• How every pet needs a personalized approach.

• How for senior pet’s annual cancer screening is not enough, and how you want to teach pet parents to check for lumps at home.

• How we always want to pay attention to a pet’s “weakest link” when it comes to their health.

• How integrative vets and conventional oncologists are allies on the same team.

• And Dr. Trina shares the story of a dog who survived a cancer that’s considered unsurvivable–and what she did to help him.

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Is your senior dog slowing down, hesitant to jump, or playing less? Pain might be the culprit. In this episode, fellow integrative vet Dr. Tori and I dive deep into Paw Sha, a pioneering technique she developed by adapting human Gua Sha for dogs. By gently gliding this special flat stone along your dog’s fur, you can smooth out their fascia, relieve pain, and enhance their mobility. Tune in to hear just how powerful combining Paw Sha with acupuncture or nano light acupuncture and laser can be–even as a preventative measure.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How effective Paw Sha is for pain management.

• How nanolight acupuncture is perfect for pets who don’t like needles.

• Paw Sha is powerful for helping to prevent back issues with breeds like frenchies, dachshunds, and corgis.

• How Paw Sha is something you can do at home for your pup.

• How Paw Sha helps calm your dog’s nervous system.

• And is it always a good idea to numb chronic pain? Or can we do better?

RESOURCES:

Buy a Paw Sha or take Dr. Tori’s training: Paw Sha

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Is ozone therapy the missing piece for your pet’s healing? In this episode, I dive into Ozone Therapy for pets with Jonothan Lowe. From treating chronic kidney disease to healing wounds to resolving challenging skin issues and helping with cancer care, ozone therapy has been a game changer for the pet’s in my care. And it’s so ridiculously effective for treating infections some of the antibiotics I used to stock have literally expired on my shelf! Tune in if you want to hear what Ozone can do for your dog.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How Ozone can treat infections without using antibiotics

• How Ozone can assist in the healing of wounds and hot spots

• At-home ozone treatments for chronic kidney disease

• The story of a dog with cardiac cancer that had metastasized to the lungs and the liver

and how Ozone and ultraviolet treatments literally got the cancer into remission

• How one of Lily’s patients cancer also went into remission with ozone therapy

• How Ozone therapy has no side effects when done correctly

• Ozone therapy as powerful preventative medicine

• And how you can do ozone treatment with your pet at home

RESOURCES:

O3 Vets: @o3vets
O3 Vets: https://o3vets.com/

The Essential Guide for Ozone Therapy for Animals by Jonothan Lowe (Book)

The Ozone Pet Summit happening October 2024 (registration is free)

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At 36, Joni was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and her dog with mammary cancer. These diagnoses led her to explore natural medicine, where she discovered medicinal mushrooms. Learn why whenever we eat a mushroom, it activates our immune system–in a good way. And tune in to hear how mushrooms can aid your dog's healing, support their overall health, and how to choose the right mushroom for your pup.

Key Insights:

• The magic of Lion's Mane and how it supports brain health, digestion, IBD, and ulcers.
• How early can your puppy start taking mushrooms for preventative health care?
• What's the deal with mycelium? And how to avoid grains in your medicinal mushroom products.
• The art of choosing the right mushroom for your pet's condition.
• How medicinal mushroom powders are made–and why you want to look for spray-dried mushrooms.
• How to give your dog mushrooms when they've lost their appetite.
• How mushrooms are an insurance policy, an investment in your dog's long-term health.
• And how even just the humble button mushroom cooked and added to your pup's meal is beneficial.

RESOURCES:

You can join the Real Mushrooms Facebook Group to get your questions answered.

Website: Real Mushrooms

IG: @real_mushrooms

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Having an injury or an amputation doesn’t have to mean your dog has to totally give up the life they had before. In this episode, I chatted with Ashely from Orthopets about their custom orthotics and prosthetics. Braces can be a game-changing alternative to surgery, especially when combined with regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cells. And they can be a powerful preventative measure when worn on the uninjured leg, too, so it doesn’t take any extra strain. Tune in to hear how a custom brace helped a retired sled dog bounce around with her friends again. And can a flamingo get a prosthetic?! Listen to find out.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• How braces allow many dogs (and other animals) to go back to their regular activities.

• How a brace can be a cost-effective solution and a study showed it’s 85% as effective as the TPLO surgery.

• The emotional benefits of restoring mobility for your pet.

• How orthopets helps animals globally, from birds to farm animals to wildlife.

• Orthopets exciting research on an alternative nonsurgical treatment for CCL injuries.

• The benefits of day-to-day wrist and ankle support for bigger dogs.

• How vets are not taught enough about splinting correctly in vet school and why we need to change that.

RESOURCES:

If your dog requires an orthotic or a prosthetic, take a look at the Orthopets website and search for a partner vet in your area. If there are no partner vets near you, simply reach out to your local vet, and Orthopets can support you and your vet through the process.

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Orthopets: Orthopets

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Dr. Lily chats with fellow integrative vet Dr. Magda about the different approaches to treating cancer. From Chinese mushrooms and Chinese herbal formulas to acupuncture and ozone therapy, there are so many ways you can naturally support your dog with getting cancer into remission. And if you do choose to do chemo, there are natural modalities you can use to lessen the symptoms and help your dog get the best outcome. Dr Lily also shares her biggest AHA moment when it comes to cancer–this could be the missing piece for your pup! Tune in to hear Magda and Lily chat about how your pet can live a long and healthy life with the cancer still in their body.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• The power of doing acupuncture at the same time as chemo.
• The book every human and animal going through chemo needs.
• The importance of a fresh food diet for pets with cancer.
• Chinese mushrooms and Chinese herbal formulas.
• Vitamin C IVs and fecal transplants to boost your dog's immune system.
• Mistletoe and other natural remedies that can actually kill cancer.
• Dr Lily's biggest 'AHA' when it comes to pet cancer.
• Are we losing some patients to cancer treatments rather than to cancer?
• Can animals live long, healthy lives with the cancer still in their body?

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• Website: ⁠www.drmagdavet.com⁠

• Holistika Veterinary: ⁠www.holistikavet.com⁠

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This episode is a short conversation between fellow Integrative Vet, Dr. Magda and I about long lasting pain injections, Librela and Solensia. We chat about some of the risks involved when using these drugs- as there are with all drugs.

KEY INSIGHTS:

• What are the dangers of using these injections?
• A FB group of owners sharing Librela experiences, here’s what they have to say.
• Why every pet needs an individualized approach.
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• Holistika Veterinary: ⁠www.holistikavet.com⁠

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