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Pet behavior and nutrition with Lisa Calestino BS CVT CSAMT. Lisa has been a certified vet tech for 25+ years and started working with a holistic vet in 2001 who turned her on to Holistic medicine. Later on in her career, she introduced Acupuncture and herbal medicine to another vet she started working in 2008. That has led to her running a small pet wellness shop where she does massage, reiki, pet behavior, and nutrition consultations.

Veterinary Acupuncturist Dr. Erika Halle joins Angela today on It's A Dogs Life! After a youth spent being driven to achieve a veterinary degree, Dr. Erika found herself floundering in her first year of veterinary school. She had worked so hard to get there, and once there she discovered that she was utterly bored with the conventional solutions to pet health issues that she had come to be familiar with. For a few months, Erika considered dropping out and changing careers altogether until a classmate reintroduced her to her curiosity about complementary and alternative treatments. Suddenly a holistic veterinarian was born! Dr. Erika believes that conventional medicine has its place and is extremely important but, for many conditions, offers limited options. Because of this, her career has been dedicated to holistic medicine since before its official start. Dr. Erika graduated from Oregon State University in 2010 with her veterinary degree. Shortly afterward (2 months later) she completed the final session of the Chi Institute’s mixed animal acupuncture certification course where she learned the basics of acupuncture and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) for cats, dogs, horses, and other animals. Afterward, she continued her training by moving to Canada to work with the founder of the first established holistic veterinary clinic in British Columbia. Dr. Marlene was one of the groups of veterinarians who were the first generation of North American veterinarians trained in acupuncture, and she passed the wisdom of her many years of TCVM experience on to Dr. Erika.

The Original CrockPET Diet with Dr. Ruth Roberts, Veterinarian, Pet health transformer. Her life’s work as an integrative veterinarian and holistic health coach for pets has been one wrought with tales of triumph, tragedy, and tail wagging. But, like most good veterinarians, it began with my deep love for my childhood pets. It almost seemed as though a life spent helping animals was my destined path. While in veterinary school, it became apparent to her that her role as a veterinarian went well beyond checkups and surgeries. Dr. Ruth realized that she was not only a doctor to these pets but their friend and advocate. Our pets cannot speak up for themselves, they can’t tell you what hurts, or what they think is best. And many times, the owner can’t either. Her job has always been to communicate what others have failed and to provide healing with compassion. But her textbook knowledge and many years spent practicing traditional Western veterinary medicine only took me so far until she was hurled into a whirlwind of sickness, learning, healing, and ultimate change.

Boulder Holistic With Dr. Angie Krause today on It's A Dogs Life. Dr. Angie's goal is to improve the health and longevity of dogs and cats with holistic medicine. Her mission is to empower pet owners to become medical advocates for their pets. She loves educating people to help make a better life and medical choices for their animals. Dr. Angie believes strongly in the body’s innate ability to heal. She is a Western-trained veterinarian who incorporates many modalities in her practice. She has a love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Physical Medicine for cats and dogs. Dr. Angie uses acupuncture, herbal formulas, laser therapy, myofascial release, Homotoxicology, physical therapy, diet, pharmaceuticals, and surgery to help bring balance and health. Basically, she uses what works. Dr. Angie's practice is full of compassion for people and pets from all walks of life. She respects and honors a diverse set of philosophies concerning the care of cats and dogs. She provides her clients with information and supports their decisions. Dr. Angie currently has a house call practice in Boulder County and provide as much information online as time allows. So sit back and enjoy Boulder Holistic With Dr. Angie Krause today's episode of It's A Dogs Life only on Cannabis Radio!

The Essential Guide to CBD Oil with author Mary Biles. CBD is the biggest word in wellness right now. This book will demystify the subject in an accessible way. Sales of products containing CBD products have skyrocketed by 99 percent in the UK in the past two years. Used in a variety of health and beauty products, CBD is now becoming ubiquitous on the high street. CBD is an all-natural compound found in the cannabis plant. Not to be confused with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component in the plant that causes the sensation of getting "high", CBD is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties and is also used in pain-relief products. The hype is massive. But what are the facts? This book, from a leading CBD expert, aims to wade through the research and explain what CBD is, conditions it can help, how it can be used, and the best ways to administer it. Case studies will illustrate some of the incredible stories around CBD.

AniPal with Dr. Steph Stubbe today on It's A Dogs Life With Angela Ardolino. Dr. Steph Stubbe is an RSPCA veterinarian and founder of AniPal, a social enterprise dedicated to helping the veterinary and animal communities transition to more sustainable practices, lowering their environmental footprint. Growing in rural Australia, Steph moved to Melbourne to study Science and The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine whilst working at an AgTech Accelerator. This fuelled her curiosity and led her to develop the Business Association of Veterinary Students (BAVS) at Melbourne University, a group dedicated to fostering veterinary business understanding. Whilst working as a graduate at RSPCA, she created Anipal, which cleans the ocean and planet one dog and doctor at a time. Steph has spoken at numerous veterinary conferences and the United Nations on this topic and is dedicated to helping the veterinary and agricultural industries become more sustainable.

Purrrfectly Holistic with Founder & CEO Pam Roussell. Pam's passions are cats and holistic health. She has been studying and using many modalities including energy and muscle testing, homeopathy, herbal medicine, animal communication, holistic health and care for animals, and essential oils. It's truly a fascinating world to explore and live in. Inspired by the loss of a pet due to vaccinosis, Pam created Purrrfectly Holistic to help educate and help cat owners provide the very best in holistic health for their cat. You can follow her on her blog where you can laugh, love, cry, and learn together. And celebrate the cats in our lives!

Broadfoot Veterinary Clinic With PJ Broadfoot. Dr. PJ Broadfoot attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, and obtained a BS in Animal Science and Industry, with an emphasis on genetics. She graduated from KSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1981, Cum Laude. She started a solo practice in Van Buren, AR in 1982. PJ is married to Jeff Broadfoot and has four grown children, Brannon, Barrett, Burke, and Brea. She’s a member of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Holistic Veterinary Medicine. She is a Board Member of the American Society of Bioregulatory Medicine (ASBRM) Registration of Alternative and Integrative Veterinary Education (RAIVE) board member instructor College of Integrative Veterinary Technologies (CIVT) an international online college.

Ozone and other oxygen therapies have been used for over 100 years around the world for human and animal healing. These therapies continue to gain popularity, as scientists learn about the health benefits of increased oxygen in the body. Currently, ozone therapy and hyperbaric treatments, which bring easily soluble oxygen to target tissues, are being proven effective for treating viruses, fungi, and bacteria, and for general health improvement anytime there is inflammation and damaged tissue. In addition to medical uses, ozone is a great disinfectant used for livestock water tanks, cattle embryo transfer(tt), swimming pools, spas, and the water treatment systems of over 2,000 municipalities around the world. Dr. Asato was born and raised in Honolulu. After graduating from Colorado State University, she worked in California at a clinic that specialized in exotic animal care before returning home. She takes a holistic view of the care that includes Eastern and Western approaches. In addition to acupuncture, her practice includes herbal medicine, Tui-Na massage, food therapy, and aromatherapy. Makai Pet Hospital, formerly Makai Animal Clinic, has proudly served Kailua and Windward Oahu’s kama’aina and military families for over 30 years. We provide wellness services, surgeries, specialty care, and more. Our hospital and staff maintain the highest standards of care for your pets. 

Animal Healing Solutions With Dr. Deneen Fasano. Dr. Fasano graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She started practicing medicine in her home state of New Jersey, working for a traditional veterinary clinic that began slowly incorporating holistic practices. Over time, this methodology became her primary orientation and focus. In 1997, she relocated to Georgia and helped create Noah’s Ark Mobile Veterinary Service as a full time in-home preventive health and natural care veterinary service. While there, she completed courses in Western herbal medicine, and in 2001, she was awarded her certification in veterinary acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. In 2003, Dr. Fasano moved to the Orlando area and joined the Winter Park practice of Veterinary Acupuncture & Complementary Therapy. She has also completed courses in Chinese herbal medicine and veterinary Tui-na (Chinese massage). In 2007, she completed her certification in veterinary spinal manipulation (chiropractic) from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center. In June 2011, she opened her own holistic practice, Animal Healing Solutions in Altamonte Springs, FL. She sees patients for consultations in acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, diet, and nutrition. She also offers non-anesthetic dental cleanings. 

Talking With The Dogs With Liz Murdoch today on It's A Dogs Life with Angela Ardolino. Liz is a lifelong 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. She 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 make 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. So sit back and relax to days episode, Talking With The Dogs With Liz Murdoch on It's A Dogs Life with Angela Ardolino!

Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Jennifer F. Johnson. A Philadelphia native, Dr. Johnson worked as an associate veterinarian for 14 years before owning and operating Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Morton, PA, for 10 years. During her tenure as a practice owner, the hospital grew from a 2-doctor practice to employ 6 veterinarians and 45 team members, emphasizing preventative care, and personalized family medicine. Pain management has always been a priority in her practice. Her special interest is the use of therapeutic laser for the treatment of pain. In 2012, she achieved a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) qualification through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). Now relocated to Arizona and a full-time educator, Dr. Johnson speaks nationally on pain management, laser therapy, and digital thermal imaging, stressing the importance of pain identification in general practice. She recently authored the chapter on pain management for Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, published in 2017. Dr. Johnson serves on the board of the IVAPM, currently as President-elect and is also a board member of eagle condor, providing children’s education and high volume spay/neuter and medical care for animals in poor communities in Ecuador.

Animal Health Solutions with Dr. Tanya Grantham. Owned and run by qualified veterinarian Dr. Tanya Grantham, they have three branches, one located on the East Rand, one in Fourways, and the other in Pretoria East. All their veterinarians are registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and all their Veterinary Therapists are either registered or authorized by SAVC. Animal Health Solutions specializes in the Physical Rehabilitation of dogs, cats, and now horses. Their small animal services include Canine Hydrotherapy, Feline Hydrotherapy, Veterinary Acupuncture, Light Therapy, Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Massage, and many other options. They equine services include veterinary acupuncture sports massage and bodywork, as well as post-op/injury rehabilitation among others. Tanya is a qualified Veterinarian (BSc (Hons), BVSc), with over 20 years experience in Private Veterinary Practice, she is passionate about making a difference in the lives of physically compromised animal companions. She is a member of the Complementary Veterinary Medicine Group where she is registered as an acupuncturist and veterinary rehabilitation practitioner. Over the last 12 years, she has been a pioneer in her field, taking every opportunity to gain more knowledge and acquire more skills. She is a generous and supportive teacher and loves to share her knowledge with human guardians and other veterinarian professionals alike.

Whole Pet Acupuncture With Dr. Kate McDermott today on It's a Dogs Life! Dr. Kate works with dog parents who truly want the best life possible for their dog with cancer. She gives them the tools they need to help their dogs fight cancer and keep that spark of joy in their eyes! Dr. Kate McDermott has years of experience transforming dogs’ lives every day. She's a University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School graduate and is certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary Food Therapy. With this training, she can integrate the world of conventional medicine while treating the “whole body” with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She's discovered the secrets to helping dogs with cancer thrive and truly feel their best with a powerful cancer diet. With her online program (Healing Your Best Friend Cancer Success Program) and valuable weekly video show "Healing Your Best Friend", she can help you feed a powerful diet that will transform your dog's life.

No More Vet Bills with Nora Lenz. The unfortunate truth is that a very powerful and wealthy industry has been built on our failure to keep our animals well. Health doesn’t make anybody any money, and that’s why we don’t get reliable information on how to keep our animals healthy. Instead, our continued failure is encouraged surreptitiously via advice from vets that raw diets are “dangerous” and commercial pet food is “scientific”. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is no “controversy” surrounding how dogs should be fed. There is only profit-motivated, deliberate obfuscation and ignorance on the part of those who make money from the status quo. Since the diet is the centerpiece of a healthy lifestyle, the first thing you should be thinking about if your dog has symptoms is transitioning him/her/them to a proper home-prepared diet.

Traditional and holistic veterinary care with Dr. Andrea Carlson. Dr. Carson believes in integrative medicine which combines traditional veterinary medicine with holistic veterinary care that allows her to focus on the whole patient and preventing illness. Nutritional counseling and natural allergy treatments are the primary ways she incorporates holistic medicine into our traditional veterinary practice. She is certified thru the CHI institute in Chinese veterinary food therapy, as a veterinary food therapist she uses the energetic properties of food to provide dietary therapy to patients. Her recommendations include store-bought pet foods and home-cooked recipes depending on what works best for you and your family. Additionally, Dr. Carlson is certified in Chinese herbal medicine, which can be used to treat chronic medical conditions and is often used to relieve pain, improve and restore proper organ function, and strengthen the immune system. Additionally, Dr. Carlson has become certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and she is going to school to become certified in Veterinary Medical Manipulation (chiropractic treatment for animals), she is expecting to be certified in Spring 2020. One day, Dr. Carlson hopes to build a training and rehabilitation center on the property behind Southlake Animal Hospital. The facility would include underwater treadmills, allowing pets to recover from surgical procedures with targeted and efficient physical therapy. Currently, Dr. Carlson and her husband live in Valparaiso with her four Bernese Mountain Dogs- Ayla, Rio, River, and Pepina; as well as, three cats, Honey Badger, Heathcliff, and Toops. All of their cats were rescued. Dr. Carlson has had multiple cockatiels, guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards, fish, and even a rooster!

Food As Medicine With Dr. Sarah Urban today on It's A Dog's Life! Sarah Urban DVM is a 2012 graduate from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She became certified in Canine Rehabilitation as a Practioner from the University of Tennessee in 2012. She became certified in Mixed Animal Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Reddick Florida in 2013. Summer of 2015 she became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (chiropractic) from the Healing Oasis in Sturtevant, WI. Currently, she is working on a Master’s program in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine from the Chi Institute. Most recently she became certified in Veterinary Food Therapy. She also has attended animal postural rehabilitation classes which combine movement, dentistry, farrier work, and chiropractic. She is a member of the College of Animal Chiropractors, Inc. (CoAC). Urban currently sits on the board of research for McQueen Animal Chiropractic and Research Institute and is also a researching veterinarian for The Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedema, known as HEAL, an equine lymphedema awareness group. Dr. Urban is well qualified and very talented, bringing state of the art expertise and information to clients, as well as compassionate and comforting care to her patients.

The Holistic Vet, Dr. Doug Knueven today on It's a Dog's Life! Dr. Doug started with veterinary acupuncture as he had an interest in this therapy that was sparked by an after-hours lecture in vet school. After seeing the benefits of this strange healing modality, he completed courses in homeopathy, Chinese herbal medicine, and chiropractic. He also joined the American Holistic Medical Association and through their conferences, continue to learn more about holistic pet health. Today, for him the word health is more about lifestyle and less about what you go to the doctor to get. As excited as Dr. Doug is about alternative medicine, he has not thrown the baby out with the bathwater. He does see the value of Western medicine for certain situations. He practices integrative veterinary medicine which involves the use of the most appropriate treatment for the individual animal. As an integrative medicine practitioner, he has more tools in his kit to treat the many patients he sees. Along the way, Dr. Doug also realized that any given patient was not going to heal if they were not being fed properly. This led him into his own research into animal nutrition. He soon abandoned much of what he had been taught about nutrition in veterinary school, as that information is highly influenced by the major pet food companies. From his research and decades of experience, it is obvious that pets benefit from an evolution-based diet rather than the starch-rich, highly processed convenience pet foods most pet caregivers currently feed. Animals simply cannot be healthy if their bodies are not provided the raw materials and nutritional signals that are needed.

Farm Dog Naturals with CEO, Rita Hogan. Rita is a canine herbalist and co-founder of Farm Dog Naturals, an herbal remedy company for the All-Natural Dog. Rita combines nature with her love for dogs by offering to consult that focuses on dogs as individuals: mind, body, and spirit. Her practice incorporates herbal medicine, complementary therapies, and environmental stewardship to help dogs and people find balance and partnership with nature. Connect with Rita through her website canineherbalist.com.

CBD can not kill your pet Part 2 with Dr. Zac Pilossoph. On today's show, Angela brings in the big guns for this two-part episode with Dr. Zac. They start breaking down the benefits of CBD for your pet as well as myths surrounding the subject. The reality is CBD can not kill your pet! Angela and Dr. Zac tell you why today in part 1 of this 2 part episode of It's A Dog's Life.Dr. Zac Pilossoph is a Long Island, NY born, nationally recognized veterinary medical professional, a top graduate of Tufts University Veterinary School of Medicine with postgraduate focused training in E/CC and Neurology/Neurosurgery at two of the most prestigious programs in the country, and a young multidimensional serial entrepreneur, has rapidly and single-handedly crafted a new wave of diverse global evolution and empowerment. In addition to launching several novel platforms in the extremely relevant mental wellness field, as well as establishing himself as one of the premier global veterinary cannabis educational experts, Zac is simultaneously positively advancing the clinical veterinary industry in many more ways than one. Today we sit down with Dr. Zac to find out why he decided CBD was worth a look and what he has learned since adopting his current methods.