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Holistic animal care is not just about addressing issues that are going on inside of an animal, but also identifying outside influences that may be affecting his health, and caring for an animal holistically requires an understanding of its true natural needs.  This means that the caregiver must have an understanding that every animal is an individual--- with a unique set of personal needs and nuances that are unlike those of any other. So where does the path to holistic wellness begin?  How can we determine the correct course of natural care for our beloved companion... one that looks beyond the symptoms of disease, to find the cause and reach a curative solution for what ails our pets?In this episode I discuss the topic of Holistic Medical Decision Making with world renouned holistic veterinarian, Christina Chambreau, DVM. Christina Chambreau, DVM, is an internationally known homeopathic veterinarian and author of the Healthy Animal Journal Series, Fleas Be Gone, Homeopathic tutorial and many articles.  She has spoken and taught thousands of pet parents and veterinarians over the last 40 years.  After 35 years of being the phone consulting homeopathic veterinarian, she now does pet health coaching by phone and internet to help you decide what would be the best approaches to heal your companions and prevent future problems.  She is currently one of the faculty for the Holistic Actions for Companion Animals Academy. Weekly internet talks allow members get to hear about holistic healing approaches from many experts and ask any questions about the health of their animals of the faculty. They can also post questions on the 24/7 web forum and attend live and live streamed classes for free.  Her mission is to empower people to heal themselves and their animals in ways that heal the planet. 

Does your pet have a soul?  Does your dog consider death?  Do animals experience emotions like we do?  How do animals fit into our religions?  In the end, how can one cope with the suffering of a beloved companion animal... or is it really suffering that we see? These and many other weighty questions are investigated in Dr Karlene Stange's amazing book, The Spiritual Nature of Animals, which chronicles her amazing, 20+ year journey as a veterinarian and her intensive studies of the world's religious, philosophical, scientific and spiritual traditions, as they relate to animals.   Join Dr Stange, DVM and host Greg Tilford, as we explore the joys, challenges and sorrows of loving and caring for animals, from a perspective that will open your mind and nurture your heart.

Essential oils are powerful herbal medicines that can be very effective in treating a wide variety of health issues.  However, unlike other forms of herbal medicine that can be used with a broad margin of safety, essential oils are very concentrated, and require some extra caution and common sense with their use--- especially with dogs and cats.  Join us for an interview with Dr. Jodie Gruenstern, DVM; a holistic veterinarian who has been safely using essential oils in her practice for over two decades.  Learn what these amazing medicines can do, and get started with using aromatherapy  in the care of your companions.

We all know that good nutrition is at the root of maintaining an optimal state of health,  but are you really aware of what is in your pet's food dish and what it may be doing to your pet's body?   During this episode of Your Vital Pet I will be talking with animal nutrition specialist, Dr Evelyn Kass, DVM about how vitally important a good, biologically appropriate diet really is for your companion dog or cat, and how food provides "information" that allows cells to communicate and carry out thousands of biological processes that are necessary to achieve and maintain optimal health.  We also discuss the "microbiome" that exists within animals and humans alike, and the important roles these beneficial bacteria play in the wellness of your pet.  This is a fascinating and highly informative show that you don't want to miss!

Join me, Greg Tilford as I speak with Dr. Gary Richter, "America's Favorite Vet" about current trends in natural pet care, the "green wave" of CBD and other cannabis products that seem to be popping up everywhere we look.  Is it really safe for our pets?  Does it really do all that we are told?  How can pet owners differentiate between what is real, and what is hype.  Join us for these and many other topics!

Welcome to Your Vital Pet, where your host, acclaimed author and herbalist Greg Tilford we will be bringing leading experts, teachers and visionaries of the natural pet care realm together into lively conversations that will provide you with the latest and greatest information about safe and effective ways to enhance the health, longevity and overall vitality of your pet... and where we will also illuminate and discuss the vital roles of the human-animal bond, as an essential element of human wellness.