Our Frequently Asked Questions on our holistic vet care, what a holistic vet does, our integrated veterinary practice in Connecticut USA, and much more.

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As a Certified Veterinary Homeopath, Dr. Jeff helps hundreds of pet guardians with quality information and advice on homeopathic care. He has written informative, accessible articles to guide pet parents through homeopathic treatments and the role of symptoms.

  • How to Observe and Record Symptoms and Responses
  • Which Symptoms to Monitor – a Checklist
  • How to Prepare, Store and Administer a Homeopathic Pet Remedy

A holistic vet embraces the concept of seeing all of a pet’s parts as being interconnected and takes a natural, observational approach to symptoms and healing. Where many holistic vets are guided by the physical and conventional signs they observe, a whole-istic vet is guided by the energetic and physiological levels that includes spirit as part of their overall mind-body-spirit whole-istic approach.

Both holistic and whole-istic vets will take into consideration your pet’s entire medical history, his/her behaviour, diet, lifestyle, and relationship with you and your family. This shared approach of taking a comprehensive overview leads both types of vet to suggest a combination of therapies, including homeopathic and other treatments and lifestyle changes. Only the whole-istic vet will go further to address the imbalances in all three criteria of mind, body and spirit.

Yes, all vets of any kind hold degrees in veterinary medicine. All whole-istic and holistic vets start with this conventional training and come to a more integrated, holistic approach through experience and a desire to better serve their clients, and their pets. Like Dr. Jeff, they may do additional research and train in alternative therapies such as homeopathy.

There are various associations of holistic vets, including The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH). Dr. Jeff is President of their Foundation.

Any vet can belong to any vet organization so it’s good to check out different organizations. However, each vet still needs to be evaluated. For more information check our Dr. Jeff’s blog on the subject here.

A vet homeopath will use natural remedies to produce a “like cures like” effect on their animal patients. This helps activate the natural healing abilities of the body to effectively heal itself. All vet homeopaths are whole-istic (and holistic) whereas not all holistic vets are homeopaths.

The essence of holism is simply looking at the whole picture. So a whole-istic or holistic vet may suggest a range of complementary treatments for your pet, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicines, nutritional therapy, and osteopathy. A rehabilitation program might include sports medicine techniques such as hydrotherapy, ultrasound, PEMF, massage and more to restore movement and vitality.

Compared to conventional vet medicines, those used by holistic vets are remarkably good value. There is also minimal wastage, and no risk of ‘poly-pharmacy’ where prescribed drugs may be at the wrong dosage or (worse) contradict each other.

However, as any pet parent will know, you don’t choose a treatment for your beloved pet based on price alone! Dr. Jeff and other holistic vets will choose the best options for your pet to ensure a long and happy, healthy life as much as possible. It’s a life-long commitment that has some costs attached, but not for conventional medicines alone.

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Yes, though your holistic vet may provide all the services of a conventional vet including emergency treatment coverage. However, some (like Dr. Jeff) act primarily as consultants and coaches to other veterinarians and pet parents. Holistic veterinarians usually combine holistic methodologies with conventional medicine tests, drugs and surgery. They can be well informed on the latest treatment methods across both disciplines.

When choosing any approach to treating your pet (conventional, holistic or whole-istic), there is an inherent element of risk. However, Dr. Jeff is an expert in reducing risks by decreasing susceptibility (and improving resilience). As a pet parent, you need to assess that risk and decide what may be best for your beloved animal companion and for yourself. Only you can make that decision, as you know your pet best of all.

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We’ll let Dr. Jeff explain this!

“The Hawaiian word ‘kahu’ embodies how we see animals as our teachers. It reflects a deeper spiritual relationship between humans and animals. Kahu embodies the idea of caring for something or someone with respect, reverence, and a sense of responsibility, rather than mere possession or control.

Using “pet parent” or “guardian” emphasizes the role of humans as compassionate caretakers who nurture, guide, and protect their animals. It moves away from the notion of ownership, which implies dominance and possession, towards a more whole-istic and interconnected relationship.”

From Dr. Jeff’s forthcoming book “Path to Pet Wellness”.

Conventional vaccinations are designed to protect your pet against specific diseases, including:

  • Canine distemper
  • Canine parvovirus
  • Feline panleukopenia
  • Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough)
  • H3N2/H3N8 canine influenza
  • Feline leukemia
  • Leptospirosis
  • Rabies
  • Lyme disease

A combination vaccine (DA2PP / DHPP, DAPP) may be given to dogs every three years regardless of whether your pet has immunity against these diseases or not.

Titer tests measure the level of antibodies in your pet to these diseases, and can show your dog does not need booster vaccinations. Titer tests are done by your vet. Some vets use in clinic tests, and others use a laboratory service.

Yes, there are many! However, none are as effective as improving your pet’s inner balance (aka their terrain). Learn more about the importance of terrain here.

Absolutely! By balancing the microbiome while also naturally optimizing immune and intestinal function pets (and people) become less sensitive to foods that previously triggered allergy symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting.

Great question! Eliminating rashes, itching and other allergy symptoms can be achieved by treating the underlying cause (which is an energetic and immune imbalance).

At the center of Dr. Jeff’s whole-istic approach to pet wellness is optimizing their cellular energy which is the physiological manifestation of the vital force that powers every living being. Both animal and human energy is produced by mitochondria, which are found in almost every cell of the body. Research is showing that almost every disease can be traced back to a disruption in the function of these mitochondria, creating imbalances in energy production and flow in the body. Energetic healing restores the balance in this flow of energy, allowing your pet to regain its natural state of wellness and wellbeing.