The Natural Animal Health Clinic

11/08/2025

Hugo - the beautiful British Blue, popped in for a check up today, and made himself right at home on the couch!
He is in fine fettle, we discussed dietary requirements, (as he has a refined (fussy) palate,) dental hygiene, ongoing preventative care, with natural flea and worming options, plus titer testing.
Hugo is a registered emotional support cat, and can be spotted regularly going for walks with his owner on a harness around Mona Vale Gardens. 😻

29/07/2025

Latte is only 4 years old, and has been medicated with PROZAC - (Fluoxitine) for his extreme reactive and anxious behaviours.

He came to see me in clinic for the first time 2 weeks ago.
His owner is a very experienced dog handler, who has been vert patiently working with him, but his progress is unpredictable, and she wants to explore options to get him off the Prozac.
Secondary symptoms of anxiety such as loose bowels and itchy skin have also begun displaying themselves.
So we started him on a treatment plan with Acu pressure and Massage, Herbs, to completment his training routine.
Latte came back for a follow up appointment yesterday and his owner is noticing new social behaviours, engaging in the home, more interactive less OCD herding the family, the prozac dose is now reduced by to half, weaning with the vet directives. We have now added in L-Theanine to replace the gap left by the Prozac, a safer less toxic long term support, alongside his chinese herbs and magnesium.
I am lookimg forward to our next follow up to see how things progress! 👏

23/07/2025

BE MINDFUL OF TOY TOXINS!
They look such fun all these brightly coloured plastic shapes - they can be cheap and its so hard to resist buying them for our beloved pets.
However, I just want to plant a seed - all these toys pictured would be full of plastic toxins - they will be chewed on by your pet - those plastic toxins will break down and become absorbed into your dogs saliva, gut and blood stream - these plastic toxins are potential carcinogens, that can cause health issues over time -when all we wanted to do was show out pet we love them....
So I urge you to think outside the square - less can be more!
Read the label, choose BPA plastic free toys and bowls, or even better, ones made from natural fabric like hessian etc.
Or better still, make your own toys this doesn't have to be complicated- so much fun can be had from simply putting a tennis ball inside a an old odd sock, tying a knot in it and using as a throw or tug toy!
Old cardboard boxes can be ripped up, old woollen jumpers (either your own or from an op shop) could be remodelled filled with other scrap cotton add crinkly paper or another squaker, tie it or sew it into a shape, and make it into a game!
After all its not the Toy your pet wants - its play time with you that they love! 🥰

22/07/2025

5 Year old Fintan has been having Cytopoint injections every 4-5 weeks for the past year, because he suddenly started itching.
But now the drug no longer helps his irritated dry skin, sore ears and eyes and a**l glands....
He is such a cool chap - Check out his new PJ's!
His devoted owners just want him to feel happy and well!
His immune system was suppressed by the Cytopoint, but nature always finds a way through and now it is telling us loud and clear to help it reset.
The plan is to assist the liver to detoxify the blood, repair the microbiome and strengthen the gut function to absorb the nutrients, and regulate the immune system, using natural medicines that the body can understand.
This may take a few months - every animal is different. So we will listen to what Fintan's symptoms tell us and change the treatment to suit his needs as we progress back to balance and health.

19/07/2025

Zeke is such a cutie 🥰 but he is very nervous in the car - we are helping him with herbal adaptogens and magnesium for stress plus his puppy parents are doing a great job working with their trainer to make the car fun and desensitising him. He is now making progress 👏

17/07/2025

Pippa the ex racing Greyhound made herself quite at home when she came into clinic this week to review her nutritional intake and digestion.
Fast asleep till She discovered the treat Jar 🫙🤭🫶🏻

16/07/2025

Maintaining your dog's oral health is crucial for preventing the serious repercussions of tartar buildup, such as gum disease, tooth problems, and infections. Natural remedies can help soften and remove plaque. Brushing your dog's teeth regularly, with coconut oil, enriched with antibacterial properties, is a gentle and effective approach when used after dinner every night. Baking soda is also safe for dogs' teeth when used sparingly. It helps fight off bacteria and reduces plaque. If you want to make your own homemade paste, mix it with coconut oil in a ratio of 1:1 (ie 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of baking soda - you could add 1 drop of peppermint essential oil too for minty fresh kisses.) Use a silicon baby toothbrush, a soft bristle Bamboo brush or simply wrap a piece of gauze around your finger, dip it into the paste and gently massage a long the gumline. Taking extra care on the front incisors as they often get missed.

11/07/2025

Enigmatic Enzo has such a beautiful connection to his owner - it was amazing to see them interact. (He was rescued by her, and he chose her at the shelter.) However, he has had a number of health issues along the way including hip surgery and a heart murmur. But none of this dulls his shine. We discussed how to keep him strong and healthy as he ages, keeping teeth clean, reducing toxic overload using titer testing, natural flea and wormers, adding real foods to his diet instead of high carbohydrate processed kibble, to minimise the risk of diabetes and cancer, keeping his liver, kidneys and gut in good health for years to come! 🐈‍⬛

02/07/2025

I invite you to read my latest blog explaining how you have a choice when you receive notification that its time for your pets vaccination booster - Titer Testing could be right for you.....

Empowering pet parents through knowledge is one of my key clinical goals. In this Blog I shall explore your option to Titer Test your cat or dog, rather than giving booster vaccinations on a regular basis. Enlightened Veterinarians and pet parents are becoming increasingly wary of repeatedly va

16/05/2025

Hi Becky the new herbs that Lincoln is taking have been a success. I have cut down is Fluoxetine half - I am so pleased with his behaviour and he has a nice attitude. 🥰

Such lovely feedback- Lovely Lincoln has gone from reactive to respectful- proud of you and your patient mum!

15/05/2025

I am regualrly seeing young dogs 18 month to 2 years coming in to see me with itchy skin and gunky ears. They have more often than not been prescribed Apoquel, and Malaseb shampoo plus RC Hypoallergenic food.....

But the problem is still there!
The dog and its owner face a lifetime of drugs, as the young liver and immune system has been overloaded by chemical toxins and allergens, leaving it stuck in a repetetive Histamine loop and Cytokine storm resulting in a miserable pup, and a deflated owner!

If this sounds familiar, all hope is not lost, I can offer light at the end of the tunnel....
These young Pups will respond well to the gentle yet effective immune modulation, and rebalancing effects from herbal medications. I would love to help. I can also offer you nutritional advice to get your young dog happy and bouncing again.
www.thenaturalanimalhealthclinic.co.nz

12/12/2024

Midnite is Now 18 years Young and still races up and down the stairs like a kitten - I have been treating Midnite with Medicinal herbs since 2021 when she was diagnosed with Kidney failure - Since then she has been on my liquid Herbal Kidney tonic - and has never looked back!