Down To Earth Holistic Vet

07/25/2024

I will be out of town from July 25th to Aug 6th to visit my daughter and family and finish healing up. I will not be checking my email or phone much to try and have a real break from it all.
Thank you for your well wishes recently and I look forward to hopefully being back in the swing of things by mid-to late August. You can email or text me with inquiries but realize I may not get back to you till the beginning of August.
Hope everyone's summer is going well and I wish you and your furry ones health, joy, peace and fun for the rest of the summer!😊

07/07/2024

I apologize for being so absent on FB lately.
I had a major mountain biking accident/crash at the end of May resulting in a concussion broken back and broken collarbone along with pretty severe whiplash as well. 🤕 It's taken me a long time to recover. I took an entire month off of pretty much everything to deal with my concussion since I've had quite a few of those in the past and my brain needs some loving care. I'm also in a back brace to heal my broken back for up to 3 months so I have just started doing limited in-person treatments but until August I can only do like one a day.
I'm grateful I didn't need surgery and I have found even more awesome modalities (hyperbaric, red light therapy, quantum biofeedback, cranial sacral and Biomat) that have helped me to heal and be pretty much free from major pain and on no medications at all. I'm also grateful to my clients and friends that have wished me well and offered support in so many ways. I'm on the mend and hopefully can be back in the swing in August to help your furry loved ones live their best life.
I'm still doing phone consultations though so reach out via text or email preferably since I don't always get my Facebook messages as often.

Wishing everyone a peaceful, joyous and playful summer! 🌞❤️🏞️
Sending love and healing energy to all your furry family as well! 💕🪷

04/24/2024

Heading out of town today (Wed 4/24) till Sunday 4/28. I will check my messages but will be limited on time for responses so please be patient. Hope all of you have a wonderful week and weekend!

02/23/2024

Hello everyone! I just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be in a cabin in the middle of nowhere with no cell service starting this afternoon (2/23) till Monday (2/26). It's a necessary mini break and unplug from it all. I hope you all get to do something like this for yourself even if it is just 15 minutes of breathing deeply with your phone off or hanging in our beautiful local parks, forests or wilderness with or without your lovely animal companions. I will be back in the office next week recharged and ready to help with your pet's wellbeing! Have a wonderful weekend!

01/04/2024

I'm putting this post up as an awareness for everyone. I do not want to create mass hysteria. There are no recalls yet but reporting major illnesses that could be due to contaminated pet food is how investigations and eventual recalls happen to save lives.

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

11/22/2023

Lupine says Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We are headed out of town for the week and just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I am grateful for all of you and hope I can continue to help you help your beloved furry companions live their best lives! Don't forget that feeding them some parts of your healthy holiday dinner is good for them as long as it is healthy for you as well...no greasy pans or grizzle...more like some yummy turkey and veggies. Garlic is good for them btw. Have a great week everyone and know you are loved🦃🍁❤️

09/28/2023

Holistic Actions is putting on a summit called the Sacred Paws Summit. "The Sacred Paws Summit is designed to foster thoughtful conversations, inspire a change in mindset, and facilitate a lasting transformative learning experience for pet enthusiasts, pet professionals and healing practitioners." You can watch it for free for a week! If you like what you see and learn, you can get access to it for longer by becoming a member of Holistic Actions which is affordable and well worth the monthly or yearly subscription fee. It teaches pet parents how to help their beloved animal companions live their best life holistically. There's so much information and support in this group! Drs. Jeff, Christina and more have a huge passion for helping others learn and grow and help their pets. Here's the link to their website. If you do decide you want to continue with a monthly membership, you can use the code DRROBIN to get half off your first month of membership.

09/25/2023

Sorry I have been MIA on FB lately! Crazy summer! Just wanted to share this video with you that provides some valuable information on very common kibble foods and methods they use to make their products look good but are not good for your pups! Or cats! She offers up a lot of advice and her recommendations for kibbles/dry food, if you can't do fresh food, are great.

⭐ Dog Food List: https://bit.ly/DogFoodsList► SHOP Trusted Pet Finds: https://bit.ly/shoppetfinds► Kibble Toppers: https://www.rachelfusaro.com/digital_produ...

07/21/2023

Hello and happy summer! I will be out of the office and traveling out of state starting tomorrow Friday 7/21 till Wednesday 7/26.
I will be seeing clients again starting Thursday 7/27/23. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and look forward to helping you help your furry companions get back into balance.

06/11/2023

It was an absolute honor getting to speak with Dr. Karen Becker about integrative medicine and I am grateful for the lovely client that nominated me for the Game Changer Award. 🙏✨❤️

Dr. Robin Soifer, our latest Pet Game Changer, is a holistic veterinarian who provides mobile veterinary service in Flathead Valley, Montana. She believes that pet parents have the power to do what’s best for their animal companion because they know their pets best. 🐶🐱💛

Watch our full interview with Dr. Robin to learn more about her work: https://bit.ly/3MNNssW

05/03/2023

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05/03/2023

Hello and happy spring (or summer is what it feels like🥵). I will be out of town Wed 5/3 to Mon 5/8 to start my homeopathy learning journey! I'm super excited to add this modality to my medicine bag. It will be 6-12 months before I am certified but I am so excited to start to learn as much as I can to help all of your beloved furry companions get back into balance and wellness. Hope you have a lovely week and it starts acting like spring again! 🌷🌦

04/18/2023

Apologies for the late post about this!
Have you registered for The Human Animal Connection Summit yet?
It just began today…

It’s hosted by the world-renowned veterinary neurologist, Dr. Susan Wagner.

Alongside a panel of animal care and behavior experts, they’ll teach you step-by-step and practical skills to deepen your relationships with your pets!
+ How to reduce stress and anxiety by using gentle, non-invasive touch and intention to promote relaxation.
+ Why taking care of ourselves means we can better care for the animals we love
+ How to cultivate awareness to better sense what your pet is trying to communicate
+ How to take care of yourself during the grieving process after the loss of your pet
+ The surprising benefits of sound therapy and how it can help promote relaxation and reduce stress levels
+ How to support physical healing and stimulate the body's natural healing processes
+ How to enhance emotional well-being and get help to deal with anxiety, depression, or other emotional imbalances
+ Discover how the mind and body are intimately connected and how our emotional and physical health can directly impact the health of our pets.
+ How to take a holistic approach to animal wellness that considers the animal's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
+ Uncover the technological advancements that allow us to work with our energies, including through the Tesla Principle and alternative healing methods like homeopathy.
…and so much more!!

You’ll walk away feeling empowered, knowledgeable, and confident that you, too, can enhance your relationship with your pet and open up communication channels!

Get started right now by registering here! https://petaffiliates.center/299-27-5-74.html ⇐=

The incredible speakers at this summit include Dr. Neal J. Sivula, Nick Hansinger, Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte, Renee Hawley, and many more.
It’s absolutely FREE for a limited time (April 17 - 21), plus it’s completely online so there’s nothing stopping you from joining!

You’ll get to mingle with a community of like-minded pet owners committed to deepening their relationship with their pets.
Don’t settle for a less-than-perfect dog. Sign up today!https://petaffiliates.center/299-27-5-74.html ⇐=

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03/26/2023

Headed out of town today till for a few days for a much needed respite with my daughter and dog. I will not be checking my phone during this time to try and unplug for a bit. Please contact your general vet or Flathead Pet Emergency Clinic with any concerns or emergencies/urgencies. I will be back in the office Thursday, March 30th. Hoping all of you can give yourself a break in some way or another even if it is for a few minutes just breathing and having gratitude. Have a lovely week and I will be back soon!

02/26/2023

Would love to see you at the Cabin Fever Market next Saturday March 4th 9-3 at the Swan River Hall in Bigfork. There will be vendors selling crafts and wellness products for humans and pets 😊. I will have a table there to talk bout holistic vet medicine and will also be selling some of my favorite vet wellness products.
(Sorry the image quality isn't so good but had to do this the old-fashioned way by taking a picture of a paper copy 😜)

02/20/2023

It just started today and it's not to late to learn how to help your reactive dogs!
Join the Out Of Control Dog Summit and discover step-by-step, practical skills you need to calm and control your reactive dog!

Learn from leading Dog Trainers and experts how to control your leash-pulling, barking, lunging, growling reactive dog in a fun, easy & effective way.

You won’t want to miss it!... for FREE (for a limited time).

Online and free for a limited time from February 20-24. Register now!
Click this link to sign up for free now:
https://petaffiliates.center/299-21.html

02/16/2023

There's a new summit starting next Monday!
It’s time to solve your leash-pulling, barking, lunging, biting, and growling dog!

Learn the secrets of tackling dog reactivity issues at the Out Of Control Dog Summit. It's free so click the link below and sign up to learn some ways to help your pup.

02/10/2023

Hello everybody! I just bought a year subscription to Holistic Actions today. They are a wonderful community of holistic vets that are dedicated to guiding/teaching pet parents how to help their pet live their healthiest, happiest, and longest life. They have weekly webinars, a forum where you can post your health questions that gets answered by other vets or pet parents, a huge resource library with loads of courses on so many topics, some member discounts on products and for a small extra fee you can get a 15 minute phone call with a holistic vet to help guide you further. They are offering a really low introductory rate until tomorrow (Feb 10) for only $19/month or only $149 so ~$12/month if you subscribe for the year. It's totally worth it if you want to learn more about helping your pet heal holistically from an illness or just want to keep them in tip top shape. You can also sign up for their free membership which gives you some cool resources and they also offer some free webinars here and there. Click this link to check out their website and start learning!:

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02/08/2023

I get a lot of clients that are overwhelmed with all the recommendations for how to best help their pet that often they get paralyzed and do nothing. My advice is to at least choose one aspect like nutrition (more whole food!😋) to focus on and do what you can. Your pet will thank you for it.

02/08/2023

Annie soaking up the Qi then snoozing away after her treatment. She loves acupuncture ❤️☯️

02/04/2023

Good news!
The Holistic Vets Speak Out Conference is being re-released this Sunday at 8am for 48 hours. The interviews are very informative and it's free! I watched a few and I wanted to share this opportunity with you. It will help you take better care of your dog, in a holistic way. Commit to watching/listening to at least 2 of the interviews and you will be on the road to helping your pets live happier and healthier lives. You might even learn something that will help you as well 🤓Sign up here:

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01/30/2023

Great informative video by Dr. Jeff Grognet on the Bordetella vaccine for dogs and whether it's really even necessary most of the time.

This is "Bordetella Vaccines" by Dr. Jeff Grognet on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/14/2023

Update: The owner was found 🎉
My daughter's friend found this intact young male shepherd wandering around in the 2nd Street E area of Kalispell. It's on Pawboost as well but thought I would post it here too.

UPDATE: REUNITED!! this pet is home safe & sound after 6 hours, 35 minutes :)

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on January 14, 2023 in Kalispell, MT 59901 near 5th Ave E, Kalispell

Description:

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/8687268

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

11/06/2022

I am finally getting a chance to listen to some of the talks/lectures/interviews on the Dog Nutrition Summit hosted by Dr. Judy Morgan. There are still 2 days left so if you haven't signed up yet, please do using this link: https://petaffiliates.center/299-17.html COMMIT to watching/listening to at least one of the talks and you won't regret it! Everyone says,"I don't have the time" but you can maybe sacrifice that hour watching tv or getting on social media or even listen while doing another task. It's free for a another few days (you get access to each day for 48 hours). ALso, if you like what you hear and want to listen to more, you have the ability to buy lifetime access to it for less than $50. Every talk has some knowledge to offer. Sign up today to help your beloved dog companions (and cats too) not just survive but THRIVE!

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11/01/2022

Only a few more days to sign up for The Dog Nutrition Summit hosted by Dr. Judy Morgan. Empower yourself with knowledge! It's online and free Nov. 4-8th. Sign up using this link: