Dr. Jill Todd: Complementary Veterinary Medicine

08/26/2024

Happy International Dog Day to all the dogs out there. Hoping those who are still looking for their forever home find it!!

Picture of Vixie Elizabeth and Olive Oil, 2 of the best I’ve had the pleasure of adopting and sharing my life!

07/28/2024

We went for a hike at Rattlesnake Lake. Such a gorgeous place!!

06/29/2024

I celebrate the POWER to create my own circumstances!!

06/14/2024

Whoooooooo is ready for the weekend?! 🥳

06/13/2024

What happens during a bodywork appointment?

When animals come to me for bodywork, I first perform a diagnostic- I see where they are showing sensitivities. Then I can use a combination of VOM (veterinary orthopedic manipulation) to align the spine and acupuncture to balance the meridians.

I also use acupuncture and laser to help open up the energy channels, clear up stagnation, and help with stiffness and sensitivities; and to open the spine to help the animal to move more easily and symmetrically.

This process also helps realign the organs. This is because meridians that are opened up during acupuncture are related to organs, so it helps to open up all the pathways.
Even one treatment can help animals walk and move better. Often it’s a longer process, but even one treatment can provide your fur baby with relief!

Preventative care is so important throughout your animal's life- if the animal is given this kind of care throughout its younger years, when the animal gets to be a senior it’s so much easier for them. Learn more and schedule an appointment for your fur baby here: https://jsquaredhealing.com/holistic-veterinary-pet-care-services/

06/11/2024

I have been posting a bit on the importance of holistic preventative care. I often get asked about how this kind of holistic care can help with injuries. In terms of injuries- the earlier an injury is detected the better and having preventative care as a part of your animal's wellness plan can help with this.

If an injury isn’t detected early and treated, it can create scar tissue that can create tension and imbalances! So the sooner the better, but bodywork can help put things back into balance even if the injury is old.

Satchi is a great example! Sachi received weekly acupuncture, cold laser and chiropractic care that helped him walk years after his spinal injury.

06/02/2024

The calm before the storm!

05/31/2024

TGiF!!

05/27/2024

Memorial Day:

The "Memorial" in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and liberty. Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember those Americans including our ancestors, family members, loved ones neighbors and friends who have paid the price for the blessings of liberty.

05/24/2024

Meet Lady Jane Grey! She is so adorable!!
I am treating her for pain, arthritis, Mast Cell Tumor, and IBD.

She loved her first treatment of acupuncture, VOM (chiropractic therapy), cold laser therapy and more. I can’t wait to see her for her second treatment. She is and ANGEL!!😇

05/24/2024

Animals love their treatments! This was taken right after my client Uni got home from his acupuncture and VOM appointment. His person included the following:

Uni said, "Thank you for healing me Dr. Todd! I'm as relaxed as stoned!"

05/22/2024

Why do animals need bodywork & chiropractic care?

Our animals are often stoic- they tend not to complain about small things- so we sometimes don’t notice an issue when it first occurs. They seem fine to us, even though they may have suffered an injury.

One of the reasons why it’s so difficult for us to notice is because our animals are good at compromising. Because our cats and dogs are quadrupeds they may not, for example, limp on an injured leg, because they compromise by relying on the other three.

Although this is helpful for them in the short term by taking the stress off the affected leg; it can cause issues in the long run by throwing off other parts of the body.

By not using their body in the intended way, it causes tension and stress in other parts of their body (neck, back, spine, fascia) that then holds them back and limits their movement over time. Bodywork & chiropractic care can get things rebalanced and allow your fur baby to move more comfortably and prevent further injury!

05/21/2024

This is Dory. Both of her CCL (ACL) ligaments are torn, plus both her elbows have osteoarthritis.

She gets acupuncture, VOM, cold laser therapy, and PEMF therapy to heal her stifles, elbows, and spine. She is such a wonderful patient and beautiful supermodel!

05/21/2024

This is Koda, a young Husky who had an injury as a pup. He is laying on my PEMF mat after receiving his acupuncture, VOM, and cold laser therapy.

Sometimes he gets so relaxed, he doesn’t want to get up to go home.

05/20/2024

It’s Monday! Yup, all day.
And we are going to make the best of it! All day!!

05/20/2024

Bees are harvesting the peony buds! So thankful to see more bees this year!! 🐝

05/15/2024

Holistic veterinary care isn’t just for the sick or injured animal! Preventative care can be a vital part of your pet’s wellness plan- keeping them well in order to avoid illness and injury (and helping them recover faster in the event that they do become ill or injured).

A large part of my practice is focused on this aspect of veterinary care and it can really benefit your animal BEFORE you notice an issue.

Learn more about the different types of preventative care that I specialize in here:
https://jsquaredhealing.com/holistic-veterinary-pet-care-services/

05/15/2024

As a holistic veterinarian, I’ve seen many dogs who have received Librela. It is my opinion that if your dog has neurological signs or kidney issues, You Should Not Use This Medication. I also recommend laboratory work and X-rays prior to considering using this medication.

This drug was not studied on many dogs, especially older dogs or ones with neurological symptoms. Many dogs with arthritis/OA, especially advanced OA, also have neurological symptoms.

I recommend anyone thinking about trying this medication to please try all other modalities to help with their dogs’ arthritis first.

Here are some other things to consider:

Acupuncture
Chiropractic therapy
Cold Laser therapy
Massage therapy
Rehabilitation/PT
Regenerative medicine (Stem cell, PRP)
Swim therapy
Herbs
Medications
Mushrooms
Species appropriate whole food diet
Neutraceuticals
Homeopathy
Energy medicine
Aroma therapy
PEMF therapy
CBD
Adequan
Bowen therapy
Weight loss
And more!!

Sometimes you need to try multiple modalities.

Picture of Vixie Elizabeth to make you smile!

05/13/2024

Vixie Elizabeth wishes you a happy Monday and a great week! 😄

05/07/2024

It's finally sunny here in the PNW and Vixie is looking forward to the warm weather! ❤

04/25/2024

Spring is here! TCVM five elements wood phase. I supplement and feed Vixie Elizabeth to support her constitution. Herbal greens with her raw food diet makes a yummy nutritious breakfast!!

02/15/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

02/14/2024

I'm teaching Introduction to Acupressure and Meridian Touch Healing soon and there is an early bird deal in place through tomorrow, Thursday Feb 15th!

Save $100 off the course price through tomorrow (Thursday!) with the coupon code: ACU100.

Animals love acupressure!! They have amazing healing energy. Wouldn't you like to tap into that amazing healing energy? You can!

Please join our Introduction to Acupressure and Meridian Touch Healing Class, which starts on February 29th!

I will teach you to feel the flow, and to use your energy to help heal your animal in your own home. This will make your animals happy!! Acupressure helps heal both emotional and physical issues.

Live Online 5-Week Course   Start Date: February 29th, 2024

02/09/2024

Recent hikes with Vixie and her boyfriend Eddie Van Halen. Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

02/07/2024

I love my job helping fur babies and their humans, but sometimes a vacation is good too. :) Got back from beautiful Hawaii earlier in the month. Here's some highlights!