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A wonderful review from Lily G. about her experience with Dr. Selmer! 🌟

Your feedback means the world to me! I am committed to providing exceptional care for pets, and your insights help me continually improve my services. Thank you for trusting me with your furry family members.

09/10/2024

Your pet's care and well being, early on through end of life: What you wish you knew…

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07/12/2024

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As a holistic practitioner, Dr. Selmer delivers compassionate and effective care that integrates both Western and Eastern medical approaches. Thank you for choosing LIVS!

Explore more about our Integrative Medicine therapies and services here: https://www.livs.org/specialty-services/integrative-medicine/

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05/29/2024

Food therapy, when combined with other approaches, can be a very effective way to manage allergies in dogs.

Chinese medical theory states that food is like a medicine. The old adage that “you are what you eat” applies here. So you need to know about warming vs cooling foods for dogs.

Food is classified as having various properties such as cooling, warming, etc. Allergic dogs should eat cooling proteins such as fish, duck, and rabbit. Cooling foods for dogs with allergies help to bring down the inflammation throughout the body. Avoid foods like venison and lamb, which are the warmest of proteins and, to an allergic dog, would greatly increase the heat in the body and the allergic reaction.

Incorporating cooling foods into an allergic dog’s diet will help to resolve the underlying disharmony that’s causing the reaction.

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05/21/2024

Dive into a holistic approach to pet health! Explore how Dr. Selmer and our Integrative Medicine Department blend Western and Eastern techniques to optimize your pet's health in the latest issue of Natural Awakenings NYC/Long Island.

"Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) offers various approaches to vomiting. If your pet is vomiting, it may be the result of an imbalance or disharmony in the body, and the approach focuses on restoring balance and addressing the underlying causes. Here are some common TCVM approaches to treating vomiting..."

Learn more in Dr. Selmer’s latest Natural Awakenings article: https://www.naturalawakeningsny.com/2024/05/04/490555/treat-your-pet-s-vomiting-with-chinese-medicine

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04/24/2024

What is Holistic Veterinary Medicine? “Holistic veterinary medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole patient–body, mind, and spirit–in its approach to achieving optimum health and eliminating the root causes of disease. The holistic approach is gentle, minimally invasive, and incorporates patient emotions and well-being. Holistic thinking is centered on love, empathy, and respect.” -

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04/17/2024

Say hello to Shadow!

His family brought Shadow to see our Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Michel Selmer, for help as he has been weak in his hind legs, causing him to have difficulty getting around.

Shadow was found to have a spinal myelopathy. He also had a previous surgery due to a ruptured disk.

Being that he had already had an unsuccessful spinal surgery, back surgery wasn’t a consideration. So, Shadow’s family was looking for other ways to help him to move around better, be in less discomfort and just have a better quality of life.

Dr. Selmer started treating with electro acupuncture. The goal is to restore balance in Shadow’s body so that his body is in a better position to obtain better function.

We are thrilled to report that just after one acupuncture treatment Shadow was moving around better, standing better and appeared so much happier.

Please remember, there are always options for treating pets….
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04/12/2024

Dr. Michel Selmer provides HolisticVirtual Consultations nationwide for dogs and cats. *If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please email us at [email protected].

04/11/2024

Integrative medicine takes a holistic approach to treating animal disorders, combining proven techniques of Western and Eastern medicine to optimize your pet’s health. Check out Dr. Selmer and the Integrative Medicine Department's latest article in Natural Awakenings NYC 👀

"Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses various therapies, such as acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, and massage to restore balance and harmony to a pet’s body while treating and preventing disease. TCVM is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is based on the concept that the body is a microcosm of the surrounding universe. This means that the natural laws and forces that govern the world also influence the body’s internal environment. This article will help you understand some key Chinese Medicine terms and shed light on their meanings and significance."

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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses various therapies, such as acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, and massage to restore balance and harmony to a pet’s body while treating and preventing disease.

04/11/2024

This sweet face belongs to Mani (which loosely translates to Peanut in Spanish), and she was lucky enough that her parents rescued her from the streets of Chile! 💕

She has been suffering with itchy ears, face, chest. Excessively licking her paws. Anxiety and belly issues (diarrhea).

Mani’s family brought her in to see our Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Michel Selmer, in hopes of quelling the itch, reducing her anxiety, strengthening her belly to help resolve the diarrhea and improving her quality of life.

Dr. Selmer’s treatment plan focused on tonifying her Spleen and Stomach, Clear the Damp-Heat, relieve the Stagnant Liver Qi and extinguish the wind toxin.

The Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine pattern diagnosis is a GI Damp Heat + Liver Qi Stagnation + External Wind.

Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy, Veterinary Medical Manipulation (Chiropractic) and herbal and nutritional therapies were started a month ago and we are elated to report that Mani is doing awesome!

Her Mom happily tells us that, “She is acting like a puppy again, itching less, stool improving and is living her best life."

This feedback from Mani's family is incredibly rewarding and makes our hearts warm! 🥰

If you’d like to know how your pet can benefit from an integrative medicine approach, contact us:

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04/04/2024

Say hi to our Siamese Princess Summer! She has been suffering with chronic sneezing, runny eyes and a snotty nose for years.

Her pet parents were heartbroken to see their sweet girl so uncomfortable and congested.

Unfortunately, nobody could find a western definitive diagnosis. Bacterial cultures, viral testing and imaging all came up negative. She was diagnosed with chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal cavity).

…and that’s when her parents decided to have a consultation with our integrative medicine practitioner, Dr. Michel Selmer. ❤️

They wanted more treatment options to help manage her discomfort, difficulty breathing and help improve her quality of life.

Dr. Selmer began that process by starting acupuncture, veterinary medical manipulation (chiropractic), and herbal and nutritional therapies.

We saw Summer exhibit immediate relief after just the first treatment! ☯️ Stories like this make our hearts warm and happy!

If you’d like to know how your pet can benefit from an integrative medicine approach, contact us:

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03/15/2024

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