Picket Fence Veterinary Acupuncture

19/11/2024

Happy Tuesday!!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!

Featuring Handsome Rob

25/10/2024

I strongly OPPOSE Colorado’s Proposition 129.

My position on this aligns with national and local veterinary organizations, including:
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
• American Animal Hospital Association
• Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians

Why am I opposed to Proposition 129?
Proposition 129 aims to establish a new role called a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA). The measure poses serious risks to animal safety, public health, and the veterinary profession. Here are the primary concerns:
1. Inadequate Training and Certification:
- VPAs would be allowed to diagnose, recommend treatments, and even perform surgeries after completing a mostly online master’s program with minimal hands-on training. No national accreditation or standardized exam exists for this program, leaving major gaps in accountability and public protection.
2. Compromised Animal Health and Safety:
- Animals needing specialized care or emergency intervention might suffer due to the limited knowledge and practical experience of VPAs. Even routine procedures can pose life-threatening risks if performed by someone without comprehensive veterinary training.
3. Increased Costs:
- Insufficient training could lead to mistakes in diagnosis, additional testing, and misdirected treatment plans, increasing costs for animal owners, while causing additional suffering for Colorado's pets.
4. Disruption to the Veterinary Workforce:
- The role of VPAs overlaps with that of veterinary technicians and could aggravate existing technician shortages by diverting resources. Furthermore, this measure introduces unnecessary complications, given that leveraging well-trained veterinary technicians offers a better path forward for advancing veterinary medicine as a whole.

To learn more, please visit: keepourpetssafe.com

Thank you for your support and for standing with me in opposition to this measure.

Please vote NO on Colorado Proposition 129!!!

15/10/2024

Happy Vet Tech Week!

Please thank your veterinary technicians - couldn't do this without them!

(image shared from Not Another Vet Nurse, Inc. )

11/10/2024

Keep your furry friend feeling their best with Standard Process Canine & Feline Hepatic Support!

Designed specifically for cats and dogs, this formula helps support liver health and promotes overall wellness so they can stay active and playful. 🐾

Because a healthy liver means more purrs and cuddles!

Please reach out with any questions.

If you are interested in ordering, please follow this link: https://picketfenceveterinaryacupuncture.standardprocess.com

29/09/2024

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Because veterinary professionals are unfortunately among some of the most likely to take their own lives, we are currently holding a raffle for a year of free nail trims, with all proceeds going to NOMV (Not One More Vet) — an organization dedicated to providing resources to those in our field struggling with their mental health and raising awareness for this cause. ❤️

We’re sad to say that most veterinarians we know — ours included — have had a classmate die by su***de. Veterinarians and their support staff, are people, too. This field is hard, but we love your pets and love what we do! 💕

We ask you consider entering in our raffle! Or, if you aren’t interested in the prize, you can donate directly at www.NOMV.org. 🐾

11/09/2024

Today on the anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who were lost and their legacies that live on...including the canine heroes at Ground Zero, their handlers and veterinary teams.

25/07/2024

17/07/2024

03/01/2024

Did you know that I offer telemedicine nutritional consults?? Please reach out to me if you are interested for details.

I'm sharing the results from a recent consult for a 2 year old cat with the primary concerns of: ravenous appetite, vomiting/diarrhea, inappropriate urination, and asthma.

Her nutrition survey showed the following results:
#1 Parasympathetic Nervous System (NS)
#1 Digestion (tied)
#3 Thyroid Glands/Endocrine
Each of the categories has a general list of products, but there are products recommended just based on the specific questions.

I recommended starting with Feline Enteric (GI) Support, Feline Whole Body Support, and Paraplex - all from Standard Process.

1. Feline Enteric Support: showed up with Parasympathetic NS and Digestion. It contains: PMG: bone; desiccates: liver, kidney, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, spleen; Vits A/B; alfafa, Strombus gigas (conch); amino acids. It is recommended with any GI disease including leaky gut and IBD, immune issues, liver disease, and nerve issues.

2. Feline Whole Body Support: showed up with Parasympathetic NS and Thyroid Glands. It contains: PMG: heart, liver, kidneys; desiccates: liver, kidney, bone, spleen, trachea, jejunum; Vits A/C/E/Bioflavs; alfafa, cytosol extracts: adrenals, Embilica officinalis (Indian gooseberry).

3. Paraplex: It contains: PMG: pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal; Magnesium citrate, alfalfa, nutritional yeast, duodenum, wheat germ, and buckwheat. It is recommended to help support carb metabolism, support organ PMG, use w/ high parasympathetic or endocrine system.

Adrenal support works with the Parasympathetic NS. Alfalfa is a source of minerals. Buckwheat supports the body's natural inflammatory response. Conch is a source of protein, amino acids, and trace minerals.

Standard Process includes ingredients in several forms:
1. PMG (promorphogens): tissue works on a DNA level and acts as decoy, to reduce stress on the primary organ → time to heal. They never get absorbed - sits in the Peyer’s Patches (lymph tissue in the intestines) → these are proteins. They take away auto-antigens from the organ.
2. desiccates: entire cell
3. cytosol extracts: workhorse of the cell

23/12/2023

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08/12/2023

Picket Fence Veterinary Acupuncture deeply cares about you and your beloved pet. We are very aware of the mysterious respiratory ailment that is affecting dogs throughout the country. Therefore, we want to take every precaution to help keep your pets safe during this time.

In addition to keeping up with vaccines and avoiding interaction with other dogs, it is critically important to support your dog's immune system. That is why I highly recommend Canine Immune Support from Standard Process. Standard Process supplements are made from whole food ingredients your pet would instinctively eat. These ingredients deliver the full spectrum of nutrition in its natural form.

The immune system is not one discrete organ, but a range of tissues and cellular functions. These tissues include: bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph tissue, but also the intestines and liver.

Standard Process Canine Immune Support provides a combination of vitamins, minerals, tissue substrates, and phytochemicals that have an immunomodulatory effect. Standard Process Canine Immune System Support contains four key research-supported ingredients to help support your dogs’ immune system:

o Zinc rice chelate: essential for proper immune system function (zinc deficiency is reported to negatively impact immunity)

o EpiCor: whole food fermentate comprised of proteins, fibers, polyphenols, vitamins, amino acids and beta glucans that have been clinically shown to provide significant immune health benefits

o Vitamin E: an important antioxidant nutrient

o Iodine: from kelp which plays a role in cell function and the physiology of the inflammatory response.

To order your Canine Immune Support for your pet, simply register for your Patient Direct account at standardprocess.com. Please contact me for my access code. As soon as I accept your application, you will be able to place your order. This will allow you to have products conveniently and promptly delivered to your door.

I recommend that your dog stay on Canine Immune Support throughout the winter months or until there is a significant drop in cases.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am happy to help!

03/11/2023

Animals are amazing!

27/10/2023

Happy Black Cat Day!!

- featuring my Handsome Rob

26/09/2023

Anyone want to join my family? My son is super excited!

Who doesn't love s'mores?? Join us two weeks from today, October 8th, for Project AnimalAid's Campfire from 5:30-7:30 pm at beautiful Lone Hawk Farm. We will have a hot chocolate bar, outdoor games, live music, and, of course, s'mores!

Bring your friends, your neighbors, your kids, and your grandkids for a fun night out to support animals around the world!
https://tinyurl.com/PAACampfire

06/09/2023

I am so excited to tell you about an online workshop that my friend, veterinarian, and essential oil expert, Dr. Janet Roark is doing on September 7th. She is going to address all of your burning questions about Essential Oil Safety for Animals and the best part…it is free!!

Dr. Roark is known internationally as the Essential Oil Vet. With over 18 years of experience, she knows first-hand all the do’s and don’ts, myths and truths, and exactly how to safely use essential oils with animals.

She has seen both ends of the spectrum. Animals that had some essential oil toxicity symptoms because their owners didn’t know. And those that have had their lives transformed when their owners finally started using essential oils.

I hope you will join me at this webinar to gain the confidence (and knowledge) you need to use essential oils safely in your home with your animals!

What: Essential Oil Safety for Animals with Dr. Janet Roark
When: September 7, 2023 at 7 PM Central Time | 8 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE to all who register!

Save your seat today at http://www.essentialoilvet.com?afmc=kh

BONUS! Everyone who registers will also get a free downloadable copy of Dr. Roark’s safety guidebook: Essential Oils & Safety for Pets.

P.S. Can’t make it live? No problem! A recording will be sent to everyone who registers so be sure to register today.

28/08/2023

Happy Monday!