Key Takeaways

• Treat the Whole Animal: Symptoms like itching, ear infections, or tartar signal an underlying energy imbalance, not just a local problem. Effective treatment requires rebalancing the entire system, often with homeopathy, TCVM, or osteopathy.
• Use the ASC Framework: Address issues with a 3-part strategy: Avoid triggers (e.g., diet, vaccines), Soothe symptoms (e.g., topicals, B12), and Cure the root cause (e.g., homeopathy).
• Journaling is Essential: A “Healthy Dog Journal” helps identify triggers by tracking events (diet changes, vaccines, stress) against symptom onset. This data is critical for effective holistic treatment.
• Build a Hybrid Vet Team: Combine a local conventional vet for acute care with a virtual holistic specialist (e.g., homeopath) for deep, long-term healing.

Topics

Holistic Philosophy & Framework

• Principle: Symptoms are the body’s attempt to restore balance. A strong vital force produces mild, peripheral symptoms (e.g., paw licking), while a weaker one may manifest more severe issues like seizures.
• ASC Framework:
  • Avoid: Identify and eliminate triggers (e.g., commercial food, vaccines, stress).
  • Soothe: Manage symptoms for comfort (e.g., topicals, supplements).
  • Cure: Rebalance the underlying energy field (e.g., homeopathy, TCVM).

Case Studies: Applying the Principles

• Case 1: Post-Dental Care (Ruth K’s Cat)
  • Issue: 6-year-old cat with Stage 2 CKD needs post-dental pain management.
  • Decision: Use holistic protocol (Arnica, Hypericum) over gabapentin.
  • Rationale: Homeopathics treat the whole animal, not just symptoms. The decision to accept gabapentin depends on the owner’s comfort level.
• Case 2: Chronic Ear Yeast (Lissy Cohn’s Dog)
  • Issue: Mild, chronic ear yeast.
  • Analysis: Yeast overgrowth is a symptom of inflammation, not the primary problem.
  • Recommendations:
    • Avoid: Identify and remove triggers (e.g., diet, vaccines).
    • Soothe: Use topicals like aloe vera, vitamin E, or True Blue ear wipes.
    • Cure: Rebalance the system with a holistic vet (homeopathy, TCVM, or chiropractic).
• Case 3: Itching & Spondylosis (Lisa Lungul’s Bulldog)
  • Issue: Itching on one leg and one paw with no visible rash; dog also has spondylosis.
  • Analysis: The itching is likely a neurological manifestation of the spondylosis, an energy imbalance.
  • Recommendation: Work with a holistic vet (homeopath, osteopath, or TCVM) to treat the underlying spondylosis.
• Case 4: Hind Leg Weakness & Seizures (Carol Wallach’s Weimaraner)
  • Issue: 13-year-old raw-fed Weimaraner with hind leg weakness and seizures.
  • Analysis: The current detox protocol is palliative (“soothe”) but doesn’t address the root cause, which is now manifesting as a new, more severe symptom.
  • Recommendations:
    • Cure: Work with a holistic vet (homeopath, acupuncturist) to rebalance the energy field.
    • Soothe: Supplement with Vimergy B12 drops to support neurological function.
• Case 5: Paw Licking (Verena Thoma’s Westie)
  • Issue: 3-year-old Westie licking front paws, causing brown saliva stains.
  • Analysis: This is a mild, peripheral symptom—a positive sign of a strong vital force trying to heal.
  • Recommendations:
    • Avoid: Check the “Healthy Dog Journal” for recent triggers (e.g., chigger infestation).
    • Soothe: Tweak diet, increase exercise, or add mental stimulation.
    • Cure: If simple changes fail, consult a holistic vet.
• Case 6: Excessive Grooming (Tracey’s Cat)
  • Issue: 10-year-old tabby licking belly raw (psychogenic alopecia).
  • Analysis: Often anxiety-driven; a new cat arrived ~6 months before licking began.
  • Recommendations:
    • Avoid: Use an animal communicator to assess inter-cat dynamics.
    • Soothe: Scatter-feed treats to activate natural hunting behavior.
    • Cure: Consult a holistic vet for deep healing.
• Case 7: Post-Surgery Decline & Lumps (Nic’s Dog)
  • Issue: 9.5-year-old lab mix declined after surgery; now has a dull coat, eye discharge, and two hard lumps.
  • Analysis: The dull coat and eye discharge are “early warning signs” of an energy imbalance.
  • Recommendations:
    • Avoid: Review the “Healthy Dog Journal” for triggers.
    • Cure: Consult a classical homeopath (e.g., Dr. Jeff Feinman) to treat the underlying imbalance.
    • Decision: Do not aspirate lumps yet; focus on restoring overall health first.
• Case 8: Cat Dental Health (Russell369’s Cat)
  • Issue: 17-year-old cat with tartar, ear issues, and balance problems.
  • Analysis: Tartar signals an energy imbalance. The issues may stem from a vaccine or the stress of a cross-country move.
  • Recommendations:
    • Avoid: Feed larger chunks of raw meat (e.g., chicken backs) to provide mechanical cleaning.
    • Cure: Work with a holistic vet (e.g., Dr. Jeff Feinman) to rebalance the energy field.

Next Steps

• All Participants:
  • Use the ASC framework to analyze and address pet health issues.
  • Maintain a “Healthy Dog Journal” to track events and symptoms.
  • Visit holisticactions.com/select to find a qualified holistic vet.
• Ruth K: Post dental surgery update in the forum.
• Lissy Cohn: Implement soothing topicals for ear yeast while seeking a holistic vet.
• Lisa Lungul: Consult a holistic vet to address the bulldog’s spondylosis and itching.
• Carol Wallach: Begin Vimergy B12 supplementation and consult a holistic vet.
• Verena Thoma: Rejoin Holistic Actions, post in the forum, and try simple tweaks to the Westie’s routine.
• Tracey: Consult an animal communicator and implement scatter-feeding for the cat.
• Nic: Rejoin Holistic Actions to consult a classical homeopath for the lab mix.
• Russell369: Feed larger chunks of raw meat and proceed with the scheduled consultation with Dr. Jeff Feinman.