Key Takeaways

• Prioritize Eating Over Diet: For sick pets, feed whatever they will eat to maintain strength. A month of non-prescription food will not cause immediate, irreversible harm like stone recurrence.
• Treat the Whole Animal: Symptoms (e.g., epulis, allergies) are clues to an underlying energetic imbalance, not isolated problems. A holistic vet (homeopathic, Chinese medicine) treats the root cause to prevent recurrence.
• Build a Holistic Health Team: Proactively assemble a team (virtual homeopath, local chiropractor) using the holisticactions.com/select guide. This ensures expert support is ready when needed.
• Use Holistic Actions Resources: Members should use the forum for ongoing guidance and SAGE (VIP AI concierge) for quick answers. The free 101 course is the best starting point for non-members.

Topics

Urgent Care & Dietary Choices

• Pomeranian with Oxalate Stones: A 9-year-old Pomeranian refused prescription urinary food post-surgery.
  • Recommendation: Feed whatever the dog will eat (e.g., beef, chicken) for ~1 month to restore strength.
  • Rationale: The risk of immediate stone recurrence is low, and the priority is nutrition for recovery.
  • Long-term: Address the root energetic imbalance with a homeopathic or Chinese medicine vet to prevent future stones.
• Pancreatic Tumor (Sam’s Dog): A dog recovered quickly from a suspected bleeding pancreatic tumor.
  • Recommendation: Continue fresh food and immune support (e.g., turkey tail mushrooms).
  • Considerations:
    • The quick recovery suggests the bleed clotted, a common pattern for hemangiosarcoma.
    • A second opinion from a homeopath or Chinese medicine vet is recommended if the current vet is not providing a full homeopathic case analysis.
    • Research the Bengston Method (“The Energy Cure”) for tumor healing.
• Pancreatitis Flare-up (Sharon’s Cat): A 13-year-old cat had a pancreatitis flare-up from stress.
  • Recommendation: Rejoin Holistic Actions to use the forum for ongoing guidance.
  • Rationale: The cat’s quick recovery is a positive sign. The goal is to rebalance the vital force to reduce stress susceptibility, not just manage symptoms.
• Vaccine Concerns:
  • Recommendation: The best “vaccine detox” is building overall health via fresh food, exercise, and a happy environment.
  • Rabies: Stay current on rabies per local law to avoid legal issues (e.g., mandatory quarantine).
  • Other Vaccines: Leukemia and pneumonia vaccines are generally not recommended.

Chronic Conditions & Holistic Framework

• Anaplasmosis Antibodies (Ava’s Dog): A 4-year-old dog tested positive for Anaplasmosis antibodies after a single day of not eating.
  • Recommendation: Do not use doxycycline. The positive test only indicates past exposure and antibody production, not active disease.
  • Action: Post in the HA forum for ongoing guidance.
• Epulis (Maria’s Dog): A 5-year-old Australian Shepherd has an epulis (benign gum growth).
  • Recommendation: No surgery is needed if the epulis is not interfering with eating.
  • Rationale: The epulis is a clue to an underlying energetic imbalance. The dog’s inability to eat raw meat without diarrhea confirms a gut issue that needs addressing.
  • Action: Use finger-scrubbing for dental hygiene and find a homeopathic vet (e.g., via the International Veterinary Homeopathy Association).
• Brain Tumor & Kidney Disease (Kathryn’s Cat): A cat with a suspected brain tumor and kidney issues is on a single homeopathic remedy (Phosphorus).
  • Recommendation: Seek a second opinion from a different homeopathic vet.
  • Rationale: A single remedy based on a superficial characteristic (“orange cat”) is insufficient for a complex case. A full case analysis is required.
• Allergies (Red Eyes & Scratching):
  • Recommendation: The fresh food diet is a great start. Experiment with protein variety and add pureed vegetables.
  • Action: Keep a detailed journal to track triggers. Consider gut support (e.g., Adored Beast probiotics) and energy healing.

General Holistic Advice

• Giardia:
  • Recommendation: Do not treat Giardia if the pet is asymptomatic.
  • Rationale: Giardia is often a normal gut flora. Most in-house tests show antibodies (past exposure), not an active infection. A quantitative lab test is needed to confirm a significant parasite load.
• Worms:
  • Recommendation: Get a stool sample tested to identify the worm type before treating.
  • Rationale: Different worms require different treatments. Roundworm medications (e.g., Pyrantel, Panacur) are generally safe and effective.
• Dental Health:
  • Recommendation: Use finger-scrubbing for daily dental hygiene.
  • Rationale: This is often as effective as brushing and can be easier to implement. Dental tartar is a sign of an energetic imbalance.
• Feeding Bowls:
  • Recommendation: Feed pets on flat surfaces, not in bowls.
  • Rationale: Bowls can cause whisker fatigue and are an unnatural way for pets to eat.

Next Steps

• Amy:
  • Feed whatever the Pomeranian will eat for ~1 month.
  • Join Holistic Actions (holisticactions.com) and post in the forum.
  • Take the free 101 course.
  • Find a homeopathic or Chinese medicine vet using the holisticactions.com/select guide.
• Ava:
  • Post in the HA forum for ongoing guidance on the Anaplasmosis antibody test.
  • Find a holistic vet using the holisticactions.com/select guide.
• Carolyn:
  • Post in the HA forum for guidance on gallbladder sludge.
  • Connect with Evie in San Francisco via the forum.
• Kathryn:
  • Find a different homeopathic vet for a second opinion using the holisticactions.com/select guide.
• Maria:
  • Continue finger-scrubbing for dental hygiene.
  • Find a homeopathic vet via the International Veterinary Homeopathy Association.
  • Consider joining Holistic Actions to use the forum.
• Sam:
  • Continue fresh food and immune support (e.g., turkey tail mushrooms).
  • Consult with Dr. Harmon about a homeopathic treatment plan.
  • Consider a second ultrasound to better define the tumor.
  • Research the Bengston Method (“The Energy Cure”).
• Sharon:
  • Rejoin Holistic Actions (holisticactions.com) and post in the forum for guidance on the cat’s pancreatitis.
  • Review lesson two of the 101 course on food.
• All Participants:
  • Save the chat for links and notes.
  • Take the free 101 course (holisticactions.com/101).
  • Build a holistic healthcare team using the holisticactions.com/select guide.
  • Keep a detailed health journal for your pet.