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Your pet is family, and Integrative Pet Wellness Center exists to help them live a longer, happier life by your side. Get to know us a little more through our blogs, where we talk about various aspects of pet care, practical information, and our stories and updates!
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian regarding your pet’s health and treatment options.
Why Every Pet Needs a Seasonal Detox (Plus That Time I Had to Detox Arsenic From My Own System 😳)
I recently did something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time—I hired a functional nutritionist to run a set of functional medicine tests on me 🧪 And while I’m relieved there were no glaring red flags (thank goodness), one result stopped me in my tracks: elevated...
Bach Flower Remedies for Pets With Anxiety, Grief, or Trauma 🌸
Let me tell you a story… So in the 1930s, a British physician named Dr. Edward Bach did something radical. He left behind a prestigious Harley Street medical practice, not to chase fame or fortune, but to wander through the English countryside, following his...
What if pet care could start a revolution?
If you’ve been in our unicorn space lately, maybe you’ve seen the plant on the coffee table in its big round glass bowl. This one 👇Once upon a time, it was a delicate fairy garden with tiny leaves nestled gently at the bottom, quiet and contained. Now? The plants are...
His Constant Itching Is Finally Gone 🐶
Did you know Starbucks didn’t actually start in America? ☕ Howard Schultz, the founder, traveled to Italy and was completely captivated by their coffee culture. It wasn’t rushed or transactional. It was a ritual. A way to slow down, savor, and connect. Tiny little...
Spay and Neuter Risks
The other day in Pilates, our teacher asked us to grab either the 1kg or the 2kg weights. I went for the 1kgs. We start squatting and, mid-squat, she casually drops: “As women age, we really need to be mindful of our bone density. Strength training becomes essential...
Gentleness… On This Day
Just a short note from my heart to yours today… It’s Father’s Day, and I find myself feeling a little tender—like my heart’s been cracked open just enough to let more light in. So I did what I always do when I need grounding... I sat down, took a deep breath, and...
Pet Health Mystery? 🕵️♂️
If your pet’s been dealing with health issues that no one’s been able to explain and you’ve tried everything but still haven’t found answers, you need to hear Mia’s story 🐶 When Mia first came to see me, she was struggling with lots of coughing and wheezing. Every...
Toxins Our Pets Are Exposed To 😳
Here's something kinda wild I had to share with you Dianne! I recently picked up traces of gold… in a pup. Yep, actual gold. How this little cutie got exposed to it? I have no clue! 🤔 Were they sneaking some licks off someone’s ring? 💍😂 Now, I’m not too worried about...
IPWC is a specialty center, but we are still here for you
I wanted to send a quick note to follow up on my last newsletter—because a few of you reached out, and I realized I probably didn’t explain things as clearly or as early as I should have. So let me say this, from the heart: I’m not going anywhere. I’m still here,...
We’re making some big changes at IPWC
I’ve got some really exciting news to share! I’m now officially certified as an Integrative Veterinary Cancer Care Practitioner (IVCCP). That means I’m now stepping fully into the role of an integrative veterinary oncologist. This means we’ll be focusing more deeply...
