Natural Animal Health
Natural Animal Health

Natural Animal Health

Neo Mastiff in deep thoughtYou’ve come to this site. You are reading the blog posts. The question begs, why? What intrigued or interested you to search out natural animal health in the first place?

Is it because you or your animal(s) have not thrived in the conventional approach? Or you’re disgruntled at the conventional approach? Is it because you wanted more control of the health of your animals? Is it so you can better advocate on behalf of your animals, realizing you do have choices? All of the above?

For me it was and is all of the above. It started because of an amazing Neapolitan Mastiff named Shadrach for me (pictured here). Because of his negligent past and the abuse he suffered I felt he deserved a more excellent way of caring for him. It wasn’t that my previous animals didn’t, but this dog is the reason I stood up and took action. He moved me outside of myself and my comfort zone to learn so I could advocate on his behalf.

Coming out of the conventional system as a former vet tech it would have taken a situation like this for me to venture forth. I had gotten comfortable in that status quo but my love for Shadrach moved me past my own comfort zone. The good news is, he lived to be nearly twelve years old even with all he had gone through. Even though he was also conventionally raised until he was approximately four years old.

While science often wants to discount the anecdotal and experiential based application for those of us in natural health, often wants to discredit us personally in the process as well, the facts remain the same. Our animals have thrived with a whole health, natural approach.

The reason I write, consult, podcast, and run an online distance learning school in animal naturopathy with my colleague is for this very reason.

I invite you to listen to our latest podcast on this subject (we’ve been doing this podcast for 11 years now). My hope is at the very least it provokes some serious thought. My greater hope is that you’ll embrace a natural, whole health lifestyle for your animals and yourselves…and use the conventional approach for heroics.

Until next time….

Have a naturopathically healthy day!

PHOTO ATTRIBUTION: Shadrach the Neo Mastiff by Dr. Kim Bloomer, Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved

 

 

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Kim Bloomer, V.N.D., N.D. is an animal naturopath as well as being certified in small animal nutrition, with years of experience in animal wellness. Dr. Kim is a published author, writer, blogger, host of the DOGgone Truth podcast. Dr. Kim offers Animal Naturopathy Mentoring and Courses. Subscribe to her DOGgone Newsletter for updates or to her blog via email. Copyright ©2005-2024 Aspenbloom Pet Care, Dr. Kim Bloomer, All rights reserved. No part of this article may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Author/Publisher. This article is intended to be educational. However, it is not intended to be a substitute for diagnosis or treatment from a qualified animal health professional. Dr. Kim Bloomer and Aspenbloom Pet Care, do not assume any legal responsibility for misuse of the products discussed in this article. The only essential oils referenced on this website are Young Living.