Why I Became Certified in Animal Naturopathy
In 2023 my cat Mel threw a blood clot. Because it affected his front leg instead of the back legs, where these clots usually strike, the emergency vet initially suspected a neurological problem. It wasn’t until a cardiologist at BluePearl examined him that we learned the real cause: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart disease common in cats.
I wanted to do everything I could for him, so I started researching. That led me to the work of Dr. Josh Stern at UC Davis on rapamycin for cats with HCM. It wasn’t FDA approved at the time, but my primary vet agreed to prescribe it off label, considering the minimal risks and its success in clinical trials.
Mel taught me that paying close attention, asking questions, and learning all you can make a real difference for a pet. That’s what led me to become certified in Animal Naturopathy. I bring that same attention to every pet I care for, alongside my Red Cross Pet CPR and First Aid certification and my membership in Pet Sitters International (PSI). Veteran Pet Care is also fully bonded and insured.
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