Alternative Medicine for Pets/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions concerning pet allergies, natural flea control, breeding and dog breeds, puppy training, pets and stress, and pretty much any dog related question.

Experience in the area

I have been a Holistic Pet Care Consultant for over 20 years. My specialties are nutrition and flea, skin and coat problems but I have experience with other health issues as well. I have been studying canine nutrition for over 20 years as well and have a broad knowledge base there including breed specific information. I am the author of The Healthy Pet Handbook and Simple Steps to a Healthy Pet as well as many other pet related articles; and have hosted radio talk shows on natural pet care. I conduct seminars on natural pet care, relationship training and the spiritual, energetic relationship between people and companion animals. I trained my first dog in 7th grade, bread my first litter in 12th grade and began showing at age 20 (I'm now 60). I have studied dogs all of my life and I have a degree in Psychology with minors in Ecology and Animal Behavior from Utah State University. I am a graduate of The New York School of Dog Grooming (1972) and Orchard Kennels School of Training (can't remember the year). I am the founder and owner of Naturals For Animals in St Petersburg, FL and the developer of Critter Oil and other natural products and Pet Energy Therapy, a pet assisted therapy for people. I look forward to answering your questions and feel free to read the articles on my site, http://critteroil.com

Organizations

National Association of Counselors and Therapists

Publications

Pet Pages Magazine Journal of the Association of Counselors and Therapists New Times Naturally

Education/Credentials

As stated above: Graduate, New York School of Dog Grooming, Orchard Kennels School of Training, Utah State University (BS), Certified Hypno-therapist, Certified Stress Management Consultant and ordained minister. Personal studies over 20 years in Canine nutrition, alternative therapies and holistic medicine.

Past/Present Clients

Thousands of now healthy, happy pets and their owners.

What do you like about this subject?

I love creating healthy pets naturally even after owners have tried conventional medicine unsuccessfully, or can't afford it. It gives me pleasure to experience their joy as they watch their friend become healthy and beautiful, and the relief it gives them to know that they won’t have to spend money on vet bills. No one should have to choose between their pet's health and their bank account.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am continually studying the fields of alternative medicine and nutrition for both people and animals and am about to release my new book, "Simple Steps to a Healthy Pet" which I know will help many many more people and pets if they choose to follow the information in it.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Being here, I have helped heal some medical issues with my free suggestions. As a result, a CL vet reported me to the FL Dept. of Pro. Regulations for ”practicing without a license”. All I have to say to that is: I'm still here, and it's a shame that in this "free" country of ours, we are apparently not free to make our own health choices, not even for the animals that are dependent upon us.