Red Fox Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Looking for recommendations for a good Animal Naturopath or Holistic Vet experienced in treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease. SA based would be ideal but I would be just as happy with a phone consult proving they can offer a personalised and ongoing service. I would prefer someone with a veterinary background if possible, or that is open minded towards using a combination of natural and conventional treatments if needed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Elaine Cebuliak at Animal Wellness clinic here in Brisbane is wonderful. I don't know if she is experienced in that specific disease, but i am am sure she probably has dealt with it. She is extremely knowledgable. She is a naturopath and holistic vet, but is still also uses conventional medicine. She may be available for a phone consult, but you would obviously have to book in :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 There's someone in WA I used years ago ... used them for aged cats . and there's McDowell Herbal in bathurst . They are always happy to speak by phone ..and I have used their treatments along with prescribed ones. I have used them with cats, dogs, horses and humans :) that's all I know of, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Elaine Cebuliak at Animal Wellness clinic here in Brisbane is wonderful. I don't know if she is experienced in that specific disease, but i am am sure she probably has dealt with it. She is extremely knowledgable. She is a naturopath and holistic vet, but is still also uses conventional medicine. She may be available for a phone consult, but you would obviously have to book in :) Do you have a link? Or contact details *eta, is this the one http://www.animalwellness.com.au/about_our-clinic.php ? There's someone in WA I used years ago ... used them for aged cats . and there's McDowell Herbal in bathurst . They are always happy to speak by phone ..and I have used their treatments along with prescribed ones. I have used them with cats, dogs, horses and humans :) that's all I know of, sorry. Thanks Perse Edited November 8, 2013 by RidgieMal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Do you have a link? Or contact details *eta, is this the one http://www.animalwellness.com.au/about_our-clinic.php ? Thats the one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 +1 for McDowell, or All Natural Vet Care in Russell Lea (NSW) do phone consults as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezy Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Www.greenpet.com.au are really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 +1 for McDowell, or All Natural Vet Care in Russell Lea (NSW) do phone consults as well. That's who I have used on several occasions. I had an Italian Greyhound with IBD for 9 years, it was a hard path - took a year to diagnose and meds were very challenging for some years. Initially he was put on Cortisone and Hills Ultra ZD diet - I was told that was all he could eat and he hated it. As he'd been a cruelty case, including starvation, it was very difficult. IGs are also food obsessed. Anyhow, after 2 years of struggling with Cortisone (which turned him into a monster), a new vet tried some old drugs and he finally ended up on Salazapyrin (spelling might be wrong), 3 times a day. He was pretty good on this unless when we were out walking he picked up people's discarded food before I could get to it first. If he did manage to do that he'd often end up on a drip for a week .... As for food, over the years I read internet forums and discovered vegetables (esp sweet potato) would add a bit of variety. About once a week i'd add something like tuna to his dinner as that was a different protein and he was good with this. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Maybe contact erny? She has a lot of experience with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You may like to browse Dr Kate Millhouse's website. She is located in Canberra but may be able to offer you a long distance consultation via skype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks for all the links. I will have a read of them over the next few days. Maybe contact erny? She has a lot of experience with this. Yes, I was thinking today that she would be one to talk to. Dogmad, I will PM you tomorrow if you don't mind. I have a few questions that you may be able to help with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks for all the links. I will have a read of them over the next few days. Maybe contact erny? She has a lot of experience with this. Yes, I was thinking today that she would be one to talk to. Dogmad, I will PM you tomorrow if you don't mind. I have a few questions that you may be able to help with. No worries, I'd be happy to help. I remember how devastated and scared I was with the diagnosis so I really feel for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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