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Dr. Marlene Siegel Pasco Veterinary Medical Center 813-973-2929 www.pascovet.com and deficient in omega-3s. Processed diets are high in carbohydrates (dogs and cats are not designed to eat a high carb diet), which lead to poor digestion, obesity and a suppressed immune system. Read labels!!! Avoid diets with artificial colors and preservatives. If you can't pronounce an ingredient, don't let your pet eat it! Toxins that cannot be eliminated are stored in fat and are released slowly over time into the body, creating disease. Solution Feed a species appropriate balanced (proper ratio of organ, bone and meat) raw diet (dogs are carnivores and cats are obligate carnivores) composed of 95% grass fed meat and 5% organic vegetables. Avoid Over Medicating and Over Vaccinating We have been a society that treats symptoms and ignores the root cause. The "symptom" is an indicator light, a clue designed to lead you to the underlying issue. Solution Do all the above well and pets will rarely get sick. If medication is needed, choose alternative therapies when appropriate or integrate eastern and western treatments when applicable. Consider risk of exposure when determining what vaccines to administer. Choose a 3-year vaccine when possible. When available, do vaccine titers to determine if the pet really needs the vaccine or is still protected from previous shots. We give homeopathic remedies after vaccination. Specific Tips To Detoxify A good detox program begins with a thorough history (including chronic and acute issues) and a physical exam. Yearly blood work that includes a complete blood count, chemistry profile and urinalysis aid in evaluating the function of the kidneys, liver and other organs. This information guides our choices for detoxification. It is important to have the major routes of elimination open before beginning a detox. Once toxins are being released, they need to safely and effectively leave the body; otherwise they can create more serious disease. There are many ways to detox, not one is better or worse, it is what the individual patient needs. That being said, the liver is always the center of my detox program. I use herbs (both Chinese and western), homeopathy, frequency, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic frequency), hyperthermia, coffee enemas, chiropractic care, acupuncture, releasing trapped emotions and exercise in my detox program. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) are revolutionary medical technologies. Amongst their many benefits, they help the body eliminate waste and toxins. I utilize HBOT in combination with PEMF and hyperthermia to treat cancer and other degenerative dis-eases. Red blood cells function best when they are separated. They carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and remove waste products. Frequency Of Detoxification It is virtually impossible to remove all toxins from an animal's environment, making it vitally important to routinely detoxify and support the organs of elimination. Frequency of detoxification depends on the amount of toxic exposure a pet has and if they are already showing signs of disease. The more exposure and concurrent disease, the more frequent and intense the detoxification recommendations. Good diet/digestion, quality water, clean environment and adequate exercise should be a daily objective. At minimum, monthly organ support and cleanses are indicated. Work with an experienced integrated holistic veterinarian for specific details on your pets detoxification program. Can't Trade In The Body Or Move To A New One When your house or car get so old and debilitated it is not worth doing the repairs, you can move or buy another. We can't buy a new body for our pets (or ourselves). Live a sustainable lifestyle and treat the body as the most valuable and precious possession that it is. Abby's Magazine - Volume 4 Issue 1| Page 17