Guest: Joni Kamlet is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA).
She also has her certification in Applied Clinical Nutrition (for humans). Joni witnessed the benefits of raw feeding, homeopathy and herbs in 1996 when her dog was diagnosed with mammary cancer (and Joni was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the same time). Both of their positive responses to natural therapies started Joni on her holistic path, and she has been working in the field of integrative veterinary medicine ever since. Joni is passionate about holistic options for both animals and humans. She is now embracing her mushroom passion in her position as Director of Veterinary Education and Outreach for Real Mushrooms.
Talking Points:
Do veterinarians learn about holistic medicine in vet school?
One thing I always find fascinating is that even the most health-conscious humans (including holistic practitioners like chiropractors, acupuncturists, integrative MD’s) seem to have a disconnect between how they take care of themselves, and what they are feeding their pets. They follow the veterinarian’s recommendation to give dry and highly inflammatory kibble every day for the lifetime of the pet. We wouldn’t do that to ourselves, but this is how most people are feeding their pets.
•There’s an epidemic of cancer and autoimmune disease in our companion animals, and I feel strongly it’s directly related to not only what we are feeding them, but the high doses of toxins, endocrine disruptors, etc. in their environment.
•How do mushrooms fit into veterinary practice?
•What supplements should every veterinarian have in their toolbox?
•What applications do mushrooms have for pets?
•Do mushrooms have any contraindications with other medicines?
•Are there certain supplements or foods that pets should be taking proactively/ lifelong?
•What are some basic holistic strategies for aging pets?
•What are the main active ingredients of medicinal mushrooms?
