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• Flea Meds, UTIs, Microbiome & Ozone Therapy: Your Top Pet Health Questions Answered (1-Year Celebration Episode!)

  It’s our 1-year podcast anniversary! 🎉 And what better way to celebrate than with a real, unfiltered Q&A answering the exact questions pet parents are asking right now. In this special episode, I’m joined by two amazing guests and Concierge Members—Janet and Shari—who open up about their journeys with chronic pet conditions, shifting from a conventional to integrative vet model, and the healing breakthroughs they’ve experienced through holistic care. From cysts that closed without surgery to UTIs resolved without antibiotics to cancer that dissolved without chemo, this episode is filled with the kind of stories that remind you healing is possible. We cover some of the most important questions I hear in practice and online—from flea meds to senior care to vaccine protocols to yeast infections, and whether rectal ozone therapy is really worth the drive (spoiler: it is). Whether you're brand new to holistic care or just want to go deeper, this episode is packed with practical insight, lived experience, and a whole lot of heart.KEY INSIGHTS:✨Why I started this podcast and what shifted for me along the way.✨What holistic medicine actually means and why it’s rooted in science.✨What rectal ozone therapy is, how it works, and why I recommend it weekly.✨How a senior dog healed her cancer without surgery or chemo.✨How a chihuahua, Jinju’s, chronic UTIs cleared up naturally without antibiotics.✨What to do if your pet has Giardia or tapeworms and why you sometimes want to avoid dewormers.✨The rise of parasite resistance and why conventional flea meds might be doing more harm than good.✨Safer, holistic flea prevention strategies that actually work.✨Is once-a-day feeding ideal for large dogs?✨When GI issues mimic Addison’s disease and how to avoid misdiagnosis.✨What it means when your dog has chronic diarrhea but all their tests are “normal”.✨Why yeast overgrowth is often a gut problem, not just a skin issue.✨How I handle rabies vaccine laws, titer testing, and exemption requests.✨How to prioritize care for your senior pet when you’re on a tight budget.✨Why preventative care is more powerful than treating symptoms after the fact. RESOURCES:Ozone therapy, microbiome testing, natural flea treatments, and holistic UTI care:✨ Learn more at Integrative Pet Wellness CenterToppers & fresh food brands I trust:✨Green Juju✨ Solutions Pet Products✨Susan Thixton’s The List (a curated list comparing the top pet food brands)INTRODUCING THE EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP WITH DR. LILY AND VET TECH DIANNE Are you a pet parent who expects nothing less than exceptional care for your fur baby? Do you want to keep them healthy rather than waiting for them to get sick? And is having access to advanced integrative treatments and both western and holistic options a non-negotiable for you? If that sounds like you, you're exactly who this membership was designed for 💖Doors are now open. Apply to join ✨👇https://www.theunicornvet.com/ConciergeFOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepetDr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vetSign up for our newsletter to get pet health care tips & updates

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• From Kennel Assistant to Doggy Daycare CEO: How Curiosity Fueled Shari’s Rise In the Pet Care Industry

  This week’s guest is someone I absolutely adore, Shari! 💜 She’s a longtime client, a rockstar in our Concierge Membership, and one of the most open-hearted learners I know. Shari’s story is a reminder that when you stay curious and say yes to growth, amazing things can happen. She started her journey in vet med in the 80s as a kennel assistant. From there? She soaked up everything she could—learning lab work, radiology, even assisting with dentals—and eventually became a veterinary technician, then a beloved practice manager known for her leadership and compassion. But it wasn’t until her dad got sick that she discovered the world of holistic healing. That experience opened her eyes… and later, her heart, to integrative care for pets too. Now she runs a thriving doggy daycare, is deeply committed to her own cat’s preventative care, and brings so much wisdom to everything she does. We talk about the power of saying yes to the next right step, how integrative medicine found her when she was ready, and why being a lifelong learner might be the most magical trait of all. This episode will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired, and totally in love with Shari’s story 💫KEY INSIGHTS:✨ Why taking care of your vet team is the real secret to a thriving practice and how Shari’s leadership style led to a standing ovation from a roundtable of vets.✨ The moment she realized conventional protocols weren’t enough for her own pet, and why she started searching for deeper answers. ✨ How our pets mirror our own physical and emotional health more than we realize.✨ A few ways vet practices can take care of their teams at a deeper level and create a culture of kindness and belonging. ✨ Why meditation and stress reduction is so powerful for healing. ✨ And how the Concierge Membership inspired Shari not only to support Miley’s health on another level... but start prioritizing her own well-being too.RESOURCES:If you’d like to apply to join Shari’s amazing dog care in South Bay, Los Angeles, just send her an email [email protected] INTRODUCING THE EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP WITH DR. LILY AND VET TECH DIANNE Are you a pet parent who expects nothing less than exceptional care for your fur baby? Do you want to keep them healthy rather than waiting for them to get sick? And is having access to advanced integrative treatments and both western and holistic options a non-negotiable for you? If that sounds like you, you're exactly who this membership was designed for 💖Doors are now open. Apply to join ✨👇https://www.theunicornvet.com/ConciergeFOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepetDr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vetSign up for our newsletter to get pet health care tips & updates

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• Poop Saves Lives: The Exciting Future of Fecal Transplants

  Could this be what’s been missing in your pet’s healing journey? Okay, pet parents… this might be the most unexpectedly fascinating episode we’ve ever recorded. Yes, we’re talking about poop 💩. But not just any poop. We're talking about fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), a powerful healing therapy that’s helping pets recover from chronic disease, regulate their immune system, and even change their behavior. If your dog struggles with chronic vomiting, diarrhea, allergies, or itching and nothing seems to work this episode might open a whole new door. In this episode, I sit down with our incredible vet assistant Mickie for part two of our candid conversation on holistic healing. We dive deep into how I got started with fecal transplants and where we think this is going. Imagine a future where we can select specific strains of bacteria to target specific diseases. Where you can personalize a transplant like you would a supplement blend, mixing and matching strains to target a specific health challenge. Come along as we explore where the fascinating world of microbiome healing is heading, because this might just be the future of medicine, and your pet deserves to be at the forefront of it. KEY INSIGHTS:✨ How a pet parent’s research led to Dr. Lily’s very first fecal transplant and the results that blew her mind. ✨ The origin of Dr. Lily’s now-trademarked Balanced Biome protocol (hint: it involved a lot of trial and error). ✨ Why poop from the right donor can reset a pet’s immune system, behavior, and digestion. ✨ The real reason fresh poop works better than powder and how we're thinking of building our own poop bank of super-donors.✨ What the future of microbiome therapy could look like: personalized blends of specific strains to treat disease. ✨ And why you shouldn’t wait until your pet is sick—microbiome therapy is a powerful preventive tool too. Download any of our free resources: ⁠Itchy Pet Action Plan ⁠⁠The Preventative Testing Guide That Can Help Your Pet Live (Almost) Forever⁠⁠The Step-By-Step Pet Detox Guide ⁠FOLLOW:Mickie's IG: ⁠@mickiecurtice⁠Integrative Pet Wellness Center: ⁠https://integrativepet.com⁠Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: ⁠@integrativepet⁠Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: ⁠@dr.lilychen⁠ ⁠@the.unicorn.vet ⁠⁠Sign up⁠ to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips

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• We’ve Been Brainwashed to Believe Holistic Medicine Doesn’t Work – A Candid Conversation with Vet Assistant Mickie

  In this episode, I sit down with one of our incredible vet assistants, Mickie, for a fun and refreshingly candid conversation about what it really looks like to go from total skeptic to full on believer in holistic medicine. When Mickie first joined us as an extern, she didn’t hold back—she was questioning everything from acupuncture to fecal transplants to crystals (especially the unicorn one 😅). But what she experienced behind the scenes changed everything. Mickie opens up about the pet patient that cracked her heart wide open and why she now believes that we’ve been conditioned to trust pharmaceuticals without questioning side effects—while dismissing holistic care that’s been used for thousands of years. This episode is about unlearning what we’ve been taught. About realizing that suppressing symptoms isn’t the same as healing. And about the power of keeping an open mind—because when we do, we just might witness something miraculous. This is a must-listen for any pet parent who’s been curious about  holistic medicine but isn’t sure what to believe.✨ Why Mickie was completely against holistic medicine at first and what finally changed her mind.✨ What happened when she watched a dog with Cushings fully heal with microbiome therapy, nanolight therapy, and acupuncture. ✨ Why she thought acupuncture was nonsense… until she saw it work. ✨ How we can use a pendulum to figure out where an animal is holding pain is when we can’t pick it up on an exam. ✨ What conventional vet training gets wrong about healing, and why so many good techs and vets feel stuck in a system that doesn’t fix the root cause. ✨ The emotional toll of working in veterinary care and how our team culture at Integrative Pet Wellness Centre helps us show up with empathy and presence. ✨ What pet parents should look for when choosing a veterinary team and why team dynamic matters more than you think. ✨ Why individualized care will always create greater results than “standard” protocols (even the “gold standard” ones).  Download any of our free resources: Itchy Pet Action Plan The Preventative Testing Guide That Can Help Your Pet Live (Almost) ForeverThe Step-By-Step Pet Detox Guide FOLLOW:Mickie's IG: @mickiecurticeIntegrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.comIntegrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepetDr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips

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• Why Itchy Pets Are Rare in Some Parts of the World w/ Dr. Tina Hansen

  This week, I’m joined by Dr. Tina Hansen (aka the Purple Vet), an integrative veterinarian from Norway with a global perspective and a huge heart for real nutrition. She’s worked with animals all over the world, from the UK to South Africa to the Caribbean to Argentina to Zimbabwe, and what she’s seen will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about pet food. In this episode, we dive into why some of the healthiest animals she’s treated aren’t eating premium kibble at all… and why ultra-processed food may be contributing to the chronic issues we see in pets today. Tina breaks down how to start feeding fresh without overwhelm, when raw food makes sense (and when it might not), and how nutrition can literally transform allergy, autoimmune, and gut cases…sometimes when nothing else has worked. This conversation is packed with insights that simplify pet care. Let’s jump in! KEY INSIGHTS:Dr. Tina shares her incredible experiences treating pets and wildlife across the globe from South Africa to Argentina to remote Caribbean islands. Why chronic disease was practically nonexistent in certain parts of lower income countries where kibble prices were super high. Why feeding fresh food (even scraps!) often creates better health outcomes than expensive ultra-processed diets. How pets might have a harder time absorbing synthetic vitamins in kibble than nutrients from whole food. Why medications like steroids and antibiotics should be a last resort not the first line of care and how it makes it much harder for the pet to heal in the long term. How nutrition can be the single most powerful healing tool (when used correctly!)How raw feeding can be done safely and simply even for beginners. Why we need to rethink the “standard of care” in conventional vet medicine and how ignoring the root cause can cause more harm than good. How a hair mineral analysis can give you deeper insight into your pet’s health.  Why early nutrition and lifestyle support can prevent years of struggle. And a gentle reminder: Vets are under huge pressure to do it all and they really are trying their best. RESOURCES:You can access Dr. Tina (aka the Purple Vet’s) amazing free resources and courses for pet parents 💜👇Purple Vet CoursesFOLLOW:Dr. Tina: @purple.vet Purple Vet: https://www.purple.vet/Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.comIntegrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepetDr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips

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