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About Dr. Christina Chambreau
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Expertise
I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.

Experience
I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.

Organizations
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association National Center for Homeopathy American Veterinary Medical Association

Publications
I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.

Education/Credentials
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

   

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dog sick11/16/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: i have a Australian cattle dog mix and he has been acting really weird. he is 9 to 10 years old and ...
  A: Suzzy - Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what is wrong with your dog without the benefit of a ...
Sick Goldie11/15/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: In the past few days my cat, Goldie, has gone from being his normal, social self to being a complete ...
  A: Jorge - The swollen glands you mentioned are most likely lymph nodes. It seems as though your ...
Bald spot11/14/2009Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
  Q: Our dog is 4 years old (no prior health problems), and recently she has started licking her front ...
  A: This is called a lick granuloma. IT is an obsessive-compulsive disorder that may require something ...
limping dog11/14/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: My dog is limping and going downhill fast. My vet keeps saying it is arthritis, but her lameness is ...
  A: Stewart - I do not suggest antibiotic therapy for Internet questions. If your veterinarian has ...
Problem with the tail11/14/2009Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
  Q: I have a 11 month old American Eskimo/Maltese dog that keeps chasing her tail, biting it and pulling ...
  A: Sometimes it is compulsive, but sometimes it is rectal pain or cramps. Often the tail itches. Ask ...
cat is having unusual toilet behaviour11/13/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: my tabby cat is about 6 months old and up until now has used the litter tray every time without ...
  A: Because of the diarrhea, I believe your cat is ill and needs to be checked by the veterinarian. ...
Jack Russell Terrier puppy with a cast11/13/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: He fractured his rear right leg & is in a cast for 4-5 wks. He normally stays in the garage which is ...
  A: That is a long time to leave a puppy, injured or not. They need a lot of attention. Maybe you could ...
My cat is eating everything but...11/13/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: We sure having a problem with our almost 1 year old kitty. She seems to enjoy eating everything but ...
  A: Wow, that is a lot of cloth for a kitten to eat. She is not sick with that? Not constipated? I ...
Bump on dogs lower back11/13/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: We have a dog that is about 7 years old.About 3 or 4 months ago we noticed a small bump on her lower ...
  A: Megan - It is impossible for me to be able to tell you what is wrong with your dog without a ...
recurring itchy dog rashes11/13/2009Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old rat terrier mix whom I adopted from a rescue organization as a puppy. Since ...
  A: I agree with the possibility of allergies. Thyere is a drug called ATOPICA (cyclosporine) that has ...
my german shepard has foul skin odor11/12/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: she stinks and stinks up the whole house, even within a day of bathing
  A: This is a perfect example of an early warning sign that your dog is not healthy. Healthy dogs never ...
Black spot on cat's nose11/12/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: My cat (about 4-5 years old) has always had a little bit of black pigment on his nose, but over the ...
  A: There are two possibilities, Michelle. This could be a normal pigment change or it could be a sign ...
raw food for pregnant cat and kittens!11/12/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: I recently bought Anitra Frazier holistic book of cats, and I really think its time to switch to raw ...
  A: Good for you to begin exploring healthier options for your cats, especially if you are breeding ...
ultrasound11/12/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: I have a pregnant cat (about 3 weeks pregnant), and I was wondering if its possible to know the ...
  A: Blaze - Ultrasound can be useful for diagnosis of pregnancy; however the number of fetuses is ...
sick puppy11/12/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: My puppy is behaving abnormally. He is very lethargic and can barely walk, eat, and drink water. He ...
  A: Irene - I can hardly believe that you are writing this note instead of rushing your puppy to a ...
16 week german shorthaired pointer11/12/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: Many thanks.
  A: Thirty minutes sounds reasonable at this age, as long as he is eating a GOOD quality PUPPY growth ...
Sick kitty!11/12/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: My cat puked about 8 times today and I'm debating whether or not I need to get him looked at ASAP or ...
  A: Erica Please have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Vomiting can cause ...
very sick cat11/12/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: my cat got sick a couple of days ago, he presented with vomiting, diarrhea and crying a howling cry. ...
  A: T/D has no more protein than the average adult cat food and it is made specifically for tartar ...
Lethargic Dog11/11/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: I have an 11 month old Golden Retriever. I was recently out of town for the better part of two ...
  A: When I only had my conventional veterinary training, I would often be very frustrated by problems ...
prolapsed anus11/11/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: Found a litter of kittens and hand raised them...kept the runt which is a female manx. She is about ...
  A: This is a common problem with tail-less cats. She isn't a true Manx breed, unless she is a purebred. ...
why does my dog pee on the couch in our bed?11/11/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: we've got an 18 month old bichon-poo that we got from an animal shelter, we have had her for almost ...
  A: Umm because he is not being very thorough? I would not be happy with that and no, it is NOT common ...
Pomeranian Bark11/11/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: I have a four year old Pomeranian. He is on Phenobarbital for two years now for seizures. He is an ...
  A: I don't understand what your vet meant about limited options due to the phenobarb. In what way? ...
4 month old boxer in heat?11/11/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: Is it possible for a 4 month old boxer to go in heat? My pup has been peeing more than usual and ...
  A: Possible but unlikely. She most likely has cystitis which is a burning from a bladder infection. The ...
Boxers with Urine Infections11/11/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: What can you suggest to help prevent my 4 month old boxer from getting urine infections?
  A: Urine infections are not very common in dogs, so the best way to prevent them is to build up the ...
Fungal infection11/11/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: Sherrell, I suspect I got ringworm/microsporum from my bunny. I don't touch him anymore, but the ...
  A: Ana - There are many ways to contract a fungal infection. There are also many skin infections ...
Syringa tree11/11/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: We have a syringa tree on our property and i am aware that the berries are poisonus. I have a ...
  A: According to my research, all parts of the syringa tree are poisonous. Go to ...
tumeur rectale11/11/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: my little dog had a tumor secreting glands of the anal mucosa or rectum, cancer is it aggressive? ...
  A: Are you saying that your dog had an anal gland tumor? or did he have a perianal adenoma? They are ...
dog uti infections, surgery11/11/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: I have a 10 month old female spayed lab. She has had 4 uti's and is currently being treated for her ...
  A: Jo - It is not uncommon for a young female puppy to develop "puppy vaginitis". This syndrome ...
my 8 yr old sheltie11/11/2009Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
  Q: Please help: my sheltie is exhibiting dry, itchy, scaly,and bumpy patches all over his body. This ...
  A: If these patches are bumpy, then I would first think of a bacterial infection in the skin. He may ...
Terrified Dog11/11/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: My dog went outside about two weeks ago, he was back in the woods and started yelping, he came ...
  A: Samantha - Obviously, your dog had a traumatic experience while on a visit outside. It is ...
Kitten11/10/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: I just got this kitten and from what I've been told she hadn't gone to the bathroom in a day or two ...
  A: First, Erin, you must know that any free internet service may not get back to you ASAP as I have my ...
nervous schnauzer11/10/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: pleae help my 5 month old miniature schnauzer barks at everything and everyone whilst out walking he ...
  A: Neutering may help. The best is to do a lot of obedience classes and read a lot of books about ...
Kitty with multiple problems!!11/10/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
  A: The black specs are flea manure- digested blood. Get some wet and you will see it turns red. The ...
Veterinary Interviews11/10/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: I am applying for 2010 entrance to veterinary college, and am worried that my experience is not ...
  A: First of all, I cannot help you with the first question because I am not a vet. Second, they are ...
Male cat diagnosed with UTI... now has seizures?11/10/2009Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
  Q: My sister and I have a male cat named Oatmeal, he's 4 1/2 years old. He's never had urinary problems ...
  A: Sherri - It has not been my experience that UTI cause seizures - but a severe infection can cause ...
leg back leg injury11/10/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: my one year old British bulldog thought i was going up the stairs and ran up 2 or 3 stairs before ...
  A: What is a paraclete? And who is "him?" I am a bit confused by what you wrote here, but I can tell ...
new yorkies11/10/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: Im soon to be getting my yorkie hes almost 2months old. I wanted to know what kind of food do you ...
  A: I hope you are not purchasing from a pet store as those puppies are usually not healthy in the long ...
Kitty with multiple problems!!11/10/2009Jana Connell RVT, CVT
  Q: I have a female Calico 2 1/2 year old cat. My cat, Chewy, is strictly and indoor cat except for the ...
  A: She most likely has a flea allergy problem compounded by alopecia (hairlessness) which is from her ...
kittens whiskers11/10/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: I adopted 2 orphaned kittens when they were about 2-3 wks old. Everything is going fine. At first I ...
  A: Whiskers breaking or falling out are signs that an animal is not healthy (see early warning signs ...
Puppy issues11/9/2009Dr. Christina Chambreau
  Q: I have a problem with my papillon/chihuahua mix. I got her on the 1st of November and she has now ...
  A: Every individual person or animals comes here for a different length of time. Losing a young animal ...

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