AboutDr. Christina Chambreau 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)
Question hi. i'm cristina. i have a gray male guinea pig that i adopted from the local animal shelter. i have had him for 3 months now and he doesnt really like to run around; he just likes to hide and such. i was giving him a bath today, when i noticed he had this thing on his front left paw. i dont think it is a callus, but it is whiteish and seems almost like cartillage. i just dont know what it is. hope you can help.
-cristina♥
Answer Dear Cristina,
I had 2 Guinea Pigs at different times and each had a very different personality. One was more social than the other. Sometimes flower essences and better diet can help them.
I cannot tell you what is happening with his foot. I do suggest that a veterinarian or a professional guinea pig person see it.
Dr. Pottinger, in his book Pottinger's Cats, tell sof how he got GPs to be very healthy - feed fresh grass and no pellets. I did that with mine.
Once you know what the problem is with the foot, you could contact a wonderful holistic veterinarian, Dr. Yearout, who specializes in little critters. He does phone consults at-- 425-334-8171.
The flower essences you could use to help the personality are rescue remedy and if your health food store has them - aspen, mimulus and larch. Put 2 drops of each into 1 cup of water and rub a little on his back or head or ears every time you open the cage.
Dr. Christina Chambreau
