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 My cat died very unexpectedly the other day. She was perfectly healthy to the best of my knowledge having displayed no symptoms of sickness at all. She was only 7 years old. The previous evening she had been acting normally, I clearly remember petting her and playing with her before going to bed. Between the hours of midnight and 10am she died. There was nothing around her at all that she could've injested and hadn't been outside for several days. I have no idea what could have happened to her. What could've happened that would cause her to die that quickly?
Answer It is almost impossible to know why she died.
Rarely, cats have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (enlarged hearts) and show no symptoms until death. Worms in the heart can also cause sudden death with no prior warning.
The only way to really know would be to get an autopsy from your local veterinarian.
I am so sorry for you - such a shock at a young age. If she had been vaccinated in the last week or two, that could have caused it. Or treated with frontline or other flea and tick preparations.
