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I brought my dog to Pets**** last week to trim his nails. After I walked out from the room just a minute and look into the room through the window, I saw my dog's tongue got tucked out and turned purplish and not moving. He doesn't have any recent medical problems. The employees there took him to the emergency room but return telling me that hes dead. They don't admit any fault. They said they will examine the dog first. After a week, I got the death report and it said hes in good health condition. But they then burned his body without my permission. Can they do that? and when they examine him, they notice that there is a 9 inch mark on his neck and his heart was spongy. We were thinking that the leash was too tight that choked him to death. Is that possible? What are the other reasons that may result in that?  

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IN this case I would contact the state veterinary board to help you work through all the reports. Also, I would contact your regular veterinarian. This may have been just an unavoidable condition.
They could not legally, as far as I know, burn the body without permission. I do not think choking could happen in the few seconds for you to walk out.

Remember the happy times you had together and learn how to trim your next dog's nails yourself. Each of us comes to earth with a few things to learn or teach, and sometimes we move on after only a short time here. You could speak with an animal intuitive who may be able to connect with the spirit passed. www.AnimalTalk.net lists a lot.

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Dr. Christina Chambreau

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I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. 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 - not drugs. 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

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