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Expert: - 5/20/2011


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Our 8 week old yellow lab pup, that we have only had for two days was climbing on the couch and fell off sideways onto some soft carpet. On impact she started yelping for quite a while. She now is calm but will not walk and pulls that leg up close to her body. She will not put the leg down. When I palpate the lower bone and foot, she doesn't seem bothered. When I try to feel her hip and upper leg she doesn't cry out either, but she will not bear weight. She is just laying down continually for the past 3 hours since the accident. When she is laying on someones lap if they try to adjust her on their lap, sometimes she will cry out.
I am not sure if I should give it some time, or just go straight to the vet. Any advice is welcome!!

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Apologies for delay. Computer broken. If she is not better by now you do need to see a veterinarian preferably an integrative one. If you will go to my website wwwchristinachambreau.com to learn some things that will help your pup stay healthy and send me an email through the sit and ask for more info. Or look at other ask the expert answers as I give a lot of the same info to everyone.

If you did not go to a veterinarian today because your pup is better, your can get help by looking for reiki treatment.  It can be done from a distance.  

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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.

Organizations
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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