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A couple days ago i was going down the highway and there was this puppy running in and out of traffic. I pulled over and got her because she would have gotten run over. She looks to be hound mix and is probably around 8 or 10 weeks but today i noticed she has a couple small lumps on her belly and near her privates. I really cant afford to take her to the vet and was going to find her a home. Please help me if you can. Thank you for your time

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What a great person you are to rescue the puppy. As long as she is eating and active I would not worry about the lumps. She could have a hernia. The bumps could be a mild infection. Most importantly, call the humane society to see if some veterinarians in your area would help you out with this rescued puppy. Most veterinarians will also help find homes for animals, so call every one for help. If there is an integrative veterinarian in your town or nearby, try there first. 1. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine: www.IVAS.org & www.TCVM.com
Homeopathic veterinarians (these can often help you by phone if no other holistic practitioners are nearby that you like): www.theAVH.org and www.DrPitcairn.com. To find homeopathic practitioners for yourself, and homeopathic products, go to
http://www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org/products-and-services;  http://www.homeopathicpharmacy.org/members/; http://www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org/resources/practitioners
Chiropractor - www.animalchiropractic.org
Wide range of other treatments: www.AHVMA.org, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Chinese Medicine - www.ivas.org; www.tcvm.com

There are a good number in NC.
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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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