Holistic Pet Care
Herbs For Pets & Free Resource List for Furry Companions (not medical advice)
Pet Vaccines
Information
Pets are like family, and we deserve full, informed consent for their health choices, just like our own. Recently there has been more discussion about the possible side effects and harms with vaccinations, so I have compiled here a list of resources where you can get more information to make an educated decisions with your vet.
Titer Testing Resources
Many vaccines produce immunity that lasts longer than the 1-3 years advertised on the label. Testing titers is a great way to find out if your pet truly needs revaccination or if they’re still immune from the last shot. Learn more about titer testing, government policies on vaccinations, medical exemptions for old or sick pets and more!
Books & Paper Media
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Mark of the Beast: Hidden in Plain Sight
By Dr. Patricia Jordan
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The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice
By Rita Hogan, C.H.
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The Forever Dog
By Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, DVM & Rodney Habib
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Herbs for Pets
By Mary Wulff-Tilford & Greg Tilford
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Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats
By Diane Stein
*Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. IvyHerbal.com may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase a book using one of these links. We highly encourage purchasing these books locally and/or used if available.
Free Articles from My Blog
Youtube Videos
& Video Channels
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Dr. Judy Morgan's YouTube Channel
“Dr. Judy Morgan has over 39 years experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, author, and speaker. Dr. Morgan owned and operated two veterinary hospitals that offer an integrative approach combining holistic medicine with traditional western techniques. Her goal is to change the lives of over 10 million pets by educating and empowering pet owners worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor quality processed food.”
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Rodney Habib – Planet Paws
”A digital storyteller, science junkie, creator of Planet Paws & above all, an inspired pet parent.”
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Crunchy Pets: Raw Food Diet, Vaccines, Heartworm and MORE | Holistic Vet Dr. Karen Becker
Episode on Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark
“Today, we’re exposing the SHOCKING truth about pet food, vaccines, and what’s really making your dog sick. 🧐🐾 I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Karen Becker—holistic vet and author of The Forever Dog Life—aka the book that changed EVERYTHING I thought I knew about pet health. We’re talking raw diets, sneaky toxins ☠️, and the secret to helping your pup live longer (spoiler: it’s NOT just luck).”
Raw Feeding Resources
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Perfectly Rawsome
One of the most comprehensive free raw feeding websites available, focusing on species-appropriate diets for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Includes detailed guides on BARF and prey model raw feeding, nutrient breakdowns, and recipes. Also connects readers with certified canine nutritionists.
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Raw Fed & Nerdy
A science-based raw feeding resource created to address the lack of nutritional guidelines in the raw feeding community. Offers a free full course on raw and cooked home-prepared diets for dogs and cats, plus a supportive Facebook group community. Founded by Savannah Welna, Cert. ACN.
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Primal Pooch – Free Raw Feeding Guides
An extensive free library of in-depth raw feeding articles covering every aspect of a raw diet: proteins, organs, bones, supplements, transitioning, portion sizing, and sourcing.
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Primal Pooch – Raw Feeding Resources Master List
A curated directory linking to dozens of the best raw feeding websites, holistic vets, books, podcasts, and communities, a great one-stop jumping-off point.
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Dogs Naturally Magazine
Run by holistic veterinarians and natural health experts, this is one of the most respected free online publications covering raw feeding, natural healthcare, vaccine discussions, and integrative approaches for dogs.
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Bella and Duke – Raw Feeding Guides
Expert-written raw feeding guides covering how to transition, portion, and prepare raw food for dogs and cats. Content contributed by nutritionists, vets, and vet nurses.
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Keep the Tail Wagging
A long-running blog by raw feeder Kimberly Gauthier covering her first-hand raw feeding experiences, beginner guides, sourcing tips, and integrative pet health topics.
Hpathy.com has a great, free newsletter and a monthly Q&A with a homeopathic/holistic-minded veterinarian. I’ve found some really good tidbits of information for both cats and dogs in there from past Q&A’s.
Flea and tick meds are notorious for bad reactions, but here we are at the beginning of springtime, when ticks and fleas start waking back up. In this article, I go over the issues with these commonly prescribed meds, and what I do instead to prevent infestation.