Dr. Susan Bohrer, a small animal veterinarian in California has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Therapy for 15 years. After seeing the tremendous benefits of food therapy using real, whole food meals in her patients, she decided to formulate cooked, real food balanced meals for dogs and she launched Chi Dog: to bring food therapy meals delivered to dogs, nationwide. Dr. Bohrer provides an integrative approach to diet and nutrition for dogs because - Food is the First Medicine!

In this interview you'll learn:

• Dry, processed dog food leads to dry, itchy skin.
• That we can use real foods to improve skin and allergies using an integrative approach.
• That feeding real food is a better alternative to prescription processed dog food for allergies.

Dr. Chris Bessent, practices holistic veterinary medicine, utilising Chinese herbs, acupuncture, food therapy and chiropractic on all animals. After more than three decades of using Chinese herbal combinations in her practice, Dr. Bessent channelled her wealth of knowledge and experience into Herbsmith, Inc.

In this presentation you'll learn:

• About a holistic approach to eliminating the allergic response.
• How to get to the root of the allergy.
• About herbs and foods that will balance the dog's immune system.

Dr. John Tegzes is a veterinarian who specializes in Toxicology, which is the science of poisons and the science of safety. His practice focuses on uncovering the dangers that threaten the health of animals, in particular dogs and cats. His research has focused on mycotoxins which are often hidden and unrecognized in pet foods. For prevention, he believes in the value and benefits of feeding dogs and cats fresh, whole food diets.

In this interview you'll learn:

• That commercial pet foods can sometimes be contaminated with hidden toxins, some of these can cause sudden illness, others can cause chronic disease.
  
• These toxins can also cause what some believe may be an allergic reaction.
  
• What to look for in a pet food and its ingredients can help to prevent unnecessary suffering.

Dr. Lisa Chimes, Founder/CEO of DOG by Dr. Lisa, is a practicing Australian veterinarian who works in the emergency and critical care department at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney. Dr. Lisa has starred in popular TV shows Bondi Vet and Dr. Lisa to the Rescue and is a proud supporter of a variety of pet rescue organizations.

In this interview you'll learn:

• To stop washing your dogs so frequently, rather focus on brushing and moisturizing.
• Over washing with harsh shampoos can disrupt the protective skin barrier, leading to a stinky dog and potentially skin disease.
• What to look for and avoid in grooming products.

Dr. Rachel Mar is a Southern California native who runs her mobile integrative veterinary services, The Vitality Vet Inc. She is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and is currently enrolled in the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner course through the University of Tennessee. She is a Fear Free certified veterinarian. Her ultimate goal through The Vitality Vet is to help cultivate a healthier mind, body & soul for both you and your pet.

In this interview you'll learn:

• From a TCVM standpoint, allergies derive from the elements of wind and heat.
• A large component of heat in our pets comes from the food they eat, which is why nutrition is a key step to treating your pet’s allergies.
• Integrative approaches can help rebalance the body and therefore a goal would be to minimize, or even completely cease, any daily medications or supplements your pet relies on to control their allergies.

Dr. Cherice Roth is currently the Chief Veterinary Officer of Fuzzy Pet Health as well as Special Programs coordinator of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Roth is also an author of children’s books that focus on veterinary medicine, diversity and representation. She believes that veterinary virtual care is the answer for health disparities in pets as well as part of the answer to psychological health issues of veterinary professionals.

In this interview you'll learn:

• That antibiotic resistance is a part of everyday life.
• How to prevent skin infections.
• How to treat skin infections at home.

Dr. Casara Andre is a healer consistently motivated by her desire to help mammals of all species (human and veterinary) repair and sustain their health and wellbeing. A veterinarian by education and training, Dr. Andre is dedicated to providing practical education and harm reduction training to the emerging fields of veterinary medicines.

Dr. Erik Amazonas is a professor for the veterinary school of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Dr. Amazonas coordinates an institutional research program on the emerging fields and deeply collaborates on herb science, education and legislation in Brazil and internationally.

Dr. Gewehr is a Veterinary Doctor who graduated from Santa Catarina State College, Brazil in 2020.

In this panel interview you'll learn:

• The potential of the ultimate herb in canine allergies.
• About this herb-derived molecules mechanisms of action with potential for use in allergies.
• The use of behavioral modification in allergies and the need for clinically relevant the ultimate herb research.

Dr. Alex, a fear-free certified veterinarian, has been working in general practice since 2006. Taking an evidence-based, integrative approach to veterinary care, he is passionate about working with pet parents to provide the care best suited to their pet along with their unique family situation. Dr. Alex launched Our Pet's Health in 2017 and is the host of The Call The Vet Show.

In this presentation you'll learn:

• About the use of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in allergic dogs.
• Why supplement source matters so much.
• The current role of probiotics in allergy, and potential future developments.

Dr. Roman is the owner of the integrative veterinary practice M.A.S.H.- Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton in Massachusetts. She has been practicing integrative medicine for 44 years, using Medical Ozone Therapy 19 years and Micro Biome Restorative Therapy (“MBRT”) for over 10 years. Dr. Roman was Awarded the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year 2021 award!

In this interview you'll learn:

• What is and how does Ozone Therapy work.
• What is and how does Microbiome Restorative Therapy work.
• How these therapies help treat dogs with allergies

Dr. Cherice Roth is currently the Chief Veterinary Officer of Fuzzy Pet Health as well as Special Programs coordinator of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Roth is also an author of children’s books that focus on veterinary medicine, diversity and representation. She believes that veterinary virtual care is the answer for health disparities in pets as well as part of the answer to psychological health issues of veterinary professionals.

In this interview you'll learn:

• The current state of the vet industry.
• What is pet insurance.
• How to help them.

Dr. Christopher Byers is a board-certified veterinary emergency, critical care and small animal internal medicine specialist, and a certified veterinary journalist, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is passionate about mentoring veterinary students and colleagues in these areas of study. His blog has the goal to educate pet owners and promote the triad of care.

In this interview you'll learn:

• Anaphylactic reactions are serious and potentially life-threatening reactions.
• Efficient & effective interventions are needed to reduce the risk of meaningful complications associated with anaphylactic reactions.
• Pet owners may be able to begin interventions at home that help their pet before evaluation by a veterinarian.

Dr. Dan received his bachelors in biology from Fresno Pacific University before going to Iowa State to complete his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. Dr. Dan has been practicing small animal veterinary medicine for more than ten years, and he currently practices medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Dan's favourite dog is the Boston Terrier, and he loves spending time with his beautiful wife Jordan and two daughters Hazel and Maddie.

In this presentation you'll learn:

• Three of the most common skin autoimmune diseases.
• How to know they are not allergies
• What to do if your dog has skin autoimmune diseases that act like allergies.

Paul Raybould is Cofounder & CEO, KetoPet Sanctuary and Visionary Pet Foods

In this interview you'll learn

• Dogs have zero nutritional need for dietary carbohydrates.
  
• Cancer survives on glucose not ketones.
• Intermittent Fasting does for your dog's body what sleep does for the brain.