Enhance Your Pet’s Health with My Premier Holistic Wellness Session

While most pets will see great improvement by just switching their diet to fresh, homemade food, that's just the start of the holistic wellness journey. Every single pet has a pathology that will show symptoms with age, some more severe, showing signs earlier than others.

My Alternative Health Assessment will utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal remedies, supplements and other alternative modalities to work alongside your Veterinarian's treatment. My aim is not to discredit the use of Western Medicine, rather to aid it in addressing other issues, and methodologies that it cannot.

As a pet parent of over 20+ years myself, I know how frustrating it can be when a vet visit doesn't solve your furbaby's issues and can't give you answers to symptoms disrupting their quality of life. This led me on my own journey of learning to help my own dogs and now I have over 200 case studies of improved ailments, ranging from mast cell tumors to chronic kidney stones, and everything in between.

The most extraordinary thing about alternative medicine, is that it has the opportunity to aid your dog from different angles than conventional medicine. By treating the whole animal with natural remedies, not just treating the symptoms, we can repair their quality of life to a happy, healthy, symptom free state. All the while avoiding harmful side effects and dependencies.

Who is this Consult for?

Any pet parent concerned about their dog living a long and quality life!

I discovered alternative treatments well into my first dog Tater's middle-age, and as he aged, I really regretted that I didn't find it sooner. Since then, I've implemented the alternative methods in these assessments on my dogs from day one. As early as 8 weeks of age, commercial diets can cause puppies to show signs of dampness (a TCM ailment), proving that it's never too early to start your dog on their holistic health journey.

Even a dog who appears perfectly healthy, might have things lurking beneath the surface that can be redirected early on in order to avoid later health issues, and heartache on your part. A holistic treatment is always best as a preventative first, so I recommend starting early (when they will require less herbs and supplements) rather than waiting until you get a cancer diagnosis, because it gets harder to undo the damage farther down the line.

With that said, it's usually the worse off cases that I see and deal with the most, so if your furbaby is in bad shape, you've come to the right place. I'm here to help and get your dog on the right plan to give you the most time you can have together, and not just time, but quality time. I also aim to educate during these consults, so we can work towards a healthier future together to ease their, and your, stress and suffering.

Things this consultation can help with:

• Seizures
• Allergies
• Mobility Issues
• Arthritis
• Asthma/Trachea Issues
• Stomach Issues
• Heart Issues
• and So Many More!

What You Will Receive With My Consult:

• 1 hour Zoom Consultation with 4 follow-ups: 3 emails (each a week apart) and 1 - 30 minute Zoom to discuss Assessment.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, herbal combinations and acupressure to administer at home
• Supplemental Support (i.e. mushroom tinctures, joint support, etc.)
• Diet Recommendations (specialty diets/mineral supplements will only be created with additional diet consult add-on)
• Activity Recommendations (Physical therapy, Acupressure, exercise, etc.)

Your Guide to the Alternative Health Consultation:

1. Book Your Session - After purchasing your session, you will be emailed a Prerequisite Form. Here you will be asked numerous questions about your pet's current conditions, photos and vet records. Use this to provide as much information as you possibly can, so that our Zoom call is streamlined and you gain the most from it.
2. Your Zoom is Scheduled - Within 24hrs of receiving your completed form, you will receive your specified Zoom call date/time (one of your requested date/times). If I have any additional questions or info required, I will contact you via email prior to the meeting.
3. Your Assessment is Created - Within 3 business days of your Zoom call, your pet's custom plan will be created and a follow up zoom will be scheduled to go over it. The follow-up call will only be 30 minutes, to make sure the plan as a whole is comprehended so that it may be implemented ASAP. Please Note: Some herbal supplements you will be able to purchase on your own, others will be invoiced and ordered through me as they aren't available to the general public. Pricing and order information will be sent with your Assessment.
4. Follow-Up Assessment & Communications - Once the Alternative Health Assessment is implemented, we will have three weekly check-in emails, to reassess any changes and improvements and adjustments in the plan. (These follow-ups are included in the initial consultation price)
5. Additional Costs & Follow-Ups - Budget is important for us all these days, which is why I want you to be aware of all costs associated for you to maximize your benefit from ongoing holistic care and alternative treatments. This consultation fee is for the initial assessment (this is a one time fee if you continue ongoing follow-ups within at least 6 months; If more than 6 mos has transpired, a new full assessment will need to be conducted) and follow-ups as described above. Additional follow-ups, reviewing herb/supplement dosages and/or new modalities, will be at a cost of $50 per email and $179 per zoom call. Costs associated with supplements, food and herbs will vary. Depending on the condition of your dog, you can use the estimated scale below. Please see the Food Cost Comparison page for an estimate on homemade food & Mineral Mix.

Estimated supplement/herb costs per month:

Small Dog - $50 - $200

Medium Dog - $75 - $350

Large Dog - $100 - $400

XL Dog - $150 - $500

*These are not guarantees, only rough estimates based on previous clients. An estimate cannot be given until a full assessment has been completed.

Add-On Diet Consultation & Coaching

To receive the maximum benefit, and for my most difficult cases. I recommend the well rounded addition of Diet Consultation and Coaching. These add-on features will give a 40% discount for these consultations at the initial booking only!

• Add On Dietary Consultation - This will give you a specified dietary consultation as well as a custom built recipe (recommended ingredients to do/do not feed) and a custom mineral mix (made custom for purchase), if required. The custom recipe will be structured for home cooking, and will also be available custom made for purchase, if you prefer. (no additional zoom calls or emails will be added for this, but each topic will be addressed and the time will be extended if needed)
• Add On Pet Parent Coaching - Many times we don't realize how as parents, we can be contributing to issues that our pets are exhibiting. This add-on will give you additional recommendations and guidance for how you can make changes on your end to reduce exposure to toxins, stressors and add engagement activities to aid in your dog's ongoing health. (no additional zoom calls or emails will be added for this, but each topic will be addressed and the time will be extended if needed)
• Add On Dietary Consult & Pet Parent Coaching - The most comprehensive approach and what I recommend for any dog in dire shape or for the most proactive pet parents. You will receive a full report for diet/alternative treatments and coaching to guide you to making the best environment and daily experience for your pet to support their mental and physical health! (no additional zoom calls or emails will be added for this, but each topic will be addressed and the time will be extended if needed)

Melanie Fox is a beloved Certified Small Animal Naturopath, Herbalist, and Holistic Nutritionist, with over 16 years of experience. Running her own dog rescue for 9 years, she fostered, cared for and cured rescue dogs of all breeds and sizes, compiling over 200 case studies. She created the food and treat line Homegrown Hounds to share her love of spoiling while advocating for healthy options. Her mission is to change the health trajectory of the pet industry to health forward and conscious products available to everyone.

Any suggested herbal remedies are not given to replace or interfere with current veterinarian treatments of the animal. Alternative Animal Health Assessment is meant to integrate and enhance your current treatment and to aid in the overall health of your dog. I am not a veterinarian, and none of this information should be construed as veterinary advice. It is important that you are working directly with a local veterinarian for a physical assessment and medical treatment, if required. No changes or outcomes can be guaranteed and all levels of improvement will depend on the accuracy of information provided, state of the animal's condition, and administration and adherence to the suggested program.