Ep. 395: Holistic Pet Care and Using Essential Oils with Cats and Dogs with The Natural Pet Doctor
Dr. Katie Woodley, BVSc, GDVCHM, cVMA, is an internationally renowned holistic veterinarian. She is a member of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr. Woodley earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University in New Zealand and her Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Katie, as she’s affectionately referred to by her audience and pet parents, fell in love with the nature setting in New Zealand and it was there that she was introduced to natural healing before settling in Colorado. She pursued learning more about holistic health after a healing crisis with her husbands’ autoimmune disease and her own pet’s cancer. As a result, she received her graduate certification in Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and acupuncture. After her experience working in several conventional vet clinics, Dr. Katie realized that the system was broken and did not allow for much integration of Eastern and Western modalities. It was at this point she sought to change this.
Armed with her love of animals and her incredible mind, grit, compassion, and passion, she has become a sought-after expert in pet nutrition, essential oils, Chinese medicine, and herbal medicine. She has appeared on numerous summits, podcasts, and media, and hosts her own active channels on a regular basis.
Dr. Katie provides mentorship and holistic pet guidance and support to pet parents and pet professionals across the world. As the owner and founder of The Natural Pet Doctor, Dr. Katie provides an invaluable asset to pet parents around the globe. Her website offers an extensive amount of online veterinary resources that integrate Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Katie also offers telehealth consultations to pet parents, along with education through her online programs, YouTube channel, Facebook, and Instagram. Her acclaimed Healthy Holistic Pet For Life Blueprint is a masterful program that is breaking the barriers to integrative veterinary care and provides access and the support of a holistic veterinarian, Dr. Katie, no matter where one is located.
Dr. Katie’s mission is to ensure that all pet parents have access to herbal medicine, supplementation, and nutritional advice throughout their pet's lifetime to help them thrive rather than just survive. She is passionate about ensuring that pet parents know they have options to support their pets whether through illness or maintaining optimal health through an integrative approach. Dr. Katie is a true pioneer that is paving the way to make for a healthier world for our pets. Through empowering pet parents to find and truly heal the root cause of disease, Dr. Katie is transforming the wellness and lives of her patients and their humans on a world-wide scale. You can find Dr. Katie at https://thenaturalpetdoctor.com/.
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What You Will Learn:
How pets support our own wellness
Dr. Katie’s story on how she got interested in “wholistic” vet care and how it links to her message of hope to pet owners everywhere
The five foundations of holistic pet care and how essential oils fit into them
The scary truth about the pet food industry
Tools to optimize your pets’ diet
Essential oil safety in pets: the importance of correct dosage, dilution, and the purity and quality of the essential oils.
Why cats are more sensitive to some essential oils than other animals
What signs your pet will display if the dose of essential oils is too high
How “self-selection” can help to determine what essential oil or herbs are best for your pet
What essential oils to be cautious with in dogs and cats
Topical use of essential oils in pets and where not to apply essential oils
What to look out for in products that combine essential oils for your pets
The top essential oils that can be used for many of your pets’ needs and common issues
Calming essential oils for pets
The overlooked essential oil for pets that can help with digestive issues, vomiting, acid reflex, and inflammation
How to use myrrh oil for your pet’s skin and gum issues
Natural approaches and essential oils that can help with your pet’s grief
The importance of our pets’ emotional health
How pets can guide us to our own self-care
How essential oils support your pets’ microbiome and offer synergy
How to start implementing holistic pet care and finding a holistic vet
Dr. Katie’s favorite essential oil DIY for inflammation, pain, and skin irritation in dogs: 5:5:5 drops of myrrh, copaiba, and frankincense oils in 2 ml/or more carrier oil (depending on the size of your pet).
Our closing questions: (1) What Dr. Katie does daily for self-care and, (2) What she feels we should ditch and replace with instead for a more nourishing life.
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Dive deeper:
Links to Learn More About Dr. Katie and Natural Pet Care:
Dr. Katie on YouTube
Links to Access More Resources and Dr. Katie’s Services:
Free Master Class Blueprint – Join Dr. Katie Woodley - The Natural Pet Doctor - for a free 45-minute webinar to learn how you can prevent disease in 5 easy to implement steps for your dogs and cats starting right away.
Video: Essential oil safety in dogs and cats and Dr. Katie’s brand recommendations
Video: Beyond the Label – Are you using supplements that are harmful to your pet’s gut health
Dr. Katie’s guide to finding a holistic vet
Free pet food guide
Using natural remedies
Cat wholistic wellness
Holistic pet wellness
21-day dog gut program
Better gut self-paced course