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Canine nutritionist, veterinary technician, holistic pet care, pet health consultations, new pet adoption, puppy training, pet food research

Everything here at HTP has been designed with you in mind.

 

Are you overwhelmed looking for answers?

Are you tired of wasting valuable time and energy?

Are you confused by all the conflicting information online?

Are you exhausted with standardized recommendations that don't provide results?

It's okay to feel a bit uneasy in your search to better your pet's health. But I want you to know it feels even better to be heard, supported, empowered, and taken care of in your journey.

Instead of following social media trends and generic advice, you can receive one-on-one support from a qualified professional who strives to get your pet on the road to health & happiness!

 

That's what is offered here.

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Katie

CVT, DN-CET, HABc, CPCN

Pet Health Consultant

Integrative Care Advocate

Dedicated to helping, and empowering pet owners to make informed decisions in order to improve the health and well-being of their pets. Because when you know better, you can do better.

Education

Years of dedication have provided me with great education and experience in the field of natural animal health & wellness.
Check back often, as I am always furthering my knowledge!

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Veterinary Technology

Certified Veterinary Technician

(CVT)

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Raw Dog Food

Certified Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist

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Dog Bite Prevention

Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator

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Diabetes Education

AAHA Diabetes Educator Certificate

DogNostics Certified Canine Enrichment Technician dog training for anxious dogs and new puppies

Canine Enrichment

Certified Canine Enrichment Technician

(DN-CET)

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Preventive Healthcare

Preventive Healthcare Certificate

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Bond Between Humans and Animals

Human-Animal Bond Certified (HABc)

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Canine Nutrition

Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN)

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Former State Humane Agent

Volunteer investigator for animal abuse, cruelty & neglect

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In Loving Memory

Slugger 2004-2012

The Roots

How I Got Started

What is it that fuels each and every day for me?

The ability to see pets thrive, and live happily alongside their favorite humans!

My story began with my first dog, Slugger, had a chronic GI disorder which western medicine couldn't help. I fed him a plethora of toxic 'treats' (Greenies & Rawhides)... because I didn't know any better... he got year-round pesticide applications, because I didn't know any better.  And it took me years to forgive myself.

After 10+ years working within the pet industry, I've made it my mission to educate other pet owners with what I've learned through many hours of research, education and through my own personal experience.

Many clients even express that they have used their new found knowledge of pet health and applied it to their own lifestyle and wellness goals!

Continuously Learning

I regularly attend webinars, seminars, classes & summits in order to further my knowledge on the latest pet health trends and topics! Continuing Education is very important (and actually very fun) to me!

​Other sources are: books, blogs, and magazine articles.

Holistic HTMA

Assessing the mineral levels within the body

(via hair tissue mineral analysis) to uncover root causes of imbalance as seen through the lens of psychoneuroimmunology.

Canine Nutrigenomics

Understanding how nutrition impacts gene expression on a cellular level, and how diet can be used and tailored to the individual animal in a proactive way or as a tool to help alleviate chronic symptoms of imbalance.

Supporting Liver Health & Detox in Pets with Supplements

Liver health overview with discussion on detoxification phases and how to use high quality supplements to support the natural detoxification process in animals.

Nutritional Impact on Behavior

An in-depth look at how nutrition & gut health affects behavior: starting from gestation, through the neonatal period, toward adulthood and even into geriatric years. With a focus on how unwanted behaviors can respond favorably to nutritional interventions and even be prevented given the appropriate diet and supplements.

Senior Dog Care Summit

4 day virtual summit on senior dog health presented by holistic veterinarians and wellness experts discussing the aging process and how to integrate nutritional, lifestyle changes and alternative care modalities to keep seniors in optimal health.

Dog Detox Summit

5 day virtual summit on dog detox with how to promote a healthier dog by decreasing daily toxins and minimizing toxin load on the body, presented by holistic veterinarians, animal experts, and more.

Dog Allergy Summit

4 day virtual summit on taking a root cause allergy approach, presented by holistic veterinarians and integrative experts.

Dog Gut Health Summit

4 day virtual summit on gut health discussing how the microbiome, nervous system, and diet work together while we address all areas as a whole to restore the body for optimal health and vitality!

Harmonizing Holistic Therapies with Management of Allergic Dermatitis

Detecting allergic conditions in dogs, examining the differences between allergy testing methods, how to perform accurate diet trials & understanding various alternative methods for integrating holistic therapies to help alleviate the itch in the management of allergic cases.

Spay & Neuter: Changing Bodies, Changing Diets

Looking at the research and physiology behind how the body changes with spay & neuter procedures and how nutrition plays a role in preventing obesity as well as lifelong disease as pets grow and age.

Inflammation: Stress or Something Else?

Understanding inflammatory patterns in the body via blood work values.

Heavy Metal Toxins

A glimpse at acute heavy metal toxicity in pets and where these toxins are lurking in everyday household items.

Medicinal Honey in Wound Healing

An overview with case examinations on the research and effects of using medicinal honey for wound care in veterinary medicine.

Understanding Myofascial Pain in Animals

Understanding myofascial pain in animals in connection to emotions and/ or injury.

Q & A about CBD

Examining the research and efficacy with CBD use in pets, while navigating product selection in choosing oral or topical CBD products.

Brains, Bowls & Bull

Diving into the complex relationship between food & behavior.

Learning about how nutrition & the microbiome impacts the body and mind.

Home to Homeopathy

Homeopathic basics for matching particular remedies to corresponding acute illness.

Revisiting Respondent Techniques

Learning the important collaboration between human emotions and how it relates to changes in animal behavior.

Toxicology & Decontamination

Common toxins seen in emergency and when/ how to decontaminate the patient.

Management of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Dialogue focused on the role and importance of gut health and how to spot and manage cases of dysbiosis in pets.

Energy Work & Radionics

Knowledge & use of vibrational energy in the body and how it relates to emotions and dis-ease.

Enrichment in Behavior Modification

How every day enrichment can lessen unwanted behaviors and provide an instinctual outlet for energy or provide calm and relaxation.

Food & Pet Energetics

How food therapy combines the energies of both pet and food items to bring harmony to the body during phases of imbalance.

Total Holistic Conference

Integrations of food therapy, gut health, nutrition & supplements, and chiropractic care.

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