Ep. 55: Part 2: Yoga Rainbow Crystal Vet: Grief Support, APLB, & Music Emergencies; Meet Dr. Dale Krier

Jonathan Lowe is one of the foremost experts on ozone therapy for animals in the world and the author of the first book of its kind, The Essential Guide to Ozone Therapy for Animals. He is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and the founder of the International Veterinary Ozone Therapy Summit – the first event of its kind designed to bring together thought leaders from around the world.

His dedication to evidence-based medicine that works in synergy with the body’s biological mechanisms to bring healing is at the core of his quest to see ozone therapy become a central modality in every veterinary clinic. He is also the founder of O3Vets which received the Innovation Award from the Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. He resides with his wife, five children, and a golden retriever near Lansing, Michigan.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How Jonathan got started in Ozone Therapy
• Ozone Therapy and how it’s slowly finding its way into veterinary medicine 
• Ozone research and clinical trials
• How Ozone works and what it’s used for
• The clinical application of Ozone Therapy and deciding which modality to use for treatment
• The ease and portability of using Ozone Therapy in the house call setting

Links and Resources:

• Visit the O3 Vets website to learn more about Ozone Therapy and upcoming trainings
• Register or learn more about The Virtual International Veterinary Ozone Therapy Summit
• Find O3 Vets on Facebook
• Find O3 Vets on LinkedIn
• Find O3 Vets on YouTube

These studies give us a good glimpse into the range of information available on ozone therapy in veterinary medicine:

• Ozone therapy in veterinary medicine: A review
• Ozone and its derivatives in veterinary medicine: A careful appraisal 
• An Overview of Ozone Therapy in Equine – An Emerging Healthcare Solution
• Effects of subcutaneous injection of ozone during wound healing in rats
• Treatment with ozone/oxygen-pneumoperitoneum results in complete remission of rabbit squamous cell carcinomas
• Ozone Therapy in the Prevention of Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs
• Topical Application of Ozonated Oils for the Treatment of MRSA Skin Infection in an Animal Model of Infected Ulcer
• Intramuscular oxygen-ozone therapy in the treatment of acute back pain with lumbar disc herniation: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial of active and simulated lumbar paravertebral injection
• Intrauterine therapy with ozone reduces subclinical endometritis and improves reproductive performance in postpartum dairy cows managed in pasture-based systems
• Ozone in Medicine. The Low-Dose Ozone Concept and Its Basic Biochemical Mechanisms of Action in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
• Ozone therapy: an overview of pharmacodynamics, current research, and clinical utility

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Steph Ellen is a multi-passionate recovered perfectionist who wears many different hats, including running a life coaching business called Finding Flowstate and working as an employed equine ambulatory veterinarian. As a Mindful High-Performance Coach, Steph is wildly passionate about empowering ambitious, soul-led high-achievers to create their own authentic version of success and find more moments of flow in their life. 

Steph graduated as a veterinarian in the UK and traveled to Australia in 2016 for what was supposed to be a stud season or two, but fell completely in love with the Australian way of life and stayed put! Her personal journey has involved overcoming both professional and personal burnout, anxiety, and being kicked in the face by a horse at work.

Drawing on both modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom, Steph's coaching style is a holistic blend of potent mindset work, subconscious reprogramming, energetics, and working with the nervous system. When she's not working, you'll find Steph trail running in the Aussie bush, practicing yoga, or dancing at music festivals.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Redefining the unconscious limits we place on ourselves as vets
• Personal development and self-actualization journey
• Yoga teacher training
• Being multi-passionate as a veterinarian
• Hypnosis and unlocking your subconscious mind
• The four most dangerous words, “I already know that”
• Stretching your comfort zone

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Finding Flow State website to learn more about Dr. Steph and her offerings
• Find Flow State on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the East Coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the next day. Dale started Creature Comforts Mobile practice in 1997 with a Dodge truck. She transitioned her practice during Covid to providing 98% end-of-life care.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Travel, Yoga, and Retreats
• Speaking with children during end-of-life appointments 
• How Dr. Dale provides comfort for her clients with beautiful gifts
• Grief support 
• Pet Acoustics and music emergencies
• Dr. Dale’s experience with the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference!

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Creature Comforts website to learn more about Dr. Dale Krier
• Find Creature Comforts: In Home Pet Hospice & Euthanasia on Facebook
• Dr. Eve’s Mobile Magic Hot Chocolate from Episode 54: Part 1 😻 ☕️ 🌹 🍄 🚙 ✨

• • Hot water or warm oat milk

  • 2 scoops of dark chocolate CocoaVia powder (Cardio Health!)

  • 1 tea bag of Organic India Tulsi Sweet Rose tea (Stess Relieving & Magical!)

  • 1 blueberry honey tube/straw

  • Optional: Rose Gold Drink Shimmer (Sugar Mamma Edible Glitter)

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the east coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the next day. Dale started Creature Comforts Mobile practice in 1997 with a Dodge truck. She discovered the beauty of in home euthanasia practice, joined IAAHPC, and became certified in hospice and palliative care in 2017. COVID was the smokescreen that allowed her to transition her non-end-of-life care clients & patients to other veterinarians. She is currently 98% end-of-life care and 2% A+ clients that she still works with. She is currently in the process of transitioning to working 3 weeks a month and playing one week a month. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Dale’s journey to starting her house call practice
• How a Dodgen Truck helped her leave a long-term job that was sold to a corporation
• How Covid helped Dr. Dale pivot to end-of-life care  
• The pros and cons of owning a mobile clinic
• End-of-life care 
• Getting creative with advertising your mobile practice
• Boundaries and the freedom of house call practices on the road
• Deciding what to charge for your time and services 

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Creature Comforts website to learn more about Dr. Dale Krier
• Find Creature Comforts: In Home Pet Hospice & Euthanasia on Facebook
• Dr. Dale’s writing, “Life Has Moments That Take Your Breath Away”

• • Life has moments that take your breath away. When I was 12 years old my father died at work. I never got to say goodbye, never got to see him, never got to say “I love you” one last time. My perfect life was shattered in an instant with a knock on the door. The police officer stated that my dad had a heart attack and passed before the paramedics arrived. Everything afterward was a blur. Phone calls, family, tears, sadness, denial, anger, helplessness, hugs, guilt, a funeral. Kind people making caring comments that couldn’t take the sadness away. My mother struggled with her own loss. I was left to figure things out. Routines helped. Back to school and my life. Friends, teachers, and family didn’t know what to say, so they said nothing. All assumed that if I was doing well in school I must be okay. Time went on. Life choices were made. I wanted to become a veterinarian. Not a common goal for a woman in the 1970”s. My awkwardness with human relationships drew me to the animals. I was shy around people but always felt an inner peace snuggling with a kitty or playing with a dog. Animals made me feel alive and loved. Veterinary school was beyond challenging mentally, emotionally, and physically. The demands of the curriculum were relentless. The love of the animals was always the reward. Restoring health to a sick, helpless creature is a joy beyond words. My years in training were spent honing my diagnostic and surgical skills to prepare me for the business world. Four years of veterinary school flew by and I moved 2000 miles across the country to start the next chapter of my life closer to family. My first job as a veterinarian lasted for 10 years. My mentors were seasoned veterinarians who shared their advice, experience, and support. I grew secure in my skills and enjoyed the challenges that my career provided. Every day was different. Nothing was ever truly routine. I would never know what surprise awaited me beyond exam room door number one. Was it a cute kitty or a snarling dog, a happy or crying pet owner, a routine vaccine appointment, or an emergency hit by car? There has never been a moment where I didn't believe I was doing important work. One day I was called into the practice owner’s office and told that the business had been sold. My employers would be moving on in their lives and the practice was now owned by a corporation. Something inside me died that day. Once again my perfect family was shattered. That night I discussed the change of circumstance with my husband. I had always fantasized about operating a house call practice. As a child, I spent hours reading James Herriot’s books and dreaming about life as a house call veterinarian. Helping pets and their people in their home environments was a life dream. Five months later Creature Comforts Mobile Veterinary Clinic was born. The day-to-day craziness of operating a small animal mobile veterinary clinic is challenging, emotional, chaotic, tiring, and beyond rewarding. At the end of the day it always comes back to the love of the animal and making a difference in someone’s life. Families who can’t get their cat in a carrier, cats who get violently ill on the car ride to the animal hospital, dogs who tremble with anxiety or growl with aggression. People don’t just call to make an appointment, they call to tell their pet’s story. Many procedures overlap in traditional vs house call medicine but the one that tweaked my thinking the most was the requests for end-of-life care. A faltering voice on the other end of the phone, sometimes silence intermixed with sobs. I learned to recognize these calls for what they were. A pet owner reaching out to a stranger asking for help to provide a gentle goodbye to a beloved family member. All veterinarians are trained to perform the euthanasia procedure but few get to experience the calmness and peacefulness that comes with attending to a pet in the comfort of home. Caring for the human and 4-legged family with dignity, respect, and privacy is truly my calling. People are placed in our path for a reason. After completing Reiki Level 1 and Level 2 certification classes it seemed like the stars were aligning for me. I found myself in polite conversation with a colleague sitting next to me at a veterinary conference. She expressed to me that she had recently opened an end-of-life and hospice care mobile practice. She ignited something in me that I had been contemplating for quite a long time. My research led me to a relatively new group of veterinarians offering end-of-life services only for their furry patients. This is my vision, my passion. I love being able to provide validation, information, options, hugs, and support to families in crisis. I love being able to walk families through an overwhelmingly tough choice and come out on the other side acknowledging that the right decisions were made. No veterinarian starts out on their career path with the goal of helping pets die. Quite frankly, we spend all our energy and training trying to save lives. Exams, laboratory work, x-ray, ultrasound, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, all with the hope of saving a life. Veterinary school does not prepare us well for the psychology of dying. Emotions are raw, the sadness is palpable and the connections to one’s pet runs deep. Death does not have to be something we fear. It can take place in a respectful way with food and music and candles and stories and hugs and tears. Tears of sadness mixed with tears of relief that our friends are no longer suffering. I am deeply honored when families reach out to me and ask for my help to provide a peaceful farewell. I have spent the last 45 years missing my father and wondering if he would be proud of the person I have become. I now know that the passion I bring to my work is due to the lessons I have received from loving and honoring the man I know he was. He gives me strength to provide support to my clients and walk beside them each step of the way as they say goodbye to a beloved friend. Many of these families I will never meet again, yet the moments that we shared will never be forgotten. “ My pet is old and his body is not cooperating with his mind and he has become a shadow of who he once was. I need to consider what life he has left and if I should be letting him go to be pain-free.” client's comment

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In addition, Dr. Bhatt has served on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Bhatt's medical care philosophy involves finding the appropriate balance between both Western & Eastern therapy options. When not involved in veterinary medicine, she engages her artistic side with dance and is playfully referred to as "Dr. Dancer".

Topics covered in this episode:

• The importance of being a part of the conversation on your state veterinary board
• Dr. Priya’s journey to practicing integrative veterinary medicine
• Some of the difficulties along the way and how she worked through them
• Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Chiropractic care balanced with traditional medicine
• Burnout

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Arya Animal Acupuncture - Specialty Integrative Veterinary Medicine website to learn more about Dr. Bhatt
• Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Facebook
• Find Arya Animal Acupuncture on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Josie Beug specializes in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine among other healing modalities. She earned her DVM from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. As president of the student chapter of AHVMA, she organized conferences and guest speakers in holistic veterinary medicine for the student body. For the past 23 years, she has built a thriving holistic house call practice in South Florida while teaching at Chi University. She is a lifelong student of the healing arts integrating ancient knowledge with modern medicine to help her patients live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Josie’s journey to becoming a house call vet practicing holistic medicine
• Acupuncture
• Concierge style practice
• Having the agency to uphold boundaries that feel right at the time
• Compassion Fatigue and PTSD and how to start healing from it
• “The Psychedelic Renaissance”
• Therapeutic mushroom panel at the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Links and Resources:

• Visit Mollie and Me to learn more about Dr. Josie
• Learn more about Dr. Josie's 5 Elements 
• Find Dr. Josie on Facebook
• Find Dr. Josie on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Steve Smith, founder of Home Pet Doctor, was born in Ohio and grew up in Canada and Michigan. He graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University and earned his Michigan Veterinarian license in 1990.

In the six years that followed, he worked at two animal hospitals on the border of Grosse Pointe and Detroit. After putting up with too many winters in the Midwest, Dr. Steve realized he could seek a warmer climate. He earned his California Veterinarian license in April 1996 and moved to Redondo Beach four months later.

For the next three years, he worked as the Medical Director of a daytime hospital in Palos Verdes, then he moved on to become the Chief of Emergency Medicine at a 24-hour hospital in West Hollywood.

In addition to his full-time jobs, Dr Steve's done quite a bit of "relief work" over the years, filling in shifts at over 200 daytime & emergency hospitals. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Steve’s journey to becoming a house call vet
• The importance of having a website
• Best type of logos for house call vets
• Relief work
• The ideal client
• Red flags and ideas to handle them
• Burnout

Links and Resources:

• Learn more about Home Pet Doctor
• Find Home Pet Doctor on Facebook

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

*This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Liz Andree is a small animal veterinarian certified in veterinary hospice and palliative care. She operates Sunset Veterinary Care, exclusively offering end-of-life care and in-home euthanasia visits - a first-of-its-kind service in her city. Sunset Veterinary Care opened in October 2020 during peak COVID lockdowns and quickly grew to include a care coordinator and two associates. Recently, Liz has had to pivot to be a stay-at-home mom and maintain the operation of her practice. Liz lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with her husband, two young sons, and their three senior dogs. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Liz’s journey to opening an end-of-life care practice
• Manifesting your dreams
• Pregnancy and maternity leave as an entrepreneur 
• The benefits of hiring associates
• Working on the business vs. working in the business
• Facing challenges and finding solutions with employees
• Seasons for business owners

Links and Resources:

• Learn more about Sunset Veterinary Care
• Find Sunset Veterinary Care on Facebook
• Find Sunset Veterinary Care on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the 2024 House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Sieske (Valk) is the founder and quality-of-life of life expert and End of Life Doula at Autumn Animals in London (UK). Sieske Valk helps injured, chronically ill, and elderly pets and their families live the best quality of life possible. She has a background in veterinary nursing and the social sciences and has a special interest in maintaining the human-animal bond when dealing with loss.
Sieske is originally from the Netherlands but now lives in London, UK with her husband and super senior cat Lewis. 

She loves to read, sing, and geek out on topics like dermatology, and continuously learn about human and non-human psychology.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Sieske’s journey to founding Autumn Animals
• How Autumn Animals helps both pets and their families through their loss
• The training that goes into being a quality-of-life doula and expert
• What euthanasia services look like through Autumn Animals
• Prioritizing safety in the mobile veterinary community
• Bringing hobbies back into your life as a business owner
• Normalizing palliative and hospice care

Links and Resources:

• Visit the Autumn Animals website
• Sign up to receive a FREE Quality of Life Assessment tool from Autumn Animals
• Sign up here for free, virtual monthly pet grief support sessions
• Find Autumn Animals on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection
• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Reiss graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After working in New York at an animal shelter, he moved to Northern Virginia in 2009.  There he worked as a general practitioner until starting his own single-doctor mobile practice in March 2015.  He volunteers with local animal rescue groups, shelters, and spay/neuter organizations.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Reiss’s path to starting his own hybrid practice
• The value of in-home euthanasia 
• A live tour of Dr. Reiss’s hybrid practice (can be seen on our video podcast on YouTube)
• Managing a hybrid schedule
• Love/hate relationships with La Boit Specialty Vehicles
• Dr. Reiss's advice when starting out on your own and mistakes he made along the way
• Setting boundaries and communication with clients
• Integrating rescue and shelter medicine with the hybrid model of practice
• Relationships between veterinarians and pet rescue organizations
• The benefits of not scaling your business

Links and Resources:

• Learn more about Reiss Mobile Vet
• Find Dr. Reiss on Facebook
• Email Dr. Reiss with questions

The House Call Vet Academy links:

• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course 
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison 
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound- Online CE courses on ultrasonography & machine selection
• Chronos

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel