About the Book
Why Live with Your Pet in Mind?What you say, what you think, what you feed, the veterinary care that you choose, the home you provide, and even your self-care have an impact on your pet! Journey with me, a holistic veterinarian, into the mind-body connection that controls your pet's emotional and physical well-being and then, "Live with Your Pet in Mind!" Positively impact the quality and longevity of life experienced by you, and your dog or cat; engage in the recognition and implementation of five powerful, life-changing areas of focus. Open your mind to- telepathy and animal communication
- Conscious Language(TM) practices
- natural nutrition with species-appropriate raw diets
- titer testing, and the avoidance of excessive vaccinations
Learn how natural modalities, such as acupuncture and essential oils, are easily integrated into your pet's natural health care.
Learn how to identify and avoid toxins in your little carnivore's processed food, environment, and in your own lifestyle.
Be aware of self-care!
Read ingredient labels.
Be your pet's advocate. I will teach you in a fun way, using real-life anecdotes, how to live up to your pet's expectations! This book is for you, the intense pet lover, who fancies yourself to be more than a pet guardian, but rather, a pet parent. This is for you, the reader who wants your pet to live forever, but you never realize how important your own well-being is to the good health and happiness of your best four-legged friend. This is for you, the book lover who thinks you've read all there is on pet care. There are some surprises between the covers of this self-help for the person and pet. As an integrative veterinarian, I have observed the uncanny coincidence of dis-ease in my pet patient and the similarity of imbalance in the guardian or another close household member. Is the pet a sponge, a mirror, or a canary in the coal mine? Do we need to be more careful about how we care for ourselves because we are unknowingly harming our pets? "Live with Your Pet in Mind" may be the awakening that revolutionizes how you, and the rest of the pet-loving population, think about pet needs and wants, and how you respond to these fur-kid desires. Just when you thought you couldn't possibly love your dog or cat anymore, this read will create a deeper connection than you could have ever imagined possible. And with that, will come your newfound sense of responsibility to attain the ultimate in truly natural, holistic family care. The Foreword was written by Marcella Vonn Harting, Ph.D. in Psychoneurology and Integrative Health. she authored among others, the titles, "Yes, No, Maybe" Chronobiotic Nutrition" and"Guerrilla MultiLevel Marketing. She is the founder of Highest Potential Academy, the program where I first learned about Conscious Language. Dr. Harting says, "I think the most important message in Dr. Jodie's book is her authenticity and true caring for you as a human being and the animals you love and care for." Greg Tilford, author of "Herbs for Pets" has this to say about my outreach, "A compassionate, experienced and gifted veterinarian and teacher, Dr. Jodie's work takes animal healing to the next level where concepts of health, wellness, and green living combine with animal companionship to enrich the lives of humans and animals alike." Please enjoy my book, share and write a review! --Dr. Jodie
About the Author: Jodie Gruenstern, DVM, CVA is a UW-Madison graduate and has been practicing veterinary medicine in Muskego, Wisconsin since 1987. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and food therapist by the Chi Institute. She is a member of the AVMA, AHVMA, WVMA, MVMA, and is the VP of the VMAA (Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy(R) Association). Dr. Jodie is the owner of the Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex, an integrated full-service small animal practice. Her facility was awarded Muskego Business of the year in 2013. She is a nationally renowned speaker. She has been an advocate for natural pet care through presenting, radio and television. She has written for Dogs Naturally Magazine, Integrative Veterinary Care, Animal Wellness, Nature's Pathways and Natural Awakenings. She has appeared on PetMD. Dr. Jodie is an avid supporter of raw diets for dogs and cats. She uses multiple modalities in her integrative practice including acupuncture, laser therapy, whole food supplements, essential oils, and western and Chinese herbals. Dr. Jodie is also the owner and formulator for Dr. Jodie's Natural Pets, where their motto, "Better Philosophy, Better Products, Better Pets" has inspired the production of an array of unique, meat-based treats. She is also the founder of the non-profit: Integrating People for Animal Wellness. iPAW is dedicated to the prevention of unwarranted euthanasia through the provision of housing, alternative care education, and funding.