pureANIMAL Collective

Dr Naomi Boyd holds a unique dual qualification in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, and currently works as a sports medicine veterinarian at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia. We explore the ways that physiotherapy can be implemented in care protocols for many different health conditions. Topics discussed include: Reasons to keep ill patients moving What a spor...

In this episode we talk to our Ambassador Dr Matthew Muir on how to approach oncology using different modalities. Topics discussed include: Dr Matthew shares what an integrative approach to oncology looks like. Working together with oncologists and GP veterinarians. When to include chemotherapy in an integrative approach to cancers. How other modalities can improve the side effects of chemotherapy...

We welcome back Dr Wendy Baltzer to discuss geriatric and osteoarthritis management. Topics discussed include: When is a pet considered geriatric and what factors can affect this stage of life. Dr Baltzer regularly performs mid-life assessments in her patients. She explains what this involves and how her approach can differ between cats and dogs. Cats affected with osteoarthritis will display diff...

On this episode, we are welcoming pureANIMAL's new ambassador, Dr Matthew Muir who shares his knowledge and experience on microbiome restoration therapy. Topics discussed include: Dr Matthew explains what microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) entails. The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome. The benefits of faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) - more than just bacteria. Dr Muir explains how to sc...

Topics discussed include: Liver cases Professor Caroline sees as an internal medicine specialist. How an altered liver function can impact overall health. Subclinical liver disease - are there any symptoms? Symptoms of clinical liver disease - what to look out for in cats and dogs. Gut-liver axis - how the liver can impact the gut and consequently the brain. Professor Mansfield shares her how she...

Prior to being a veterinarian, Nicole completed a Bachelor of Science from Melbourne University followed by an honours year in Vision Sciences. She then got accepted into Sydney University and completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2008. After a brief stint working in the UK, she returned to small animal practice in Melbourne working at Monash Vets. Nicole followed her interest...

Dr Wendy Baltzer is a board certified veterinary surgeon and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. She has worked around the world, and is currently the Associate Professor and head of surgery at the University of Sydney Veterinary School. Dr Baltzer is passionate about teaching veterinary students, borne from an inspiring mentor she connected with in the third year of her DVM. Topics disc...

Dr Meng Siak is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. He studied at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, then did an internship in veterinary dermatology, before completing his residency at Murdoch. Meng has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated skin and ear diseases including allergi...

Professor Caroline Mansfield is a registered specialist in small animal medicine and she is recognized as an international leader in veterinary internal medicine. She graduated from Murdoch University and worked in mixed animal and small animal practice in Australia and the UK before completing a residency in small animal medicine at University College, Dublin. Professor Mansfield has joined our P...

We welcome back Dr Nicole Rous who previously recorded episode 40 with Pure Animal on Supporting Your Pet's Health with Essential Oils.  Topics discussed in this podcast include: How can disease affect the gut microbiome? How to know if there’s dysbiosis present. Dr Nicole shares what she considers when selecting an appropriate probiotic. The importance of prebiotics alongside probiotics. When doe...

Sue qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School, England in 1984 and worked first in Oxford and then in a partnership in Leeds for 12 years. In 2003 she set up Balanced Being, an alternative veterinary and human medicine practice and in 2016 she established a new human clinic in Boroughbridge.  Sue was a founding member of the British Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and has written and pub...

Sam Sherrington graduated from Western Sydney University in 2003 with a Master of Osteopathy. Sam has been providing osteopathic care to humans since 2004. After deciding she wanted to also treat four-legged patients, Sam pursued a Graduate Diploma of Animal Chiropractic at RMIT, graduating in 2009. Sam has worked in both Ireland and Australia, and currently runs her own business, “Centaurus Osteo...

Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Queensland in 1995. He is known globally as the Healing Vet and is passionately devoted to do the best in holistic pet health care. Through his own recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Lyme disease, Dr Edward explored holistic medicine and energy healing. After realising that animals also responded well to this approac...

Dr Elaine Cebuliak holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Membership in Dentistry by examination; IVAS certification in Veterinary Acupuncture; Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, and certificates in Chinese herbal medicine. She performs referral work, teaching and running workshops. Elaine founded an Integrative Vet Medicine Practice in Brisban...

Dr Jacqui Snell graduated from Massey University in 1988. She has practiced as a companion animal veterinarian for over 30 years and for a large part of her career has owned her own practice in Taradale, New Zealand. Following her interest in holistic veterinary medicine, Jacqui attained a diploma in Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Jacqui...

Matt obtained a degree in Veterinary Science and Veterinary Biology in 2010 with first class honours from Charles Sturt University. He began work as a mixed animal general practitioner in Griffith, Australia before moving to the United Kingdom and commencing out of hours, emergency and critical care work at a royal veterinary college top tier hospital before consulting in wellness and internal med...

Nela Graham is a veterinarian with over 10 years experience in practices all over the world. She has always had a strong interest in brain function, emotions, behaviour and neuroplasticity. Nela has been working with veterinary behaviour specialists and senior mentors to become more knowledgeable in the field of animal behaviour and now proudly runs her own behaviour and training business called C...

Dr Alicia Kennedy graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and has been working as a veterinarian for over 30 years. Following her passion to support pet ownership of vulnerable people, eight years ago, Dr Alicia Kennedy founded Cherished Pets, a social veterinary enterprise that supports the human animal bond through all life stages, including the end. She has estab...

Donna McSwenney graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After graduating she worked at the Animal Welfare League and Brown’s Plains Veterinary clinic where she started incorporating holistic therapies when treating her patients. Since 2003, she has been working solo as a mixed animal practitioner with a special interest in acupuncture, Chinese and...

Lucy Scott is a qualified veterinarian, having graduated from Massey University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After finishing her degree, she spent 6 years working in a mixed animal practice and then decided to follow her passion for animal behaviour by gaining her Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour in June. She no...

Dr. Marta Calvo Blanco received her Veterinary Degree with Honours in Spain over 25 years ago and ran her own practice with her husband for 15 years. She also worked for Hill’s and Royal Canin as a small animal nutrition technician and pursued further education in Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Essential oils, Food Supplements and Animal Communication. Marta is also a Certified Veterinary Acupunctur...

Dr Martina McPeace is a veterinarian who received her graduate diploma in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies in 2015. She previously owned Longford Veterinary Clinic in Tasmania and now runs her own business, Hint of Thyme Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Animals. Topics discussed include: Martina shares what drove her to purse a career in in...

Penny Fitzgerald is a fully qualified, Professional Kinesiology Practice Therapist and is the Principal Practitioner at PDF Kinesiology in Clarinda, Melbourne. She has been practicing kinesiology for over 15 year and is also a master of Sekhem Healing, a powerful energy-based healing modality. After being inspired by her own experience with kinesiology, Penny obtained her International Diploma of...

Maddy Selleck is a fourth-year veterinary student from Murdoch University with a special interest in emergency and critical care, wound management and animal welfare. Recently, Maddy wrote an ingredient focused article on Ascophyllum Nodosum and its benefits not only in helping to remove calculus but also in providing anti-inflammatory, prebiotic and immunological effects. Her article was selected...

Dr Catherine Schuetze graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1995. She's had an interest in integrated and herbal medicine since vet school and has pursued training in veterinary acupuncture, energy medicine, herbal medicine and nutraceuticals since then. ⁠ Dr Catherine has spent the large part of her veterinary career in Northern India, Bhutan and Tib...