About this episode
Rita Hogan is a Clinical Canine Herbalist .... can you imagine?! What a dream job! Herbs are FASCINATING to me and Rita has restocked my desire to learn more and use nature to help me and my pets. In today's episode, Rita talks about some easy ways to use herbs at home with your dogs, how she became an herbalist herself, how we can take the initiative to continue learning more about using herbs, and so much more. Takeaways Nature provides a wealth of resources, including herbs, for our well-being. Working with people can be challenging, as they often prioritize the health of their pets over their own. Overcoming the fear of using herbs involves understanding their benefits and starting with non-toxic herbs. Understanding the energetics of plants is crucial for using them effectively. Learning about a few herbs each month can gradually build knowledge and confidence in using herbs. Formulated herbal supplements can be beneficial, but individualized approaches may be necessary for optimal results. Using herbs in veterinary medicine requires patience and managing expectations. Supporting healing instead of suppressing symptoms is crucial for long-term health. Different conditions may require different levels of support, including pharmaceuticals as a bridge to natural remedies. Avoiding the overuse of antibiotics and using plants for support can be beneficial for animals' health. Reconnecting with our knowledge of plants and respecting different medicine practices is essential for holistic healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Herbalism and Nature 06:33 Challenges of Working with People 11:17 Overcoming Fear of Using Herbs 20:41 Understanding Energetics of Plants 29:14 Starting Points for Using Herbs with Dogs 42:35 Courses and Resources for Pet Parents 48:33 Using Formulated Herbal Supplements 51:54 Using Herbs and Managing Expectations 54:00 Supporting Healing Instead of Suppressing Symptoms 55:13 Being Patient and Allowing Time for Healing 55:53 Different Support for Serious Conditions 56:48 The Role of Pharmaceuticals as a Bridge 57:17 Avoiding Antibiotics and Using Plants for Support 58:12 Reconnecting with Our Knowledge of Plants 59:09 Passing Down Knowledge to Future Generations 01:00:28 Respecting and Learning from Different Medicine Practices 01:01:38 Using TikTok to Share Herbalism Knowledge 01:02:13 Creating Content and Sharing Knowledge 01:03:03 Upcoming Book and Podcast Tour Send us a text 🐶 🐱 Nutrition & Holistic Health Consults: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/collections/consultations 🐶 Get to the root cause with the Wild Wellness Bioenergetics at-home testing kit: https://www.wildwellnesspet.com/products/bioenergetic-sensitivity-testing-for-dogs-full-scan-wild-wellness-powered-by-pet-medella 💛 Follow The Pet Parenting Reset on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetparentingreset/ 🤍 Follow Wild Wellness Pet on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwellnesspet/ 📩 Get email notifications for new episodes: https://jessicalfisher.kartra.com/page/tpprnotify