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Hello, my name is Dr. Kim Bloomer. I am a veterinary naturopath versed in the preventive, natural care of animal health through proper species appropriate nutrition and other natural modalities - assisting you as part of your dog’s health care team.
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I believe that dogs need special, individualized natural care to thrive and be well. Dogs have specific nutritional needs and the needs of individual dogs will vary. With the proper nutrition and care, our dogs can live longer and happier lives.
I know how important and special your dog is to you. No other dog is quite like yours. You desire your dog to be an active member of your family for a long time. However, are you sure you are meeting your dog’s unique needs? Selecting the right diet, exercise schedule, and health care products is up to you.
Poor nutrition is a direct cause of of the many problems dogs suffer - allergies, unhealthy skin and coats, cancer, etc. The good news is that you can protect your precious pooch. You can learn what your unique dog needs to thrive, and you can meet those needs. Schedule a consultation today.
Why Have A Consultation?
* Do you question if your dog’s nutrition is adequate?
* Does your dog have physical or emotional problems that you would like to address with alternative therapies but didn’t know where to start?
* Looking for natural products but are a little confused by the huge variety on the market?
* Have a new puppy you want to start out on the “right paw”?
* Would you like to discuss complementary wellness techniques, nutrition and health issues regarding your pet?
* To discuss your pet’s symptoms that concern you
* To learn of possible alternative therapies when facing a major health decision for your pet
The health of your dog is important to me. My mission is to help you learn about your dog’s needs regarding nutrition and care, helping him or her to achieve balance and maintaining or restoring good health. With my years of academic studies, experience and research, I will take the guesswork out of any aspect of dog care for you.
Poor nutrition is a direct cause of the many problems dogs suffer - allergies, unhealthy skin and coats, dental problems, etc. The good news is that you can protect your precious companion.
Whether your canine companions are currently healthy and you’d like to see them stay that way, or you are facing a challenge with your dog, such as arthritis, heart disease, allergies or obesity, I would love to assist you in making the best possible life choices for your best friend.
AND if you have been thinking about finally leaving commercial pet food behind and moving on to better, healthier feeding options for your dog available consultation options include recipes for home prepared diets, cooked or raw. Schedule your consultation today. See below for payment options and our two available packages.
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Dr. Kim is educated in natural, preventive dog care as well as canine nutrition. She has accumulated experience in these fields through many hours of academic study as well as independent research.
Dr. Kim’s writings have been featured in various publications such as The Chihuahua Connection, Animal Wellness Magazine, Natural Horse Magazine, Pet Home Magazine, House Pet Magazine, and her own book, Whole Health for Happy Dogs, co-authored with holistic veterinarian, Dr. Jill Elliot. Dr. Kim is the host and creator of Animal Talk Naturally Radio show which she hosts together with her like-minded colleague, Dr. Jeannie Thomason.
Dr. Kim is available for consultations via phone. She reserves the right to reject any consultation request.
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The information offered by Kim Bloomer, VND is intended to provide general guidance. Nothing on this website, or during a regular consultation, constitutes traditional allopathic veterinary advice. Always consult with a licensed veterinarian before undertaking any course of treatment for your animal, or changing treatments or medications your own veterinarian has already prescribed.
The purpose and general goal of the veterinary naturopathic consultation offered by Kim Bloomer,VND is to educate the client about their animals body systems in relation to function and ability pertaining to maintenance of overall homeostasis (balance) through the removal of various, and typically specific, obstacles to their health, this thereby encouraging their body’s own natural healing processes. Kim Bloomer, VND does not function as a traditional allopathic veterinarian by diagnosing disease, treating disease, or performing invasive procedures, nor do her services replace that of a traditional licensed allopathic veterinarian.
I, as a mature adult, have read the disclosure statement and understand its content and the limits of these services. I voluntarily seek these services for my animal and assume full responsibility for this decision. By completing and submitting the form appearing below ( Request Information Form ) this constitutes my legal signature and acceptance of the services offered by Kim Bloomer, VND, which will stand for the initial consultation date stated in this disclosure form and for all subsequent consultations occurring after this date.
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Phone Consultation: $85.00 per hour - date and time will be set up AFTER payment.
I look forward to helping you help your dog live a longer, happier life.
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Five Hour Phone Consultation Package: $375.00 - dates and times will be set up and package contents mailed AFTER payment. Package includes a copy of Dr. Kim’s book, Whole Health for Happy Dogs, and a multi-media CD with over 20 hours of audio on nutrition, vaccines, and aromatherapy for your dog from Animal Talk Naturally.
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If you prefer to pay by PayPal, first fill out the consultation form and send it to the above email address, then I will send you the PayPal link to pay by. Thank you.
“The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action”
~~Herbert Spencer~~
The information contained here on this website is intended as information only. It is not intended to replace your veterinarian. Please use your good judgment. Thank you.
“WHAT DOES HOLISTIC MEAN? Does it seem mystical or guruish, or even about organic foods? Well, it’s not really that. Holistic means WHOLE. The entire animal in our case. The body, mind and spirit of the animal. You care for the entire animal BEFORE it is sick, preventatively through proper species specific feeding – what is natural to the species-, the immune system is built up naturally through species specific feeding, and whole food supplementation, through proper stimulation of the mind for the animal which includes work and play for them all according to their species, the spirit of the animal through love and interaction.” -Kim Bloomer
DISCLAIMER:
All information contained here on Aspenbloom Pet Care is intended for educational purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prevent or treat any disease, illness or injured condition of the body or pets and the author, publisher, and contributors accept no responsibility for such use. Anyone or their pets suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with their physician or veterinarian. The ONLY essential oils we use and refer to in ALL our posts, articles, and podcasts are Young Living Essential Oils. We DO NOT use any others and would not. The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
Testimonials:
Dear Kim
I’m just writing to thank you again for all the info you sent me and hooking me up with dogtor ‘J’ . I really appreciated the time you took to converse with me…Thanks again for your support and good luck with all the good work you’re up to. - Mike Abel
“That totally makes sense that people are most interested in pet nutrition and how that affects everything else–it seems like the most basic part, so fundamental, and with all the focus on nutrition in general these days, it’d be hard to figure out what *else* to do before getting the nutrition squared away. I really like how you use that as the foundation and then build out from there–it makes the whole process seem so much more approachable and doable.”
All my best,
Jes
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Kim Bloomer is, hands down, the most knowledgeable natural pet care educator I know. She truly cares about animals, wanting the very best for all animals, and is deeply committed to naturally caring for all animals to prevent problems. It’s obvious that Kim spends time researching natural pet care in order to offer the most up to date and accurate natural pet care information available. Kim has a way of explaining natural pet care that is down to earth while still extremely information packed, making natural care a manageable task for any animal caretaker. I can’t think of any other person that I would want advising me on the care of my precious pets.
Dee Kreidel, artist, pet lover, mother of 3 children
Kim’s gentle approach and straightforward instructions made the process both simple and easy–in my experience, natural health can be kind of intimidating, and with Kim there was nothing intimidating about the process whatsoever. She keeps her eyes on the goal, but never makes you feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Jessica Albon, writer and business owner
When Kim Bloomer coined the term “pet educator” for what she does, she was right on the money. Learning natural pet care from Kim is like learning how to bake chocolate chip cookies from your mom. Her love of animals and her desire to see every pet owner enjoy sharing their lives with a happy, healthy pet shines in every sentence!
Paige Eissenger, radio show host of Views from the Coop and business owner
What some veterinarians have to say about vaccinations:
Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Ph.D..- “Annual revaccination provides no benefit and may increase the risk for adverse reactions. The percentage of vaccinated animals (those vaccinated only as puppies) protected from clinical disease after challenge with canine distemper virus, canine parvovirus and canine adenovirus in the study was greater than 95%.” Current and Future Canine and Feline Vaccination Programs. Dr. Ronald Schultz is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, UW-Madison. Schultz, R.D. - Current & Future Canine & Feline Vaccination Programs. Vet Med 3: No. 3, 233-254, 1998 . A chart provided in the report shows immunity levels for all vaccines currently given to dogs lasting a minimum of 5 years with most lasting 7-15 years!
“We should not allow politics and tradition or greed to enter the decision (on frequency of vaccination). Changing vaccination schedules doesn’t have to mean less profit, but that you have more income from some clients and less from others. Veterinarians and the industry need to have guts to be honest with ourselves and assess the risk and not be trapped in tradition.” — Dr. Dennis Macy in “Are We Vaccinating Too Much?” AVMA Journal, 1995
Dee Blanco, D.V.M - “You take healthy animals and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching of the skin or excessive licking of the paws, sometimes even with no eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy/seizure, often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive for several days. Frequently, you’ll see urinary tract infections in cats, often within three months after their [annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you’ll start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination.”
Charles E Loops DVM - “Homeopathic veterinarians and other holistic practitioners have maintained for some time that vaccinations do more harm than they provide benefits. Vaccinations represent a major assault on the body’s immune system…. Vaccine induced chronic diseases range from life-threatening conditions such as auto-immune crises to conditions destroying the quality of life of an animal as in chronic skin allergies.”
Vaccinations: All Veterinary Schools in North America Changing Vaccination Protocols - Recent editions of the Senior Dogs Project’s newsletter have reported on the ever-broadening trend of eliminating vaccinations for adult dogs, except for rabies, where required by state law. We have now had a report that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Here, in a nutshell, are the new guidelines under consideration: “Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus (MLV) vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet (i.e., canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not ‘boosted’ nor are more memory cells induced.
“Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines. Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies and kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 months) will provide lifetime immunity.” srdogs.com
