The Crunchy Carnivore
The Crunchy Carnivore is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who desire to learn about and implement a completely holistic lifestyle for the animals in their lives. In each episode your hosts, holistic veterinarian Dr Jessica Levy and Natural Rearing breeder Melissa Weidenhamer, will bring knowledge and insights into holistic options for your animal’s health and well-being.
The Crunchy Carnivore
Why This Expert Breeder Abandoned Everything She Knew
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Join us as we hear from veteran breeder Paula Vandervoort, and hear about her experience with one of her dog's ending up with a severe autoimmune disease as a result of vaccination. She shares the challenges she faced, including juvenile arthritis and extreme behavioral changes, which ultimately changed her entire view and approach to dog health and her breeding program. We discuss the potential impact of dog vaccinations and vaccine side effects on overall dog health, particularly from a holistic vet and breeder's perspective. Understanding these factors is crucial for promoting comprehensive dog wellness.
Paula brings a rare perspective shaped by decades in both conventional and Natural Rearing spaces. Her journey didn’t start with theory—it started with heartbreak. Through firsthand experiences that challenged everything she thought she knew, she began to question the status quo and ultimately transformed her approach to breeding and raising dogs.
This conversation dives deep into the concept of vaccinosis, the credibility of holistic practices, and the real-life results that have shaped Paula’s success today. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already on a natural path, this episode will challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.
✨ In this episode, we cover:
• What “vaccinosis” is and why it’s so controversial
• Is there scientific backing behind holistic dog care?
• Paula’s 50+ year journey in breeding and showing dogs
• The shift from conventional methods to Natural Rearing
• Lessons learned through loss, resilience, and long-term success
• What every dog owner and breeder should consider
This is a powerful, thought-provoking conversation for anyone who wants to better understand the intersection of tradition, science, and holistic dog health.
Resources:
"Creating Immunity Without Vaccines" - Paula's e-book including vaccinosis checklist
V-tox Starter Kit - A great start to detox your pet from vaccines, chemicals and environmental toxins
Dr. Todd Cooney's Parvo Data - Data on the use of nosodes compiled by Dr Todd Cooney
NRBreeder.com - Find a NR education and a directory for NR Breeders
Gentryboxers.com - Paula's breeding program
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Connect with Dr Levy & Melissa
Instagram | wellspring_haa
YouTube | Wellspring Holistic Animal Academy - YouTube
Website | wellspringhaa.com
Email | wellspringhaa@gmail.com
