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Author: W. Jean Dodds, DVM

Dr. Jean Dodds received her veterinary degree in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College. In 1986, she established Hemopet, the first non-profit national blood bank program for animals. Today, Hemopet also runs Hemolife, an international veterinary specialty diagnostics service. Dr. Dodds has been a member of many committees on hematology, animal models of human disease and veterinary medicine. She received the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AHVMA in 1994, has served two terms on the AHVMA’s Board of Directors, chairs their Communications Committee, and currently serves on the Board of the AHVMF, as well as its Research Grant and Editorial Committees
integrative therapies in canine orthopedics

Integrative Therapies in Canine Orthopedics – Herbal and Non-Herbal Options

Both herbal and non-herbal modalities – including TCVM, Chinese and Western herbal medicine, nutraceuticals and other options — can help address arthritis, hip dysplasia, cruciate…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM March 20, 2025
Understanding Your Dog or Cat's Microbiome

Understanding Your Dog or Cat’s Microbiome

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Talking about turmeric – can it help treat cancer in dogs and cats?

Talking about turmeric – can it help treat cancer in dogs and cats?

Duration: 03:05
Understanding Chronic Inflammation in Pets

Chronic Inflammation in Pets: Causes, Effects, and Management

Duration: 03:59
understanding animal brains

Using Data and Neuroimaging to Help Understand the Brains of Animals? 

Combining data from the brain atlas and MRI/fMRI neuroimaging can help shed light about the brains of companion animals, horses, and pigs. ?  When it…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM November 18, 2024
Regenerative medicine in veterinary hematology

Applications of Regenerative Medicine in Veterinary Hematology 

How regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy are being increasingly utilized to enhance hematological knowledge in companion animals and treat related conditions in these species.   …

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM October 18, 2024
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Research Direction for Integrative Medicine in Dogs – What Needs to Be Done?

The integrative approach often involves therapies outside mainstream medicine, since symptoms are secondary to a dog’s physical and psychological state. Outside factors can negatively impact…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM February 16, 2024

Integrative Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs

Although corticosteroids remain the treatment of choice for chronic bronchitis in dogs, a variety of alternative options can be used in conjunction with these drugs.…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM January 18, 2024
Diagnosing Food Sensitivities in Horses is key to their health

Diagnosing Food Sensitivity in Horses

Food sensitivity in horses can lead to all kinds of gut discomfort, disease, and any number of health issues. Obviously, none of this makes for…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM October 2, 2023

How Veterinary Diagnostics Have Advanced Over the Last 50 Years

Thanks to a range of scientific and clinical advancements, veterinary diagnostics, along with disease management and treatment options, have come a long way since the…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM August 9, 2023

How Genetics Can Influence Your Dog’s Behavior

Fear, aggression and other behavioral problems in dogs often arise from maltreatment, lack of socialization and other issues. But science is showing that genetics also…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM July 14, 2023

An Integrative Approach to Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) in Dogs

How dietary changes, Chinese herbs, and other alternative therapies can help treat dogs with AIHA. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) has been causing significant morbidity and…

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W. Jean Dodds, DVM June 8, 2023
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