Join us on this episode of Farm Talk as we welcome Dr. Rhiannon Fenton, a Holistic Veterinary Medicine Specialist. Dr. Fenton enlightens us on the differences between traditional veterinarians and holistic practitioners, showcasing the diverse tools in her diagnostic arsenal through an example of diagnosing a liver issue. We delve into the realm of holistic care for animals, exploring chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, alongside unique diagnostic methods like muscle testing. Dr. Fenton shares her journey into holistic veterinary care, emphasizing the importance of educating pet owners and dispelling misinformation. Tune in as we discuss preventative tips for common ailments like colic in horses and glimpse into the future of Vital Equine Veterinary Medicine. Watch the Full Episode HERE   What you’ll learn in this episode: 0:00 Welcome to the show and introduction of guest: Dr Rhiannon Fenton 0:27 What is the difference between a Veterinarian and a Holistic Veterinary Medicine Specialist 2:51 Dr. Fenton gives us an example of a liver issue 3:20 People come to Dr. Fenton for one thing and find out that what’s wrong is something totally different and an explanation of things a holistic vet has in their “toolbox” to diagnose and treat patients 4:48 Chiropractic and acupuncture for horses is the same as for humans 6:07 How to determine that your pet has a problem 7:02 Paul describes a scenario with a dog brought to Dr. Fenton and she tells us how she treated the dog using “Muscle Testing” and chiropractic care 10:08 What drove Dr. Fenton to take this path of holistic veterinary care 11:30 Dr. Fenton knew from the age of 5 that she wanted to be a vet 12:23 Dr. Fenton has written multiple articles 12:41 Dr. Fenton tells us about how a horses’ nose is important to their vitality and wellness 13:44 Educating people all the time about the nostrils and the article Dr. Fenton wrote 15:02 How Dr Fenton handles it when people come to her almost as a “last resort” 16:32 Describing a few conditions that animals may have and how she plays “detective” to figure these things out 20:29 The #1 cause of death in horses is Colic and preventative tips 24:25 An Adalusian horse is diagnosed with multiple conditions 25:13 Dr. Fenton explains why and what happens if someone follows the advice they read in generic articles 28:18 Does following misinformation make things worse? 29:13 Getting the word out 29:41 The future of Vital Equine Veterinary Medicine 30:36 Paul asks about Rhiannon’s name 31:15 What kind of clientele does Dr. Fenton have and her territory covered 32:05 A special Thank you to our sponsor Opus Escrow   Related Episodes:All Dogs Rule in Fillmore, CAHorse, Heart and Connection: Equine Facilitated Learning   Vital Equine Holistic Veterinary Medicine:Dr Rhiannon FentonText/Call: 310-800-1495Mailing Address: PO Box 9281 Calabasas, CA 91372www.vitalequine.us   Contact Paul Ward:805-479-5004paul@homeandranchteam.com   Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com   A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS ESCROW! Farm Talk with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Opus Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures Farm Talk can provide listeners with the best possible episodes.