Consult with our Holistic Veterinarian

If you have questions about nutraceuticals or would like to consult with our holistic veterinarian, Dr. Colleen Smith, about the right nutraceutical for your pet, send us an email and someone will contact you within 48 hours to set up a phone consultation or respond to your question.

Colleen Smith, DVM, is currently practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and is a member of the International Veterinary acupuncture Society (IVAS) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA).

Phone consultations are $35 per half hour, with a half hour minimum for the first call. Subsequent calls are billed in 15 minute increments.

Click here to send us your question or to arrange a phone consultation. If a phone consultation is needed, we will contact you about payment options before connecting you with a veterinarian. Be sure to include your phone number in your email.

Questions and responses are often posted on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Often times, your question and Dr. Smith's response may be helpful to another pet owner. If you would prefer not to have your question included on our website, please let us know.

"Thank you very much for being so thorough in your work.  It's good to know I'm dealing with someone who cares."

Maria L.
Northridge, CA

Visit the FAQ page to read some of Dr. Smith's responses to pet owner's questions.

Regular Check Ups are Best

Holistic Pet Info provides consultations to help answer questions you may have about our products and nutraceuticals in general. We are here to provide advice -- we are not a replacement to your own veterinarian.

Before introducing your pet to nutraceuticals, we always recommend that your pet be seen by his/her veterinarian. Annual visits with your pet's veterinarian are important for a few reasons:

• Routine blood work and other tests can often detect the early stages of a disease, sometimes before any symptoms appear.
• Your vet can access the overall health of your pet by feeling his joints, examining the condition of her coat, eyes, ears and teeth, and listening to his heart.
• Your vet's observations and the results of medical tests are crucial for developing a successful treatment plan.

If your beloved pet has an ongoing medical condition, it is even more important to see your vet on a regular basis so that they can monitor any changes in your pet's health and recommend the appropriate treatments.