Lyme Disease EXPOSED: A Holistic Veterinarian’s Perspective
Lyme disease is one of the biggest health concerns for pet parents—but are we looking at it the right way?
In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we take a deep dive into Lyme disease from a holistic veterinarian’s perspective, uncovering what’s often overlooked in conventional conversations. From tick exposure to immune resilience, this episode goes beyond fear-based messaging and into a more balanced, whole-body approach to prevention and care.
We explore what Lyme disease actually is, how it impacts dogs, and why some pets develop symptoms while others don’t. You’ll also learn how terrain, lifestyle, and overall health play a critical role in your pet’s susceptibility—and what you can do to support them naturally.
But this isn’t about perfection or panic. It’s about understanding your options, asking better questions, and making empowered choices for your pet’s long-term health.
In this episode, we cover:
• What Lyme disease really is and how it affects dogs
• Common symptoms (and why they’re often missed)
• The role of the immune system in disease expression
• Holistic prevention strategies beyond tick control
• Natural support options for dogs diagnosed with Lyme
• How to think differently about risk, resilience, and health
Whether you’re new to holistic pet care or deep into your journey, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew—and give you practical, grounded insight you can actually use.
Resources:
Lyme Prevention [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zw1e2AU31vpfxUQd8C6ARu_CTbO3Vzgj/view?usp=drive_link]- A homeopathic Lyme prevention protocol by Dr Jessica Levy
TickCheck [https://www.tickcheck.com/landing/lyme-disease?msclkid=5b3e53d40be01e57e3b23a6073ddf748&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TickCheck%20-%20Brand%20Reinforcement&utm_term=tickcheck%20com&utm_content=Brand%20Reinforcement%20-%20TickCheck]- Tick testing that can determine with 99.99% accuracy if the tick that bit you carries Lyme or 10 additional tick-borne diseases.
Standard Process [https://holisticvetcare.standardprocess.com/products?page=1]- Immune supporting for Lyme are Canine Immune System Support and Echinacea C
Gussy Gut [https://www.gussysgut.com/GUSSY116431]- Daily Boost is an incredible immune support option as it addresses the health of the gut microbiome. Save 10% with code GUSSY116431
Helios [https://www.helios.co.uk/]- A trusted homeopathic pharmacy where you can find thousands of remedies. Top choices for Lyme are:
Rhus tox 30c, Bryonia alba 30c, Hypericum perforatum 30c, or Ledum palustre 30c
Natural Flea and Tick Prevention [https://stan.store/WellspringHAA/p/a-guide-to-parasite-prevention--treatment]- Check out Wellspring's guide to prevent and treat a wide variety of pests all done with natural and non-toxic options.
Foundations Bundle [https://stan.store/WellspringHAA/p/nr-foundations-bundle]- Learn how to build immunity with homeopathy, feed a raw diet, as well as prevent and treat pests naturally. Get everything you need to learn the foundational pieces of raising your dog the way nature intended with Wellspring's Foundations Bundle!
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