Schedule
IMIM Diploma 1 to 1 Sessions 2025 & Discussion Clinics
Each 1 to 1 session will last around 2 hours - give or take 30 minutes either way (including any question time at the end). It is important to ensure that your video release form as been completed and sent in prior to the session, otherwise a session cannot go ahead. You can download a release form by clicking the button below.
To join a zoom session you click the web address in the box below and you should go straight to the Zoom site, otherwise, paste the link into your browser and this will open Zoom.
You may then be prompted to enter the meeting ID and code if required.
***If you you are the participating student with the dog, we ask you to join the zoom session 5 minutes before the regular start time. Caroline will guide you in how to share your screen. For all other students watching the session you must: close your video (you will still be able to see the active screen) and mute your mic once the session properly begins - until the end of the practical session.***
Setting up the session The easiest way to film a session is to set up a laptop/ desktop connected to the zoom link we will provide. You can then adjust its position if the dog moves. If the dog is allowed on a sofa, this is often a good place to work from. Caroline will need to see the whole dog and the remedies being offered. Please check your set-up before the session, including a lighting check to make sure the video is light enough (sometimes this means closing curtains as a very bright light from a window can over-expose the scene). Caroline will guide you in how to share your screen once you have joined the zoom session.
Note: Book your 1 to 1 session via the Jotform which has been email to you. Make sure you click on both the date and time before submitting. As everybody needs advance warning of when a session is scheduled please make sure you allow at least 4 days from the date of submission before the session is due to happen, otherwise we will ask you to select a different date.
For anyone unable to attend the live session you can watch the video in the library below, after which you will need to submit a written review. Caroline wants you to study a missed session carefully and has therefore extended the time for handing in this work to the end of October'25. To help you there is an example of a review on the button below. You are required to attend in person at least 50% of the live 1 to1 zoom sessions, and whether live or via the recording you must have ultimately watched all 22 sessions.
Name of dog:
Breed:
Age:
Pain from malformed hips
Nervous around other dogs an some reactivity
Had undescended testicle until neutered but had to have abdominal surgery to have that removed
Possible abandonment issues as mother wasn’t particularly interested in puppies
Separation anxiety on occasions
Overly attentive/needy on occasions
Possible grief due to loss of companion dog last June.
Paula Buffham (UK)
Video release form received
Friday February 7th / 10:00 (GMT)
Update from Paula: Summary of Freddie‘s evening session.
Started off with spirulina a few finger fulls then I offered St John’s wort with a similar response to this morning he took one pillule of arnica (I did find my bottle of Arnica later) and then tried the St John’s wort again he actively put his nose in the tub and had a good sniff, a good couple of sniffs I would say. We then worked a little bit with yarrow maybe not as much as this morning a little bit more of the German chamomile than this morning and a little work with Birch - he seemed to top up quite quickly with this but lost interest soon after. I tried a little bit of peppermint as well. He had a couple of really good sniffs of that and then started to get a little bit agitated so I took that away and then I tried some wintergreen and he went really deep with that for a good 10 minutes and then he seemed to sort of have enough of everything at that point so he’s currently just snoozing on the sofa again quite chilled out quite relaxed so I’m not going do any more with him this evening and I’ll see how he is in the morning.

Name of dog:
Breed: Bracco Italiano
Age: 3yrs / Female, not spayed
No current medications
1 x DHP at 10 weeks (Distemper/Hepatitis/Parvo)
1 x KC at 4 weeks (Kennel Cough)
Gut Issues - suspected food intolerances mostly managed
Eye Issue - Potentially Horners Syndrome, would need CT to diagnose
Very sweet temperament, very cuddly.
Aloof with dogs and people unknown, typical of functional character (Hunter)
Beth Alexander (UK)
Video release form received
Saturday February 8th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Homer
Breed: Staffie X (possibly lurcher)
Age: 7yrs / (Estimated) 1 Jan 2018/ Male, Neutered: (Estimated) 1 May 2019
Anxiety possibly relating to trauma, gut issues possibly relating to anxiety, discomfort/pain linked to carpal hypermobility. Fear of big dogs and horses. He was labelled ‘dog reactive’ at shelter, but was also attacked there. Full males are interested in him as though he is in heat.
Vaccinations: 6 and 20 March 2019
Titre test 12 Oct 2022 – 5/6 score – vaccination not necessary(vet notes).
• Current medications
no meds
supplements: PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) since 16 Jan 25
• Past medical history
Prescribed fluoxetine 18 Mar 2020 (for 11 months)
Attacked by dogs 2021. Antibiotics administered.
• Temperament/issues
quiet, contemplative, anxious, can be fearful and leads to lunging barking, snapping at/biting other dogs. Loves long snoozes on sofa, snuggling up with his family, lying in the sun.
Shelley Mosco (UK)
Video release form received
Tuesday February 11th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Pepito
Breed: Beauceron
Age: 5 yo. Male not neutered
He's not on medication, last vaccine 3d July 2024.
He's been amputated a toe and the wound never healed. He had multiple anesthésia.
He's male reactive (only not neutered), he's been attacked a few times so he developed reactivity.
Elisabeth Todini (France)
Video release form received
Saturday February 15th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Rosie
Breed: X breed from Romania
Age: 14 yo.
Her temperament is 'wilful'. She came to live with her current guardian in December 2016. Her cognitive function is in decline now and the guardian is concerned about that. She also gets stomach upset periodically since being with her guardian. Her big flare-up was in November 2018 when a mass was discovered in her abdomen. They performed surgery and found that her intestines were fused. Her last bout of stomach upset was a week before Christmas.
Rosie is currently on Galliprant and Aktivait. Her last lot of vaccines were KC and Lepto 4 which were given on 19th, June 2024 and she had DHP the year before. She frequently goes into kennels.
Esme Bonnett (UK)
Video release form received
Tuesday February 18th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Tashi
Breed: Japanese Spitz
Age: 5 yo. (DOB 30.6.19) Male. Not neutered
• Current medications - no medications
• Vaccinations (with dates) -
Lepto L4 Jan 20 2025 // Dhp Dec 2023 // Flea and worming: Milbevet Jan 23 2025/ Simparica Trio Jan 30 2025
Current Medications: no vet prescribed – though has been on Yumove as a precautionary measure – just as a discussion with the vet who said ‘it would do no harm but given he is approaching 4 years old (this was when he was coming up to his 4th birthday) it may help prevent any joint issues from developing.
Temperament: He’s a very friendly boy who loves people, children and most dogs. He can react towards certain other intact males, but this is extremely occasional is usually due to them staring at him or invading his personal space and I think this is normal behaviour from a dog training perspective.
In the recent year or so I have seen him run a bit excessively especially on our training classes in the park on Sundays where he is supposed to come away from distraction, he will just suddenly have a zoomie moment and run all over the place – with no main or apparent reason, though he will go and greet any dogs along the way and stop, sniff and pee. He has also started barking more than usual, I thought that this was a result of the behaviour displayed with other dogs that I look after when their owners are away and who he stays with when I am away, as they will bark at various noises and chase squirrels etc in the garden (he does not chase squirrels etc). He sniffs a lot – but has pretty much always done this. I just thought that as he is intact, this is his natural behaviour. He also scratches the carpet when he is about to lay down, but this has become more intense and I am not sure if it is not just about prepping the area he is going to sit down in, I am of the feeling that this is a distraction tactic like chewing? When he was around 7 months he cut his front paw carpal pad and had to have surgery.
Feb 2022 – He swallowed a whole lamb braid chew which sat in his gut for about 4 days but caused severe diarrhoea and he vomited 17 times – we didn’t know it was the chew that caused the problem so he was tested for Parvo etc. this lasted for at least a couple of weeks on and off.
December 2022 – He fractured a back tooth that had to be extracted.
July 2023 – He sprained his middle toe/finger on his front left paw – he limped for a while but was put on Metacam and no walks for 5-7 days. Recovered from this shortly after.
He used to choke after drinking water – after watching the tutorials I offered him the Junier berry and this issue has now resolved itself. He also has a little loss of pigmentation on his nose (this also happened last winter when and when he took Dorwest nettle and elderflower) it resolved. I have offered him some bergamot on occasion which he has taken.
Issues to be worked on: When experimenting with the app, I was using Tashi a sample case study. I tried to go through the order starting with the nutrients – he only showed a slight interest once in the rose hip shells powder – and was not interested in it ever again – he had a tiny amount max – ½ tsp. I tried the gastro intestinal oils – starting with German chamomile, Ginger, Fennel, Peppermint etc. He has worked with some of these on and off, but one evening I was curios myself about the comfrey leaf infused almond oil and opened it to sniff it for myself. He came running from wherever he was on the other side of the room and wanted to sniff and lick it. So I let him as I thought he is supposed to know what he needs and I am supposed to trust him, but he just wanted more and more and I was a little concerned at the unwavering desire and amount he wanted. I gave him about 30ml the first time – he did want more but I only had the small 60ml bottle and recalled that I was supposed to wait 10 mins and re-offer the same amount. Though I didn’t get the chance to do this. He had it again on a separate occasion.
Venetia Suchdev (UK)
Video release form received
Thursday February 20th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog:
Breed: Belgian Shepherd - Malinois
Age: 4yo. Male, Sterilised at 15months of age due to testicular trauma.
Current Medications
Apoquel – 16mg (1 daily)
Vaccinations (with dates)
7/1/20 – C3
18/12/20 – C3 (delayed due to Neospora
Past Medical History
Gillian Schweizer (Australia)
Video release form received
Friday February 21st / 10:00 (GMT)
IMIM Discussion Clinic
Name of dog: Freddie
Breed: Pointer X
Age: 3y. Male, intact
No current medication other than wormer, flea and tick, male, currently intact.
June 24th Canigen Lepto 4 injection, our vet said that Freddie has some post birth scarring on his toe meaning that the nail does touch the floor, our vet said just an indication that he had quite a touch time before being rescued by English Pointer Rescue service. He has a steady temperament - on occasion can be reactive to other dogs.
When we lost our other dog Helena Bramma treated Freddie and we found that he needed some help with loss and past trauma.
James Bramwell (UK)
Video release form received
Tuesday February 25th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Summer
Breed: Welsh Springer Spaniel
Age: 3.6y. Female, intact
Rehomed: At approximately 4.5 months old
Health History:
- Giardia: From at least 8 weeks old but diagnosed a week before adoption 4.5 months old.
- Vaccination: Received L2 vaccine as a puppy (at 8 weeks).
- Allergies: Diagnosed with dust mites and mites allergies after experiencing excessive itching and yeast infections.
- Treatment: Since last year, she receives a monthly Artuvetrin Therapy injection to desensitise her.
Behaviour & Emotional Sensitivity:
- Summer has a lovely and cheeky temperament but is highly affected by hormonal changes.
- She has experienced three phantom pregnancies and has been on Galastop twice to manage the symptoms.
- She is more reactive to noises and movement at night, making her more alert and restless. During the day, she is much less affected.
- As a result, she tends to be more awake at night and sleeps most of the morning. Our three cats contribute to her nighttime alertness!
Raoudha Marios (UK)
Video release form received
Friday February 28th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Fly
Breed: Mudi Mix (Hungarian shepherd Mix)
Age: 10.5 yo. Female, spayed
Current medication: Forthyron for hypothyreoidism, Rhux toxicondron LMXII as self-medication reg pain due to bilateral hip dysplasia. Vaccinations: Versican+L4,Versican + DHP and Versican + PI (all on March 3, 2023), Nobivac T (Feb. 10, 2022).
Fly has bilateral hip dysplasia, hypothyreoidism and currently acute itching (ears, face; I am currently working on with EO), neutered after acute uterus inflammation Dec. 2022. Fly is a hungarian shepherd mix, therefore very sensitive and vigilant.
Fly is very noise sensitive (Fly already worked with Sandalwood, but didn't change significantly) and had always issues with car travelling (based on animal communication: Fly has a very "loose" stomach creating nausea especially when Fly doesn't know the details of the trip and when it's curvy, but she never vomited). I would suggest to work on car sickness and evtl noise sensitivity.
For hip dysplasia pain Fly currently self medicates with Rhux toxicondron and EO such as German Chamomille, Peppermint, Birch and St Johns Wort (with changing preferences) mostly by inhalation and twice also topically. Sometimes, I clearly recognize when Fly wants topical application, sometimes it' s difficult as she licks it off on her fore paw, but doesn' t want it orally.
Update: Fly (March, 1 practical 1:1 until March, 11):
- Fly is working with the pain oils often 2x/d with changing preferences with St John´s t still an AA, while Yarrow (back part) and Peppermint (front part around neck and on head) and Birch selected for front and back part are selected as an A; St. Johns often taken before bed time; German Chamomille A/B, but could become an A (as yesterday was an A, also applied topically on right hip and knee in Aloe Vera Gel). Rose Water offered after pain oils on hip area once (Fly was very clear she wanted it only over the hip area, not around neck).
- Liver oils are still important (Carrot Seed in the first days taken in synergy with pain oils, now not anymore), incl. Ginger, Lime and Seaweed + Carrot Seed (applied again on femoral artery after Fly offered her hip), but not daily anymore.
- Lemongrass as antifungal was selected intensely as well, Cinnamon (endocrine) the first few days, now seems to have less interest in both or at least not every day. Itchiness is much less, hair not fully grown back, but seems to be at least stable.
- Microbiome: Garlic is still selected every other day
- Nutrients: I also did offer the Joint Powder incl. MSM, Glucosamine and Green lip powder separately and Fly didn´t chose it anymore for approx. 5 days, but yesterday selected a little bit of the powder again separately; she always wants her home-made bone broth (at least 3 times a week),
Offered Barley Grass on March, 9: Spirulina, Barly Grass, Liquorice Root (in olive oil), Comfrey Powder (in olive oil) and Rose Hip Powder (in olive oil) – Fly went first for Rose Hips in a bit of olive oil, then Comfrey in olive oil, then a bit of Liquorice Root in Olive Oil. Wanted more Rose Hip and Comfrey and also Olive Oil alone, then she tried a tiny little bit of Spirulina wet and also a tiny little bit of Barley Grass wet and then was done.
- Reg. psychotherapeutic oils: Fly slowly eased in with a break-through 3 days later – when she was mouthing, yawning on Orange Blossom Water from my hand, I touched her chest mildly with the Orange Blossom Water which she didn´t lick away, instead she licked if from my hand!
Yarrow within the pain group made her swallow another day after a deep sleep, so I offered Orange Blossom Water and Fly wanted it on her chest as well as Rose Water, then went to other corner of the room wanting to leave – I asked her to stay, so she stayed and looked at me, then I offered very shortly Lindenblossom for trust, she layed down and relaxed.
I didn´t try the car travel so far as focus seemed to be on pain and itchiness first.
Fly wanted longer walks lately, but when you see her walk she is still having problems esp. on her right hip with stiffness and she still nibbles on her feet and hip, maybe a bit less frequent and she is still very noise sensitive (not interested in Juniper, started to take Sandalwood again yesterday with a very long inhalation with multiple top up´s- AA), maybe the noise sensitivity is linked to pain and kidneys.
Verena Studen (Italy)
Video release form received
Saturday March 1st / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Treacle
Breed: Pembrokeshire Welsh Corgi with a dash of Pekingese, Chiuahua, Shia Tzu and 2% German Shepherd plus 20 or so thers.
Age: 4 yo. Male, complete
Rescue neutered from Chinese meat trade. Had canine distemper as a puppy. Very noise sensitive, barks a lot at every little noise and everyone coming into the house. Never aggressive or reactive to people and dogs. Very gentle natured and affectionate. Very trusting and easy to handle.
Multiple vaccines and intensive flea, tick and worming treatments whilst living in Chinese safehouse environment for almost 3 years with upwards of 800 other dogs.
Nervous of travelling in car, alway car sick, even on short trips.
Seems to have a very slow / lazy bowel just poo's once per day.
No vaccines for the last two years, currently raw fed.
Lisa Cunningham(UK)
Video release form received
Friday March 7th / 10.00am (UK time)
Name of dog:
Breed: Labradoodle
Age: 8 yo, Male
Aging 8ish yo active Mn labradoodle, just beginning to think he has some chronic pain - changes in the way he approaches jumping, resting more, less playful. Raw fed. No meds, titre tested not vaccinated. Great temperament.
Update:
I saw Ralph's owner again this week. She reported that the day after his session with us last Saturday, he went to an enclosed paddock and had the fastest, longest off lead gallop that he's had for years. He really opened his body up and ran full pelt down the field. He looked really pleased with himself when he skidded to a halt arriving at the owner.
He also smelled deliciously minty for about 48 hours, as did the owner's bed after Ralph had joined his owners sometime in the night. He hadn't jumped on their bed for several months preceding his session.
Ralph and Poppy (the one who helped herself to Mimosa off my shelf) both continue to work with Mimosa, sometimes licking it onto the owner's face. Everyone is still missing Olive (the one that died about a month ago).
Happy owner, happy Ralph. Thank you very much Caroline!
Shelagh Pitt (UK)
Video release form received
Saturday March 8th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Lada
Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Age: 3.5 yo. Female, complete
No current medication.
Past medical history: had been poisoned by drugs when on a search and rescue training, she found a plastic bag with white powder, had a week of detox symptoms; we are not doing S&R any more
Temperament: very friendly, happy, but also calm indoors, good in a pack of dogs, trains Rally Obedience, Mantrailing, Truffle Hunting
Issues:
- scared of shiny slippery surfaces, stairs perhaps as after effect of drug poisoning
- barking when in the garden with cats, birds, neighbours, cars
- reactive on lead when other dogs are across the road or at a distance
- reactive when driven in the car, barks when she sees the dogs outside
Lena Koncar (UK)
Video release form received/ not received.
Tuesday March 11th / 10.00am (UK time)
Name of dog: Charlie
Breed: Labrador retriever
Age: 4.5 y (Female, spayed at 3y)
Temperament : very well-balanced and mentally calm, very good ability to adapt to any type of environment (human, dogs, city, open-space working area, etc.)
No current medication, vaccination : according to the Swiss annual vaccination plan for leptospirosis (most recent : 09.2024) + DHPPI every 3 years (most recent : 09.2022), 1 single anti-rabies vaccination (2020)
Diet : Mix of “pâtée” from Purina and home ration (beef/rice/carrots/beans), once a day (morning + ev. Midday if Charly wants but very rare and not on the evening as Charly doesn’t like)
Past medical history :
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12.2021 : surgery on both elbows in 12.2021 following bone fragment (origin unknown)
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2022-2023 : probable allergy to grasses found in grass, wanted with vet to do a year-round desensitization, started and stopped by the owner because Charlie were to tired
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09.2023 : sterilization (ovariohysterectomy) because Charlie were to tired with the periods and owner was in stress
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2025 : blood test with check-up of values, as owner finds her “slow” and tired = all OK
Issues : in good general condition, but :
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frequent itching (paws, legs and ears) and frequent scratching on the body
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too slow and calm temperament – especially at midday and 4 pm fo the walk (no limp, but dragging feet)
Sarah Bosson (Switzerland)
Video release form received/ not received.
Thursday March 13th / 10:00 (GMT)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87633449767?pwd=CftnISjcdnk793oMQpbtwYx7GHooSA.1
Meeting ID: 876 3344 9767
Passcode: 830509
Name of dog: Rosie
Breed: Working cocker spaniel
Age: 5 yo. Female
Monthly flea medication side summer 2024 - Credelio
Has a annual worm count which is normally low and Drontal is used.
Annual standard vaccinations
Female, unspayed
No medical history
A loving loyal dog. she is hyper-aware, difficulty relaxing, acute hearing and barks incessantly when someone arrives, eventually settling when told.
Anandini Holley (UK)
Video release form received/ not received.
Saturday March 15th / 10:00 (GMT)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83370957256?pwd=7brT0zCAalRNKZlbHLf8SWt52mhzuG.1
Meeting ID: 833 7095 7256
Passcode: 508078
Name of dog: Lisa
Breed: Mixed breed
Age: 13 yo. Female
Fatty lumps / musculoskeletal pain (right front leg) / yeasty ears / general support.
- Current medications: None.
- Vaccinations (with dates): Rabies, last on 16.4.23. DHLPP, last during 21’ or 22’.
- Past medical history: Two years ago Lisa had a life saving surgery and her spleen was removed.
- Temperament: mostly joyful and relaxed.
Lilach Moreno (Israel)
Video release form received/ not received.
Tuesday March 18th / 10:00 (GMT)
Zoom details to follow...
Name of dog: Soekie
Breed: Cockapoo (Mother English Cocker Spaniel/ Father Toy Poodle)
Age: Date of Birth April 2023 yo. Female (not spayed)
Initial work: The last Christmas period approaching (and with people visiting), this was a very stressful time for Soekie and the rest of the family, as Soekie is very afraid of car rides. I suggested the person of Soekie try offering the essential oil selection from the information in the modules for car anxiety herself (with advice for safe handling and Adinda has experience in animal behavior). The following EO were purchased and tested: Ginger - Lime - Peppermint - Sandalwood. The other suggestions, Rosewater and Violet leaf EO, were not purchased.
The videos show that, due to the way the oils were offered (too far), the responses are difficult to interpret. However, Soekie did show interest in ginger and peppermint. When sandalwood was placed on a cloth in the car, Soekie (only once) stopped showing severely stressed behavior.
Strong frustration during heat cycles. First heat at around 7 months. Heat cycles occur every 6 months. Vaccinations: The latest ones are as of July 18, 2024: Nobivac DHP (canine distemper, hepatitis, parvo); Nobivac BbPi (bordetella, canine parainfluenza); Nobivac L4 (Leptospira). No medical history or know physical problems. Strong fear of car rides (no previous bad experience). Her person describes her behavior as ambivalent: (mildly?) reactive behavior versus seeking comfort, above average attachment to her person, vigilant, reacts/startles at everyday things like a can or a plastic bag, and she never truly relaxes.
Isabelle Van Impe (Belgium)
Video release form received
Thursday March 20th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Gum Gum
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 3.75 yo. Male, intact
Current medications
-nexgard ( once per month)
-TrizUltra+Keto Ear Cleanser
-AURIZON Ear Drops ( 23/11 for 10 day & 25/1 for 10 day)
Vaccinations (with dates)
20/11/24 nobivac lepto
Gender M, unneutered
Past medical history
Recurrent skin problem & ear infection
Running nose with greenish discharge when 3month old
Temperament/issues: cowardly
Jo Ling (Hong Kong)
Video release form received
Saturday March 22nd / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Olli
Breed: Shitzu
Born: 15th June 2021
Male/ neutered
Up to date with vaccinations
At 5 months he had a Protozoa infection and was very sick.
In 2024 he got an eye ulcer that needed treatment and is now on eye drops day and night for life.
Behaviour: He is not sociable with other dogs
Fussy eater and will only eat if he plays with toys
Claire Thompson
Video release form received
Thursday March 27th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog:
Breed: Mixed [incl. Staffie x Australian cattle dog x dachshund]
Age: 3 yo. Male, neutered
Current medications - seasonal skin allergy [currently winter, so awaiting confirmation if he's still on it and what it is]
Vaccinations - current [awaiting confirmation of levels/dates, but includes Rabies]
Gender - male, neutered
Past medical history - awaiting further details
Temperament issues - Extremely high anxiety, separation anxiety, some reactivity on leash, some fear
Marty Schiel (USA)
Video release form received/ not received.
Thursday March 27th / 17:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Bailey
Breed: Springer Spaniel
Age: 14.5 yo. Male
He has always been a good natured dog and never been aggressive to other dogs or humans.
Bailey used to have two other male dog friends who passed away over the years, so it is just him now.
He has been active throughout his life and his special thing is his attraction to balls and being through many of them.
He loved playing with tennis balls and used to enjoy running on the field, he could do it all day. He loves puddles and loved to lay in them all the time.
He used to love swimming with his ball, which was his favourite thing to do, now it has changed.
She takes him on short walks to keep him motivated. Stopped using the groomers as he can't stand for long periods of time due to his arthritis. Donna does his bathing and trim for him.
He now comes to work and enjoys connecting with the team. He is very good at dealing with busy times at the vets and gets cheeky treats from the vet i.e pork sausages.
He is fully vaccinated since he was a puppy.Up to date with parasite control with prinocate and milprazon.
As he got older his arthritis crept and he started to slow down at 11 years of age.He started off with yumove but now changed to nutraquin and inflacam (nsaid).Only if needed he gets gabapentin which was introduced at 13 years as his achilles tendon and cruciate are tender. He had a small operation to try and strengthen his left hind limb and in the end a brace was introduced and he is coping better.
In addition he has the librela injection monthly and this seems to improve his situation further.
Donna feels he is having some quality of life, enjoying his food very much and still excited to see people.
Vinishaa Jeevanandan (UK)
Video release form received/ not received.
Saturday March 29th / 10:00 (GMT)
Name of dog: Luna
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 8.5 years old neutered female
From Romania to a woman who gave her up after 6 yrs due to dementia - some undisclosed history here.
Only the initial jabs and medications. None since.
I was told no issues but this cannot be the case. Luna is a delightful soul, inherently joyous, but very timid and weak and her behaviour is very sad. Her first remedies were frankinsense and orange blossom water .. then arnica and St Johns Wort, then the whole hormonal group were eagerly worked on. big shifts with Luna but a long way to go!
Symptoms:
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Wobbly back legs. Not sure if muscular (she arrived very thin becaue 'we just didnt have time to walk her') ... or skeletal, the hair on her shoulders is up this morning, thats new. She is walking slowly and deliberately, as if in pain, but can jump for joy when she feels safe. She feels safe with me and looks to me when on walks so i can let her go.
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Coat was dropping everywhere, we had a thin film of fur within a couple of days. Hair is still dropping but much less and she isnt cream anymore... shes golden! Something is working.
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Extremely jittery to visuals around her AND sound. She hates clicks ... doors opening, she cowers and runs away. Lots of fear here, hard to work out.
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no jabs or medications since the first ones.
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Food is raw now, kibble before, wont take veg, likes rice bran oil, took spriulina on my finger by inhalation just the other day and loves a chicken neck or bone. Wont eat offal. But cowers when eating, very jittery. Afraid of being hit? She would only poop in the garden on arrival for a week or two. Now happy to do that on the common. She drinks mainly from ponds out on the common.
- cannot take her to our village,or garden centre (which i did once) too frightened but she did respond to Jasmine and tobacco so we got home. Getting better but when people are there she backs off, clearly fearful, men or women and most dogs. Ill at ease when out but getting better on our regular route.
She's taken a lot of oils ... but i stuck with the hormone group to begin with because she took them ALL so deeply. Cinnamon a key oil.
Dini
Video release form received/ not received.
Saturday 12th April 10:00am (BST)
IMIM Discussion Clinic
Saturday April 26th: 10.00am (BST)
IMIM Discussion Clinic
IMIM Discussion Clinic
Time: Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM London
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84097200282?pwd=qTfxn6oe2B4nMnhCbzlMCQ2THGtSp0.1
Meeting ID: 840 9720 0282
Passcode: 053927
