Three Vet Techs in a Holistic World

In this episode, Jennifer, Cat, and Nicola dig into the difference between treating a symptom and looking deeper for what may be contributing to it.

You share real-life examples involving recurring ear infections, itchy paws, back discomfort, allergies, asthma, joint issues, and more. The episode also covers why finding the root cause can take time, why symptom relief still matters, and why those two approaches can work together.

Sometimes your pet needs immediate comfort while you and your veterinary team continue asking questions and looking at the bigger picture.

In this episode:
• Why quick fixes are so appealing
• When recurring symptoms may deserve a deeper look
• How compensation in the body can create problems elsewhere
• Why skin, ears, gut, environment, and movement can offer important clues
• Why comfort and symptom relief are still important
• How observation can help uncover patterns over time

The goal isn’t to ignore symptoms. It’s to ask what else the body may be telling us.

Sometimes finding the answer means peeling back the layers one clue at a time.

Have a question or a topic you’d like us to explore? Leave us a comment.

Always work with your veterinarian when your pet is experiencing pain, illness, or ongoing symptoms.

Have a question, comment, or topic you’d love to hear us discuss? Reach out anytime at 3vettechgirls@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: @k9fitnessworks, @pawsitivemomwellness, @canimalewildwellness. We’d love to hear from you.#VetTech #RootCause #HolisticPetCare #PetParents #AnimalVitality

You leave the veterinarian with a diagnosis, medications, and a head full of questions. Now what?

Join Jennifer, Cat, and Nicola as they explore the gap between veterinary appointments and everyday life at home.

Starting with Cat's candid interaction with a veterinarian about holistic pet health coaches. The three discuss how veterinary professionals and pet health coaches can work together, not against each other, to better support pets and their people.

Discover how to prepare for veterinary appointments, advocate for your pet, ask better questions, and build a supportive team around your animal.

Our takeaway: When you feel overwhelmed, pause, breathe and gather your questions. Remember that rather than navigate your pet's journey alone, we are here for you.

Have a question, comment, or topic you’d love to hear us discuss? Reach out anytime at 3vettechgirls@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: @k9fitnessworks and @pawerpethealthcoach, @pawsitivemomwellness, @canimalewildwellness. We’d love to hear from you.

Three vet professionals are done pretending pet health is simple. Jennifer, Nicola, and Cat reveal why the real answer is usually not a faster fix. It is learning to see the whole pet, the whole story, and the clues hiding behind the symptoms. If you have ever left a vet visit overwhelmed, frustrated, or wondering what to do next, this conversation gives you a clearer path forward. The three founders of Three Vet Techs in a Holistic World share how their own careers and personal health journeys pulled them toward holistic pet wellness, root-cause thinking, and a more collaborative way to support animals at every stage of care. You’ll discover:

• Why ear infections, itching, joint pain, back issues, and digestive problems are often only the surface
• How to tell the difference between a true solution and a temporary band-aid
• Why food, hydration, gut health, and inflammation are deeply connected
• What pet parents can do when they feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck after an appointment
• How pet health coaches help bridge the gap between the veterinarian, the client, and the home environment

Jennifer, Nicola, and Cat also share real stories from rehab, shelter work, chronic illness, and their own pets. Including the subtle clues that led them to uncover deeper issues and improve quality of life over time. Their message is practical and empowering: you do not have to choose between conventional care and holistic support. This episode is essential listening if you want to understand your pet more clearly, ask better questions at the vet, and make informed choices without falling into the quick-fix trap. Healthy pets start with informed pet parents and this conversation shows you how to become one.

Have a question, comment, or topic you’d love to hear us discuss? Reach out anytime at 3vettechgirls@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: @k9fitnessworks and @pawerpethealthcoach, @pawsitivemomwellness, @canimalewildwellness. We’d love to hear from you.