Canine Holistic Wellness Centre

06/10/2025

TIMMY 🐈‍⬛ Update:

One of the vets who diagnosed Timmy with permanent blindness and permanent deafness came to reassess him after a couple weeks of treatment with us.

The vet literally walked in, waved his hand in front of the cat and was astonished at what he witnessed. He was absolutely blown away at Timmy's extraordinary transformation.

Over the past 2 weeks we have had the absolute privilege to work with this amazing little cat. He is super sweet and loves being in the chamber. He never wants to get out!

Since regaining his sight, he has started to discover he is in a whole new world. This kitty cat has perfect bloodwork, isn't old and the disabilities he endured from a suspected traumatic brain injury have resolved.

This has left Timmy learning new things. Firstly, he is safe and no more harm will come to him. Secondly, he has many new friends to meet and thirdly, he can grow old with love and kindness.

As he went through some of his early recovery, he showed a little aggression like he was on the defensive trying to protect himself. Timmy was shown kindness and patience which has allowed him the confidence to adapt to his new environment.

Each day and after each HBOT treatment he was becoming more and more confident and settled as more healing took place.

We have sat and watched this extraordinary recovery take place moment by moment. We had one small shift to complete and today, it happened.

His right pupil (eye) was always slightly larger than his left pupil (eye). Today marks a wonderful moment. Today was the first day everything about Timmy seemed balanced. The pupils in his eyes were even and shifted in and out at the same rate. 🤗

What a sensational outcome. I'm so happy for Timmy and his new family who have given him the opportunity to be whole again. 🙏

We have to remember, Timmy was scheduled for euthanasia the same day he was brought to us for his first treatment. Thank you to all who didn't give up hope and knew this little kitty cat deserved something more to help, not just take the easy way out with putting him to sleep. 🙏

Timmy is a complete success recovering from being fully deaf and blind. We literally have given Timmy his life back. That's pretty magical to do.

Go Team Timmy 🐈‍⬛

05/10/2025

🤍 A Hero Gained His Wing Today 🤍
5 Oct 25

Only 3 days ago we had the unexpected emergency after Harley escaped from home which resulted in him being hit by a car.

Miraculously, he survived the event with no broken bones or internal injuries except for minor scrapes and bruising.

But today's event is just utter heartbreak. Today Harley defended his Mum from a very large red belly black snake as he stood between them taking the strikes.

I haven't shared Harley's backstory to date as it's so complex. There has been so many twist and turns this courageous boy has been through over the past 7 months since he started treatment with us.

This incredible dog has survived 2 different types of malignant cancers and he has survived aspirated pneumonia. He had been suffering from severe IBD, Reflux, Vomiting, Diarrhoea and Laryngeal Paralysis over the past few months.

We had turned an amazing corner in the past few weeks where Harley was significantly improving. We were seeing no vomiting or reflux, he was keeping his food down and passing solid stools and his breathing had dramatically improved.

His Mumma even asked if she could take him on a road trip because he was doing that well.

Its the best I had seen Harley for some time. He had his bright effervescent spark back again. His Mumma even called him a unicorn as he always seemed to defy the odds of the things that were thrown at him.

The rollercoaster I've watched this dog go through the past 6 months I truly do believe not many dogs would have survived to tell the story.

But what happened today was like being in the wrong place at the wrong time and the consequences were unable to be rewritten.

Harley didn't die of cancer, he didn't die of his complications of largyngeal paralysis or from the complications of his severe IBD and aspiration he died from something no one saw coming.

Jodi called to say Harley has been bitten by a snake many times, he had been rushed to a vet and he was having antivenom administered.

By the time I got there (an hour away) he was non responsive. I stayed with his Mumma to comfort her as all hope was fading moment by moment that Harley wasn't going to make it.

Harley was given emergency medicine with multiple doses of antivenom and sadly he did not recover, he did not regain consciousness and the heartbreaking decision was made to let him go.

In my eyes, Harley died a hero protecting the one person he loved most. If his story had to end, Harley made sure he was the one who wrote his final chapter.

Harley you were loved, you were given nothing but the best and your Mum will forever have you etched across her heart.

You will be forever missed by all who knew you. For now Harley its time to rest. 🤍

04/10/2025

❤️❤️🫶 THANK YOU POST 🫶❤️❤️

We want to take a moment and dedicate a heartfelt thank you to our amazing man.

You are my rock and stable ground. You always know how to fix something or make something better. You are so deeply loved by us and appreciated by all who pass through our clinic. You're our true super hero 🦸

03/10/2025

Meet PRESLEY:

Presley is a young 19yo gentleman kitty cat.

Presley is not only super well loved by his Mumma Donna but he is also affectionately loved and adored by the other many kitty cat girls in the house.

Presley wasn't feeling the best and was suffering from some severe diarrhoea brought on by an out of balanced gut microbiota.

We gave Presley a round of microbiome restorative therapy (MBRT) with a support protocol to help restore and reset the good bacteria in his lower digestive tract so he can improve his nutrient uptake and improve his immune health.

When you are an older gentleman and you are in demand from so many lady friends, you have to keep on top of your health.

It was nice to receive a text from Donna to let me know he was back to his old self. 🫶 He is a spritely 19yo who deserves many more amazing years ahead.

Go Team Presley 🐈‍⬛

02/10/2025

HARLEY Update: 3.10.25

I checked in with Jodi and Harley today to make sure both were moving forward from yesterday's incident and happy to report Harley is doing well and Mum is extremely grateful she still has her boy by her side. 🫶

Meet HARLEY: 2.10.25

9yo Staffy Male - who was hit by car this morning 😩

We don't have any other words except this dog is the luckiest dog in the world.

Workman had left the external door open of the apartment building to the street and Harley was able to escape out the door directly into a busy road where he was hit by a car.

The amazing thing was Harley's Mum watched as Harley started running off on 3 legs towards an even busier road. She dived to try and catch him but missed and was on the ground. In this moment, Harley decided to come back to him Mum 🙏 thank goodness he did. This could have turned out very differently this morning.

Jodi called in a panic and we headed straight away to help them.

We took Harley via the vet to have him assessed for internal injuries and rule out any potential pneumothorax before running a Hyperbaric Treatment.

Harley miraculously presented at vets with normal vitals, no obvious orthopedic issues and was cleared after an quick ultrasound to rule out any internal issues. 🙏

Like people, after such a traumatic impact you may feel ok in the immediate but the next day you can suffer severe whiplash and be in severe pain unable to move.

The reason Harley would benefit from HBOT after this traumatic impact is because of how quickly HBOT works to reduce the severity of inflammation reducing pain and preserving mobility as the body recovers.

HBOT is non-invasive. Harley enjoyed his session today and couldn't wait to get in the chamber. Like he knew it was going to help him. 🫶

Harley has an extensive history with us over the past 7 months with a swag of comorbidities that he has fought courageously through. So heavy pain meds werent the best option today for a dog that was in good recovery from recent severe IBD.

The chamber allows Harley to reduce his pain without risking upsetting his GI tract.

Like I said, the LUCKIEST dog I know.

Harley has gone home with mum to rest and I'm sure he will be back to his old self in a day or two.

We still think Jodi and Harley should go and buy a lottery ticket 🎫.

What a day! So much for it being my day off! 😉

Go Team Harley. 🐾

23/09/2025

Meet MONTY:

Monty was being treated here with us for Lung Cancer back in 2022.

I came across this sweet video of Monty and wanted to share this very special moment captured unscripted.

To me, it captures a moment in time. Sometimes cancer can be a gruelling journey for both the owner and the patient. The journey is never an easy one commonly travelled with deep stress, constant doubts and immense pressures to carry.

But in this moment, the energy was high there was harmony and strong vibration of collaboration. You can see by the way the owners are relaxed and encompassing music making the mood fun and how it lifts everyone's tone in the room, especially Monty's (the patient).

This is why we are different here. People ask what type of customer service do you offer? The unscripted kind that offers hope. A burning flame to light the darkness of the unknown.

This video captures one of those moments. When I relive this video, it reminds me that by creating these moments for my customers it serves a greater purpose than them just coming to have their dog treated for something. It allows everyone to feel at ease and in control of the journey they're on knowing they have good guidance and support along the way.

Natural medicine isn't just about the herbs, tonics and adjunct therapies - it also about nourishing the animals spirit and awakening their soul restoring balance to each one. This is what true holistic means. 🙏 We know dogs have deep connection with the soul and spirit.

Monty, you were an amazing little guy to work with. You were deeply loved by your family and I know they continue to miss you everyday. Thank you for the wonderful memories that I too will always treasure. RIP Monty 🤍

22/09/2025

Meet TIMMY: 🐈‍⬛

7yo M/N Blue Russian Kitty Cat - suffering from possible traumatic brain injury (TBI) causing him to go completely blind and deaf.

This is an extraordinary story to share as it demonstrates the true power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine, which truly is "Breathing Life Back Into Pets". 🫶

When I first heard about Timmy, I was informed he may have been surrendered to the care of the vet due to him potentially being physically hurt suffering head trauma.

Timmy spent 3 weeks in the care of the local vet clinic. In the end, the attending vet indicated Timmy couldn't see anything and his vision and hearing were completely gone.

His pupils remained fully dilated and showed no movement at all with any stimuli. None of the drug therapies seemed to make a difference over his two week stay at the vets.

The verdict was that Timmy was to be euthanased the following day. 😢

However, fate had another destiny for sweet Timmy 🙏

A cat sanctuary heard about Timmy's case and came to his rescue by graciously taking him into their care. They contacted me immediately to see if I could help.

They also seek a second opinion from their vet. He agreed with the current diagnosis that all sight was gone for good and he would be permanently blind, deaf and that there was nothing more that could be done to help him. 😢

Timmy arrived here to us Friday afternoon to commence Hyperbaric treatment.

We discovered he had a few more issues besides the loss of his sight and sound. He also presented with neurological deficits. He had a slight head tilt and couldn't walk straight very well. In fact he was unsteady on his feet and tracked badly to one side. He also appeared to look awkward when he walked, like he was very sore and nursing across the lower back and hips.

Given all the history of what was known about this case, we decided to treat him for a potential Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

If this little cat had a TBI it could explain why a 7yo cat sudden lost both sight and sound. Plus the other presenting injuries matched this possible scenario.

I explained to the new carers we would see significant changes within the first 24-48hrs of treatment if he responds well.

Well.... I'm going to let the videos speak for themselves. I have attached the video in the comments below. Check out the insane transformation of Timmy. Words can't describe the incredible changes of this little kitty cat.

After the first chamber, the awkward walking and swaying to one side was no longer present.

Within the 24hrs (Day 1) that followed his first treatment, we did see subtle improvement in his eyes and that he responded to tones.

After 48hrs (Day 2) of treatment he was a different cat. The improvement in his vision was very noticeable. His pupils were shifting in and out. His hearing was significantly more responsive. We would see he was noticing movement and following the movement.

After 72hrs (Day 3) since he first arrived to commence treatment.

When he arrived for his 4th HBOT, the new carers informed me that he had been trotting after them in the house, they witnessed him perfectly jump onto the bed and jump over something next to him that he didn't know was there as a reflex action when he got a fright. If he heard something he responded with a meow and would follow hand movements with comfort and his eyes have certainly transitioned. (See the pic attached below).

Its quite possible this little cat may get his sight back, possibly even his hearing. Even if we gave him a little bit back then we are way in front than this little cat living in silent darkness for the rest of his life.

Go Team Timmy 🐈‍⬛

(The pictures below are 3 days apart)

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15/09/2025

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17/08/2025

Meet CHILLY: 5yo Groodle N/M Post Tick Bite Recovery.

Chilly was recently away on holidays down the south coast with his Mum and Dad and ended up with a couple of rogue ticks attached for a short time.

The owners removed the ticks immediately and proceeded to observe Chilly for any signs of tick paralysis or decline in health.

Days passed with no obvious declining symptoms. However, they noticed he was oddly displaying acute itch irritation. They thought quite possibly from the ticks toxin circulating in his system.

If you've ever had a tick, you know when the area is healing it becomes super itchy for a period of time.

Chilly has been here for Hyperbaric treatment in the past. His Dad brought him in today to use the HBOT to detox the residual toxic load and to reduce the inflammation caused by the potential ticks bites and help make Chilly feel more comfortable.

We were able to help clean up the aftermath than HBOT actually treating the tick bites directly.

As you can see by the videos attached, he is one happy customer. 🙏

Great to see you again Chilly. I do have to say, it's the best I've ever seen you look. You look magnificent and he is such a a great patient when in the clinic.

Enjoy your next upcoming trip away with Mum and Dad.

Go Team Chilly 🐾

14/08/2025

Meet HOLLY: 10yo F/S Wolfhound x

Holly has been holistically treated by me for the past 8 years and she has always seemed to be aging well.

Last year, Holly was showing signs of slowing down on her daily walks. Small changes crept in, small bouts of regurgitation (reflux) at times and constant sneezing.

After 4 different vet visits, the only diagnosis was a pre-existing heart murmur which she has had for the past 5 years.

We commenced treating her with HBOT and acupuncture. We incorporated heart herbs and gut supporting supplements.

Within a couple of weeks Holly returned to normal and was once again her sensational vibrant self.

Fast forward to about 10 days ago:
Holly's Mum Edi was concerned about a sharp decline in her girl's stamina and suddenly last week Holly's regurgitation (reflux) returned out of the blue. 🤔

We knew Holly's weakest point was her known heart condition. Given the family's history it was time to investigate a little deeper. While Holly was here receiving HBOT treatment with us for the week we had a full cardiac work up done to assess her heart health and gauge a clear picture of how best to help her move forward.

Holly underwent an ultrasound, radiographs and full blood work.

I'm so super pleased to say, Holly was near perfect. Her heart was given the all clear besides her pre-existing heart murmur. Everything else is perfecto! Our heart herbs have been wonderfully working to support her heart function. 🩷

We also discovered the cause of her reflux was inflammation. Since enjoying a few HBOT sessions we have cleared the inflammation and we no longer have any breathing or regurgitation happening. Holly is happy, engaged and playful.

All done drug free!!!!

Now, why did Holly get the reflux out of the blue?

Dogs are super sensitive to our day to day lives. Some dogs react to our emotions. The week leading into Holly's Mum Edi leaving for her trip; as Edi began packing she was racked with guilt and perpetuated a cycle of stress. Holly picked up on this stress and reacted.

The deeply emotional part of this connection is understanding the trauma they both experienced when Edi's husband unexpectedly passed away from a major heart attack 5 years ago.

The act of separation between them is a huge stressor on Edi and Holly really feels it.

Edi hasn't spent a night in the house without Holly by her side. Edi knew this time she would be home alone for the first time since her husband passed without Holly and that also added to the elevated stress.

Its because I understand this trauma and how it affects both of them as individuals. I can see why they have created this stress cycle and how it's caused a sudden decline in Holly's wellbeing. We all need a little bit of therapy from time to time. Even dogs!

The amazing news is, straight after Holly had her first Hyperbaric session she ceased regurgitating (reflux). Everything about her was back to normal again. Even the spring in her step.

Even the attending vet commented and said, "she doesn't normally see dogs so healthy at this age". 🙏

What a beautiful compliment. ♥️ Thank you!

Edi and I have worked hard together over the past 8 years to maintain Holly's optimal health and vitality. It's wonderful to now have this documented and see the proof on paper.

Holly can now enjoy the next chapter of her life and her Mum can now have peace of mind all the love and care she is bestowing her girl is priceless. 🙏

Go Team Holly 🐾

13/08/2025

Meet MISSY:

Missy is a 13.5yo Pitt Bull female with spindle cell oral cancer.

The oral tumour is rather large and is infiltrating the bone, plus a portion is necrotic and actively hemorrhaging.

This little girl is super sweet and an absolute delight to be around. She is a little deaf but she heard everything today just fine.

Missy has been shifted into the palliative phase of her cancer diagnosis. We are assisting her with quality of life to be the best it can be for the time she has left.

Missy has been somewhat of a matriarch in her family. She has a big presence and certainly well loved.

We have had the privilege to work with many pit bulls and they have always been the biggest pussycats. Little bundles of marshmallows and super snugglers.

We will keep you updated as to how this beautiful girl is progressing.

Go Team Missy 🐾