Hi, I’m Dr. Debra Tibbitts a holistic veterinarian with a passion for fitness and human health as well as animals and their health. I’ve created this blog mostly to share what I have learned and continue to learn on my journey to improved health and fitness in my life. I have successfully competed in bodybuilding competitions and overcome several health problems through the things I have learned and employed along the way. I invite you to join me in my journey and in furthering your health and fitness level to experience the increased energy and vitality that comes as side benefits of this lifestyle…
Dr. Debra Tibbitts
Dr. Tibbits, I realize this blog is essentially for human health. But I have read much about your incredible successes with animals, particularly with regard to osteoarthritis. Several years ago, you wrote a wonderful article about the use of cetyl myristoleate in dogs and the marvelous effect it had on them. I have a 14 year-old German Short-haired Pointer and Border Collie mix who is experiencing quite a bit of difficulty with arthritis pain. We are taking her in for cold laser treatments, which have helped her a lot. We also have her on the joint version of Platinum Performance and fish oil. I use Rimadyl and Tramadol on occasion, but really hate using them. Would your recommend adding cetyl myristoleate as a supplement? And if so, how much for a roughly 40-pound dog? I also read, with great interest, that you were planning on examining the effectiveness of cetyl myristoleate with myelopathy. My sister is extremely distressed right now, because her 12 year-old German Shepard is experiencing deterioration in the use of her back legs due to myelopathy. We are both very holistically oriented and would value your feedback more than you can imagine, if you have the time. Thank you so much, in advance.