If there is no holistic or integrative vet in your area, you can still book a holistic vet online consultation with a licensed, credentialed professional almost anywhere in the world. A holistic vet online consultation lets you work with an integrative veterinarian, nutritionist, or homeopath by video or phone, and send over your dog's history and bloodwork so they can look at the whole picture, even if they never meet your dog in person. Below are 13 professionals who offer these virtual sessions, plus how to find a holistic vet near you through the AHVMA holistic vet directory.
I wrote a version of this list a few years ago, and so much has changed since then. Some people retired. Some stopped taking new cases. Telemedicine rules loosened up, which means more of these experts can now help you no matter where you live. So I went back, checked every single name, and rebuilt the list from scratch.
Here is why this matters to me. When Milka was a puppy, our conventional vet could not figure out her gut issues, her itchy skin, or the vomiting. We felt stuck. Years later, when Milka's liver enzymes came back elevated at eight years old, we did not panic the way we would have back then. We had learned to ask better questions, and we had people to ask. That is what this list is really about.
What is a holistic vet online consultation?
A holistic vet online consultation is a paid virtual appointment, usually by Zoom or phone, with an integrative or holistic professional who looks at your dog as a whole animal rather than a single symptom.
The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association describes holistic veterinary medicine as looking at every aspect of an animal's life and combining conventional care with complementary approaches. In practice, that means the professional considers diet, lifestyle, environment, stress, and history, not only the one thing that is bothering your dog today.
Common approaches you will see include nutrition and raw feeding, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and functional medicine. Most of these professionals ask for your dog's full medical records and recent lab work ahead of time, then send you a written plan afterward.
Why do holistic consultations cost more than a regular vet visit?
Holistic and integrative consultations usually cost more than a standard vet visit, and there is a real reason for it. These professionals spend far more time with you. An initial holistic session often runs from around one hundred to three hundred dollars and lasts 45 to 60 minutes or longer, compared to the rushed ten or fifteen minutes many of us are used to.
That extra time buys something valuable. They review your dog's full history, they ask more questions, and they work to understand the root cause instead of handing you one more prescription for the symptom. You are paying for depth, for a written plan you can actually follow, and for a second set of eyes when your regular vet has run out of ideas. For many pet parents, that clarity has saved money and heartache down the road.
Here is how the two approaches compare:
Neither approach replaces the other. The best care usually combines both, which is exactly what most of the professionals below will tell you too.
How do I find a holistic vet near me?
Start with the AHVMA VetFinder, a free searchable directory run by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. You can search by state and by the specific approach you are looking for, such as acupuncture or homeopathy. One honest heads up: holistic and integrative vets are still far less common than conventional ones, so many areas have very few listings.
The AHVMA directory mainly covers the United States. If you are outside the US, including here in the UAE and the wider region, look at the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, which maintains a worldwide list of integrative practitioners.
Once you find a name, do a little homework. Check their credentials, read reviews, and book a short call to see whether their philosophy matches yours. And if there is no one near you at all, that is where an online consultation becomes your best option.
Which holistic professionals offer online consultations?
Every professional below was verified as active and offering virtual consultations at the time of writing. I have grouped them by what they do so you can find the right fit faster.
Holistic and integrative veterinarians
Dr. Judy Morgan, DVM is an integrative veterinarian with almost four decades of experience and was named Holistic Veterinarian of the Decade in 2024. One honest note: she is currently accepting only a very limited number of one-on-one consultations, which you can request by email through drjudymorgan.com.
Dr. Kendra Pope, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and one of the very few integrative veterinary oncologists in the US. If your dog is facing cancer or a serious chronic illness, she offers remote tele-advice that supports your pet alongside conventional oncology care. Find her at drkendrapope.com.
Dr. Katie Kangas, DVM is a functional and integrative veterinarian in San Diego who offers worldwide telehealth through Integrative Veterinary Care. Her comprehensive consultation runs up to 60 minutes and includes a written wellness plan afterward, with a focus on gut health, dental health, and nutrition. Find her at intvetcare.com.
Dr. Marlene Siegel, DVM has 40 years of experience and a root-cause, detox-focused approach. Thanks to updated telemedicine rules in Florida, she now offers online consultations, which begin with a short education course so your one-on-one time is focused and productive. Find her at drmarlenesiegel.com.
Dr. Jeannette Bimonte, DVM, known as The Non-Traditional Veterinarian, is a holistic and functional vet whose whole approach is built on honest, non-fear-based guidance around nutrition and gut health. She offers virtual nutrition consultations through southernveterinaryservices.com.
Dr. Meghan Barrett, DVM is an integrative veterinarian in Hawaii trained in acupuncture, rehabilitation, and food therapy, with a real soft spot for senior pets and cats. She offers virtual appointments through drbarrettvet.com.
Dr. Cathy Alinovi, DVM trained at Purdue and holds a master's in epidemiology. She has stepped back from clinical practice and now focuses on holistic pet wellness, offering virtual consultations by video or phone through healthypawsibilities.com.
Pet nutritionists and canine herbalists
Dr. Conor Brady, PhD holds a doctorate studying the effects of nutrition on the gut and behavior, and wrote Feeding Dogs, one of the most respected books on canine nutrition. His team offers live raw feeding, health, and new-puppy consultations. This is the pet nutritionist online consultation to book if you are moving your dog to fresh food. Find him at dcbholistic.com.
Sarah Griffiths, DCH is an animal nutritionist and classical homeopath, and a partner to Adored Beast Apothecary, a brand we know and carry. Through The Animal Synergist she builds species-specific wellness plans for dogs, cats, and horses, combining nutrition with homeopathy. Find her at theanimalsynergist.com.
Rita Hogan is a clinical canine herbalist with more than 20 years of experience and the author of The Herbal Dog. She builds personalized herbal plans using herbs, flower essences, and other plant medicine, by consultation. Find her at canineherbalist.com.
Animal communication and emotional wellbeing
Dr. Isla Fishburn, PhD is a zoologist and conservation biologist who now works as an animal communicator and canine wellness intuitive through Kachina Canine. Her one-on-one sessions are different from the clinical consultations above. They focus on the emotional and spiritual side of your bond with your dog, including gentle support through end-of-life transitions. We did a session with Isla ourselves and found it genuinely moving. If that resonates with you, find her at kachinacanine.com.
Can an online vet prescribe medication or run tests?
This is the honest limitation, and it is worth understanding before you book. An online consultation usually cannot replace a hands-on physical exam or in-person lab work. In many places, a veterinarian cannot prescribe medication for a pet they have not examined in person, because the law requires an established vet-client-patient relationship first.
The rules are shifting, though. Florida, for example, updated its law in 2024 to let licensed vets there establish that relationship over live video. Rules vary widely by state and country, so ask each professional what they can and cannot do for your situation.
The takeaway: think of an online holistic consultation as expert guidance, education, and a support plan, working alongside a local vet who can put hands on your dog when that is needed.
How do I get the most out of a virtual vet consultation for dogs?
A little preparation makes a big difference. Here is what I do before any consultation:
- Gather your dog's full medical records, including any past lab work.
- Get recent bloodwork if you can, since it gives the professional a real baseline to work from. This is one of the biggest reasons we run annual bloodwork on our dogs.
- Write out your dog's history in plain language: diet, symptoms, timeline, what has changed.
- List your questions in advance so you do not forget them on the call.
- Come ready to follow through, since these plans work best when you actually do the work at home.
You are your dog's best advocate
Here is what most pet parents are never told: you do not have to accept "there is nothing more we can do" as the final word. A second opinion from a holistic or integrative professional is often only a video call away.
You know your dog better than any single lab report does. If you have been feeling stuck, or quietly wondering whether there is more you could be doing, please know there usually is. Trust that instinct, gather your dog's history, and reach out to one of the people above, or find someone local through the AHVMA. Your dog is lucky to have someone in their corner who cares this much.
Sources
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Find a Holistic Veterinarian (VetFinder), https://www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, definition of holistic veterinary medicine, https://www.ahvma.org/
- College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, worldwide integrative practitioner directory, https://civtedu.org
- Overview of veterinary telemedicine and vet-client-patient relationship rules, including Florida's 2024 telehealth update (HB 849), practitioner and state veterinary board guidance, 2024 to 2025
