For those asking for more info - her name is Susan Davis and her website is here:
http://www.askariel.com/. I did a phone consult, but I sure wish I could've met her in person. She is just lovely and smart and caring! A portion of any profits go to charity.
MyFairLacy - I'm sure she'd be THRILLED to talk to a soon-to-be vet!
YorkieLuv - Yes, she mentions MVD and shunts on her site - if you click on the "specific illnesses" tab, there is more info there
Patti - she doesn't recommend prepared food; her choice is home cooked (she also supports raw in some cases) - she suggests, for ibd and even allergies in general (which are so related to ibd), whitefish like tilapia/cod/trout/sole - then adding salmon in (bc they need fat) after a couple weeks if they're doing well. (plus there is more to the entire recipe, but fish is the protein)
She has seen miracles..and I'm hoping for one. I paid $75 for the consult, and I feel it was very well spent!