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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I'm really glad you found someone with whom it sounds like you clicked  ! So, you felt confident in his knowledge etc? If you think you'd recommend him, we do have a list of those who are 'nutritionists' in the Library: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...itionists.html
If you think he belongs on that list, feel free to provide his info and I'll include him there. I couldn't really tell what his qualifications were -- is he a vet who specialized in nutrition (like Rebecca Romillard)? Or is he someone who has sort of developed his own area of expertise like some other animal nutritionists? You don't have to state his price, but did you find him reasonable and affordable to most?
He definitely gave you good advice about feeding any fungus that feeds off of carbs. If it's a yeast infection (ie, systemic), his advice should help. He seems to have some good supplement recommendations too.
I don't agree with him regarding protein and yorkies...not sure what facts he's basing that opinion on. Protein is only a concern for dogs who have liver or kidney disease, or some other disease where protein is contraindicated. He may still be following that myth that protein causes disease, which it doesn't. You may have to school him on that one  .
I hope all of his good info helps make everything better bc it's so hard watching them struggle w/ chronic stuff. |
I wanted to check and confirm his information before I posted this. Yes I would like to add him to the list. He is not a Veterinarian who specializes in Nutrition. He is a Certified Nutritionist. He studied Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies at Ohio State 2002-2006,and is a 4th generation Japanese Herbalist.
Marc Ching C.N.
On the website it states he charges $50.00 for the consultation but he did not charge me anything for my consult. I was armed with printouts of the ingredients and analysis of all the products I feed Buster and he spent 1/2 -3/4 of an hour going through the items. He also did not force any of his products and didn't push buying items at his store saying if we could find it closer to home or cheaper to get it there. He really is in it for the love of animals.
His contact phone number for consultations:
You can call
(424) 248-7458 to schedule a consultation.
or submit this form
Holistic and Wellness Healing, Dog Food Allergy Consultation | ThePetStaurant.com
The store info:
The PetStaurant
4344 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA.91403
(818) 386-8937
Hours of Operation Mon to Thur - 1100am to 800pm Fri & Sat - 1030am to 830pm Sunday - 11am to 700pm