Donna McSwenney graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After graduating she worked at the Animal Welfare League and Brown’s Plains Veterinary clinic where she started incorporating holistic therapies when treating her patients. Since 2003, she has been working solo as a mixed animal practitioner with a special interest in acupuncture, Chinese and western herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and mind body connection.

Topics discussed include:
How Donna became interested in becoming a holistic veterinarian and what her current cases look like.
Dr McSweeney explains what PEA is and how it works in the body.
What conditions PEA is mostly used for and its benefits.
How PEA can be beneficial in dermatology cases.
Donna discusses how PEA can be obtained.
Recommended dosages for PEA. 
Dr McSweeney talks about possible side effects and drug interactions with PEA.
The research behind PEA.

Donna McSwenney graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After graduating she worked at the Animal Welfare League and Brown’s Plains Veterinary clinic where she started incorporating holistic therapies when treating her patients. Since 2003, she has been working solo as a mixed animal practitioner with a special interest in acupuncture, Chinese and western herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and mind body connection.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>How Donna became interested in becoming a holistic veterinarian and what her current cases look like.</li>
<li>Dr McSweeney explains what PEA is and how it works in the body.</li>
<li>What conditions PEA is mostly used for and its benefits.</li>
<li>How PEA can be beneficial in dermatology cases.</li>
<li>Donna discusses how PEA can be obtained.</li>
<li>Recommended dosages for PEA. </li>
<li>Dr McSweeney talks about possible side effects and drug interactions with PEA.</li>
<li>The research behind PEA.</li>
</ul>

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health. 

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

pureANIMAL Collective

Donna McSwenney graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After graduating she worked at the Animal Welfare League and Brown’s Plains Veterinary clinic where she started incorporating holistic therapies when treating her patients. Since 2003, she has been working solo as a mixed animal practitioner with a special interest in acupuncture, Chinese and western herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and mind body connection.

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