Testimonials

When Mishu was first diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure on June 7th this year, I was absolutely devastated.  I took Mishu to his usual vet, as I noticed that Mishu was drinking more, urinating more and somewhat lethargic and depressed.  Completely out of character for him as he is extremely lively and friendly, being a poodle!

After a urine test, the vet then announced that he had renal failure. The vet then read off his creatinine level and basically didn’t give him much hope.  Over the next month, Mishu progressively deteriorated and developed ulcers in his mouth, trembling, diarrhoea, pain, vomiting and lost a massive amount of weight. One night, I found Mishu in the backyard, lying on the ground, very still.  After rushing to his usual vet to seek treatment, they then started talking about euthanasia and that I should consider this as an option that should be exercised either now or shortly.

Watching this totally ripped me apart, so I started thinking that there had to be an alternative.  I was not prepared to lose my dog this way or at this time.  For me, he still wanted to live and I had to do more.  So, I researched on the web and found Charissa’s name and have not looked back since.

I first took Mishu to see Charissa on the 25th July, and she has given Mishu a new lease on life!  Whilst is hasn’t always been smooth sailing, Charissa has always been there, either via email or phone, if an appointment is not possible.  Through both conventional and alternative medicine (mostly alternative as Mishu responds well to that), Mishu has gained weight and maintained it and has resumed his energy and enthusiasm for life.  To see Mishu eat and keep it down or have no diarrhoea, nearly brings me to tears every time.  There are no ulcers, no trembling and no vomiting.  The complete change in Mishu has been an absolute miracle and it could not have been done without Charissa and the amazing knowledge she possesses.

Veronica Teske

______________________________________________________________________________________

I wish I had have had the good fortune to meet up with Charissa SmithBVSc –wholistic vet, over 5 years ago.
My miniature poodle, Lancelot, was diagnosed at the age of 6 months old when he joined our family - as being in good health in Brisbane but with a little bit of fungus in the ears which was ‘normal’ I was told when I had him checked for good health. His respected breeder had been quick to outline his pedigree but failed to mention anything about his ears. And our fluffy, adorable little pet left with us from Brisbane then to live in the Northern tropics. Years of recurrent aural infection followed including the horrid Pseudomonas pathogen and he was treated with the strongest possible antibiotics, perhaps to the point of weakening his immune system so that by the time I left the tropics and discovered Charissa Smith in Brisbane, she was faced not only with a chronic ear condition to rectify, but importantly - an immune system to resurrect . She did, and success became apparent 3 months later – the best result it could be said, in 5 years of aural treatment. A risky, invasive operation on the ear considered in desperation, which would have left Lancelot deaf – was avoided as a result of my visit to her. She knew exactly what to do and her special abilities were both inspiring, and effective. Lancelot hasn’t looked back since. At the last 2 aural examinations by my local vet who has worked in conjunction with Charissa and Lancelot, revealed his “ears were beautiful”. And his immune system has recovered. Bravo Charissa!!

Moya Cahill
Stanthorpe, Qld

______________________________________________________________________________________

Our young domestic shorthair, Nero, was afflicted by struvite crystal blockages to his abnormally narrow urethra. The first incident was very traumatic with the cat having to be catheterised, a process which was begun by our regular vet, and completed by the University Vet hospital after three hours of attempts. We resolved not to put the animal through that pain again and to put him down if another blockage occurred. A friend referred us to Charissa Smith, as we were interested in homeopathic and other complementary treatments for our own health and were hopeful they might have some value for Nero's condition. Charissa has been relentless in exploring alternative options to address both the struvite condition and subsequently, the impact of the damage to the lining of Nero's bladder. These treatments have been ongoing for some months and while some pain is still evident, the cat is much improved and there has been no reoccurrence of the struvite condition thanks mainly we think to Charissa's counsel on diet and herbal supplements. Of particular note has been the success of acupuncture in the cat's treatment.



Though somewhat sceptical, we noted the immediate and positive change in the cat's demeanour during and immediately after each treatment being clearly apparent. If the behavioural changes are also paralleled by physiological ones we have little doubt the acupuncture has contributed to Nero's improved condition. While not recovered entirely, Charissa's interventions have had a clear effect on the cat and we feel sure that, without her involvement, Nero would have had another urethral blockage and not be with us today.


______________________________________________________________________________________



__

As you can see she is a very happy little dog now, her skin is so much better, she has a beautiful soft shiny coat and her chronic eye and ear infections have gone. I am so grateful for your help in treating Tilley who has had a chronic skin condition for over 4 years since she was bitten by a snake. I just wish we had come to see you sooner!

Kind regards
Ann Pierson

______________________________________________________________________________________

I would like to express my thanks to Charissa for treating my beloved Australian Silky Terrier, Annabelle, who was diagnosed with lung disease and chronic kidney failure from the age of 14. I have seen her health and appetite improved, as well as her quality of life extended. However I only wished I knew Charissa earlier as I found her to be the most caring, most informative and most understanding doctor I ever met!

Bringing your pet to Charissa to see is certainly one of the best decisions you can ever make. I recommend Charissa to be the best wholistic vet doctor in Australia.

Thank you so much Charissa for helping me pull through the toughest of times.

Warmest regards,
S. Kong - Nerang