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Veterinarian

Chris Bessent, DVM, MSOM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac. has thirty four years of experience in veterinary medicine including certificates in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and veterinary Chinese herbology and is a diplomat in Oriental Medicine for humans. Imbued with Eastern philosophy and the knowledge that food is the foundation of health, Dr. Bessent also received her degree in nutrition and formulated recipes from nothing but whole foods. Currently, she divides her time between The Simple Food Project, Herbsmith, and Medicus Veterinary Diets, a manufacturer of innovative herbal and whole food solutions to provide a personalized approach to health for dogs and cats. All are owned and operated out of her facilities in southeastern Wisconsin

Dec. 10, 2024

Dog Health: What Do HERBS Have To Do With It?

Dr. Chris Bessent joined us again on Pet Health Junkies, and she never disappoints! She is the founder and formulator of Herbsmith and Medicus Veterinary Diets and has decades of veterinary practice under her belt! This week,...

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Nov. 6, 2024

The Shocking Truth About Prescription Pet Food

Did you know . . . - That Rx pet food doesn't contain any medication? - That Rx pet foods ingredients are often WORSE than the off the shelf brands? - That Rx pet food isn't designed to be used …

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July 11, 2023

HELP! My Dog Needs A Prescription Diet with Dr. Chris Bessent

When I was a new pet mom, I did everything my vet told me to do . . . including feeding the pricey bags of food sold in her office. I had 6 cats and they all were on different …

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