Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM
Holistic Vet
“Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us.
They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them.” – Dr. Basko
A Patient, Loving, & Caring Approach
Dr. Ihor Basko’s methods are unique – he takes his time, befriends the animals, and builds a friendship with each of his clients. Clinic ambiance is important, and soft, fresh towels await your furry friend on a massage table big enough to sleep on.
His mission is simple: Provide loving support and healing to pets and their families using the safest and most natural methods. He incorporates an understanding of nutrition with the healing principles of Eastern medicine to create a holistic treatment program that strengthens the immune system on all levels.
Dr. Basko’s greatest wish is for all pet owners to enjoy more years with their furry friends, through fresh natural diets that support great health, and limited use of vaccinations and medications. READ MORE
HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE
“The holistic perspective of healing recognizes that the whole body must be
in balance for good health to exist.”
The main focus of holistic veterinary medicine is prevention of disease through natural diets, proper exercise and training, and vitamin and herbal supplementation.
This means not only treating the physical symptoms of a disease but also supporting the body’s immune and organ systems in healing the disease or imbalance by itself. Prevention of disease is encouraged by taking an assessment of the mind, body, spirit, and environment, and making the necessary changes to support the well-being of your pet. If all imbalanced aspects of life are addressed, then the pet is in a better position to heal. This is why we insist that our clients consider home-cooking for their pets, in addition to severely limiting the amount of chemicals (preventatives and vaccinations) the pets are exposed to. READ MORE
PODCAST
Dr. Basko hosts the “Pets and People in Paradise” radio show on KKCR, Kauai’s community radio station, on alternating Saturday mornings from 9 am to 10 am, Hawaii Standard Time. Tune in to learn more about herbal medicine for your pets, facts on Hawaiian healing plants, diet and nutrition advice, and have your questions answered for free on air! Dr. Basko’s show streams live online via www.KKCR.org so you can listen in no matter where you are. Not able to stream? Recent episodes of Dr. Basko’s show are archived and can be accessed here.
BOOKS & eBOOKS
Dr Basko’s Fresh Food & Ancient Wisdom book is available in both print and digital formats.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of feeding dogs fresh food.
Feeding Cats: A Holistic Approach, Dr. Basko’s digital booklet of cat recipes, can help you feed your cat holistically.
VIDEOS
Dr. Basko’s 3+ hour narrated PowerPoint lecture, adapted from one of his workshop presentations,
will give you the tools and information you need to enjoy many more happy years together with your aging pets.
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PDF ARTICLES
ARTICLES
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Dr. Basko – A Different Kind of Vet
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The Power of Positive Intention in Healing
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INTERVIEWS & MEDIA
- Podcast interview about medicinal mushrooms, with pet nutrition blogger and founder of Planet Paws Media, Rodney Habib, Length: 57:32, 2/23/2020
- “Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs,” article in Dogs Naturally online magazine, January 2020
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TESTIMONIALS
Thank you for another great workshop! We always learn so much for our furry kids as well as our own health.
What a gift for dogs is this book! It tops my list for learning the basics of canine nutrition, providing a host of recipes for home-prepared meals and supplements for dogs of all ages and sizes, and in sickness and in health. Coupling years of clinical experience with plant medicine, macrobiotic philosophy and Eastern medicine, Dr. Basko’s book is an inspiration and wake-up call for veterinarians and all who care for dogs.
Aloha Dr Basko, we want to express our gratitude for Indigo’s amazing transformation and my own as well. It took 16 weeks for Indigo to reach her goal of 10 pound weight loss. We followed your protocol to the letter. She is so strong and lively. She is playful, engaging, energetic and so much more comfortable in her body. And she has a healthy dependable potty schedule. And has stamina on her walks. The weakness in her back and rear legs is transformed. She can jump up and stand on her back legs, which she could not do before, and she has this beautiful bouncy prance on her walks. In support I also did the cold water treatment in the morning and the intermittent fasting!!! LOLOL cleaned up my diet as well. If I thought to have a treat for myself I had to hide from her, which she knew!! So I didn’t do that much. I cook for myself and my roommate and when she would ask what’s for dinner I would say dog food, want some??? Always a resounding YES! I want to say thank you for your support and communication during this process. Mahalo and blessings.
You helped me with Lucy who had lymphoma cancer. They gave her 2 months to live at 13 years old. With your help and recipes as well she just passed away today peacefully in her sleep at the age of 15 and a half. The couple of vets I took little Lucy to were amazed how well she did for so long. They kept asking me what are you doing for her? They couldn’t believe the only medicine she was on was a small dosage of prednisone. Thank you Dr. B!
Dr. Basko knows every detail about giving cats the ideal healthy life they deserve. He walks his talk by treating his feline family members with the best of care. He has the answer to any challenge a cat is facing so cats can have long term happiness and health. I recommend him heartedly. 100 stars.
Dr. Basko, you worked miracles on Kian. He is almost itch-free since we saw you. It’s such a relief to see him comfortable in his skin again. Kian and I both thank you!
I went to your Oahu seminar about 5 years ago where I purchased your Holistic book for dogs, used your recipes and supplements for my golden, Kamalani, that had cancer. He lived 5 months longer and happier on your diet vs the time he was given to live per the oncologist, if I had gone thru brutal chemo treatments. So thankful for your books and for you sharing your knowledge. 3 years later, i adopted another 4 legged kid. His name is Isaiah, a golden that was diagnosed by Dr F. with serious double hip dysplasia, and reconfirmed by Dr. L., as one of the worst cases they had seen in a puppy so young. Where did I turn? To your book- and I have made diets specifically for building muscles, tendons, ligaments, along with your supplements and daily swimming instead of walking. He was born a long distance swimmer. He swims over a mile without getting out and is a diver, in which he extends his legs to dive deep. Your book about diet and supplements, along with appropriate exercise for specific conditions, have helped him avoid double hip replacement. Thank you Dr Basko. Please use my testimony to help others.
I have very high standards when it comes to caring for my cats, and am fortunate to have them under Dr. Basko’s care. He is a well-respected, talented expert in his field, which is important. Equally important, though, is his kind, gentle nature, and the fact that he treats animals with a great deal of respect and dignity.
It has become very apparent to me that Dr. B.’s main focus is on providing the highest level of care for animals — period. With Dr. B., I always feel that I receive excellent value for my financial outlay, which has not been true with many other veterinarians I’ve dealt with.
Dr. Basko is outstanding, and gets my highest recommendation!
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