We adopted Lono from the Kauai Humane Society at age 7 months and he was a joy from the start, but he also had a reoccurring skin condition that we couldn’t get a handle on. He would suddenly get red and have pustules that he would scratch and would develop a secondary infection. By the time we had him for 4 months, he was put on his 3^rd round of antibiotics and steroids. He was put on a prescription dry dog food for allergies, which he refused to eat and we were really worried. We took him to Dr. Basko, who prescribed healthy home cooked food, a few supplements and gave us some Genesis Skin Lotion to make him more comfortable. Within a few weeks, his skin condition cleared up. Lono has never needed antibiotics or steroids again and is a happy, healthy 20-month-old dog. Thanks so much Dr. Basko!

It was amazing chatting with you today!! Thank you so much for taking the time in helping me with all your knowledge and experience. You have brought so much relief for me, you have no clue. I truly appreciate you. Like I said I could listen to you all day, lol.

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 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!

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.

Thank you for another great workshop! We always learn so much for our furry kids as well as our own health.

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.

Jake, our beloved Golden Retriever, was beginning to have Hypoglycemic seizures, as well as problems with his hips. The Western treatment was to put him on Prednisone that had him going downhill within the week that is was prescribed. Thankfully, Dr. Basko provided his acupuncture treatments, herbal recommendations and recipes. Jake was given a “second wind” and quality of life until it was time to let him go.

Dr. Basko has also treated our Lab, Tasha, with acupuncture when she injured her back playing ball. He has cured her incontinence with prescribed herbs and dried yams that are cooked in her food.

Thank you, Dr. Basko for your devotion and support to “all creatures great and small.”

Colleen E.

Dr Basko did wonders for my dog, Kapuni, and greatly improved his quality of life for the last two and a half years that he was with me.

My Sheltie, Kapuni, had major surgery for a growth on his pancreas and intestine. After the surgery, he was unable to keep any of the very expensive brands of special dog food down and was becoming weaker. The vet believed he was dying. I did some internet research and discovered Dr Basko on Kauai. I faxed him Kapuni’s medical and lab results and we set up an appointment for the next time he would be on Oahu. He suggested that I give Kapuni home cooked food to see if he would be able to keep that down. Not only could he keep it down, but he absolutely LOVED it. (My younger Sheltie has been on home cooked food for the past 5 years and seems much younger than her 8 years. Her coat is so healthy and shiny that everyone comments on it. Thanks to Dr B and his dog food recipes I will NEVER feed my dog anything but home prepared food ever again).

Kapuni also had arthritis and had a difficult time manipulating the stairs in my townhouse or doing his daily walk. He had to be carried up and down the stairs. Dr. Basko suggested acupuncture and some of his specially formulated supplements. After the first session, he was able to walk around the block AND go up and down the stairs all by himself! It was amazing! After that, Kapuni had acupuncture every month and he absolutely loved it! He could hardly wait to get out of the car for his monthly sessions of acupuncture and massage. He loved the attention and I’m sure he knew it made him feel better.

Eventually, I had to move to the Mainland with Kapuni and was out of Dr Basko’s travel range. Kapuni died at the age of 13, and I miss him very much, but thanks to Dr Basko, I had him for another few years and last years of his life were healthier, and happier – and more pain free. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can hardly wait for the new pet food cookbook to come out!

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!

Mocha, a pure breed AKC Chocolate Lab was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer after we discovered some lumps on her.  When we first went to our vet in Kailua, we were so hoping her original test results for the lumps would not be what they turned out to be. We went the route of conventional treatment in hopes it would stop, reverse, or deter the cancer. Unfortunately it did not, so my wife Juanilla flew to Kauai to consult with Dr. Basko, who she had researched.

Our decision was to have Dr. Basko treat Mocha as well and with his suggestion,  we even had another vet work with Mocha for additional acupuncture. All the vets were wonderful and Mocha was always the trouper as her toe nails clippedy-clipped across the office tiles like a tap dancer, when she had to have any sort of treatment. As heart-wrenching as it is to go through this as an animal’s care giver, imagine the being the animal! Mocha had good and bad days as Dr. Basko suggested may occur, and she seemed to be doing well with treatment.

Dr. Basko’s suggestion to allow Mocha to live her life normally and allow her to do her favorite things, like go to the beach and swim, was what kept her going. More than once it seemed she might leave us, yet she managed to hold on just a little longer, most likely for our sakes instead of herself. At one point (when driving her to the beach on what seemed to be our last time spent together) she placed her paw on my hand as if to console me and say it was all going to be all right, and I should not be sad or worry about her. She did not pass that day, however she finally did so at home on her own terms, when none of us were around her.

I cannot recommend Dr. Basko and his methods of treating animals enough,  as well as his recipes for cooking for them. We cooked for Mocha, and she loved to eat the home cooked meals so much! We know Mocha enjoyed Dr. Basko and most certainly appreciated all he did for her.

Mahalo for all you do in helping animals in need, Dr. B!

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 met Dr. Basko when I was looking for help with my Rottweiler and his massive and aggressive lipoma that had invaded his chest cavity and was threatening his life. I had tried all that western medicine had to offer. Drugs, surgeries, more drugs and more surgeries. After years of fighting this battle with the lipoma I was told there was nothing else to do. I didn’t believe this and was graced with the chance meeting of Dr. Basko. When I finally meet him I was so eager to have him see my Rottweiler I set up and appointment immediately. Dr. Basko was able to do what no one before him was able to do. He stopped the progression of the growth of the lipoma. Even better yet he was able to shrink the lipoma!

Over the years my association with Dr. Basko has deepened and grown. I have referred many a dog owner to Dr. Basko and seen wonderful results. I have seen a large golden retriever dodge the surgical knife for patella luxation in both knees. Through Dr. Basko’s acupuncture and massage treatments, his developing a proper diet and exercise program for this dog, and prescribing the proper supplements, this dog did not have to undergo 2 painful surgeries.

I have witnessed Dr. Basko bring comfort, relief and quality of life back to senior dogs and cats that would otherwise have spent their last months or years drugged up or put to sleep before their time. Countless dogs with severe allergies, epileptic seizures, and my list goes on.

It is not just Dr. Basko’s mechanical techniques of using acupuncture and massage or the intellectual knowledge of which supplement and herb to use or how to formulate a diet for the particular condition that sets him apart from the rest. It is his knowing how to do all of these things combined with his ability to connect with his animal clients on a spiritual level.

He has my deepest admiration and respect as a healer.