Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is the owner of Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital. He is also the author of the award-winning “The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats” and,  “The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs, and Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How YOU Can Win The Battle!“ Dr. Messonier’s interests includeChinese/Western Herbology, Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Nutritional Therapies, and Acupuncture. He serves on the dvm360® editorial advisory board.