Providing Professional Naturopathic Care for Cats and Dogs

"My Pug Mabel started seeing Becky for treatment of recurrent UTI’s about three years ago now. I sought extra support where conventional vet medicines failed me, and Mabel was suffering from UTI's constantly. I was concerned about the overuse of antibiotics and sought alternative treatments from the Natural Animal Health Clinic. Becky is amazing, so warm and caring and kind! Mabel had some underlying immunity challenges that Becky addressed initially, focusing on gut health and balancing her system with a custom-made tonic, and some Chinese herbs. We went 3 months with no UTI, then 6 Months, then 12 Months, and up to two years with no recurrence. Mabel also suffered from eye ulcers which have stopped since seeing Becky which is a bonus! Becky not only saved my dog suffering from these awful infections but saved me a lot in my pocket on vet bills. I have and will continue to recommend Becky to anyone whose pet has ongoing issues or concerns. I honestly can’t rave about her enough! Thank you so much Becky! "From Penny and Mabel

“Becky provides an alternative approach to achieving health in animals that is compatible with veterinary medicine. Our Miniature Schnauzer Montie had been plagued by chronic ear infections and digestive issues that our vet had been unable to solve long-term. Since seeing Becky, Monties' health has returned and been maintained, and we now have a healthy, happy, and more settled animal at home. This is all thanks to Becky's calm and welcoming approach and the natural remedies prescribed by her. Our family life is more relaxed as a direct result of our Schnauzers regained well-being and I encourage all pet owners to talk to Becky about their pet's health concerns." -Friederike and Montie

After having to put Enzo on apoquel 2 years ago for uncontrollable itching and a number of ear infections I have tried a number of different products creams,powders,lotions shampoos special foods u name it i have tried it none of which worked for him to get him off the apoquel as I didn't want him on the Apoquel long term . I got hold of Becky who Prescribed a Chinese herb formula for Enzo, after a few weeks of using it I noticed a huge change! Not only was he a lot more happier in himself and way more energetic his coat was now bright and shiny the constant itching and licking has gone and we have stoped the Apoquel ! Thanks Becky. -

Ineka- Ashburton

My wee man Fergus started having seizures at the beginning of last year. He has been on Phenobarbital since April this year, he was depressed and very lethargic and didn't seem to enjoy his walks the same. Every time he had a blood test his liver enzymes were getting higher and higher, the vets were of no help as what I could do to support his liver and body. So I looked elsewhere and found Becky she has been amazing.

In two weeks of my boy being on her treatment he is no longer depressed, he looks forward to his walks and is out in front like he use to be ,he is more himself. I highly recommend anyone that wants to go down the natural path to get in touch with Becky. She has given me peace of mind and I've found her very easy to work with. I will continue to work with her to reduce my wee mans seizures. -Mickelle.

My gorgeous Collie Solar has always been an anxious dog, and has sufferd from episodes of Collie Collapse due to overexcitement. I have been putting so much energy into his training for competitioen work and at times wondered if we would ever get there. However, since working with Becky and using herbs to support his nervous system, stress levels and adrenals, we have made huge progress.

Solar coped super well with a 2 week trip to the North Island. Lots of travel, ferry crossings, and new places, dogs and people. He was also able to complete another weekend of agility, this time in Cambridge where much of his family are based. Solar improved over the weekend in a very exciting environment. We earned a 1st and 2nd place and graduated to the top grade of competition. Also, Solar competed in an agility show in the weekend and was amazing! First time in 2 years. I was able to manage him well before and after (straight outside to sniffing) and no issues at all. I was just going to see how he was before each run but he was able to do all 5. This was located indoors where I had been training him. He even managed two second places and a win. I never thought this would ever happen. I sent some videos to his breeders and they were in tears watching him. We are so grateful for the help Becky has given us with a beautiful boy

10 years ago my kitty Tigeromeo was diagnosed with Diabeties at age 5. He was then later diagnosed with hyper thyroidism and then a year later, stage 4 kidney disease and there was a chance he wouldn't live the week. We nearly gave up... when one night came across an ad for Becky Hadfield. She listened to ourstory she helped us with herbal medicines for his kidneys, thyroid and diabetes. We saw her again with tiger shortly after lockdown and he had made huge progress eating on his own and eyes were brighter. He showed us he wanted to fight, to survive! So with the help of Becky and some very long nights it's paid off. ! Couldn't have done it without You. We highly recommend Becky for anyone that wants to better their pets chance at a full healthy happy life! Wish we had of found her sooner.

When I first took my cat SAM to see Becky in September 2017, he had liver disease and was severely Jaundiced. Despite the best efforts from the vets treating him, his liver enzyme levels had continued to climb, and they were unsure why. Sam and I were at an all time low when we contacted Becky, she gave us no promises of miracle cures, but felt sure she could assist in alleviating some of his symptoms.Becky formulated a liquid herbal tonic given twice daily, to assist his liver function.His main liver enzymes were 1047 &211 on 26/9/17, and his Bilirubin was 37. At his next blood test in November, 2 months later, his liver enzymes were now 678 and 145 with the Bilirubin at 5! While these results are still higher than normal, there is no doubt that the tonic Becky formulated brought him back from the brink. Sam is now 15 and living quite comfortably-still chases his ping pong ball, and loves to sunbathe in the garden. We are extremely grateful to Becky for the successful intervention, and her ongoing care.- Diane

"I went to see Becky after a year of frustration for my Spoodle Henry who suffered awful itchy paws. We were constantly at the vets and prescribed antibiotics and prednisone. I couldn’t stand the thought of a life on these and the misery Henry was in, so instead I found my way to "The Natural Animal Health Clinic". Becky is very caring and thorough, she listened to all I had done to date and came up with a plan we would work to until we found the answer. This was great as I felt we now not only had a plan, but also someone really invested to help me find a solution. I can now say I have a very happy Spoodle who no longer suffers as he once did. I am very thankful to Becky and do seriously recommend her services. Kathleen and Henry

We were recommended Becky after our Labrador/Grey Hound cross (Casper) had to have a leg amputated. We took Casper to visit Becky. With her help Casper quickly recovered from his operation with very little pain and discomfort and is now happily bounding along on three legs with no joint or pain issues. We also have a 14-year-old Pug, Molly who was suffering from severe arthritis despite being on strong meds from the Vet. The meds can also cause liver and kidney issues if used long term, so we were keen to see if there were any natural alternatives she could have. Molly could hardly move when we took her to visit Becky, but with her help we now have Molly solely on natural products and she has never been better, and even runs around now…especially if food is involved. We could not believe the change in Molly. Becky is super to work with, she takes times to really understand your dog and their needs. She is also quick to respond to any questions or queries you have and is always happy to help and offer advice. We would highly recommend Becky. Jacqui Christchurch

Our 10 year old ABD Cara has had a lifetime of atopic dermatitis and all the drugs and standard treatments to just manage it. Effecting her quality of life and costing a lot of money.

Bella our 2 year old Amstaff, started with allergy symptoms too. We couldn't face a lifetime for her like Cara had, so...off to see Becky.

We thought Cara was near end of life at the time and it was impossible to get any condition on her - she was a bag of bones with a very wobbly rear end plus diarrhea. Within 12 hours- diarrhea was sorted and within one week- yes 1 week, she started gaining condition. Her rear end has strengthened a bit too although we're not expecting huge change there. Her quality of life is better and we have her still with us!!

Bella is now on herbs and goodies too with her symptoms decreasing.

We are so grateful to have options that actually holistically address issues and don't just mask symptoms.

Thanks Becky

"Boris had been seeing his vet for a 3 monthly injection to manage the arthritis in both elbows for roughly 3 years when it stopped working, our next step was to trial stronger medications that would in time take a huge toll on his body and his organs, and then surgery. At only 8 yrs. old I was pretty upset about this potentially being the only option to help ease his pain. We couldn’t go on walks over rough terrain, no hills, no soft sand, and nothing over 20 mins which was not much of an adventure compared to what we had previously loved doing together. Climbing onto the couch for a cuddle was even proving difficult for him and he just wasn't enjoying being around his doggy friends. Thanks to the magic Becky has imparted upon us in the form of her Chinese Herbs and abundance of knowledge, I now have one spritely young man again. She is so lovely and easy to deal with, always on hand with extra help and tips and such a genuine concern for the wellbeing of my pets. We have not had to use our conventional vet medication in almost 1 year, within a few days of using these herbs on his breakfast and dinner there was no more limping, and we were out on adventures, he is chasing rabbits again, digging for bugs and doing the things he loves, pain free. But most importantly, he is happy and healthy. I feel like Boris has been given his life back and neither of us could be more grateful for this :) "

Nicole Laurie - Christchurch

“We found the Natural Animal Health Clinic through a recommendation when our 8-year-old Jack Russell cross developed an inoperable tumour in her abdomen only a year after surgical removal of a similar mass on her spleen. The vets expected her to live just a few more months, so we got in touch with Becky who was happy to assess our Tinka over the phone (as we live in Dunedin). Thanks to the herbs and tonics Becky supplied us with via courier post and the detailed dietary advice she dispensed via email, Tinka has been as happy as can be and is still with us today over three years later! While the growth of the tumour could not be stopped altogether, the herbs slowed it down considerably, and the tonics have been supporting Tinka’s body to best adjust to the burden the now large mass is putting on her organs etc. The vets are continually astounded to see Tinka not only still alive but happy and full of energy -and we are so very grateful for all the additional time Becky’s treatment has given us together with our beloved pooch! Maja and Tinka- Dunedin

I discovered Becky after being told by my vet that my little at-the-time 14 year old 2.2kg Chihuahua ‘Fizz’ had a condition called KCS which in effect meant that her eye no longer created tears and she would need an ointment applied twice daily to her eye for the rest of her life. Not only was I concerned that Fizz would not be too impressed with having the ointment applied, I was also concerned when I saw the potential side effects of the ointment. I was assured, however,  that should I not use the ointment it could mean that Fizz may eventually lose her eye.

 Having used naturopathy to cure myself of chronic ailments, I looked to find an alternative that would be more of a holistic approach to Fizz’s condition, and after reading the glowing reviews for Becky, I decided to make an appointment.

 After a thorough background assessment and information gathering, Becky prescribed herbs that Fizz would talk on a daily basis. As I am aware that natural remedies take some time to come into effect, I applied the recommended ointment to Fizz’s eye for about a week while the herbs could do their magic.

 Fast forward to seven months later – Fizz did not require the ointment after the first week, her tear production is back to normal, and not only that she is a totally different dog. She has more energy, has had a set of blood tests done recently ( I was a little concerned about her heart function) which came back clear (yay!) and her appetite is better than ever.

 She has recently celebrated her 15th birthday, and I look forward to many more with her thanks to Becky’s help.

Sloane and Fizz

Midnite was diagnosed with Feline kidney failure in 2021. Since then he has been taking a liquid herbal kidney tonic from Becky.

Midnite is now 18 years old and is still zooming up and down tree trunks, and around the house- he has the energy of a kitten. Long may that last!

Kerri and Midnite