B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing

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B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing

Providing wholesome integrative veterinary medicine delivered with integrity, compassion, and love.

B'ahava ("with love" in Hebrew) serves as the foundation of how we practice TCVM and supports the overall wellbeing of your pet. Our services compliment and supplement the care other veterinary health professionals provide for your pet. TCVM introduces additional options from Eastern medicine such as acupuncture, herbal therapy, food therapy, and Tui-Na (medical massage). Dr. Levin-Russo completed

her undergraduate education at Texas A&M University and veterinary school at Iowa State University. She has always had a passion for the power of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) to support her patients and soon after graduating began undergoing additional training on TCVM through Chi University. In addition to being a licensed Veterinarian in Texas, she is currently a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Veterinary Food Therapist, and Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner. She is currently taking additional classes toward a Masters of Science in TCVM. Please call our office to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment.

09/04/2026

🍊 Food Therapy Friday: Chill Out with Persimmons! 🍊

Ever wonder how food can act like an internal thermostat for your pet? 🌡️ In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), seasonal persimmons (known as Shi-zi) are nature’s ultimate AC unit! ❄️

The Energetic Vibe 🌟
Flavor: Sweet 😋
Thermal Power: Cold 🧊

Main Job: Clears out internal Heat, quenches thirst, and pumps moisture back into dry systems! 💧

What They Help Cool Down 📉
Tickly, dry coughs by adding much-needed moisture to dry lungs. 🫁
Mouth ouchies like painful ulcers caused by Excess Heat. 👅
Spicy tummies & urinary tracts by soothing Heat-related diarrhea and bleeding. 🚽
Unquenchable thirst tied to conditions like diabetes. 🚰

⚠️ Hold the Snacks!
Because persimmons are so energetically Cold, tossing them to a pet who already has a cold or sluggish Constitution can totally throw off their balance. ⚖️ Plus, seeds and peels are major blockage hazards! 🛑

Food therapy isn't one-size-fits-all—it’s all about choosing the right ingredients to restore balance to your pet’s unique system. 🐶🐱

Ready to level up your pet’s bowl? 🍲🐶 Give us a call at 817-789-4456 to discover the best functional ingredients tailored to your pet’s TCVM Pattern! 🌟

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09/03/2026

Meet our Pet of the Week, the wonderful Roosevelt (AKA Teddy)! 🐾❤️✨🐶

This sweet, handsome guy was an absolute superstar during his appointment with Dr. Levin-Russo! 🩺🌟 From the moment he walked through our doors, Teddy stole everyone's hearts with his gentle personality and charming smile. 💖💫

He was such a good boy, he even decided to step up as our official clinic assistant for the day! 📋🐾 Teddy spent part of his visit following Sarah around the clinic like her sweetest little shadow, carefully supervising while she prepped his treatments. 🩺✨ Extra help is always welcome when it comes with a wagging tail! 🐕💙

Roosevelt, you made everyone smile, and we are so proud of what a brave boy you were! 🌈☀️👑 Shower this amazing guy with some love in the comments below! 👇💬💗

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09/02/2026

Since it’s still scorching hot here in Texas ☀️🔥, lake days, hikes, and backyard fetch are in full swing! 🐕💦 But heat, humidity, and water can quickly take a toll on your pup's skin and coat.

A few simple grooming habits will keep them cool and comfortable 🐶👇

✨Brush Regularly 🪮: Brushing removes loose fur and prevents heat-trapping mats. Even short-coated pups benefit from routine brushing! 🐩
✨Skip the Shave ✂️🛑: Double coats (Goldens, Huskies, Aussies) naturally insulate against heat and UV rays ☀️. Focus on deshedding the undercoat instead! 🦮
✨Rinse After Swimming 🏊‍♂️🌊: Flush out chlorine, salt, and algae with fresh water, and dry ears and paws thoroughly to prevent trapped moisture 👂🐾.
✨Protect Hot Paws 🐾🔥: Avoid scorching pavement! Stick to shaded grass 🌿, walk during cool mornings or evenings 🌅, and check pads for burns.
✨Check Skin Frequently 🔍🩺: Warm weather brings skin trouble. Inspect regularly for hot spots, redness, ticks 🕷️, or burrs caught in the fur.
✨Nourish from Within 🥣❤️: A balanced diet fuels a shiny coat, and good gut health keeps their immune system strong during summer travel ✈️.

How is your pup beating the Texas heat this week? 🐶👇💬

09/01/2026

📍✨ POINT OF THE WEEK: Lung 7 (Lie-que) ✨📍

🐶🐱 Got a pup with a stiff neck or a kitty with a cough? Meet Lung 7—the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Master Point for the head, neck, and respiratory system! 🫁⚡️

📍 Where is it? Located on the inner front leg just above the wrist, LU 7 channels soothing Qi 🌊 right where your pet needs it most!

🌟 Why LU 7 is a TCVM MVP:

🧣🦴 Neck & Spine: Relieves cervical pain, neck stiffness, and IVDD flare-ups 🐕‍🦺
🫁❤️ Breathing & Heart: Eases stubborn coughs, dyspnea, and congestive heart failure symptoms 🌬️
🧠🛡️ Nerve & Immune Care: Aids facial paralysis recovery and balances chronic immune issues like lupus ⚡

✨ Big relief from one tiny spot! Ask us how acupuncture can boost your pet’s mobility and breathing at their next visit! 🩺🐾🌿

08/31/2026

🐾 🐶 Is your pup stressing about the back-to-school routine? 🎒 ☀️

As summer winds down ☀️ and the house suddenly gets quiet 🏡, our four-legged family members 🐕 can feel a little lost. Going from non-stop summertime fun 🎾 to quiet solo afternoons 💤 is a massive shift!

Help your pup 🐶 transition smoothly from summer chaos 🏖️ to autumn chill 🍂 with these simple, stress-free tips:

🏠 Set Up a Cozy Refuge: Create a quiet "safe zone" 🛋️ with a plush bed 🛌, a favorite chew 🦴, and an unwashed t-shirt 👕 that smells like you to help them feel super secure.
🚪 Practice Mini-Departures: Rehearse short absences ⏱️ before the schedule officially changes. Step out for brief intervals 🚗 so your dog learns that leaving always means returning! 🔄
⏰ Stick to a Schedule: Keep wake-up times 🌅, meals 🥣, and walks 🐾 consistent—even on weekends! 🗓️ Predictability equals peace of mind 🧘‍♂️.
🧠 Work the Brain & Body: A brisk morning walk 🚶‍♂️ paired with a fun food puzzle 🧩 or trick session 🎓 burns off excess energy ⚡ and sets them up for a restful nap 😴.
✨ Keep Greetings Low-Key: Say quiet, calm hellos and goodbyes 🤫. Keeping exits and reunions understated prevents an emotional roller-coaster! 🎢
With a little preparation 📋, your dog will trade back-to-school blues 🎒 for cool, confident independence! 🐕✨ 🍂

💬 How does your pup handle routine changes in your house? Drop your favorite relaxation tricks below! 👇🐶👇

08/28/2026

🥭✨ Food Therapy Friday: Mango (Mang-Guo) 🌿🐾

Did you know mangoes are more than just a sweet summer treat? In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), Mang-Guo is a tropical superfood used to cool internal Heat and soothe delicate tummies! 🥭🐶

TCVM Profile ☯️

🍬 Flavor: Sweet (nourishes fluids & harmonizes digestion)
❄️ Thermal Nature: Cool (clears internal Heat & calms inflammation)
🔥 Clears Heat: Helps cool inflammation throughout the digestive tract.
🩺 Aids IBD Patients: Generates fluids, eases gut irritation, and supports pets suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

How to Serve 🥣

🔪 Prep: Remove the outer skin and pit completely (the pit is a major choking/blockage hazard!).
🥭 Cut: Dice flesh into tiny, digestible cubes or puree into a smooth meal topper.
⚖️ Portion: Serve in strict moderation due to natural fruit sugars—a little goes a long way!
🥭 Fresh is Best!: If you're sharing a sweet treat with your furry best friend, stick to plain, fresh mango. Please skip the dried mango, canned syrup versions, yogurts, or sorbets! Those are packed with concentrated sugars and extra preservatives that can easily upset your pet's tummy. Keep it fresh, keep it safe! 🐶🐱💛

Has your pet ever tried fresh mango? 🥭 Drop a comment below! 👇

08/27/2026

Meet our Pet of the Week, the absolute sweetest boy, Tubby! 🐾❤️✨🐶

If there’s one thing Tubby loves more than anything in this world, it’s being the center of attention! 🌟💛 This handsome guy steals hearts the second he walks through our clinic doors 🚪💫, happily soaking up affection from everyone he meets. Hugs, head scratches, belly rubs—he wants them all! 🥰💖

When it’s time for his TCVM exams ☯️🌿 with Dr. Levin-Russo, Tubby proves that cuddles really are the best medicine! 🩺✨ He is an absolute superstar patient 🏆—on one small condition: non-stop love! 💆‍♂️🐾 As long as someone is showering him with pets, chin scratches, and gentle affection, he breezes through his holistic care visits like a total champ! 🌈☀️

Tubby’s gentle spirit and sweet personality make clinic days so much brighter! ☀️🌻 Thank you for being such a good boy, Tubby! 👑🐶 Shower him with some extra love in the comments below! 👇💬💗

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08/26/2026

🐾🎉🐕 ALERT: It’s officially the best day of the year! Happy National & World Dog Day! 🐶❤️🥳

Today, we honor the master nap-takers 💤, treat-inspectors 🦴, emotional support shadows 👥, and undisputed rulers of our couches 🛋️. Whether your dog is a certified lap potato 🥔🐶, a professional stick collector 🪵, or an elite zoomie artist 💨🐕, today is all about celebrating them! ✨👑

🎉 How to properly celebrate your best friend today:
🍖🥩 Double the treats (pretty sure it's required by law today 📜, don't look it up 🤪).
🎾🌳 The Unlimited Sniff Walk — no pulling 🦮, no rushing ⏱️, just pure nose bliss 👃✨.
🛋️👑 Yielding the couch — giving up the comfortable spot without a fight 🏳️.
📸🌟 Photo tax — showing off your furry boss 🤩 to the entire internet 🌐.

What’s your dog’s official job title in your house? 🏠 (Chief Morale Officer 🫡? Professional Vacuum Cleaner 🧹? Neighborhood Watch Captain 🕵️‍♂️?)

Drop a picture 🖼️ of your good boy or girl 🐶 in the comments so we can hype them up! 👇👇🥳

08/25/2026

📍✨ Point of the Week: SI 9 (Qiang-feng / "Strong Wind") ✨📍

Is your dog limping, stiff in their front legs, or struggling with arthritis? 🐕‍ Meet Small Intestine 9 (SI 9)—one of our favorite acupuncture points for front-body pain relief!

📍 Where Is It?
Located in the soft, deep pocket right behind the shoulder joint on your pet's front leg 🦴.

🩺 How It Helps Your Pet

🦴 Shoulder & Elbow Relief: Soothes sore muscles, joint stiffness, and arthritis in the front legs.
🐕 Eases Limping: Restores a natural stride so your dog can walk, run, and play comfortably.
🩸 Boosts Circulation: In Chinese medicine, pain happens when Blood flow and energy (Qi) get "stuck." Needling this spot unlocks that tension and gets energy moving again ⚡.
🩹 Full-Leg Comfort: Sends calming signals to the nervous system for widespread pain relief down the whole leg.

💡 Pet Parent Tip
When petting your dog, gently massage the soft spot right behind their front shoulder. If they lean into it, they’re telling you that muscle tension relief feels amazing! 🐾🪡

💬 Does your pet love a good shoulder massage, or have you noticed an extra spring in their step after their acupuncture sessions with us? Share your experience below! 👇✨

08/24/2026

Ever feel like your pet’s health needs a bit of extra investigation? 🕵️‍♂️🐶🔎

When dealing with ongoing joint stiffness 🐕‍🦺, digestive issues 🥣, or mystery symptoms 🤔, Integrative Appointments go beyond routine wellness checks 📋. We combine conventional diagnostics 🩺 with targeted alternative therapies 🌿 to find and treat the root cause 🎯 of active health concerns! ✨

📋 Health Concerns We Investigate (just a few examples!):
Osteoarthritis (OA) & chronic joint discomfort 🦴🐾
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & GI challenges 🦠🥣
Persistent skin flare-ups & irritation 🩹🐕
Unexplained changes in energy or mobility 📉🔋

💪How We Can Address These Concerns:
🔬 Advanced Diagnostics: Comprehensive blood screenings 🩸, active cancer screenings 🧬, and microbiome testing 🧫 to evaluate total systemic health 📊.

⚡ Targeted Therapies: Customized modalities tailored to your pet's individual needs 💖, including Photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy 🔴, dermatological ozone therapy 🫧, and personalized nutritional supplements and botanical remedies to gently support your dog or cat's healing journey 🌿..

Combining standard medicine 🏥 with alternative care 🌿 gives your pet a much broader toolkit 🛠️ for long-term comfort ❤️ and healing! ✨🐕🌈

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Roanoke, TX

Telephone

+18177894456

Website

https://www.bahavavet.com/

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