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Dr. Karmen Couret

Was born in New York City in 1966. She grew up in midtown Manhattan and graduated from Hunter College High School in 1984. She stayed in New York to do her undergraduate work at Columbia College of Columbia University, majoring in biology and German literature, graduating in 1988. She earned her Veterinary degree in 1992 from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Couret’s interest in alternative medicine began in 1999 after a battle against cancer with her own dog.
She took the IVAS acupuncture course and was certified in 2002. She took the Healing Oasis chiropractic course and was certified in 2002 as well. She is a member of IVAS, AAVA and the AVCA. In addition she has completed over 500 hours of training in Chinese herbal medicine. Her interests include many different complementary medical modalities including Homeopathy and Physical Therapy.
Dr. Couret currently resides in Litchfield Connecticut with her husband Michael and son Pierce. Her furry family includes their English Pointers Cole and Tristan and orange tiger cat Harry. She enjoys Aikido, horse back riding and scuba diving.

Services for small animals

Acupuncture

Recommended link for info on this treatment:
The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
www.ahvma.org
Common Indications:
Arthritis (joint, spinal)
Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains)
Spinal cord disorders including disc disease
Chronic digestive disorders
Seizures
Pain and nausea related to cancer

Chiropractic

Recommended link for info on this treatment:
The International Veterinary Chiropractic Association
ivca.de
Common Indications:
Arthritis
Pain (neck, back, leg)
Disc disease
Bowel and bladder incontinence
Enhanced athletic performance
Improved conformation

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Recommended link for info on this treatment:
College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies
www.civtedu.org
Common Indications:
Epilepsy
Chronic kidney failure
Allergic skin disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Behavioral disorders
Cancer

Client Reviews

GRATEFUL

April 10, 2025

Dr. Couret is professional, caring, and attentive to our dogs/our needs. She continues to teach us and support us in providing the best quality of life for our dogs. The wonders of chiropractic and acupuncture has been a game changer for our dogs and we are so grateful to have Dr. Couret in their life.

Our dogs ALWAYS look forward to seeing her!!!!

abdul

I don't know what I would do without her expertise for my dogs.

April 10, 2025

Dr. Couret has been my trusted alternative medicine veterinarian for my dogs for many years.

Ellen Ribolla

Dr. Couret Helps My Dog have a Peaceful Relaxing Visit and Cures her Symptoms

April 10, 2025

Dr. Couret has magic hands to locate my dog's out of alignment lower back and the needle placement is never felt at all by my dog.

Dr. Couret enables my dog to have a deeply relaxing visit and one hour drive home! Dr. Couret never rushes with the visit and exam.

If I could I would choose her to be my doctor!

abdul

The greatest respect for a dog's will to live.

April 15, 2024

Dr. Couret gave my 15-year old Beagle, Maggie, nearly another year of life despite the toll of age and medical issues. Maggie has been an amazingly resilient dog with a strong will to live, smell the world, take walks, and eat everything she could get her mouth on. Dr. Couret honored that will and provided care and recommendations that enabled Maggie to regain mobility, have more time, and experience greater QOL during the last months of her life. I could not be more grateful for Dr. Couret's skill, knowledge, kindness, compassion, and respect for my Maggie over the past year - I full-heartedly recommend her.

Valerie English Cooper

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    Schedule

    Dr. Couret is available at four different locations in Connecticut.
    To schedule an appointment please call the desired location and they can book one for you.
    Every other Monday. 9:00am – 4:00pm
    Maple Ridge Animal Clinic
    730B Main Street South
    Southbury, CT 06488
    203-262-0595
    www.mapleridgeanimalclinic.com
    Tuesdays & Fridays. 12:00pm – 5:30pm
    Litchfield Pet Supply
    583 Bantam Rd
    Bantam, CT 06750
    860-567-7737
    litchfieldpetsupply.com
    Wednesdays. 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Stone Veterinary Hospital
    51 Depot St
    Watertown, CT 06795
    860-945-9339
    www.stonevet.com
    One Saturday a month. 12:00pm – 5:30pm
    Canine Sports Center
    416 Old Middle St
    Goshen, CT 06756
    860-491-3904
    www.caninesportscenter.com
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