Holistic veterinary medicine is an idea whose time has come. In
recent years we have rediscovered the principles of holistic care for
dogs. You can find practitioners of this specialization in every region
of the country.
Many dogs respond well to acupuncture, chiropractic care and homeopathy. When this is combined with sound nutritional principles, holistic veterinary care is amazingly effective. It should be noted however that in many cases an owner needs to be patient and willing to work with the veterinarian and not give up if they do not see results overnight. Holistic medicine for dogs is not attempting to cure isolated symptoms. It is instead centered on bringing the entire canine body into a balanced state of optimal well being.
This is a lifelong enterprise. The holistic veterinarians, in general, believe that proper nutrition is essential to promote good health.
When a holistic veterinarian is working to make a diagnosis of a dog's condition, in addition to the physical and behavioral symptoms that indicate an underlying issue, he or she takes into account the dog's family history, genetic background, breed susceptibility, vaccination history and the dog's dietary regimen.
Because the dog's genetic makeup obviously cannot be altered, the holistic vet will assess the vaccination protocols and in many cases will modify the dog's diet. In many cases a dog will be put on a specialized home made food diet along with supplements that are formulated to help with the specific diagnosed medical condition. Some examples are kidney disease, allergies, arthritis or congestive heart failure.
Also, the veterinarian ma prescribe homeopathic remedies, herbs and/or chiropractic and acupuncture sessions to try and help with symptoms. This can be done even when medications or surgery is needed.
It is very important to have an excellent vet for your canine family member. Your vet should be caring and truly love and respect animals. For the best care, a vet should be willing to exchange ideas and is open to discussing alternative therapies and new forms of medicines. An important element is that he or she puts the dogs first above any other element including generating income.
When you are looking for an expert who is open to holistic care for dogs, you can interview several and ask certain questions. Be prepared to ask what their ideas are in regard to nutritional requirements and food sources. Ask if they advocate fresh food versus processed food. Ask what their views are in regard to supplementation. Be very wary of any vet who tries to sell you on a processed, manufactured food that they sell in their office, and this goes for supplements as well.
An example is a dog who is on cortisone for arthritis. While it may work well, over time it can cause the dog's bones to become frail and brittle. For some canines, it can do more damage than help, particularly for an older dog.
If that dog is then switched to B12 injections along with yucca and cartilage supplements to the dog's food, the dog can be walking around just wonderfully without any pain or swelling.
Many dogs respond well to acupuncture, chiropractic care and homeopathy. When this is combined with sound nutritional principles, holistic veterinary care is amazingly effective. It should be noted however that in many cases an owner needs to be patient and willing to work with the veterinarian and not give up if they do not see results overnight. Holistic medicine for dogs is not attempting to cure isolated symptoms. It is instead centered on bringing the entire canine body into a balanced state of optimal well being.
This is a lifelong enterprise. The holistic veterinarians, in general, believe that proper nutrition is essential to promote good health.
When a holistic veterinarian is working to make a diagnosis of a dog's condition, in addition to the physical and behavioral symptoms that indicate an underlying issue, he or she takes into account the dog's family history, genetic background, breed susceptibility, vaccination history and the dog's dietary regimen.
Because the dog's genetic makeup obviously cannot be altered, the holistic vet will assess the vaccination protocols and in many cases will modify the dog's diet. In many cases a dog will be put on a specialized home made food diet along with supplements that are formulated to help with the specific diagnosed medical condition. Some examples are kidney disease, allergies, arthritis or congestive heart failure.
Also, the veterinarian ma prescribe homeopathic remedies, herbs and/or chiropractic and acupuncture sessions to try and help with symptoms. This can be done even when medications or surgery is needed.
It is very important to have an excellent vet for your canine family member. Your vet should be caring and truly love and respect animals. For the best care, a vet should be willing to exchange ideas and is open to discussing alternative therapies and new forms of medicines. An important element is that he or she puts the dogs first above any other element including generating income.
When you are looking for an expert who is open to holistic care for dogs, you can interview several and ask certain questions. Be prepared to ask what their ideas are in regard to nutritional requirements and food sources. Ask if they advocate fresh food versus processed food. Ask what their views are in regard to supplementation. Be very wary of any vet who tries to sell you on a processed, manufactured food that they sell in their office, and this goes for supplements as well.
An example is a dog who is on cortisone for arthritis. While it may work well, over time it can cause the dog's bones to become frail and brittle. For some canines, it can do more damage than help, particularly for an older dog.
If that dog is then switched to B12 injections along with yucca and cartilage supplements to the dog's food, the dog can be walking around just wonderfully without any pain or swelling.
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