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Traditional Chinese
Veterinary Medicine, is a holistic, natural approach to evaluating and
treating your pet. Conventional medicine tends to look at the
symptoms and then address the problem by trying to alleviate those
symptoms. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine looks at the
individual symptoms of each pet, and tries to figure out why those
symptoms are present. The root cause of those symptoms is addressed
and if the treatment is successful, the symptoms subside.
 If
your your pet presents with mild kidney failure, blood work has
ruled out infections or tumors as being a cause and it is decided that
it is just "old age". Conventional medicine will treat by giving
fluids and possibly a lower protein diet; nothing can be done directly
to treat the failing kidneys.
Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to increase
energy and blood flow through the kidneys. I may administer fluids if
needed. I alter the diet but not necessarily to low protein, but
rather to emphasize quality on formulas and herbal supplements that
can help with regeneration of kidney function. The result is usually
return to normal or near normal kidney function and often years of
good quality life.
During your first appointment, I will perform a
veterinary examination to determine how many treatments are necessary
to give your pet optimal results as well as discuss diet and herbal
medication options. In addition, I consult with your family
veterinarian to provide total health care for your pet. |
