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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. |
