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yorkiesmiles · 11-14-2007, 02:24 PM

I take my yorkies to a holistic & acupuncture vet. He was actually trained as traditional vet - so he really can pull in the best of everything. Here's his website if you want to poke around a bit http://www.apvet.com/ -- also, he is a great guy, has traveled the world educating others and may be able to give you a first hand referral.

and I found this there: Find a Holistic Veterinarian at www.ahvma.org

Also, I copied this from his website - he wrote it:

Why Holistic?

Holistic Medicine-Wholeistic medicine helps explain the general approach that we take when evaluating cases in our practice. Conventional medicine tends to look at the symptoms and then address the problem by trying to alleviate those symptoms. Holistic medicine tends to look at the symptoms and try to figure out why those symptoms are present. We then try to address the root cause of those symptoms and if the treatment is successful, the symptoms subside.

Some examples may help explain the approach. Let's imagine your pet is presented 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 treat the failing kidneys. Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to increase energy and blood flow through the kidneys. We will administer fluids when needed. We will alter the diet but not necessarily to low protein, but with an emphasis on the quality of the protein and the quality of the diet in general. Then the patient is matched to herbal formulas, usually based on using an herb called Rehmannia, and 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.

Let's imagine your pet to have arthritis of the hips, an extremely common problem causing pain and loss of mobility. Conventional medicine will evaluate the pain and use medicines that try to reduce or block the pain. Unfortunately, many of the drugs can cause severe side effects that are commonly used. Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to help decrease the pain and start the healing process. Diet, suppliments, and various herbs are used to reduce the inflammation, increase blood flow and help the body try to reverse the arthritic changes in the joints. The end result of the holistic approach is usually a long tern increase in the quality of life. I usually don't promote individual products but one of that I have found to be particularly helpful in almost all of the arthritis cases I see is called DGP or Dog Gone Pain. It is a unique combination of herbs and supplements that is very helpful in eliminating pain and inflamation and is safe for the pet. Just click on the link I have to their site if you want more information or wish to try that product.

I consider conventional medicine to be the best medicine available for acute and emergency conditions. However, for treating chronic conditions (anything present for more than two weeks) I think the holistic approach is best. Another point that should be made is that sometimes holistic medicine does include conventional modalities. The holistic approach means doing what is best for the total health and welfare of the pet and if that includes conventional methods that should be done also.

It matters not if medicine is old or new

so long as it can cure.

It matters not if theories come from East or West

so long as they are true.

Jen-Hsou Lin, Taipei

11-14-2007, 02:24 PM	#5
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I take my yorkies to a holistic & acupuncture vet. He was actually trained as traditional vet - so he really can pull in the best of everything. Here's his website if you want to poke around a bit http://www.apvet.com/ -- also, he is a great guy, has traveled the world educating others and may be able to give you a first hand referral. and I found this there: Find a Holistic Veterinarian at www.ahvma.org Also, I copied this from his website - he wrote it: Why Holistic? Holistic Medicine-Wholeistic medicine helps explain the general approach that we take when evaluating cases in our practice. Conventional medicine tends to look at the symptoms and then address the problem by trying to alleviate those symptoms. Holistic medicine tends to look at the symptoms and try to figure out why those symptoms are present. We then try to address the root cause of those symptoms and if the treatment is successful, the symptoms subside. Some examples may help explain the approach. Let's imagine your pet is presented 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 treat the failing kidneys. Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to increase energy and blood flow through the kidneys. We will administer fluids when needed. We will alter the diet but not necessarily to low protein, but with an emphasis on the quality of the protein and the quality of the diet in general. Then the patient is matched to herbal formulas, usually based on using an herb called Rehmannia, and 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. Let's imagine your pet to have arthritis of the hips, an extremely common problem causing pain and loss of mobility. Conventional medicine will evaluate the pain and use medicines that try to reduce or block the pain. Unfortunately, many of the drugs can cause severe side effects that are commonly used. Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to help decrease the pain and start the healing process. Diet, suppliments, and various herbs are used to reduce the inflammation, increase blood flow and help the body try to reverse the arthritic changes in the joints. The end result of the holistic approach is usually a long tern increase in the quality of life. I usually don't promote individual products but one of that I have found to be particularly helpful in almost all of the arthritis cases I see is called DGP or Dog Gone Pain. It is a unique combination of herbs and supplements that is very helpful in eliminating pain and inflamation and is safe for the pet. Just click on the link I have to their site if you want more information or wish to try that product. I consider conventional medicine to be the best medicine available for acute and emergency conditions. However, for treating chronic conditions (anything present for more than two weeks) I think the holistic approach is best. Another point that should be made is that sometimes holistic medicine does include conventional modalities. The holistic approach means doing what is best for the total health and welfare of the pet and if that includes conventional methods that should be done also. It matters not if medicine is old or new so long as it can cure. It matters not if theories come from East or West so long as they are true. Jen-Hsou Lin, Taipei __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come* Last edited by yorkiesmiles; 11-14-2007 at 02:26 PM.