[Ellie May]

We do western med only with the pups (with the exception of a few supplements like SAMe that are very well known and used by many vets).

Supplements aren't regulated by the FDA. So there is no reaction report collection. That's pretty concerning since some of these supplements are pretty strong. I'm thinking for humans...Aspirin vs. willow bark. They are closely related and can cause similar side effects. One is regulated and the other is not. Natural is not always better...

Some holistic vets really lean toward chiropractic care and the like. That's fine if you agree with it. I have major concerns about when it is being used. Neurologists do also. I think surgeons should make these kinds of calls.

Not a fan of Dr. Pitcairn, so I avoid his methods.. Looks like this vet is into the raw diet very extensively and likes it for all patients if lifestyle permits. That would concern me. Holistic vets also tend to like heartworm nosodes. Would never trust those for my dogs.

Then it is still important to have a regular vet. They ahve to coordinate which can be difficult when one is prescribing drugs and the other is prescribing a list of herbs and such that a regular vet has never even heard of (nor should they have to keep up with it because they aren't regulated). So unless the two vets work well together, it could be difficult.