To me it is about having choices. Traditional medicine doesn't always work and I want to know what else is available if I need it.
Gus had a reaction to two of his puppy shots (kennel cough and rabies) so when it was time for the boosters I found a holistic vet to talk to about vaccinations. He was a regular vet for many years - still is during the day - but the hospital allows him to see people after hours for holistic care.
What I absolutely loved about him was he tells you about all the options available (traditional and holistic) and what he advises but also tells you not to just take his or anyone elses word about anything, to educate yourself.
I've never had a vet explain everything so thoroughly. We talked for about an hour and a half (about a lot of things). If all holistic vets are like this one, I would recommend them to everyone.
Also, I met the lady who had the appointment before mine on her way out, when she saw Gus she came over to talk. She said she had two yorkies - one of which had been ill from some disease (never heard of it before) and the traditional medicine was killing it. She told me the doctor saved it's life. |