Veterinary Medicine…New Approaches to Total Health.

Alternatives to traditional Western medicine have become so common that we hardly think of them as alternatives any longer. The benefits of using aloe on irritated skin or herbal supplements for mild depression are widely known. Can your pet benefit from holistic therapies as well? It is certainly worth a try.

Some of the alternatives successfully being used with pets include flower essences for anxiety and other emotional upsets, magnets for arthritis pain, Aloe Vera juice for teething puppies and products that contain pheromones to eliminate urine spraying in cats.

Even though many alternative treatments have a wide margin of safety, it is best to discuss new therapies with your veterinarian before trying them. It is very important that you don't discontinue any current treatment your pet is receiving without consulting your veterinarian first.

Contact your local or state veterinary association for a list of doctors who incorporate holistic medicine in to their practices.