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Alternative TherapyAlternative therapy covers a large number of modalities. We are very open to these non-conventional forms of treatments and feel that many do have value. It is a matter of sifting the wheat from the chaff—in other words, discern what works and what doesn’t. As more research is being done, various modalities, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs and nutritional supplements have been shown to work.
When these therapies are offered, the conventional treatments will always be discussed as well. The various pros and cons of the various methods will be discussed, so that an educated decision can be made. It is important with alternative therapies that a proper diagnosis has been made, so that we know what we are treating. Alternative practitioners that work with people cannot legally practice on animals without veterinary supervision. This is considered practicing veterinary medicine without a license. If you have a human practitioner that you wish to help your pet, let us know and we will be happy to work with that person. When we perform an alternative therapy, we will ask you to sign a consent form stating that you understand that this is an alternative therapy, for which there is not always full scientific understanding. |
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