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Did You Know? Animal massage may improve your pet's circulation, nerve function, and brain function. Studies have also show that it lowers blood pressure and reduces the discomfort of arthritis. |
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Holistic veterinarians are different from conventional veterinarians. Animal health care in general is split. There are conventional vets, holistic vets and, more recently, integrative vets. While many principles are shared among practices, methodologies are often quite different. Traditional veterinary practice (conventional) is much like what Western medicine is for humans. The focus is aimed at determining what the problem is and then trying to solve it.
Research has shown that health is influenced by physical, mental, and emotional factors. Holistic medicine includes an evaluation of diet emotions, behavior, and lifestyle, in addition to the routine physical exam. Holistic Medicine is also called Alternative Medicine and is an approach that deals with the whole patient, not just the presenting complaint.
Read more: Holistic and Alternative Medicine for Dogs & Cats
Animals, like humans, can suffer from a plethora of common ailments that can make their lives miserable. This is why loving pet parents need to not only protect their pets from the discomforts that can besiege them; they should also find a way to do so without the use of harsh chemicals. The solution of course is via the use or of organic, holistic and herbal remedies that are gentle and safe for not only animals but their human caretakers.