Holistic Medicine for Dogs
Holistic medicine can be an inexpensive alternative to conventional medical treatments. The various forms of treatments include acupressure, Reiki, massage therapy, and herbal remedies. As this field develops more treatment options are available to care for your dog. The holistic approach cares for the mental and physical well-being of your dog.
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Significance
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Holistic medicine is an alternative treatment to conventional medical treatments. Holistic is defined as consideration of the whole being. Holistic medicine focuses on ensuring there is a balance. The treatments treat the dog, not just the symptoms.
Function
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Holistic medicine includes the use of homeopathy, herbal remedies, acupressure, acupuncture and massage to treat the dog. The primary function of any treatment is to bring balance to the dog's health.
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Types
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The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association lists 32 types of holistic practitioners for treating dogs and other animals. The list includes Reiki, orthopedic manipulation, ozone therapy, nutrition, magnet therapy, and Chinese herb treatments.
Features
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Conventional medical treatments target the symptoms to eliminate the disease. In some cases the medical treatments are expensive and may have serious side effects. Holistic medicine is less expensive but not without some adverse effects.
Considerations
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Holistic medicine for dogs is still in its infancy. The variety of treatments are intended to cure the whole dog, providing education to help keep the dog healthy and prevent further issues. There are some problems with the use of herbs as allergies can arise. Always discuss the options with the practitioner. Holistic medicine for dogs can be a healthier choice if used wisely.
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