How to Find a Holistic Medicine Veterinarian

Holistic medicine involves exploring all aspects of an animal's life. A veterinarian who uses holistic medicine will look at your pet's physical condition and behavior as well as your pet's everyday life. Holistic medicine can help in healing animal's physical and emotional ailments, from joint problems to digestive conditions. Finding a holistic medicine veterinarian for your pet isn't difficult. Follow these steps to find them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A computer with Internet access

Begin the Search for a Veterinarian

1. Get started by visiting the "American Holistic Veterinarian Medical Association" Web site (see Resources below). This site will help you learn more about what holistic veterinary medicine entails.
2. Read through the site and familiarize yourself with holistic medicine and the treatments it offers, especially if you're new to this practice.
3. Use the "Find a Holistic Vet" link on the "American Holistic Veterinarian Medical Association" Web site to locate veterinarians in a particular area.
4. Check the "Modalities Quick Reference" to see the treatments available.
5. Click on the "Search Now" link.
6. Start by filling in the "Advanced Search" categories. You don't have to know the name of the veterinarian you are searching for.
7. Click "Submit" to begin your search.
8. Notice the modalities noted within each veterinarian listed. This will ensure you contact the right practitioner.
9. Use the "Quick Reference" guide to clarify each meaning.
10. Contact the veterinarian you want to make an appointment.

Look at an Alternate Source

11. Search through the "Veterinary Medicine Internet Resources" Web site for other veterinarian choices (see Resources below). Click on the "U.S. & Canada: Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy Referral List" link for a good start.
12. Look for an international holistic pet doctor within the "Practitioner Databases" category on the "Veterinary Medicine Internet Resources" Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on the type of treatment you seek, holistic treatments can be moderately priced. The most inexpensive way to treat a condition through holistic medicine is by addressing you pet's diet.
• If you're truly interested in holistic care for your pet, check out the "Courses and Seminars" link on the "American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association" Web site.
• Take your pet to an animal hospital if it's convulsing, vomiting or having diarrhea.