The goal is to find a veterinarian who practices what they preach, and one who supports and helps guide you in your decision to love, care for, and heal your own pet as naturally as possible.

You’ll find more and more animal hospitals are beginning to take an integrated approach to animal wellness, and offer more natural and alternative methods in conjunction with traditional or allopathic medical practices. But let’s not confuse the issue, while many veterinarians may refer to themselves as holistic or homeopathic - they might not actually be “walking the walk”. Just because a veterinarian incorporates a few vitamins into their practice, or provides chiropractic services - it does not necessarily make them holistic. I’ve actually found some conventional or allopathic vets who are even more open to, and supportive of my whole pet healing views than some who might “claim” to be truly holistic.

The true holistic approach treats the whole pet rather than just the disease and takes all symptoms —physical, emotional, and environmental— into consideration. Nutrition, lifestyle, sunlight, and activity levels are critical to healing, as is a loving, caring, and nurturing manner. Not just a nice, bedside manner, but a whole pet manner — one that supports your pets’ natural ability to heal itself with the ultimate goal of producing glowing, great health.

The most important thing in selecting a vet, is not what type of medicine he or she practices, but that they will support you and your choices in this life-long journey to whole pet wellness, and embrace your own healing abilities as you work with your individual pet’s needs.

Love your pet wisely, learn all that you can and make educated choices for your entire family. Remember, food is the foundation of life, and know that you hold in your hands the power to help make your pets live better!

From my heart to yours!

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