Pet Therapy
Alternative veterinary medicine is following in the footsteps of human
medicine and complementary medicine.
Holistic veterinarians have long
held that the diet, for example, should be wholesome, and the pet or
animal would stay healthy as a result. Now, acupuncture is routinely
performed on animals and pets for treatment of arthritis, allergies,
and spinal disc problems.
Most of the alternative providers agree that
pets should not be fed commercial pet products, which contain
additives and chemicals due to processing.
Chiropractic therapy is
also being used with benefit, especially where gait problems are
found, or traditional therapy fails.
Recommended Books on Pet Therapy at the AlternativeDr.com Bookstore:
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
by Richard H. Pitcairn, Susan Hubble Pitcairn
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care
by C. J. Puotinen
The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog
by Wendy Volhard, Kerry L. Brown
