Conventional Pet Treatment vs. Holistic Pet Treatment

“My Vet will not support my choice of a natural remedy.” I receive so many comments like this from different customers. They complain of their vets just prescribing them drugs and then shipping them home.

The use of alternative remedies is just now coming into it’s own. Asking your doctor for acupuncture or a tea was unheard of not long ago. When I first went to my new doctor I had a conversation about my hesitancy to take conventional medication and my wish to have more natural treatments. She understood my wishes and told me that she is educated in conventional medicine but she in no way discounts natural remedies. She said that we could work together to decide on a treatment. That was important to me. She is a medical professional, with years of schooling behind her, and I value her knowledge. I also know that I will need to do some work myself to come to the table with alternative choices we can discus together.

Vets are similar to human doctors. They have been educated in conventional medicine. Its not that vets are not open to natural alternatives, they just do not have that background. Do not discount your vet if they prescribe conventional medication without even blinking an eye. They are a necessary wealth of information about your pet’s health. If you go into your vets office armed with your own knowledge and have a talk about your thoughts and opinions, a lot of vets will be able to help you. Some vets will even do some supplementary research on their own to gather more information.

By bringing new options to your vet you are also laying a path for other clients that may follow. Creating a demand for alternative health treatments is a positive step.