What is Holistic Veterinary Medicine?
Holistic, adj.
"Characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole" - New Oxford American Dictionary
Holistic Medicine involves taking into account the whole picture and finding the underlying cause(s) of a condition. This can be done through so many different approaches and one is not necessarily better than another. At Holistic Vet Advice, Dr. Dantzler combines western allopathic medicine, western herbal medicine and knowledge of eastern acupuncture techniques to more fully understand and support her patients.
IT IS NOT a denial of evidence,
IT IS NOT against allopathic medicine.
IT IS NOT symptomatic treatment.
IT IS listening to the whole story.
IT IS addressing the whole creature.
IT IS finding the underlying cause.
IT IS a better way to practice medicine.
A Case Study
Lucy
Lucy was a 17yr mixed breed dog, whose owner had seen several vets to address severe itching and hair loss over the last year or so. She was told that Lucy had allergies and was put on anti-itch injections. These helped, but she was still very itchy. Dr. Dantzler did a full evaluation of her and assessed her immune system to be weak, that she had fleas, bacterial and fungal infections and was generally miserable. They made it their goal to alleviate this itching in order to improve Lucy's quality of life. Through select supplements, topical preparations, targeted medications, regular follow-ups and owner dedication, Lucy's itching completely resolved, and all her hair grew back into a beautiful shiny coat! Because Dr. Dantzler took the time to listen and get to the bottom of her problems without just treating symptoms, Lucy was able to have a much improved quality of life and go on living out her old age without regular anti-itch injections.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this website is not intended as specific veterinary advice but for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary treatment or diagnosis.
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