Burpdog Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 great article I think it's really important to have a vet that is open to alternative or Eastern ideas. I posted in the other thread, but probably should also have mentioned that when I get my next greyhound, I will be choosing a vet that has experience with both yes, I believe in pain management, but that doesn't always have to mean popping a pill... Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 You know I recall many, many years ago when Glucosomine and MSM was not that known about. I remember talking to vets about it and was often told, "it's hog wash" or something to that effect. I was born and raised in a more natural approach to many things which included your health, injuries and things along those lines. I'm a believer. Not to say that modern medicine is not a super thing but I also agree that a combo of both can be a MAJOR benefit Thanks for the bump in this info, good to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 My Daughter had suffered with Asthma and chronic Bronchitis through High School and College. After many hospitalizations, she found relief and healing through accupuncture and Chinese herbs.. It's changed her life.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lidia Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I react strangely to some prescriptions (sleeping medicines can actually CAUSE insomina for me!!!) and so I have been into herbalism for some time, also massage, chiro, and Reiki. My husband is very chemically sensitive so this is important for him too. I've now been getting into homeopathy and a little into flower essences as well. My view is that Western medicine is great for trauma, surgery, and acute situations but there are often many chronic and ordinary medical needs better met with alternative modalities. My son is teething his last molars, and he would be impossible without homeopathy to help. But when he had a severe ear infection, it was off to the hospital with him. Great article, Diane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 I can't believe it's been over a year since I bumped this up for someone! I've learned so much since writing this article. Acupuncture works and so does chiropractic. The more I see and the more my "kids" get treated, the more I believe, or actually, know it works. I also realize how fortunate I am to have two vets who come to the house at a very reasonable cost compared to the rest of the nation (and perhaps world) and are honest. Acupuncture cannot ressurect an animal. It can, however, help get it in sinc or make comfortable some in the last days. I've learned when, how often and when I am crazy (my vets know I am crazy) I let them decide. I've learned there is a difference in alternative vets, just like regular vets--some are better than others. Postponing alternative treatments until the animal is very, very sick is not a great idea. Again, treatments cannot ressurect. Starting treatment before crisis if possible is the best way to go. I am somewhat surprised that there are not more alternative vets that come to the house. As I said, I am very spoiled and very grateful! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Boss has made believers out of us! Great article, thank you for all you doing in helping all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 Although there have been quick fixes with both acupuncture and chiropractic, most times it's a process to go through and results depend on many things. Again, I am fortunate to have vets that are extremely good and honest. They don't treat if there is no reason to. They steer me to western medicine when necessary (more than I like sometimes ) Rob Roy: we tried, eastern, western -- just was not to be. I have no doubt Austin was given months of life (good life) because of acupuncture. Magic--chiropractic and Wal Mart chickens gave her a good 13 months Every dog is different and so are the results. I think of Marilyn's Sport, diagnosed with kidney failure two years ago. Because of getting fluids, acupuncture and herbs he is still ticking. The end is getting near, but this sweet boy (I just love little old ones ) has had a couple of good years because of the combination of east & west. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Magic--chiropractic and Wal Mart chickens gave her a good 13 months So are Wal Mart chickens eastern or western? I like the eastern philosophy of looking at the body as a whole. But antibiotics are a wonderful thing. Much wisdom to be gained from both sides. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luluaz Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Awesome, Diane! I am a believer in alternative/traditional, so we begin the journey with Gypsy! Thank you for bumping this up- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 That's a great article Diane! Is thatapicture of Sport? He's so,so beautiful, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Yes that is Sport! I really love this old guy chicken -- Not sure....hmmm...she preferred lemon pepper.....can we tell from that? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 The longer I go combining western and eastern medicine, the more convinced I am this is the way to go I'm glad to hear there is a good alternative vet in Louisvillle! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 I am more of a believer as time goes by Pablo goes for his 3rd session on the underwater treadmill and adjustment this Saturday! I'll post a video in a separate thread when vet gives to me. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 An excellent article, and one I found very interesting, you're obviously a big acupuncture fan like me. Interesting that you used it for pancreatitis. I'm currently using it for Joe's heliobacter alongside conventional meds, and whilst my vet, Katie, wasn't opposed to acupuncture, she actually put me in touch with a veterinary practioner. I think she thought I'd gone slightly mad at first when I suggested using it. Whilst I knew it was good for pain management and promoting healing, I didn't realise that it also calms the gastric acids. I've never used Chinese herbs before, but once we get the heliobacter under control I'll be looking to use something like that to keep his stomach in good order, as he has some fibrosis of the stomach lining, and also there are some mucous glands which are now barely functioning, due to having overproduced for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Great info, thanks for sharing. Glad to know that it's still working for you...better than ever! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thank you for posting this Diane! I'm with you 100%. The alternative vet that we go too actually studied and trained as a regular vet. During the first years of his practice he realized that there was so much more that determined health than was addressed by classical western medicine. So he went back to study alternative medicine. We regularly go to both the alternative vet and the regular vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Three cheers ! I have been using herbal treatments for years, and consulting a holistic vet, I too think for pets and people there are different methods that can give greyt results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4baddogs Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wonderful article, Diane! Our primary vet is certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and chiropractic. He also has advanced training in natural nutrition, massage therapy and homeopathy. He's also written two books on holistic veterinary medicine. When we first started going to him, I strongly said "no laying of the hands" and wanted only conventional medicine. Now, whatever it takes to help my furbabies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Bringing to the top Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fasave Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for bumping this article. This past Summer I worked with the AHVMA and The Center for Integrative Health Care on the first consumer Integrative Health Pet Expo. It was held in MA in conjunction with the AHVMA annual conference. Seems like things are beginning to change over the years and there are more options available to people and their pets. We had tons of great vendors and lectures including Jean Dodds. The real focus was "integrative" health care just as you suggest. In addition, I recently took out health insurance on my newbie. I chose Embrace because they cover acupuncture and other holistic treatments. Glad to see the progress that has been made over the years. Thanks again for the article and continuing to bring it to peoples attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I really need to do an update to this article. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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