Four veterinarians later, Hotz still was looking for help. He now travels more than three hours round trip for visits to a Royal Oak veterinarian who practices holistic medicine. If a person cares and doesn't mind pursuing the cure, it's out there. Jasmine is a much happier dog a year after experimenting with treatments that include acupuncture, herbal remedies, some steroids and vitamins, Hotz said.
Holistic medicine relies on therapies outside the mainstream of medicine.
Finding cures in alternative therapies can be as complicated as Jasmine's case, or as simple as ridding your house of fleas without harsh chemicals. Simon, who treats Hotz's pet, also practices traditional medicine. Holistic veterinarians look at a pet's nutritional, environmental and physical condition, an approach based on the idea that diet and health are linked. Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, Pa. 19425. Talk to us.