Routine preventative care for dogs and cats is essential for ensuring their overall health and well-being. This care typically includes regular veterinary visits for wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite control. Vaccinations protect pets from common diseases such as rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia, while wellness exams allow veterinarians to detect any potential health issues early on. Additionally, preventative measures against parasites like fleas, ticks, and heartworms are crucial for maintaining the health of pets and preventing infestations that can lead to serious health problems. Proper nutrition, regular exercise, dental care, and grooming also play vital roles in maintaining the health and happiness of dogs and cats. By prioritizing routine preventative care, pet owners can help ensure their furry companions live long, healthy lives.

The Benefits of Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy is gaining popularity in holistic veterinary
medicine as a natural and effective treatment for various health issues in animals. This innovative therapy utilizes ozone, a special form of oxygen, to promote healing and overall well-being in pets.

What is Ozone Therapy?

Ozone therapy involves using medical-grade ozone, a gas composed of three oxygen atoms (O3). This extra oxygen atom makes ozone highly reactive, allowing it to interact with and neutralize harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

For more information about using ozone therapy for your pet to fight infections, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall health, please
click here to read more, or call our clinic during normal business hours to schedule an appointment.

Fecal Microbiome Transfer (FMT) in Pets: Enhancing GI Health

Fecal Microbiome Transfer (FMT) is a groundbreaking procedure designed to colonize the gastrointestinal (GI) tract with healthy flora from a donor, thereby improving GI health. While few studies have been conducted on FMT in pets, the results have been promising, particularly in treating Clostridial and parvovirus infections.

Extensive research on humans indicates numerous benefits of FMT, including improvements for patients with kidney disease, anxiety, depression, allergies, and more. At Holistic Veterinary Options, we see the potential for FMT in treating pets with various conditions, such as:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Chronic, intermittent diarrhea or constipation
• Vomiting
• Chronic, intermittent infections
• Weak immune system
• History of giardia infection
• Allergies
• Behavioral issues

This treatment is particularly beneficial for pets that have received excessive antibiotics or parasite treatments or have had parvovirus.

We are thrilled to offer FMT, and based on anecdotal evidence from veterinary colleagues, we hope to see improvements in pets with anxiety, aggression, allergies, chronic ear infections, chronic anal gland infections/inflammation, and GI issues.

Our fully integrated clinic combines conventional veterinary practices with complementary and alternative therapies to provide comprehensive care for animals. This approach recognizes that each pet is unique and may benefit from a combination of treatments tailored to their individual needs. We may incorporate modalities such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, laser therapy, and nutritional counseling alongside conventional treatments like medication and surgery. By combining these approaches, Holistic Veterinary Options aims to optimize the health and well-being of your pet, addressing not just symptoms but also underlying imbalances to promote healing and overall wellness.

Treat the affliction, not just the symptoms!

Spryng with Osteocushion Technology is a revolutionary intra-articular injectable medical device. Once injected it creates a shock-absorbing matrix that works with synovial fluid to mimic the protective form and function of normal, healthy cartilage. 

It is designed to prevent the occurrence and reoccurrence of joint pain from loss of cartilage by augmenting and reinforcing cartilage to assist in normalization of joint function. 

A single Spryng injection provides both immediate joint protection and helps protect the joint from further injury, unlike other products that only treat symptoms.

*Many study animals no longer need NSAIDS for pain relief and are able to return to normal activity levels following a Spryng injection.

* Spryng injections offer moderation of joint pain without pharmacological, chemical, or metabolic action.

* An effective and economical solution - a single injection provides long duration joint protection.

We believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for health and wellness in all species. Dr. Michelle recommends feeding a species-specific, fresh food diet when possible.

We know how confusing it can be to choose the best feeding plan for your pet. Nutritional counseling for dogs and cats involves providing tailored dietary guidance to optimize their health and well-being. Dr. Michelle assesses factors such as age, breed, activity level, energetics, and any existing health conditions to recommend an appropriate and individualized nutrition plan.

Additionally, Dr. Michelle educates pet owners about the importance of balanced nutrition, proper feeding practices, and avoiding harmful ingredients. By emphasizing the role of nutrition in supporting overall health, Dr. Michelle helps pet owners make informed decisions to ensure their furry companions receive the essential nutrients they need for a happy and healthy life.

Herbal and nutritional therapy can be used alone or in combination with other therapies to treat subacute, acute, and chronic conditions.

Herbal and nutritional therapy for dogs and cats involves the use of herbs, supplements, and dietary modifications to support their health and address various ailments. Herbal remedies are often used alongside conventional treatments to alleviate symptoms and promote healing. Additionally, nutritional therapy focuses on providing balanced diets rich in essential, species-appropriate nutrients to support overall well-being and address specific health concerns. These therapies offer holistic approaches to pet care that emphasize prevention and natural healing. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Michelle before incorporating herbal supplements or making significant dietary changes to ensure safety and efficacy for your furry companions.

Is a holistic approach to treating health and performance problems. Chiropractic is the manipulation or adjustment of joints and their related structures.

Is the insertion of thin, flexible needles into predetermined points on the body to produce specific physiological responses by stimulating the nervous, endocrine and immune systems of the body.

Laser therapy (i.e. photobiomodulation therapy- PBMT)  is used to treat inflammation and relieve pain.