Is an approach to care which uses an appropriate combination of veterinary medicine and holistic medicine to treat a medical condition.

For example, a horse with arthritis would have treatment options that include acupuncture, laser therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, oral joint supplements, injectable joint supplements, joint injections, oral non-steroidal medications, chiropractic, exercise plans, possible shoeing changes and proper dental maintenance.

All of these treatment options would not be necessary in every case. An experienced integrative veterinarian has the knowledge to choose and provide the appropriate treatments for each individual case.