Conditions / Illnesses Treated

Following is a list using the Western medical model of common disorders that your veterinarian may have diagnosed in your animal.

The beauty and contribution of the holistic approach we use is that many of these conditions can be seen from additional perspectives that can often lead to tremendous improvements and cures.It is not feasible to print all of the conditions that may be helped, and many conditions may not have a specific name or a known cause. If you are curious as to if your animal’s condition could be aided by our treatments, please feel free to contact our office and inquire with us.

• Behavioral & psychological disorders – such as: separation, travel, and noise anxieties; fear, dominance, aggression; depression, cognitive dysfunction syndrome
• Cancers – including abdominal, hepatic, thoracic, skin, brain, lymphatic (lymphoma), spine, and many others. Many, but not all, may be slowed by natural therapies. Quality of life is often significantly enhanced. Some cures are reported anecdotally by holistic veterinarians. May combine with chemo, surgery, radiation, or do natural approach alone.
• Cardiovascular disorders – such as: congestive heart failure, cold limbs or ears
• Digestive / Gastrointestinal / Liver disorders – such as: vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy, porta-systemic shunts, hepatic lipidosis
• Ear, eye, nose and throat ailments – such as: conjunctivitis, otitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, kerratoconjunctivitis sicca(dry eye), detached retina, progressive retinal atrophy
• Immune system – such as: many autoimmune disorders , immune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenic, systemic lupus, erythematosus, vaccine reactions, cycling fevers of unknown origin, masticatory myositis, pemphigus foliaceous, generalized ossifying myositis, immune glomerulonephritis
• Kidney, bladder, urogenital disorders – such as: kidney failure (early or late), glomerulonephritis, cystitis (bladder infections), crystalluria (urine crystals), pyelonephritis (kidney infections), vaginitis, impotence and infertility
• Musculoskeletal disorders - such as: joint disease, hip dysplasia, arthritis, neck, upper and lower spine disorders, spondylosis, cervical spondylopathy (Wobbler’s disease), disc disease, myositis, and partially torn cruxiate ligaments
• Nervous system disorders – such as: disc disease affecting nerve function, paralysis, vestibular syndrome, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), encephalitis, meningitis, necrotizing encephalitis, degenerative myelopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, seizures, and Bells Palsy
• Respiratory disorders – such as: chronic cough, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and collapsing trachea
• Skin ailments – such as: allergies, demodectic mange, pyoderma (infection), seborrhea oleosa or sicca, urticaria (hives), alopecia (hair loss), pemphigus foliaceous, acral lick dermatitis (lick granuloma)

“Often, pets with long-term or unresponsive conditions receive much benefit from natural therapies.” – Dr. Todd Metcalf