Cancer In Pets
I can tell from the looks on their faces when my clients come in with a diagnosis of cancer in their beloved pet. They are worried, concerned about cost, and looking for hope from a holistic viewpoint. The pet, on the other hand, is happily investigating the new surroundings and interesting scents in my office, oblivious to their diagnosis.
There are many reasons for hope. It is a rare day when I tell a patient there is nothing we can do to help. There are always things that can help! Each vital force and body constitution is different, so we deal with the options one at a time, on an individually tailored plan.
Conventional biopsy, surgery, and chemotherapy can be very useful but the thought of this is overwhelming to many clients at first. Like any disease, cancer is a dysfunction of the immune system, so that is an easy place to begin immediate treatment and especially prevention. Begin with good nutrition, fresh organic foods, and herbal supplements tailored to individual needs. It always helps to take one small step in the right direction and the animals love this part of the plan!
Next we discuss the type of cancer, how genetics and nutrigenomics play a role, and whether a visit to an oncologist is an option. I try to educate clients that the cancer did not begin on the day of diagnosis but much earlier in life. Their pet has been and will be living with this for some time. We choose herbal combinations and supplements to add to the conventional therapies. There is much research showing the beneficial effects of botanical compounds in cancer therapy to enhance quality of life and fight cancer at the cellular level. We discover whether their pet will accept tablets, powders, or liquids most readily. I strive for stress free treatment for owner and pet!
If a case is in terminal stages, animal hospice is an option. End of life care is so important in the bond with a loved pet and the memories made during those last days. Pain control with acupuncture or drugs is essential and veterinary home visits reduce stress on everyone.
I believe that each pet is a special angel that has lessons for us. If we pay attention, we can learn so much from them. We can cook healthy food for them and ourselves, we can learn about cancer prevention, we can learn how to be a health advocate for someone else. Most of all, we can learn to toss our worries to the wind and live joyfully in the moment.
July 23, 2012 Posted by holisticveterinaryconsultants | Uncategorized | Acupuncture, Animal Cancer, Animal Care, Azodyl, Bartonella, Breeding, Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Cat Cancer, Cat Ownership, Cat Scratch Fever, Cats in Chronic Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure, Diseases in Cats, Dog Cancer, Feline Bartonella, Feline Bartonellosis, Feline Blood Tests, Herbal Medications, Herbal Treatments, Holistic Cancer Treatment, Holistic Veterinarian, Holistic Veterinary Medicine, Homeopathy, Horse Cancer, Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease in Cats, Natural Pet Care, Natural Vet, Natural Veterinary Medicene, Neuter, Nutraceuticals, Pet Prescriptions, Pets, Post Traumatic Stress, Renal Failure, Renavast, Senior Cat, Service Dogs, Spay, Vaccination, Veterinary Medicine | 1 Comment
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Holistic Veterinary Consultants offers a comfortable place to bring your pet for a thorough holistic evaluation and a multifaceted treatment plan.Dr. Marjorie Lewter is a VA native who attended VaTech to receive degrees in Animal Science and Biology. Her veterinary training was completed At the University of GA, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. She worked as an intern ad an associate veterinarian until 1990. For the next 10 years Dr. Lewter concentrated on the study and practice of complementary medicine, which she proudly practices at present both with house calls and in her new office in Blacksburg, VA.
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