Holistic Approach to Pet Health

The healthcare industry is growing by leaps and bounds in terms of the way that care providers view the process. Biological systems are carefully interwoven with one another and are also impacted by outside factors like psychology and emotion. Holistic and preventative healthcare practices have changed the game for doctors and patients alike across a whole host of specialties. 

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for traditional veterinary medicine. Pets are often referred to as extensions of family, but rarely do they receive the same kind of integrated treatment protocols that humans do. To ensure that our furry little friends are living their best life, it’s important for owners to invest in holistic animal care

What is the Holistic Animal Care Approach? 

When treating any animal, from canine to human, it’s essential that the protocol is based on a comprehensive view of biological health, not just the symptoms of a disease or illness. Using the latter as the main point of focus leads to highly targeted therapies that may not address the underlying issues and ancillary side effects. 

Holistic animal care practices assess all dimensions of the animal to ensure that they are healthy, happy, and thriving. From dietary supplementation to behavioral therapies, treating animals through a more integrated paradigm is a key to successful outcomes. 

A veterinary professional improves an animal’s quality of life by providing it with supplemental holistic care during treatment.

Benefits of Starting a Pet Off on the Holistic Path 

After transitioning your pet onto the holistic health pathway, you will quickly notice a host of benefits. These include:

  • Stronger immune responses in the face of disease
  • A greater chance of avoiding illness
  • Improved energy levels

If you want to learn more about how holistic animal care can improve your pet’s quality of life, reach out to the integrative animal health expert Dr. Kendra Pope!

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