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Complementary and Alternative Services

Botanical Medicine

  • Eastern Herbs; Traditional Chinese
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Western Herbs
  • Medicine Mushrooms
  • Essential Oils
  • Flower Essence
  • Bach Flower Therapy

Rehabilitation

  • PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency)
  • Laser therapy (or Class IV laser therapy) is a treatment that uses a special type of light to help animals heal faster and feel better. The laser light is directed onto the animal’s body, usually on injured or painful areas, and it helps by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It also promotes healing by increasing blood flow to the area and encouraging cells to repair themselves more quickly.

Think of it as a kind of “healing light” that helps the body recover. It’s often used for conditions like arthritis, muscle injuries, joint pain, and wounds that are slow to heal. The treatment is painless, non-invasive (no cutting or needles), and can be very effective at easing discomfort and speeding up recovery.

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  • VOM (Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation)
  • Testosterone Supplementation

Medical Ozone

OZONE THERAPY

Ozone therapy is a treatment that uses ozone, a form of oxygen, to help animals heal. Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen molecules (O3), and it has special healing properties.

The therapy works by introducing ozone into the animal’s body, either through the skin, bloodstream, or other areas, to help boost the body’s ability to fight infection, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. It’s believed to improve circulation, increase oxygen levels in tissues, and help cells repair faster.

Ozone therapy is often used for conditions like arthritis, infections, wounds that won’t heal, and even some chronic diseases. The idea is to help the animal’s body recover more quickly and feel better without relying heavily on medications.

Intravenous Nutrient Therapy

DOGOSTERONE

In general, testosterone is a hormone found in both male and female dogs, but it’s more active in males. It plays a role in things like muscle strength, energy, and even behavior (such as aggression or marking territory). Sometimes, veterinarians might use treatments to adjust hormone levels, especially in cases where dogs have hormonal imbalances or conditions like low testosterone.

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Resources:  https://www.dogosterone.com/dog-owners

Regenerative Therapy

  • Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine for animals is a type of medical treatment that focuses on helping the body heal or regenerate damaged tissues or organs. It works by using the body’s natural ability to repair itself or by introducing new cells, tissues, or substances to help boost healing. For animals, this typically means using stem cells, growth factors, or other  advanced techniques to treat conditions like joint problems, injuries, or even certain diseases. The goal is to help animals recover more quickly, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life without the need for major surgery.

  • PRP

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for animals is a treatment that uses a special part of the animal’s own blood to help heal injuries. Here’s how it works:

A small amount of the animal’s blood is taken, and then it is processed in a machine to concentrate the platelets (tiny cells that help with healing). The platelets are rich in growth factors, which are like natural healers for tissues. The concentrated PRP is then injected into the injured area, like a joint or a tendon, to promote faster healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.

This treatment is often used for conditions like arthritis, tendon injuries, or ligament damage, and it’s a way to help the animal heal without needing surgery.

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  • Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is a treatment that uses special cells from an animal’s own body to help heal injuries or treat diseases. Here’s how it works in simple terms:

Stem cells are unique because they can turn into different types of cells, like muscle, bone, or cartilage, depending on where they’re needed. In veterinary medicine, these stem cells are often taken from the animal’s fat tissue or bone marrow. The cells are then processed in a lab to concentrate them and make sure they’re ready to help.

Once ready, the stem cells are injected into the injured or damaged area, like a joint with arthritis or a tendon that’s been hurt. The idea is that these stem cells help repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This treatment can reduce pain and improve movement, often avoiding the need for surgery.

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https://vivewell.health/blog/regenerative-stem-cell-therapy/

  • Prolo Therapy

Integrative Nutrition

Food Therapy