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Holistic Vet In My Area — How Do I Find A Holistic Vet Near Me?
Holistic veterinarians use natural therapies to treat pets and help prevent disease ranging from food therapy to acupuncture to numerous other modalities. They often focus on treating the whole animal rather than just focusing on one area of the body or only treating symptoms. Holistic vets also look at the pet’s lifestyle, emotions, and the environment when making treatment decisions and how to help your pets feel their best.
How Do I Know Which Holistic Veterinarian is Right For Me?
There are several things to consider when choosing a holistic veterinarian to make sure a partnership is a good fit for both you, your pets and the veterinarian.
First, make sure the practitioner has been trained in veterinary medicine and has further training in a holistic modality.
This means he or she has completed four years of veterinary school and passed an exam before becoming licensed. Most veterinarian schools are only teaching conventional medicine. If you want a holistic veterinarian that has additional training, you will see other certifications behind the DVM, VMD, or BVSc (veterinary degree) behind their name. These certifications can include…
