What is integrative medicine?
Veterinary integrative medicine combines conventional veterinary care with complementary therapies, such as herbal medicine and nutrition. It aims to treat the whole animal—body, mind, and environment—by using evidence-based approaches to enhance healing, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall well-being.
The beginning of integrative medicine at Extra Care
Like many doctors, Dr. Buckweitz is always looking for new ways/approaches to help her patients. She decided to go back to school and learn about eastern medical practices. This opened her eyes to integrative and herbal medicine, a more natural approach to healing/helping the body. Taking what she has learned she educated our staff at Extra Care of the true wonders these treatments can have. Soon we began carry herbals and prescribing them to patients. Sure enough, they worked and our patients are thriving on the herbals!
What do herbals really do?
Dr. Buckweitz uses herbals that are formulated to treat various conditions using Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) principles. They help manage chronic issues like arthritis, skin problems, digestive disorders, and anxiety. These formulas are high-quality, made specifically for animals, and can be safely used alongside conventional treatments under a TCVM-trained veterinarian’s guidance.
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Are herbals the only approach Dr. Buckweitz uses?
No! She has begun finding and making food recipes for dogs and cats. Integrative food recipes use natural, nutrient-rich ingredients to support pets' health. They can help manage chronic conditions, aid recovery, boost immunity, and improve digestive health. These recipes complement traditional treatments, promoting overall well-being in pets.
