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Holistic Pet Care at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital
Holistic Pet Care at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital offers integrative veterinary medicine for dogs and cats. Pet owners looking for a holistic veterinarian in the Central Bucks area will find a variety of therapeutic options available all within one practice.
Holistic therapies include:
- Veterinary acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese and Western herbal medicine
- Classical homeopathy
- Chiropractic care
- Nutritional counseling for both general health and disease treatment, carefully selected supplements, and
- Cold laser therapy to improve the health and life of your dog or cat
“Doylestown Veterinary Hospital has been integrating holistic modalities like veterinary acupuncture and laser therapy with our conventional veterinary practice for some time. Having a holistic veterinary center allows us to offer a variety of natural and therapeutic options that improve the lives of our patients,”
Dr. Laura Weis, who owns Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care with her husband Dr. Randy Weis.
Acupuncture
Offering a natural approach to optimal wellness by restoring energy, improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting digestive health. Every session with a certified veterinary acupuncturist is provided in a quiet, comfortable setting.
Cold Laser Therapy
Offering a natural approach to optimal wellness by restoring energy, improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting digestive health. Every session with a certified veterinary acupuncturist is provided in a quiet, comfortable setting.
Herbal Medicine
Utilizing naturally occurring active ingredients found in either whole plants or their parts to offer therapeutic influence in the body. Effective and safe treatment for a variety of conditions and illnesses.
Homeopathy
A gentle approach designed so the body naturally focuses on the underlying cause of disease symptoms which eliminates the need for costly medications and long-term care.
Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional needs change during your pet’s life due to growth and development, the aging process, and management of various medical conditions.
Veterinary Chiropractic
Chiropractic care focuses on the connection between the spine and central nervous system to help a pet’s body maintain wellness. This therapy supports joint health and helps with pain management, bladder or bowel disorders, minor injuries, and post-surgical healing.
Integrative Veterinary Medicine
Integrative veterinary medicine is a blending of the appropriate use of the conventional veterinary medicine and holistic services in order for a body to effectively respond and heal. It is an individualized approach to veterinary medicine and holistic healing when looking for the best in pet care and treatment options.
“Integrative medicine allows the medical team to provide highly individualized pet care. We can consciously choose from a wide variety of therapies to accomplish the proper balance for a healthy life or to find a unique solution for more effective treatment of a chronic illness,” said staff veterinarian Dr. David MacDonald.
Learn more about Dr. MacDonald’s Vet Chiropractic Certification here!
Recent Holistic Pet Care Blogs
Natural Remedies for Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and Cats
Listen closely. Can you hear that? That’s the sound of thousands of ticks rubbing their little legs together in anticipation. Ticks tend to reemerge once temperatures rise above 45 degrees. They’re fans of warmth and moisture and – fun fact – can even sense the body...
Customized Canine Cancer Vaccine Shows Amazing Promise
Vince’s dog, Casey, a 9-year-old German Shepherd mix, is one of the great loves of his life. A year ago, Vince had taken Casey to see Dr. Laura Weis at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital due to health concerns surrounding a mass on her chest. When aspiration proved...
How Can I Help My Dog’s Itchy Skin?
Did you know the ditty “My Dog Has Fleas” is frequently used by ukulele players to tune their instruments? It’s true. Each word, when sung, corresponds to a different note on the uke. It’s an interesting bit of trivia that, unfortunately, won’t help you at all when...