Our Philosophy
Our objective is to ensure that your pet is provided with a high standard of holistic healthcare. This is achieved through providing supportive medicine and advice to improve health and well-being. The philosophy embraces both conventional and complementary/alternative (e.g. nutraceuticals, herbal remedies) therapies to achieve this objective.
Holistic and Herbal Medicine
Herbal therapies embrace a holistic diagnostic approach, the treatment principles are based on the concept that the normal body is capable of resisting disease and maintaining balance. From a holistic perspective disease often indicates a compromised integrity of the animal, with the body being potentially overwhelmed by nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, organ malfunction and other possible toxicities and insults.
Herbal remedies can offer support for many disease processes, particularly when conventional medicine has limited efficacy. It can be incorporated with conventional medicine and potentially reduce some of the harmful side effects, ultimately improving the quality of life.
The remedies are individualised for each patient by addressing the symptoms and potential underlying imbalances. Ultimately increasing energy levels, supporting the immune system, improving the quality of life and overall health.
Herbal remedies are generally safe with few side effects, however your disclosure is important as there are potential herb-drug interactions and as with any medication the potential for adverse reactions.
Holistic and Herbal Medicine
Herbal therapies embrace a holistic diagnostic approach, the treatment principles are based on the concept that the normal body is capable of resisting disease and maintaining balance. From a holistic perspective disease often indicates a compromised integrity of the animal, with the body being potentially overwhelmed by nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, organ malfunction and other possible toxicities and insults.
Herbal remedies can offer support for many disease processes, particularly when conventional medicine has limited efficacy. It can be incorporated with conventional medicine and potentially reduce some of the harmful side effects, ultimately improving the quality of life.
The remedies are individualised for each patient by addressing the symptoms and potential underlying imbalances. Ultimately increasing energy levels, supporting the immune system, improving the quality of life and overall health.
Herbal remedies are generally safe with few side effects, however your disclosure is important as there are potential herb-drug interactions and as with any medication the potential for adverse reactions.
To Summarise
- Recognise the body’s innate ability to heal and maintain itself.
- Identify potential causes and triggers of disease and remove these if possible.
- The whole animal is treated by taking into consideration the physical, genetic, environmental, mental/emotional and nutritional aspects.
- The aim is to prevent disease and improve the quality of life of our patients.
- Most importantly ‘Do No Harm’. The treatments being utilised aim to minimise the risk of harmful side effects. It is important that you inform us of all medications your animal is on. Natural medicines are generally safe but there are always potential herb drug interactions and allergies to plants.