In Full Alignment
Have you ever had a day when everything just fell into place? A day when you hit all green lights on the way to work, your coffee was just the right degree of hot, and your email box contained nothing urgent or ridiculous? A day when everything just seemed aligned? That kind of alignment is a basic premise of complementary or integrative medicine practices, which helps both people and their pets live their very best lives.
While our cherished pets get the love and pampering they need to live their best life, they may have health conditions that cause discomfort, decreasing their quality of life. By using both conventional and complementary veterinary medicine traditions, your pet can live as healthily and well as possible for as long as possible.
What Is Integrative Veterinary Medical Care?
Traditional veterinary medicine, also known as conventional veterinary medicine, includes a wide range of services such as diagnostics, surgery, pharmaceuticals, and preventive care like vaccinations and parasite control. These methods have proven effective in diagnosing and treating numerous animal health issues, from acute illnesses to chronic conditions. Veterinary professionals use advanced technology and medication to manage diseases, perform surgeries, and provide critical care, playing an indispensable role in maintaining animal health.
Integrative Veterinary Medicine (IVM) encompasses alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, and physical rehabilitation. These modalities are not meant to replace traditional methods but to enhance them. By incorporating integrative practices, veterinarians can offer more comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each animal.
What Does Integrative Veterinary Medicine Offer?
Integrative Veterinary Medicine looks at your pet as a whole being instead of simply focusing on a disease or injury. This approach considers various factors such as diet, environment, and lifestyle, which can significantly impact your pet’s health. Holistic care aims to balance the body’s natural healing processes, leading to improved overall health. IVM offers treatment for a wide variety of veterinary conditions, providing relief from conditions like:
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain
- Chronic skin problems
- Anxiety
- Allergies
- Behavioral concerns
IVM is also very effective at:
- Promoting wound healing
- Supporting your pet’s immune function (especially for those with chronic conditions)
- Aiding in post-surgical healing and pain management
IVM At Magnolia Springs Veterinary Clinic
Magnolia Springs Veterinary Clinic in Mount Pleasant, WI believes that Integrative Veterinary Medicine is an invaluable element of maintaining your pet’s health. Through techniques like:
- Acupuncture
- Nutritional and herbal therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Laser therapy
- Tui Na (massage)
- Physical Rehabilitation
We can support your pet’s wellness instead of only treating acute illness or chronic health conditions. We have found that IVM creates better quality of life for the pets we love so much, especially if they have underlying medical concerns, enhancing the time that pets and their people have together.
Magnolia Springs Veterinary Clinic
Our veterinarians and other medical staff have received additional training and certifications in Integrative Veterinary Medical practices so that we can provide your beloved pet with the best of both worlds. We provide traditional treatments for illness, emergencies, and preventive treatments like parasite protection and vaccinations while also providing complementary care to enhance your pet’s health and quality of life. Contact us today for more information.
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