Find A Holistic Vet

At Bones & Co., we are huge fans of integrative and holistic veterinarians because they take into consideration the whole picture and don’t separate the dog from their disease. According to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association:

“Holistic medicine, by its very nature, is humane to the core. The techniques used in holistic medicine are gentle, minimally invasive, and incorporate patient well-being and stress reduction. Holistic thinking is centered on love, empathy, and respect.

In treating an animal, a holistic veterinarian will determine the best combination of both conventional and alternative (or complementary) therapies for a given individual. This mixture of healing arts and skills is as natural as life itself. Therein lies the very essence of the word “(w)holistic.” It means taking in the whole picture of the patient—the environment, the disease pattern, the relationship of pet with owner—and developing a treatment protocol using a wide range of therapies for healing the patient. The holistic practitioner is interested not only in a medical history, but also genetics, nutrition, environment, family relationships, stress levels, and other factors.

Many patients present in a state of “disease.” At this point the holistic challenge lies in the question “why?” A simple-appearing symptom may have several layers of causation. When one area of the body is ill, it can manifest in many different ways. Only when the true cause of the ailment has been found is there the possibility for a lasting recovery.

DR. CHERYL PETEREIN

VETERINARIAN & MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HOLISTIC VETERINARY ASSOCIATION 

Bedford, TX

“I never get tired of hearing and seeing the benefits and improvements of having my patients on the actual natural diet they need to thrive.” 

DR. CLAY BERNARD

VETERINARIAN & OWNER OF EVEN FLOW VETERINARY HERBAL & ACUPUNCTURE

MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HOLISTIC VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION & WORLD ASSOCIATION OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Austin, TX

“Our pets are our family, and in order for them to be at the pinnacle of health, they need to ingest as much whole, unprocessed food ingredients as possible…Quality, whole food ingredients should be the cornerstone of any pet’s health plan, and in my experience, Bones & Co. is proving to be instrumental in this endeavor.”