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The most common example is
the arthritic dog, who is given a
pain-killing drug, and also a joint
support supplement. This is a ba-
sic example of integrating natural
and traditional methods. The full
integrative approach could also
include chiropractic adjustment,
dietary management, carefully
selected herbal products or other
remedies to decrease the amount
of drugs needed, and exercise
management or physical therapy.
This multimodal plan gives us the
best chance to help the arthritis
pain, and improve quality of life
for both dog and owners.
I find one of the greatest aspects
of integrative medicine is the
number of therapies available,
and the possibility of using them
in combination. With a strict-
ly traditional approach to, for
example, a pet with long-term
digestive issues, I am largely lim-
ited to antibiotics, corticosteroids,
and prescription foods. With an
integrative way of thinking, I have
those options, as well as probiot-
ics, vitamin therapy, supplements,
digestive enzymes, chiropractic,
acupuncture, home-prepared
diets, and more. In short, many
more chances to help the pet
recover.
By combining the array of
alternative techniques with the
remarkable advancements of
traditional veterinary medicine,
we are often able to help cases that
would not respond to any single
therapy. In many cases, the means
greater length and quality of life
for our pets.
Dr. Coger practices veterinary
medicine with a integrative focus
at Bloomingrove Veterinary Hos-
pital. Please address questions to
[e-mail] or call
518-283-2700 to speak with her.
Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital
is located at 498 North Greenbush
Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.
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