tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post1006072651316654195..comments2024-03-29T00:35:37.877-07:00Comments on The Web-DVM TV, Radio & Blog: Holistic Veterinary Medicine...Helpful Treatment or Terrible Hoax?Roger Welton, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15781509292213339950noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-36487769900752159672012-05-23T04:40:53.080-07:002012-05-23T04:40:53.080-07:00London Asian Escorts is an Asian and Oriental esco...London Asian Escorts is an Asian and Oriental escort agency operating in Central London. 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Hope to see some more in futureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-87433545856535900572010-12-10T01:18:21.564-08:002010-12-10T01:18:21.564-08:00And to be continued?And to be continued?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-57934294654965799302010-12-01T20:46:30.398-08:002010-12-01T20:46:30.398-08:00Terrible hoax!Terrible hoax!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-38274553402756650212010-11-29T08:30:06.089-08:002010-11-29T08:30:06.089-08:00ab?ad?bab?ad?bAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-52467563108609277442010-11-19T11:13:42.445-08:002010-11-19T11:13:42.445-08:00I would not let my dog be treated by some strictly...I would not let my dog be treated by some strictly holistic practitioner that refuses western medicine altogether. I don't care how confedent some dude is that he can look at eyeballs and squeeze spots on the feet and know exactly what is wrong with your pet. Therea's example shows exactly where that can lead. Thre is no substitue for good old fashion testing, blood tests, x-rays, etc. I would accept holistic treatments only from a vet who practices traditional western medicine, but believes in certain holistic treatments. The reason is that a traditional vet is going to be skeptical and accept them only if the science proves that they work. If 100% holistic practitioners want to be validated, they should put their money where their mouths are and collectively fund real sicentific studies that prove this stuff works!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-81029653080848045372010-11-17T09:49:07.444-08:002010-11-17T09:49:07.444-08:00My pit bull had pudding-like diarrhea and the vet ...My pit bull had pudding-like diarrhea and the vet would treat it successfully with an antibiotic, but then the diarrhea would just return. We tried a bland GI friendly diet, and the diarrhea would still come back when we stopped the medication. At one point, even the medication would not keep the diarrhea in check, my dog was losing weight, so my vet put her on a steroid. The steroid worked, but then I was worried about all the long term effects of steroids and this did not sit well with me. So, I researched and researched on the net and decided to try probiotics, a HOLISTIC treatment for gut problems. After I started the probiotic, I gradually backed her off the steroid, and now one month later, all she is on is a bland diet and probiotic. I saw my vet yesterday, and he was very cool about it, just saying that he is surprised that such a simple solution worked, but you can't argue with success, and very humbly, that he learned something today. Many holistic treatments have merit. I do not blame my vet for not having found the solution that I did, or deciding on a long term solution that has so many possible side effects, western physicians are just not trained in these techniques generally speaking, and they think medicine first. But, this same vet has kept other pets of mine alive when without him they would have died, so I stil l have great faith in him and western medicine. But, there is nothing wrong with keeping an open mind and trying new alternative methods, combining the best of both western and alternative medicine.Theresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-44488990693688054902010-11-17T08:48:15.079-08:002010-11-17T08:48:15.079-08:00I have to diagree, Greg. The human mind is a powe...I have to diagree, Greg. The human mind is a powerful thing and people are capable of convincing themselve's the anything is working. But, I have a littel dog with a very bad back. At 12 years of age, I did not want to put him through surgery, so my vet gave us a referral to a holistic vet for accupuncture. After the first treatment, the resuls were amazing. He was back to his old self. We did it twice a week for one month, and now just have to go back once every month to maintain him.Peggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-8398835741205459652010-11-17T08:03:52.243-08:002010-11-17T08:03:52.243-08:00I think that holistic medicine works in people bec...I think that holistic medicine works in people because they convince themselves that it works. With animals, they are not brainwashed in this manner by some charlatan on the internet or in some infomercial, so it simply just won't work on them. Sorry, I think this stuff is witch doctory.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-21246756005099189062010-11-15T16:46:46.675-08:002010-11-15T16:46:46.675-08:00I think holistic medicine has a lot of merit, but ...I think holistic medicine has a lot of merit, but a bad experience has made me very waery about holistic practitioners. I took my kitty to a local holistic veterinarian because she was losing weight. He diagnosed her with yin and yang kidney disease and put her on a bunch of herbs. He based his diagnosis only on an examination and pushing on pressure points. I followed his advice and she just kept getting sicker, eating less and losing weight. The holistic vet just advised me to give the herbs more time. After 6 months, I took my kitty to Dr. Welton. At this point, she was emaciated. Dr. Welton felt masses in the abdomen and ran bloodwork and took x-rays. As it turned out, her kidneys were fine. After getting a sample from one of the masses in her abdomen with an ultrasound, Dr. Welton diagnosed her with lymphoma. Dr. Welton treated her with a steroid and a prescription diet to get weight back on. She gained weight and went into remission for 4 months. I'll never know how much time that holistic vet cost my cat, how much longer she would have lived had I gone to Dr. Welton sooner. I am so grateful I finally made the decision to go to Maybeck and at least get those last few happy, healthy months with her. This holistic vet did not run any tests and decided that his hands and physical observations were all he needed and he was wrong! This video could not be more true. Consider holistic medicine as an option only once you know what is going on! Like Dr. Welton's video said, GET A DIAGNOSIS! Do not believe ANYONE who says that they know what is wrong with your pet without ANY tests! Do not believe anyone who says that holistic is 100% the best option all the time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341776667634084741.post-4571218249770981102010-11-15T06:40:45.337-08:002010-11-15T06:40:45.337-08:00It is very refreshing to have an actual veterinari...It is very refreshing to have an actual veterinarian discuss this topic. Many vets are very quick to dismiss the benefits of alternative medicine and just completely close themselves off to the possibility. I understand that there is a lot of stuff out there that is hokey and it is necessary to sift through the nonsense, but some of it has bonafide real medical value. At the same time, actually getting a diagnosis and focusing on treating the disease directly is also important, so we should not dismiss the western approach to medicine either as many holistic doctors would have you do. Dr. Welton said it best that the best benefit to the animal is an integrative approach, one that combines the best aspects of both alternative and traditional western medical approaches. That is the kind of vet that I look for. Great topic, Doc!pw1974noreply@blogger.com