LePar Animal Hospital

Acupuncture

adminEd — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:03:10 +0000

Acupuncture patients are seen approximately once a week for three or four weeks of treatments. Young pets, or those with acute injuries, may not need additional treatments. For geriatric or chronic disease patients, the treatment interval is extended to the greatest time period that the patient’s clinical signs remain controlled (4-8) weeks. Acupuncture is an invaluable tool in healing. Stimulation of nerves and the reduction of pain and inflammation are the most obvious immediate benefits. Most pets are relaxed during their treatments and many fall asleep. When deciding on acupuncture points to use, Dr. Whalen takes into consideration your pet’s previous medical history, age, environment and constitution. By doing this, in addition to treating the primary problem, we often see beneficial “side effects” such as improved sleep and elimination patterns, improved appetite and an overall happier pet.

Nutrition

adminEd — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:33 +0000

Nutrition Response Testing is an assessment of neurological reflexes of your pet’s body to determine the usage of nutritional supplementation which reduce or eliminate stressors on your pet’s body. Most stressors are identified as toxins, food allergens, or infections. These stressors have been clinically shown to interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. Whole food based supplements will be used in conjunction with other modalities to relieve these stressors. In some cases, we use a homeopathic cold laser to treat electrical interference by select scars causing stress. In others, we may cross refer for chiropractic adjustments to help enhance electrical flow, hence healing. Our protocol for nutrition response testing patients is combining a conventional exam with a nutrition response exam. They are performed by Dr. Cutright as a drop off procedure appointment. A consultation is made in the afternoon at the time of pick up to review initial nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for your pet. It takes 3 to 4 months at minimum for an organ to repair and rebuild once we identify and eliminate a stress and provide specific organ nutrition. So again we ask for your patience with the process. Fortunately in some cases, we can have results in 6 – 8weeks. Initially, weekly or bimonthly rechecks are necessary until all your pet’s levels of imbalances are discovered for a maintenance program to be established. In general, problems that have been present for a longer period of time require healing nutrition for longer periods of time and more frequent rechecks. There are cases where an animal’s system is so debilitated that it can no longer respond to nutritional supplementation.

We make every effort to identify these cases and review expectations before we embark on a recommended program. Generally, we will incorporate other therapies after 4 months if we are not receiving the desired results. Ideally a maintenance nutritional program is continued throughout the pet’s life, with 1 to 4 visits annually recommended.

Chiropractic

adminEd — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:07:53 +0000

Veterinary Chiropractic Treatments are a foundation for maintaining and achieving health in your pet and are used in almost all of our pets with previous back & neck problems and those involved in rehabilitation. Adjustments facilitate normal movement in the spinal column, limbs and pelvis. These treatments are crucial to preventing injuries in athletic dogs and for reducing pain and inflammation in injured pets. Most chronic patients are seen initially, 2 weeks then 2 months later, then as needed.

Integrative Medicine Consultations

adminEd — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:41:45 +0000

Integrative medicine consultations with Dr. Stimac include a thorough exam and assessment of current conditions of your pet as is done with all of our patients. In addition to the exam, Dr Stimac will be utilizing her alternative knowledge base of current herbal and Chinese medicine to assist your pet. She will provide you with alternative dietary and supplemental guidelines. In some cases, further diagnostics will be recommended. As you will hear us repeat in this informational handout, many integrative therapeutics take time to assist the body. Therefore, we ask your patience with these regiments and recheck exams. Every patient is different, but we initially recommend 2 and 4 week follow up exams with most pets.

Reiki

adminEd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:18:48 +0000

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing that can relieve pain, boost the immune system, relieve acute problems and help with chronic illness. With most pets, reiki is combined with massage to incorporate the benefits of both.

Massage Therapy

adminEd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:12:54 +0000

Massage Therapy improves circulation, flexibility and joint mobility. Like all of us, pets love to be messaged. Our certified staff can be scheduled for pet massages either on a drop off basis or on certain days of the week.