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Asked Questions |
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Why
should I use a holistic veterinarian?
Because the average veterinarian looks at symptoms and suppresses
them, leading to a weaker, less healthy pet. Holistic veterinarians
see the symptom as a cry for help and answer by strengthening,
supporting and balancing the pet and home, leading to better
health for pet and owner.
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What
about vaccines? 
Holistic veterinarians know that vaccines are harmful and
they use fewer and less frequent vaccines. Dr. Swanson can
provide plain Distemper, Parvo virus, and panleukopenia vaccines,
if your veterinarian won't order them. She also uses homeopathic
nosodes to ease the harm of the vaccine and to fortify the
body.
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What
kinds of problems does Dr. Swanson treat?
She has successfully treated lameness, paralysis, liver, kidney
and heart failure, lung and GI disorders, behavior problems,
hip dysplasia, lick granulomas, stroke, disc pain, megacolon
(constipation), megaesophagus, skin problems, loss of appetite,
deafness, diseases (like feline leukemia, parvo virus, distemper,
feline aids, FIP, kennel cough, etc.) and also undiagnosed
problems.
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Does
acupuncture hurt?
There is some pain when the needle is inserted, but pleasant
brain chemicals are instantaneously released and most animals
not only stand still for the treatment, but look forward to
it. Some dogs even jump up on the table to get their treatment.
(See photo on this page of a smiling Rottweiler during acupuncture.)
Dr. Swanson usually uses small injections of a vitamin solution
at the points, which is quicker and lasts longer, so weekly
(vs 2-3X/week with plain needles) treatments are sufficient
most often.
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How
long do I have to wait to get an appointment with Dr. Swanson?
Once you have gone over your pet's history (see "How
to contact Dr. Swanson") with Dr. Swanson by phone, your
pet can be treated that day, often within hours of your call.
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What
about my regular veterinarian?
Dr. Swanson works with your veterinarian and educates you
to be a better advocate for your pet, to avoid harmful drugs
and procedures. Dr. Swanson teaches you to clean your pet's
teeth in a pet-friendly way. (See photo here of Dr. Swanson
and her dogs LuLu and Bee, brushing their teeth.)
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How
many acupuncture treatments are needed?
That depends on the problem. One treatment, at one point,
helps 66% of cats to stop urinating out of the box, and helps
pets with problems such as aggression, fear, nervous licking,
and seizures, and it lasts up to 2 years. For arthritis or
organ failure, weekly treatments are needed for 6 to 10 weeks
and then once every 2 weeks to 9 months.
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How
about payment?
Dr. Swanson accepts checks and cash only and will extend personal
credit, but doesn't take credit cards.
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How
do I find a holistic veterinarian near me?
Look at www.ahvma.org, www.ivas.org,
and www.altvetmed.com
and be sure to check the level of education and certification
the veterinarian has before trusting your pet to their care.
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