This is the second part of a series on alternative veterinary medicine for cancer in a dog. In Part 1, I discussed the use of chemotherapy and Chinese herbs. My 12 year old Scottish terrier, MacGregor, had lymphoma cancer.
In addition to the Chinese herbs protocol, MacGregor, my Scottie dog, was given acupuncture treatments every two weeks. The exam and the acupuncture treatment took about 30 minutes. Usually, the vet, who was trained and experienced in veterinary acupuncture, placed needles by the spine and sometimes on some leg points. Read more…
My Scottish terrier dog, Macgregor, was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Lymphoma in dogs is fatal, usually within a couple of months if left untreated. I was stunned. Macgregor had been my best buddy for over 12 years. The thought of losing him was very hard. Even harder was the thought that he might suffer along the way. What were the best treatment options?
Pets and animals benefit from natural health and alternative healing modalities, too.
Animal alternative health practices of acupuncture, chiropractic, acupressure, massage, reiki, energy healing, herbs, homeopathy, flower essences and essential oils are all used with animals and pets.
Animal chiropractic, acupuncture and possibly acupressure and massage will usually be restricted by state law to a licensed professional. Some [...]
