Does anyone know any vets that specialise in holistic treatments?

Hi GaryWelsh,

I know there are vets who practice acupuncture and you can find one from google, we used to use one before we moved.

But if you pet is unwell and you don't take it to a qualified vet, then it's possible that you could leave yourself open to be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act of 2006.

HTH,
Myarka.

There are whole networks of holistic vets, including chiropractors, osteopaths, homoeopaths, etc etc. If you're in the Oxford/Swindon area I can tell you who I went to and was very impressed, but it wasn't cheap.

There is no law against treating your vet by alternatives, providing it is by referral from a conventional vet. So Myarka is right, you should in the first instance go to a regular vet.

I would suggest that the vet is more likely to agree to a referral if you have done your research, know who you want to take your animals to, and already contacted them to establish that they're happy to take on the case.

There are also vets out there who are qualified vets but treat holistically also, so both types of treatments can go hand in hand.

Where are you based, Gary?

There are some great Vets out there - but it may be more helpful to you if people could recommend someone close to you.

I had great help with my vet for my elderly dog using acupuncture, Bowen technique and homeopathy all of which helped

best of luck
JJ

Lots of homeopathic vets - used them for horse some 20 years ago, friends with dogs which only had homeopathic treatment and lived to very late teens, and cat currently following referral from my usual ordinary vet. Go for it!

so I have recently been reading about using these flea medincines and other chemical products to treat pets and it really makes sense what they are saying. basically that we would not use these chemicals on oueselves so why on our pets? it points out the reactions and side affects that we get and that pets can get too. this website has some fantastic alternatives that are naturally made and do work. I plan to try them as soon as I have the money, but the reviews are fantastic and alot of their products can be used on dogs,cats and people! and work for alot of related problems too. I think its definatly worth a try if it works and keeps my pets healther.

this is the link for flea products -

this is a link to a golden retriever rescue site thats policy is to vaccinate holistically and has good information on why we should and the alternatives with links and it also mentions some good points about feeding our pets,though im don't think I agree with the b.a.r.f. diet, I do agree that we should be feeding them better food and they have a link to burns pet food, which is organic and all Burns diets for dogs and cats are hypo-allergenic and free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives.they also have food for other pets.

Dog rescue link -
they also have links for vets in the uk and alot of good information

Burns pet food -

sorry to on so long but I think this is important to consider if everyone here is as much an animal lover as I am.:D thanks for reading

My vet is a holistic specialist. She also does homoeopathy, acupuncture and a range of other similar treatments. She's in Wiltshire - but also covers Hampshire. Her website is