Wholistic Vet

Well, with Todd now having seen an Internist for a rhinoscopy, and an Allergist, for allergy testing and our vet who has been a big help managing Todd's symptoms, it was time to try one more thing. And that was to see our holistic vet. I called on Monday, and they happened to have an opening on Thursday. 

It has been a couple of years since I have taken one of my dogs to see "Wholistic Vet" and I'm reminded why I think she and her husband (who runs the office) are among the best -- They are both kind, caring and compassionate and so many other things. They've always taken great care of  our dogs and me too. 

~An anxious Todd waiting for Wholistic Vet~

Wholistic Vet asked a lot of questions, and she thought that Todd seeing the specialists was needed because having those results helps to know what the health of his sinuses are, and what he's sensitive to. Wholistic Vet is right of course - and by the way, she agreed about not putting Todd on Apoquel. 

After nearly an hour discussion and a thorough exam (more time than I spent with the Internist or Allergist)  Wholistic Vet is recommending one Chinese herb and a special tincture that she made for Todd. She told me that allergies can be hard to treat sometimes, but she has a few other things for us to try if the herb and tincture don't work. But we'll start with these two things first and see where it takes us. We have a follow up appointment in July. 

For the first time, I feel like my concerns, thoughts and questions have been heard and answered. Even if the herbs and holistic treatment doesn't work for Todd, I'm grateful that we have the chance to find out if it will or not. 

~Home and relaxing on the porch~