Treating Kidney Failure
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, is a holistic, natural approach
to evaluating and treating your pet. Conventional medicine tends to look
at the symptoms and then address the problem by trying to alleviate those
symptoms. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine looks at the individual
symptoms of each pet, and tries to figure out why those symptoms are
present. The root cause of those symptoms is addressed and if the
treatment is successful, the symptoms subside.
If your pet presents with mild kidney failure, blood work has ruled
out infections or tumors as being a cause and it is decided that it is
just "old age". Conventional medicine will treat by giving fluids and
possibly a lower protein diet; nothing can be done directly to treat the
failing kidneys.
Holistic medicine will use acupuncture to increase energy and blood flow
through the kidneys. I may administer fluids if needed. I alter the diet
but not necessarily to low protein, but rather to emphasize quality on
formulas and herbal supplements that can help with regeneration of kidney
function. The result is usually return to normal or near normal kidney
function and often years of good quality life.
During your first appointment, a veterinary examination id
performed to determine how many treatments are necessary to give your pet
optimal results as well as discuss diet and herbal medication options.