Holistic Veterinarian

I used to take my former dog to the vet around the corner, who hassled me about the natural remedies I used on him. Today, I'm trying a holistic vet for my new pup.

I just brought home a new puppy! And this time around, I thought I'd try the one holistic vet in Toronto that I keep hearing about - East York Animal Clinic. The East York Clinic is halfway across the city from me, but I expect it's worth the effort.

I took my last dog to the veterinarian nearest to home. At first, I was impressed by their manner and the way they seemed to thoughtfully consider the holistic pet remedies - essential oils, a natural parasite cleanse, homeopathics for his separation anxiety, garlic for fleas - that I used to treat him. Eventually, though, I got tired of having to justify and explain every time I didn't want antibiotics or a parasite drug and wanted to use a homeopathic remedy or something else natural instead.

The entire process began to remind me of going to the doctor (back when I was a kid and our family doctor, completely oblivious to holistic medicine, used to give us a hard time for... well, as I recall, just about everything). Yuck! So I figured I'd try the holistic vet at East York Clinic this once. We had our first appointment yesterday evening and it went well - the doctor recommended probiotics and has qualms about vaccines, just as I do. I'm still thinking over the advice he gave me about canine diets. Good signs, in my books!

For more information on my approach to natural pet care, see Alternative Medicine for Pets