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Originally posted by Lexus Talionis
My sister is a vet (nowhere nearby, unfortunately). Last time I visited her clinic, they had signs up advertising "alternative therapies" available in town - magnets, massage, some sort of "vibe therapy" that involved passing your hands over (but not touching) the animal. When I asked about it, her response was "Yeah, rich people will buy anything." Apparently the "practitioners" were friends of her boss or something.
My advice is to just find another vet. There are plenty in the area, so there's no need to go with a hack. Look for someone who went to Tufts or Cornell - they're the Ivies of the vet world.
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Thanks for the advice. Actually I am interested in "complementary medicine" which is a combinatino of traditional western vet medicine and a more homeopathic approach. For example, I have done some research that indicates that it is potentially unhealthy to vacinate pets once a year, as it stresses the immune system and some of the vacinnes last for several years. But many and most vets just do the annual vaccinatino cuase its a business after all. I want a more centered and mindful approach to vet medicine which takes into account all the western options but also alternative therapies. See Animal Wellness magazine for an idea of what I speak of. I am not at this point looking for a kitty chiropractor or doggie acupunturist.
And I dont know about that vibe thing you spoke of, but I knew an osteopath (for humans) and your description sounds similar to what he does- and this is apparently a legit form of medical practice.
