Chinese Herbs
A Holistic Approach to Pet Health
Herbal therapy has been used for thousands of years in many cultures. It uses plant materials to create medicine aimed at preventing or treating illnesses.
At Aerowood Animal Hospital, Dr. Marta Nobrega believes in using Chinese herbal medicine to help support the health of your cat or dog. This therapy is particularly helpful if your pet has an imbalance in their body and needs longterm care with minimal side effects.
Additionally, herbal medicine can be used alongside conventional treatments to complement them and provide increased support.
Conditions That Often Benefit from Herbal Therapy
Herbal therapy is often used successfully in the following conditions amongst others:
- Seizures
- Chronic Kidney or Liver Disease
- Chronic Lameness
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Behavioral Disorders
- Allergic Skin Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
How Herbal Medicine May Benefit Your Pet
As part of your companion's integrative treatment plan, your veterinarian may prescribe herbal therapy. The aim of herbal therapy is to improve your pet's overall health by:
- Supporting liver, kidneys, heart, and immune system function
- Reducing inflammation and improving blood flow through damaged tissues
- Normalizing smooth muscle contraction
- Promoting the differentiation, aging, and death of tumour cells
- Eliminating pain
New Patients Welcome
At Aerowood Animal Hospital, we are always accepting new patients. Our experienced veterinary team is passionate about the health of companion animals in the Bellevue area and can't wait to welcome you and your pet to our veterinary family.