Holistic Vet Visit

Last week we took Lexy to a holistic vet in order to try to explore some other methods of treating her cancer besides radiation.  This vet was really great and offered us lesser expensive options of acupuncture and Chinese herbs.  He had to order the herbs so there's not much to report on that, but we did do acupuncture.

Here's some information on acupuncture and healing:

http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/08/22/acupuncture-for-animals-with-cancer-stoking-the-healing-power-within/

http://www.dogcancerblog.com/some-science-behind-acupuncture-for-cancer-pain/

http://dogtime.com/acupuncture-dogs-cancer-faq-becca-seitz.html

http://www.netplaces.com/natural-health-for-dogs/natural-healing/the-power-of-acupuncture.htm

Some sucess stories:

http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/index.php?page=happy-dogs

In order to give Lexy the best chance possible, we're going to try everything!  We're going to do the acupuncture weekly for 4 weeks and keep her on the herbs for 4-6 weeks.  The visits cost as much as a regular vet visit and it didn't stress her out as much as the specialty vet.  I guess we're giving her a little break before we do radiation.

When I get the herbs I'll definitely keep you updated on what they are and how they are working.