Now tell me you want the best for your friend, don’t you.
Yeah, you adore those bundles of joy. You should also be looking to get the best for them. And the best you can is to get them the best possible treatment when they need it. You have to be on the lookout for what is the best happening in veterinary medicine. If you are not doing that then that’s one error right there in your life. You want to make your furry companions live a long and healthy life.
So, what is this gold standard in veterinary care anyway?
Well, some are going to tell you the gold standard in veterinary care is how a practitioner examines the dog and communicates with the client to get the right diagnosis. Some are going to say how the competence of the doctor coupled with the resources available at the veterinary clinic should constitute the gold standard. Some would say the gold standard should be the accreditation of the veterinary care premises and that should do the job.
Closing your eyes is never a good idea, unless it’s time to sleep. There is no loss in pondering over asking for all of the above and more. And if you ask me, I would just say if your vet is not taking a holistic approach to treating your canine, maybe it’s time to get your pet to a better veterinarian.
Holistic treatment is where your dog is going to benefit the most. It encompasses all aspects of your dog’s health. It would look at lifestyle changes. It would take into consideration the body and the mind. And it would impart vigor and balance in your pet’s life.
Holistic never says no to traditional medicine. It’s an attitudinal approach to veterinary care. It can start from evaluating traditional medicine options, but it is never limited to it. So, try to get the best treatment for your dog – which is holistic.
AUTHOR PROFILE
Dr. Omer Rashid earned his veterinary degree in 2002 from University of Agriculture Faisalabad, and quickly followed that with a Master’s degree in Parasitology. He worked for several years in veterinary practice with small animals, as well as horses and livestock. He studied advanced pharmacology at Charles Darwin University in Australia, and discovered his love for writing while working as a science writer for a research company with clients such as Harvard, Stanford and Cambridge universities. Along the way, Dr. Rashid developed an interest in integrative veterinary health, and he joined Redstone Media Group as Associate Editor of IVC Journal and veterinary content developer in 2022.
