Our pets bring so much to our lives – love, companionship, joy, playfulness. It is devastating to face the moment of truth when a beloved pet may be leaving our lives. There are difficult decisions to make, finances to consider, and most importantly, we do not want our pet to suffer needlessly. These decisions can be heart-wrenching, to say the least.
How do you decide how long to treat your pet, and with what? Do you feel selfish by keeping your pet alive in order to avoid the loss? There is often a dead end reached in allopathic medicine where ‘no more’ can be done. In alternative medicine, however, there are many options to choose from regardless of your pet stage of life.
This is not to say that we can stop your pet from aging or stop the progression of disease, but there are definitely options that can improve your pet’s quality of life both mentally and physically. These options include energy work, essential oils, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, homeopathy and animal communication. Within each of these modalities, there are many options available to help your pet.
As you pet reached its ‘golden years’ seek out alternative therapies that you are comfortable and you will find great comfort for both you and your pet.