At Amador Valley Veterinary Center, we use integrative and holistic medicine to combine conventional veterinary care with holistic therapies. This allows us to look at your pet’s overall health instead of focusing only on one symptom or one body system.

Yes, we offer integrative and holistic medicine in Pleasanton, CA. Our goal is to give pets access to a more complete approach to care by combining traditional veterinary medicine with holistic treatment options when appropriate.

We offer holistic treatment options such as acupuncture and homeopathy. Depending on your pet’s condition, we may also recommend supportive therapies like herbs, supplements, vitamins, or dietary changes as part of a larger treatment plan.

Pet acupuncture is a therapy we use to help support balance and function in the body. It involves placing very fine needles at specific points to encourage healing and improve overall wellness.

When we perform acupuncture, we place very thin needles in specific points on the body to help restore balance and support normal body function. In some cases, we may also use gentle stimulation methods such as mild electrical current, warming herbs, or low-level laser therapy.

Homeopathy is one of the holistic approaches we may use to support your pet’s health. It uses highly diluted substances with the goal of encouraging the body’s natural healing response.

With homeopathy, we use highly diluted remedies made from natural substances to support the body’s own healing process. We may include this as part of an integrative plan when it fits your pet’s individual needs.

We often recommend integrative and holistic medicine for pets with chronic conditions, ongoing discomfort, or situations where a more supportive treatment approach may be helpful. However, we do not use it as a substitute for urgent care in serious emergencies like fractures or severe infections.

We may use integrative and holistic care to help manage a wide range of conditions, including pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, spinal disease, chronic infections, chronic gastrointestinal disorders, incontinence, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, and some behavior concerns.

Yes, we often use acupuncture as part of a treatment plan for pets dealing with pain and arthritis. It can be a helpful way to support comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Yes, in some cases it can. We may recommend integrative care for pets with chronic gastrointestinal issues or autoimmune disorders, depending on their health history and overall condition.

During a holistic treatment session, we evaluate your pet’s needs and talk with you about the best options for care. Treatment may include acupuncture along with recommendations for herbs, supplements, vitamins, or diet changes when appropriate.

Most pets tolerate acupuncture very well. In our experience, many animals stay relaxed during treatment, and some even become sleepy or fall asleep. It is also normal for some pets to be a little tired afterward.

Our acupuncture treatments usually involve placing needles in specific points for about 10 to 20 minutes. The full appointment may take longer depending on your pet’s condition and whether we are discussing a broader treatment plan.

Every pet responds differently, but when acupuncture is effective, we often see results within the first few visits. In some cases, improvement can take up to eight treatments, which is why we often recommend starting with at least four sessions.