I think people are becoming a lot more educated these days when it comes to their health and the health of their pets. People are now realising the potential dangers involved with surgery and the side effects of many of the mainstream drugs used on animals. A large number of people are seeking safer options for their much-loved pets and are realising that many of the natural remedies available through qualified practitioners today can be every bit as effective as conventional drugs but without the side effects and long-term effects. Plants, nutrients and medicine have been connected since primitive times and herbal medicines and nutrient therapies are just as important today as they were in times gone by - both for the prevention and the treatment of disease.
There is an enormous amount of scientific evidence nowadays to support the safety and efficacy of correctly-prescribed nutrient supplementation and herbal medicines in the treatment of disease so I think that people are starting to realise that well-trained animal naturopaths can really help their pets with almost all health disorders, usually with great success. More and more people are consulting animal naturopaths for help with treating their dogs and other animals for conditions such as degenerative joint disorders, inflamed skin conditions, recurrent infections, low immune function, auto-immune disorders, cancer and many other diseases.
Sara Rooney BHSc., ND., DC., DASc., GDSc. (Zoology), MATMS.