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Veterinary medicine has made considerable advancements in diagnostics, surgical
methodology, and emergency medicine. Yet it relies heavily on the standard
of care approach, in which a set of symptoms denotes specific drug regimens or tests despite a dog's individuality or environmental circumstances. For example, a dog with an itchy skin condition will automatically be given antibiotics and steroids without discussion of the dog's environment, stressors, diet, or supplement regimen.
A similar approach is found in what is often called "allopathic herbalism," where traditional veterinary drugs are replaced with herbs. In this method, the standard of care remains dominant, and herbs are prescribed based on general assumptions about which herb treats which condition.
In contrast, holistic herbalism takes an individualized approach. Five dogs with the same symptoms may receive five different herbs, depending on factors such as diet, environment, and stressors. This approach does not follow a standardized treatment protocol but instead recognizes each dog’s unique needs, sensitivities, and energetic patterns. Holistic herbalism focuses on addressing the root cause of symptoms, operating on the belief that everything is interconnected.
Nature teaches us that everything is connected. The dog-as-ecosystem model of canine herbalism centers on your dog as a reflection of nature. Studying how the individual dog relates to its environment is a fundamental component of canine herbalism because the individual is a part of, rather than apart from, nature.
Holistic herbalism focuses on your dog as a unique individual. Every dog is its own ecosystem with distinct physical and emotional needs. This approach recognizes that what benefits one dog may not be suitable for another. For instance, one dog may only tolerate 1 teaspoon of an herb, while another of the same size may handle 2 tablespoons.
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