Lahta – Integrative veterinary care for allergies, heart and kidney disorders
Lahta celebrated her 20th birthday this year!
She was plagued for 15 years with what we were told where allergies. Being a Persian, she has a tiny nose and minute nostrils which don’t help. She had been to an allergy clinic for 20-25 visits over a couple of years and was treated for her allergies, BUT the interesting thing is that when we first met our integrative veterinarian, he diagnosed her heart murmur and started treating her heart. Her “allergies” simply vanished and she has remained free of them for a long time! So, was it ever allergies, or was it just undiagnosed heart problems? Integrative medicine studies the connections of the body and this case is remarkable to us.
By the time she was 16 yrs old, she was diagnosed with the first stage of kidney disease and her blood pressure jumped to 220. Her blood pressure fluctuates and is read every 2 months, and we have controlled her hypertension with a mixture of nutritional supplements and a very low dose of blood pressure medication, but she still suffered from roller coastering of her levels.
When our integrative veterinarian introduced a Traditional Chinese Herbal medicine, this marvelous herb has not only kept her kidneys from declining but also stabilized her blood pressure!!
Holistic complimentary care for Lahta has been essential. It has transformed her from a reclusive cat, into a personable, affectionate and loving cat. It has worked wonders not only for Lahta but also for her 2 siblings (prior to their recent deaths at 17 and 18). I feel so strongly about it, that I wouldn’t have another pet if he or she couldn’t have the kind of complimentary care that I am accustomed to our veterinarian. I certainly hope that the trend to incorporate holistic care with Chinese herbs and other modalities is encouraged and thrives – for the sake of our pets.