Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Isn't it amazing that herbal therapy use can be traced back to tens of thousands of years ago? Before civilization, industrialization and the advent of
conventional medicines, humans would examine the process by which wild animals selected and used specific medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases and protection from parasites. These same plants from thousands of years ago still have those same medicinal properties. Dr. Fenton believes in the healing power of herbs, but also understands there is a fine and delicate balance in their application. She has access to and uses hundreds of herbal remedies specifically prepared for animals with safety and efficacy in mind.
What can Chinese Herbals do for your pet?
The following is a partial list of conditions that can be treated by Chinese herbs:
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Pain
Tendon and ligament injuries (bowed tendons in horses, crancial cruciate tears in dogs etc)
Intervertebral disc disease
Paralysis and Paresis
Incontinence
Muscle Wasting Syndrome
Various Skin Conditions/Allergies
Seizures
Anorexia
Vomiting
Diarrhea in horses and small animals
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation/Megacolon/Abdominal Pain
Masal Dishcarge and Congestion
Cough
Touble Breathing/Heaves/Asthma
Congestive Heart Failure
Renal Failure
Diabetes
Cushings Disease
Insulin Resistance
Hypo and Hyperthyroidism
Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions (trauma, torn tendons muscles ligaments, laminitis, pain, soreness, stiffness etc)
Respiratory Viral Infection
General Bacterial or Viral Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
Wheals, Hives and Urticaria
Cancers
And More.....
Dr. Fenton has experience with her own horse responding to Chinese herbs from the Chi Institute. In fact, a scientific case report was published about his condition which can be seen in our Press & Media section of this website. Her Spanish Mustang had a chronic history (since six months of age) of a hypersensitivity reaction to the small biting flies that congregate around his belly. Nine months out of the year, it was common that his belly would be completely hairless, flaking and have numerous excoriations from the biting flies. He would incessantly kick with his hindlegs to scratch the itchiness. Dr. Fenton placed her horse on a blood deficiency Chinese herbal formula and within one week there was uniform distribution of peach fuzz along his entire belly. He also seemed to be less restless and agitated.
It has taken two to three months for all of the belly hair to grow back, restore his skin's innate defense barrier and be less attractive to the flies. That may seem like a long time but think about how long it takes to grow your own hair....and thats without being in the outdoor elements 24/7 having flies attacking skin which is trying so desperately to grow new hair. Hair along his belly wasn't the only thing that grew. His mane had been cut short 4-5 years prior and had never grown back. After being put on the herbs, his mane noticeably grew about four to five inches! Dr. Fenton also gave her horse weekly Vitamin B 12 injections in several of the acupuncture points for itchiness and provided Food Therapy. His coat has sheen, luster and dapples that haven't been seen in years. He looks magnificent.
It takes dedication, time and patience to get our animals back to health. There is no magic pill or cream. It takes time to get sick and it takes much more time for the body to heal. As humans, we must be patient. We are so used to fast technology, high speed internet, instant gratification and having everything done right now that we forget this is not how the body works. Remember the saying, "time heals all wounds."
conventional medicines, humans would examine the process by which wild animals selected and used specific medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases and protection from parasites. These same plants from thousands of years ago still have those same medicinal properties. Dr. Fenton believes in the healing power of herbs, but also understands there is a fine and delicate balance in their application. She has access to and uses hundreds of herbal remedies specifically prepared for animals with safety and efficacy in mind.
What can Chinese Herbals do for your pet?
- Cure a disease
- Stabilize a disease
- Decrease side effects from pharmaceuticals
- Prevent and treat disease
- Promote quality of life
The following is a partial list of conditions that can be treated by Chinese herbs:
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Pain
Tendon and ligament injuries (bowed tendons in horses, crancial cruciate tears in dogs etc)
Intervertebral disc disease
Paralysis and Paresis
Incontinence
Muscle Wasting Syndrome
Various Skin Conditions/Allergies
Seizures
Anorexia
Vomiting
Diarrhea in horses and small animals
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation/Megacolon/Abdominal Pain
Masal Dishcarge and Congestion
Cough
Touble Breathing/Heaves/Asthma
Congestive Heart Failure
Renal Failure
Diabetes
Cushings Disease
Insulin Resistance
Hypo and Hyperthyroidism
Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions (trauma, torn tendons muscles ligaments, laminitis, pain, soreness, stiffness etc)
Respiratory Viral Infection
General Bacterial or Viral Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
Wheals, Hives and Urticaria
Cancers
And More.....
Dr. Fenton has experience with her own horse responding to Chinese herbs from the Chi Institute. In fact, a scientific case report was published about his condition which can be seen in our Press & Media section of this website. Her Spanish Mustang had a chronic history (since six months of age) of a hypersensitivity reaction to the small biting flies that congregate around his belly. Nine months out of the year, it was common that his belly would be completely hairless, flaking and have numerous excoriations from the biting flies. He would incessantly kick with his hindlegs to scratch the itchiness. Dr. Fenton placed her horse on a blood deficiency Chinese herbal formula and within one week there was uniform distribution of peach fuzz along his entire belly. He also seemed to be less restless and agitated.
It has taken two to three months for all of the belly hair to grow back, restore his skin's innate defense barrier and be less attractive to the flies. That may seem like a long time but think about how long it takes to grow your own hair....and thats without being in the outdoor elements 24/7 having flies attacking skin which is trying so desperately to grow new hair. Hair along his belly wasn't the only thing that grew. His mane had been cut short 4-5 years prior and had never grown back. After being put on the herbs, his mane noticeably grew about four to five inches! Dr. Fenton also gave her horse weekly Vitamin B 12 injections in several of the acupuncture points for itchiness and provided Food Therapy. His coat has sheen, luster and dapples that haven't been seen in years. He looks magnificent.
It takes dedication, time and patience to get our animals back to health. There is no magic pill or cream. It takes time to get sick and it takes much more time for the body to heal. As humans, we must be patient. We are so used to fast technology, high speed internet, instant gratification and having everything done right now that we forget this is not how the body works. Remember the saying, "time heals all wounds."