Treatments Performed by a Vet

General veterinarians offer many different kinds of treatments. Some vets are board certified in specialties such as dermatology, cardiology, dentistry, nutrition, behavior and more. There are also holistic veterinarians who offer a natural approach to treatments. Some vets specialize in treating certain types of animals such as zoo animals, birds or horses.

General veterinarians perform treatments such as a full examination, tests for worms, stool sample examination and vaccinations. Vets offer allergy evaluations and perform treatments for fleas, blood borne illnesses and contact allergies. Treatments are also given for autoimmune skin diseases, which cause blisters, crusts and ulcers on the skin. Vets take care of ear diseases such as ear infections, foreign objects in the ear, tumors and infections.

Veterinarian cardiologists give treatments for cardiology problems. A complete physical exam is performed including an echocardiography to see the inside of the heart. There are general vets and specialty vets that diagnose and treat cancer using western and eastern medical methods. Some illnesses such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and thyroid disease are treated. Other internal medicine care is for respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine and hematologic.

Holistic veterinarians offer alternative and complementary natural treatments. These include using acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation or therapy, exercise and physical therapy. A good and natural diet is often prescribed to help animals build up their strength and health. Treatments may include Bach flowers, aromatherapy, tissue salts and natural diets. Holistic veterinarians also use Homotoxicology for Cushing Disease, lupus, hypothyroidism, Addison’s and other chronic diseases.