Alternative or holistic medicine views disease as an imbalance in the body and treatments work to eliminate the source of the imbalance. But there are times when conventional tests come in handy. These are used as diagnostics. Conventional veterinary treatments may include:

• Antibiotics

• Anti-inflammatory drugs

• Chemotherapy

• Parasite control

• Steroids

• Surgery

• Vaccination

Alternative therapies help relieve discomfort and treat the cause of the problem. Most therapies don't have any side effects and they provide nutrients that strengthen the immune system.