Healing pets the natural way
FROM NOVEMBER 2000 TV WNDU CHANNEL 16 NEWS
Doctors across America are now giving new meaning to
the term hands on healing. They cal it complementary medicine, but their patients say they
are the ones who deserve all the praise.
Doctor Anna Maria Scholey is not your average doctor, and the patients she treats are
anything but ordinary. Dr. Scholey is a veterinarian in Richardson, Texas. The most
interesting part is Dr. Scholey’s method of treatment, she prefers a kinder, gentler
alternative, she treats her patients holistically.
“I use acupuncture 50 to 60% of the time and homeopathy they other part of the time,
but in conjunction with nutrition and supplements most of the time, as well.”
Dr. Scholey has been treating Tricia Millsap’s Rottweiller, Macy, for chronic neck
and back pain. Tricia chose a homeopathic remedy over more extreme, invasive therapy. Both
she and Macy seem pleased with the results.
“It is obvious to us she enjoys her acupuncture, and the only explanation for that
would be it makes her feel better,” said Tricia.
Dr. Scholey does not dispute the need for conventional medicine. She believes pet owners
are tired of medicating their pets and are opting for the alternative. “They see
their animals getting sicker because they’re using suppressive drugs and treatment,
and they’re just not responding.”
According to Dr. Scholey cats suffering from kidney or renal failure respond well to
homeopathic treatment while acupuncture relieves the pain for dogs with arthritis. There
is no doubt that Macy is responding to her treatment.
