Rika is a 11-year old Corgi, diagnosed with Degenerative Joint Disease. He has been seeing Dr. Nell for a year and his owner couldn't be happier with his progress. Using acupuncture and laser therapy, Dr. Nell has been able to improve Rika's quality of life for himself and his owner.
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| Rika at home, with sister, Gracie |
Along with a few diet changes and some senior-pet supplements, Glycoflex and Chinese herbs, Rika actually enjoys his acupuncture and laser treatments with Dr. Nell! How many dogs do you know that truly enjoy coming to the vet?
"I am so happy to have found Dr. Nell this past year. I was looking for help with caring for Rika's arthritis and bad hip, and other vets could not help. Being ten, he was getting worse and in more pain. Dr. Nell offered the treatments, acupuncture, laser, Chinese herbs, that I thought would be the best way to treat him. She took the time (not the usual 5 minutes) to check him out and talk with me--wow, that was amazing right there! We changed up his diet, and started these new treatments, and he is a different dog... happier, with less pain, healthier. My just turned ten year old corgi , Rika, is doing so good and the best part is that it is also affordable to continue this treatment for him. He, along with my other corgi and my new rescue cat, are my kids and I so love Lombard and Dr. Nell, and all the folks that work there are super. Rika actually loves going to the vet!
Rika in Doggles, receiving laser treatment
Thanks Dr. Nell for all you do and how you view animals and their care, holistically and with love!" -P.R.
With Integrative Medicine, Dr. Nell is able to utilize the best treatments available for your pet to improve quality of life. If you have concerns about your senior pet (over 7-years), we encourage you to make an appointment with us.
At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education,
nutrition and wellness!
nutrition and wellness!
Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!
503.285.2337
I didn't know there was a senior pet month. That is great! I have an older dog and I think he deserves to be recognized. There are a lot of dogs that go through hard diseases like this. http://www.centennialpets.com
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