Press Releases (4th Quarter 2007)
September 12, 2007
Come See Deer Creek Animal Hospital at "Fun" Day for the Dogs
September 12, 2007 (DENVER) -- Deer Creek Animal Hospital (DCAH), a full-service animal hospital, will host a booth in the “Fun” Day for the Dogs event at Littleton’s Summerset Festival on Sunday, September 16th at Clement Park.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Deer Creek Animal Hospital will raffle off one round of annual vaccines ($60), two nights of boarding in DCAH’s luxury kennels ($80), and a complete wellness or senior wellness exam that includes a blood profile ($100). Deer Creek will also be handing out incentive coupons for 10% off a few select services.
Deer Creek’s booth will have doctors and staff available to answer questions and provide information about dogs. They will also have treats available for hungry furry friends.
Other attendees at the “Fun” Day for the Dogs include Colorado Disc Dogs, Rough Fly Ball and Rocky Mountain Agility. All will perform competitions and exhibitions throughout the day. The Summerset Festival will take place September 14 – 16 and serves as the primary fundraiser for the Foothills Park and Recreation District.
September 5, 2007
Deer Creek Animal Hospital Offers Alternative Medicine for Pets
September 5, 2007 (DENVER) – As alternative medicine becomes more mainstream in human medicine, people might be surprised to learn that it’s also gaining popularity in veterinary medicine. Deer Creek Animal Hospital (DCAH), a full-service animal hospital, also offers alternative medicine for pets that includes Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Deer Creek has two doctors on staff who are certified to practice acupuncture and one who practices with Chinese herbs.
Chinese herbs and acupuncture can be very useful in treating many chronic or acute diseases. Alternative medicine strives to keep the various body components in balance. When one component becomes out of balance, the organs may experience a domino effect, which can lead to disease.
“Traditional Chinese medicine views disease as an imbalance in the body caused by external or internal forces. Treatment is aimed toward assisting the body in re-establishing its healthy balance,” explains Dr. Laurie Thornton, with Deer Creek Animal Hospital. Since Chinese medicine strives to balance the body’s energy, diseases can be halted and/or prevented.
There are more than 3,000 different herbs in Chinese Pharmacology, but only 200-300 are used on a regular basis. Each herb creates a specific action within the body. A vet can evaluate a variety of factors that include a pet’s current and past medical history, life style and diet, among others, and can provide an individually formulated herbal medication plan. Herbal medicine can be very useful in treating many diseases, but there are still cases where western medicine and surgery will prevail, such as with a broken bone.
Acupuncture is very useful in treating arthritis, epilepsy, allergies and other afflictions. Needles are inserted into acupuncture points that occur in areas of higher electrical conductivity on the skin and seek to stimulate tissue, organs, and channels. The needlepoint is tapered and is actually less painful than a regular injection needle.
At Deer Creek, alternative medicine is not any more expensive than traditional medicine and can be used in conjunction with western medicine. Alternative medicine has fewer side effects and risks and is an option for all types of pets. It allows the body to heal itself and is typically less invasive. Acupuncture side effects are rare. Since herbs are medicinal, there can be side effects and drug interactions with western medicine can occur. It is very important to use herbs only as directed by a veterinarian.
