Most herbs are prescribed as herbal formulations or as a group of multiple herbs. Research has found that when herbs are used in formulations, the herbs have a synergistic or additive effect on each other, meaning they become more effective than when used alone. Doses of individual herbs can be reduced significantly as well as any toxicity from herbs generally avoided completely. Herbal formulations are always tailored and individualized for your pet for the most effective, most appropriate, and safest treatment plan. Almost all of our patients go home at their initial consultation with a specialized herbal plan made just for them, with love, in our office!

Our practice uses only the highest quality medical grade and organic botanicals from licensed and reputable suppliers she trusts. As a trained and certified veterinary herbalist, she can access physician-only brands and companies, assuring the safest and most potent products. Based on the origin of the plants and the traditional culture that first identified and starting using the botanical compounds and plants, herbs may derive from Eastern or Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western herbal therapy, Ayurveda or traditional Indian medicine, essential oils, flower essences, and more. Dr. Pope has an extensive apothecary to use to create the herbal prescription just for your pet.

Dietary supplements are meant to fill gaps in nutrition and provide nutrients extracted from food or manufactured synthetically. Vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber, and amino acids fall into this category, and some typical dietary supplements prescribed by our doctors include Vitamin D, probiotics, melatonin, and fish oils. Our practice has access to and prescribes top quality; the physician only brands to ensure her patients receive the best products without concern for quality assurance, contamination, or adulteration. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the labeling of dietary supplements, over the counter products often contain fillers, heavy metals, hormones, and other contaminants instead of the actual ingredient you are hoping to use to try and help heal your pet. A full evaluation by our doctors to determine which dietary supplements are best for your companion, as well as help navigating the abundance of brands and products, will help to determine exactly what is needed and best for your pet.