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Seminar: Traditional versus Holistic Veterinary Care

Fur-Get Me Not's Dog Training Department is hosting a series of seminars to educate pet owners and raise money for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.  Each speaker is a local expert in their field and is graciously donating their time.  All events take place at the Fur-Get Me Not Dog Training School in Arlington.  Registration is required and a $15 donation is suggested. All proceeds will be split equally between the two rescues.  To register and learn more, visit www.FurGetMeNot.com.

This seminar will cover the following:

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between holistic and traditional vet care? Can they be combined? When can it be advantageous to focus on one orientation versus another? In short, the traditional approach focuses more on the symptom of a health issue and fast response to treatment, while holistic care takes into account the whole of the animal and may take longer.

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Speaker: Dr. Jane Morse, Veterinarian at Ballston Animal Hospital, has practiced both approaches for many years and can give you an in-depth response on pros and cons of each method.

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