Wellspring Holistic Veterinary care is a unique “non-traditional” veterinary clinic located in an older home at 3150 Wrightsville Avenue. The relaxing environment at the clinic includes New Age music, a waterfall fountain, and scented candles in exam/treatment rooms. The clinic is further enhanced greatly with original artworks by local artist Dr. Betsy Burbank.
SERVICES
A. TRADITIONAL CHINESE VETERINARY MEDICINE (TCVM):
1. Acupuncture- stimulation of specific points on the patient’s body, using any of several techniques (acupuncture needles, aqua puncture, moxibustion, or Tui-Na).
a. Applications of acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Pain relief for arthritis, sprains, post-surgical pain and injuries.
Kidney disease and/or failure
Heart disease and/or failure
Liver disease and/or failure
Gastrointestinal disease (vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite)
Skin disease and allergies
Neoplasia (cancer) treatment, and support for animals undergoing chemotherapy.
Emotional stress and behavioral problems
In general, TCVM techinques can be used to treat or aid in the treatment of any disease pattern that regular veterinary medicine treats, including cancer.
2. Chinese Herbal Medicine
There are 225 available herbal formulas created specifically for use in animals by Jing Tang Herbal, in Reddick, Florida. Herbal formulae are often used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance and extend the acupuncture treatment benefits. In some circumstances, Herbal formulae are used as the sole method of treatment. Herbal formulae from Jing Tang Herbal are formulated in Florida, using natural herbal materials( mostly from China). All herbal materials are tested before formulation by an independent laboratory in Australia for purity and safety.
3. Dietary Consultation and Therapy
Many ailments will respond remarkably well to dietary therapy. In Chinese Medicine, different foods play a very important part in treating disease or helping enhance the results of acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medications, or allopathic medicine.
B. Allopathic Medicine
1. In House Services
Physical examination
Feline Leukemia/ Feline Immunodeficiency testing
Heartworm testing
Titer testing for adequate protection from Canine Distemper and Parvovirus
Canine and Feline Vaccinations
Urinalysis
Fecal Examination
Aspiration Cytology
Ultrasound by board certified veterinary radiologist Dr. Sloan Dupree (byappointment only)_.
Hand scaling dental calculus (for cooperative patients)
Humane euthanasia in clinic or at home.
B. Additional Services
Chemistry panels and complete blood counts, includine endocrine testing
Allergy testing and desensitization
Referral for routine surgeries (spays and neuters, orthopedic surgeries, growth removals, and more) to Leonard- Sykes Hospital for Pets (located 2 minutes away).
Referral for digital radiology (x-rays) to Leonard-Sykes Hospital for Pets
Referral for boarding to Leonard- Sykes Hospital for Pets
Referral to Eastern Carolina Veterinary Services for complicated orthopedic or internal organ surgeries
Referral to Animal Eye Care, Dr. Barrett Gift, for complicated eye problems and eye surgeries
Referral to N. Carolina Veterinary Medical School for any problem upon pet owner’s request.