Lotus Veterinary Housecalls
Lotus Veterinary Housecalls is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA.
About
Lotus Veterinary Housecalls provides comprehensive mobile veterinary service, combining holistic and integrative treatments with Western veterinary care. They specialize in offering in-home animal care in the Bay Area, focusing on a truly holistic approach that integrates Western medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and nutrition. This approach aims to incorporate multiple treatment modalities tailored to the individual animal.
The clinic emphasizes client education and fully explaining treatment options, believing medical care is a collaborative effort. Providing care in the home reduces stress for pets and caregivers, particularly for nervous animals or those with painful conditions. They also offer physical rehabilitation services and hospice care in the comfort of the pet's home.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services does Lotus Veterinary Housecalls offer?
- Lotus Veterinary Housecalls provides comprehensive mobile veterinary service, integrating holistic and integrative treatments with Western veterinary care. Their services include physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and nutrition. They also offer specialized hospice and palliative care in the comfort of the pet's home, focusing on pain and discomfort relief through integrative supportive care.
- Can you describe the approach to pet care at Lotus Veterinary Housecalls?
- Lotus Veterinary Housecalls believes in a holistic approach, integrating Western medicine and surgery with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and nutrition. They aim to combine multiple treatment modalities, choosing the most appropriate combination for each individual animal. The clinic also places emphasis on educating clients and fully explaining all treatment options as part of a collaborative effort.
- What specific conditions does Dr. Vanessa Flores specialize in treating?
- Dr. Vanessa Flores is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist, Certified Veterinary Food Therapist, and Certified Tui-Na Practitioner. She completed certification in canine rehabilitation in 2022 and focuses her practice on mobility. Dr. Flores helps pets overcome neurological and orthopedic challenges to daily activities, offering complementary medical care to dogs and cats since 2013.
- What services are available for pets requiring end-of-life care?
- Lotus Veterinary Housecalls offers hospice and palliative care in the comfort of the pet's home. Their doctors and assistants focus on relieving pain or discomfort through integrative supportive care, which can include nutritional recommendations, nutraceutical supplements, acupuncture, fluid therapy, and bladder care. They also assist clients in assessing when compassionate euthanasia may be appropriate.
- Does Lotus Veterinary Housecalls treat exotic mammals?
- Yes, Dr. Rachael Feigenbaum, the Veterinarian/Director/Owner, has professional interests that include treating rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, and other exotic mammals. She is also a USDA Accredited Veterinarian. Dr. Feigenbaum integrates Eastern and Western modalities into her practice, having completed her certification in veterinary acupuncture in 2003.
Contact & hours
Address
168 Richland Ave
San Francisco
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