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Holistic Veterinary Practice providing Veterinary Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Western and Chinese Herbal Medicine. We are in the Central Belt of Scotland.
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We provide mobile service visiting clients in their home environment. Dr Ellen Schmidt, MRCVS, offers acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicine treatment for pets and animals on a referral basis. If you are interested in arranging treatments for your pet, just give me a call!

25/10/2026

🐾 Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs: Knowing ALL Your Options 🐾

Cruciate ligament injuries are surprisingly common in dogs, but navigating the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. When this happens, it is crucial to know all your choices before deciding on the best path forward for your beloved pet.

While surgery is the standard recommendation—often accompanied by costly CT or MRI scans—it isn't the only route. Financial considerations play a major role, and whether your dog is insured or not, it helps to understand every available path:

🐾 Surgical Repair: Effective, but comes with high financial costs and a risk of the opposite leg becoming injured due to compensation during recovery.

🐾 Conservative Management & Commentary Therapies: A non-surgical approach combining limited mobility and cage rest with holistic care (such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and other suitable therapies), which can also be covered by many pet insurance plans.

Our Approach to Conservative Care:
We have treated many dogs conservatively with great success! Before recommending any plan, we carefully assess your dog, communicate directly with your primary care vet, and design a customized treatment plan tailored to your dog's specific condition. (Note: If an injury is too severe, surgery may still be the only viable path to help your dog, and we will always be honest about that.)

When conservative treatment with commentary therapies is the right fit, we create an individually tailored plan using combined approaches, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other modalities suitable for your dog's case. Conservative recovery takes time—typically between 6 to 10 months—and requires patience and dedication.

🎬 Progress Spotlight:
Check out the gorgeous dog in this video!
Left video: Just a few days after the injury.
Right video: 4 weeks later!

Look at that incredible improvement in his gait! A huge factor in this rapid progress was his owner's commitment and dedication. By sticking strictly to the treatment plan, following instructions to the letter, and providing endless love, she showed what true partnership in pet care looks like. 🐶❤️

If your dog is facing a cruciate ligament injury and you want to explore all your options, we are here to support you. Get in touch with us today for an assessment and a personalized treatment plan!

19/10/2026

🐾 Natural Pet Food and Holistic Nutrition Workshop 🐾

Are you curious about what’s really going into your pet's bowl? Join us for an informative, hands-on workshop dedicated to helping you make the best nutrition choices for your four-legged family members!
Whether you're looking to upgrade their diet, explore natural options, or make sense of commercial pet food ingredients, we've got you covered.

What we'll cover:
🦴 The wide range of pet foods available today
🦴 Natural vs. kibble: what you need to know
🦴 Cooked or raw diets: pros and considerations
🦴 The science behind food labels and ingredients
🦴 Creating a practical, tailored feeding guide
🦴 Healthy, functional supplements for optimal wellness

📍 Venue: Top Knotch Grooming Salon and Boutique, Jackson House, Jackson Ave, Grangemouth, FK3 8JU

📅 Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM

🎟️ Admission: £10 (Bonus: Your ticket value can be turned into a voucher to spend!)

⚠️ Spaces are strictly limited to 8 people ONLY to keep things interactive and personal. Secure your spot as soon as you can!

📲 How to reserve your place:
📞 Call or text: 07957489718
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Send us a DM directly right here!

15/10/2026

An Important Update Regarding Our Mileage Fee 🚗✨

First, we want to thank you for your continued support and for welcoming us into your homes and spaces for your holistic treatments. As a fully mobile service, traveling to you is at the heart of what we do.

Due to the significant rise in fuel costs over recent months, we have reached a point where we need to make a small adjustment to our travel pricing. We held off on this change for as long as possible, but to ensure we can continue bringing our services directly to your doorstep, we are introducing a modest flat update to our mileage fees:

📍 Up to 30 miles from us: An extra £5 added to your usual mileage total
📍 Over 30 miles from us: An extra £10 added to your usual mileage total

Please note: This is a flat rate per booking, not per mile! (For example, if your mileage fee was previously £20, it will now be £25).

Our goal has always been to keep our holistic services as accessible and affordable as possible, and we will continue to keep travel costs to an absolute minimum.

Updated fee details will be reflected on our website following our next site update.

Thank you so much for your understanding, kindness, and ongoing support. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment! 🌿💚
Ellen and László

08/10/2026

⚠️ POISON ALERT FOR PET OWNERS & LOCAL RESIDENTS ⚠️

Councils and property factoring companies are actively spraying weedkillers along public grass borders, pavements, and fence lines. Workers have been spotted carrying bulk containers of glyphosate, causing significant overspray into adjacent private gardens.

While maintaining green spaces is necessary, using hazardous chemicals places our pets, local wildlife, and children at serious risk.

What you need to know💡:

📌 Unnoticed Hazards: Areas treated with glyphosate are rarely marked or posted with warnings.

📌 Pet Risks: Walking dogs through freshly sprayed zones can cause chemical burns, severe allergic reactions, and toxic poisoning—often presenting as unexplained, inflamed, or infected paws.

📌 Wildlife & Kids: Outdoor cats, urban wildlife, and children playing near grassy edges are equally exposed.

📌 Smarter Alternatives: Edge maintenance can easily be done using cordless or battery-operated trimmers without resorting to toxic chemicals.

Action Steps✏️:
☝️Wipe down your pet's paws thoroughly after walks in public areas.
☝️Contact your local council or factoring company to ask if glyphosate is being used in your neighborhood.
☝️Demand safer, non-chemical edge-trimming methods for local public spaces.

04/10/2026

NEVER WASH dog and cat beds or toys with washing detergent and fabric conditioner!!!⚠️☣️⚠️

Standard laundry detergents and fabric softeners contain synthetic fragrances, enzymes, and surfactants that leave persistent chemical residues on pet bedding and toys.

Because dogs and cats possess an exceptionally acute sense of smell—and absorb compounds directly through their skin and grooming habits—exposure to these agents is a leading cause of contact allergies, skin irritation, and respiratory distress.
Even the most advanced washing machines cannot completely eliminate detergent residues during a standard rinse cycle.

To maintain a hygienic environment without compromising your pet's health:

• WASH AT 60°C: Water at this temperature effectively neutralizes bacteria, dust mites, and grime without requiring synthetic chemical agents.

• USE DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR: Add white vinegar directly to the cycle as a natural sanitizer and deodorizer. It breaks down stubborn odors and organic material naturally.

• ELIMINATE RESIDUE: Once fully dry, vinegar leaves no lingering odor, ensuring toys and bedding remain completely odorless and pristine for your pet.

Eliminating chemical detergents protects your pets from unnecessary allergen exposure while keeping their belongings thoroughly clean.

30/09/2026

Beware of Pet Supplements!

Giving supplements to companion animals has become increasingly popular among pet owners. Many start by researching online, asking AI, participating in social media discussion groups, or taking advice from friends. While this can be a helpful starting point, it is crucial to consult a qualified veterinary herbalist or nutritionist.

Every animal is an individual with unique sensitivities, health needs, and potential allergies.

The pressure on pet owners from manufacturers, social media, and well-meaning friends can be overwhelming. Once you click on a single advertisement online, algorithms will flood your feed with similar marketing messages. It is easy to fall into the trap of believing these ads—especially when backed by fake reviews—leading many to buy unnecessary or unsuitable products.

Here are a few key facts to keep in mind:

☯️ Ingredient Lists & Fillers: Many off-the-shelf products contain dozens of ingredients, most of which your pet simply does not need. Exact percentages are often missing from labels, and products are frequently packed with bulking agents, preservatives, and anti-caking agents.

When you introduce a complex supplement with numerous components, it becomes impossible to determine which ingredient is actually causing an effect (or a reaction).

☯️ Turmeric: Turmeric is currently one of the most trendy ingredients in pet wellness, but did you know it acts as a blood thinner? If your pet is scheduled for surgery or is already taking medication, your vet must be informed before you administer turmeric.

☯️ C*D Oil: In the UK, C*D oil for animals is strictly regulated as a prescription-only medicine (POM-V). Selling or buying C*D oil for pets without a veterinary prescription is illegal. Dosing must be precisely managed by a vet experienced in cannabinoid therapy.

We can list here numerous supplements, which need special attention and without the right information, attempting to self-prescribe can easily cause more harm than good, or simply prove ineffective.

Every animal deserves tailored, professional guidance to ensure supplements safely enhance and maintain their quality of life. If this post made you think twice about your pet’s routine, or if you would like expert guidance, please get in touch with us—we are always happy to help!

📩 [email protected]
📞 07957489718

28/09/2026

Navigating the pet food world can feel like wandering through a noisy jungle. 🧭
With so many brands touting "all-natural" formulas and infinite choices, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While manufacturers focus on their bottom line, your focus is where it truly belongs: the health, happiness, and longevity of your furry family member.
True wealth is watching your pet thrive on nutrition that truly nourishes them.

The right diet doesn't just fill a bowl—it can boost energy, prevent health issues, and help manage existing conditions, adding vibrant years to their life.

Whether you’re curious about kibble, cold-pressed, wet, home-cooked, or raw feeding, you don't have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you put on "holistic glasses" and find the exact path that fits your pet's unique needs.

To help you gain clarity and confidence, we are hosting TWO exclusive Pet Nutrition Workshops before the end of the year!
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention for every participant.

Dates & Venues: We are locking in the final details and will announce confirmed locations in the next couple of weeks, giving you plenty of time to plan ahead.

Give your companion the gift of optimal health. Keep an eye out for venue announcements, and get ready to empower yourself with the ultimate guide to pet wellness!

19/09/2026

Another awesome CPD... We always go home fully charged up, super motivated and very positive after these events organised by NGCO Clinic. It's equally fantastic meeting other colleagues, sharing our experience, discussing certain cases and networking with other practices.
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10/09/2026

Small changes can make a massive difference in a pet’s daily comfort!

3D printing technology has become significantly more affordable and accessible in recent years, opening up incredible possibilities for everyday pet care. Because 3D designs are fully customizable, we can tailor solutions directly to an individual animal's unique physical needs.

Take a look at this setup we saw at a client’s house! Their friend 3D-printed a custom raised stand for their dog’s bowl. Because this dog copes with joint and musculoskeletal issues, reaching down to the floor caused unnecessary strain and pain. Elevating the bowls allows him to eat and drink in a natural, neutral posture, making mealtimes comfortable again. The beauty of 3D printing is that height, angle, color, and design can be adjusted down to the exact millimeter to suit any breed.

Beyond orthopedic feeding stations, custom 3D designs offer endless ways to enrich our pets' lives:

Mobility & Rehab Aids: Custom lightweight splints, wheelchair components, or anti-slip steps to help older pets climb onto the sofa safely.

Mental Stimulation: Unique slow feeders, puzzle toys, and treat dispensers tailored to a dog's specific problem-solving style.

Utility & Organization: Personalized leash hooks, custom tag holders, food scoopers, and specialized storage containers.

When it comes to custom pet solutions, 3D printing leaves virtually no limit to what you can create!

04/09/2026

Meet Wally, the adorable Saint Bernard! We’ve been supporting Wally’s musculoskeletal health with Acupuncture and Herbal medicine, and he is doing fantastically.

To boost his healing journey, Ellen, our vet often recommends integrating red light therapy into the routine—and Wally’s mum has stepped up as the ultimate therapy partner!

Here is why red light therapy makes such a huge difference:

Speeds Up Tissue Repair: Light energy penetrates deep into tissues, stimulating cellular energy (ATP) production to accelerate healing in muscles, joints, and connective tissue.

Reduces Pain & Inflammation: It helps ease chronic joint stiffness and muscular soreness naturally, providing gentle, drug-free comfort.

Enhances Circulation: By boosting microcirculation and oxygen flow to targeted areas, it helps flush out toxins and reduce swelling.

Simple & Stress-Free Home Care: It is completely non-invasive and relaxing, making it easy for dedicated owners to administer at home between veterinary appointments.

Wally's owner is a true champion of complementary care—faithfully managing his daily herbal medicine and giving him regular red light treatments at home. Her devotion and enthusiasm play a massive role in how quickly her dogs recover and thrive!

Before starting red light therapy at home, please consult our team or book an appointment to ensure it’s right for your pet.

Address

Bo'ness
EH510NB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+447957489718

Website

http://www.holisticvetscotland.co.uk/

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