Veterinary Acupuncture
& Healing Arts™, PLLC
Consultation Information:
Dr. Donato's consultation appointments are 90 minutes long. This allows Dr. Donato to obtain a thorough history of your dog or cat, and to perform a conventional medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine examination. The latter includes the observation of the tongue and the palpation of the femoral pulse. Dr. Donato spends part of this time to educate you about the treatment options available for your pet. She will also guide you on how you can help your pet through diet, massage, etc.
To be properly prepared for the consultation, Dr. Donato recommends the following:
1. Obtain copies of all medical records for your pet from your veterinarian(s) and physically bring them with you. If you have seen any veterinary specialists, please obtain their reports as well. It may take a few days for the veterinary office to have these ready for you.
2. Bring copies of all diagnostic test results. This includes labwork (bloodtests, urine and fecal tests, biopsy reports), radiology, ultrasound, CT scan and MRI reports, and any specialized testing results such as allergy test reports.
3. Borrow any radiographs (X-rays) from your veterinarian. Either physically bring in the films or bring in a CD of the films, if your veterinarian has digital radiography. You will be responsible for returning these films to your veterinarian for their records.
4. Bring in all medications and supplements with you. This includes all conventional medication, nutraceuticals, vitamins, homeopathic remedies and herbal formulas.
5. Write down or bring in the label of the food(s) you are feeding your pet.
6. Read some of the information about treatment methods, such as acupuncture, available on this website.
7. Write down any questions or concerns you may have and discuss these with Dr. Donato during the consultation. If you have taken any notes about your pet's history or clinical signs, please bring these with you also.
8. Bring a notepad and pen with you. This allows you to take notes about food changes, medications, massage techniques, etc. that Dr. Donato may recommend to you.
These recommendations will make it easier for Dr. Donato to maximally help both you and your pet.
Because the consultation is a long visit, Dr. Donato kindly asks that you treat your neighbor as you would like to be treated. Please show courtesy to both her and to other clients when booking an appointment and give the office at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel (except of course in emergencies or severe weather). This allows another patient to be seen if you are unable to make an appointment. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter.
