Veterinary Herbs, Nutraceuticals &
Integrative Support in Scottsdale, AZ

Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Supplements & Integrative Support

Kaibab Animal Hospital offers several levels of integrative support depending on your pet’s health needs, medical history, and wellness goals.

Dr. Schwartz provides custom herbal formulation and prepares in-house herbal tinctures specifically for individual pets. These formulas are created after reviewing your pet’s history, current concerns, medications, symptoms, patterns, and overall constitution.

Dr. Koch provides food therapy guidance and professional-grade supplement recommendations. This may include targeted nutraceuticals, glandular supplements, whole-food-based support, prescription-grade supplements, and diet-focused recommendations based on your pet’s medical needs and wellness goals.

Dr. Koch also provides injectable mistletoe therapy for pets with cancer, as well as select patients with severe chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions. Mistletoe therapy may be used as part of a broader integrative plan to support quality of life, immune balance, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Together, our approach allows us to support dogs and cats through a combination of herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, food therapy, conventional care, and additional integrative therapies when appropriate.

What Are Veterinary Nutraceuticals and Supplements?

Veterinary nutraceuticals and supplements are used to support health, wellness, vitality, and specific body systems. They may be recommended for pets with chronic disease, inflammation, gastrointestinal issues, orthopedic concerns, aging changes, cardiac concerns, urinary issues, neurologic conditions, seizure disorders, skin conditions, immune imbalance, cancer, autoimmune conditions, or general wellness needs.

They may also be used in healthy or subclinical pets to support vitality, longevity, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Rather than recommending a long list of products without a clear purpose, our goal is to simplify your pet’s plan and prioritize the most meaningful support.

Common Categories of Veterinary Nutraceutical Support

Foundational wellness support may include:

• Whole-food-based supplements
• Vitamins and minerals
• Omega fatty acids
• Antioxidants
• Mitochondrial and cellular support
• Probiotics and digestive support

Organ and body system support may include:

• Liver support
• Kidney support
• Cardiac support
• Urinary tract support
• Urinary incontinence support
• Skin and coat support
• Cognitive and nervous system support
• Immune system support

Condition-focused support may include:

• Joint and mobility support
• Chronic inflammation support
• Gastrointestinal support
• Allergy and dermatologic support
• Seizure and neurologic support
• Cancer and chemotherapy support
• Autoimmune and chronic inflammatory support
• Senior pet quality-of-life support

Specialized supplement options may include:

• Glandular supplements
• Prescription-grade nutraceuticals
• Professional veterinary supplement formulas
• Targeted diet and food therapy recommendations

The best supplement plan depends on the pet. A young dog with digestive sensitivity, a senior cat with kidney disease, a dog with urinary incontinence, a pet with seizures, a cancer patient with appetite changes, and a healthy pet needing wellness support should not all receive the same plan.

What Are Veterinary Nutraceuticals and Supplements?

Herbal medicine uses plant-based preparations to support the body’s natural healing processes. At Kaibab Animal Hospital, herbal recommendations may include commercial veterinary herbal formulas, single-herb preparations, or custom herbal tinctures made in-house by Dr. Schwartz specifically for your pet.

Herbal support may be considered for many concerns, including:

• Digestive upset
• Nausea, vomiting, or appetite changes
• Chronic inflammation
• Mobility issues
• Skin and allergy concerns
• Stress and behavioral patterns
• Immune support
• Cardiac support
• Urinary tract health
• Urinary incontinence
• Seizure support
• Senior pet wellness
• Cancer support
• Chemotherapy support
• Hospice and end-of-life comfort

Herbs can be powerful. “Natural” does not automatically mean safe for every pet. Some herbs may interact with medications, affect anesthesia, alter blood clotting, or be inappropriate for certain medical conditions. This is why we recommend using herbal medicine under veterinary guidance.

In-House Custom Herbal Tinctures for Dogs and Cats

One of the advantages of herbal medicine is that it can be highly individualized. At Kaibab Animal Hospital, custom herbal tinctures are formulated and prepared in-house by Dr. Schwartz specifically for your pet.

These formulations are not selected simply because a pet has a certain diagnosis. Instead, Dr. Schwartz considers your pet’s full clinical picture, including:

• Species, age, weight, and medical history
• Current medications and supplements
• Diagnosis and disease pattern
• Appetite, digestion, thirst, and stool patterns
• Heat-seeking or heat-avoidance patterns
• Behavioral patterns
• Pain, mobility, and sensitivity patterns
• Energy level and overall constitution
• Owner goals and quality-of-life priorities

Our approach is not simply “give this herb for this symptom.” We consider the whole pet.

Because these formulas are individualized, there is a separate charge for the initial herbal formulation. This includes the time required for Dr. Schwartz to review your pet’s case, select the appropriate herbs, and prepare the formula. Custom herbal tinctures typically require 7 to 14 days to formulate and prepare before pickup.

The herbal tincture itself is a separate cost and varies depending on the herbs used and the total quantity prepared.

How Can Food Therapy and Nutrition Support My Pet’s Health?

Food therapy and nutrition can play an important role in supporting health, vitality, digestion, inflammation, recovery, immune balance, and long-term wellbeing.

Dr. Koch provides food therapy guidance and diet-focused recommendations for dogs and cats. These recommendations may be used for pets with active medical concerns, chronic disease, gastrointestinal issues, skin concerns, inflammatory conditions, senior changes, or general wellness goals.

Food therapy may also be used alongside herbs, nutraceuticals, glandular supplements, ozone therapy, mistletoe therapy, acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation, and conventional medicine when appropriate.

The goal is not to make nutrition overwhelming. The goal is to create a realistic, purposeful plan that supports your pet’s health and fits your household.

What Is Injectable Mistletoe Therapy for Pets?

Injectable mistletoe therapy may be recommended by Dr. Koch for pets with cancer, as well as select pets with severe chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.

Mistletoe therapy is not a replacement for conventional diagnostics or cancer treatment when those are appropriate. Instead, it may be used as part of an integrative plan alongside conventional medicine, nutrition, herbs, supplements, pain management, acupuncture, ozone therapy, and other supportive therapies.

The goal of mistletoe therapy is to support the whole patient, with attention to comfort, vitality, immune balance, quality of life, and long-term resilience.

What Is Ozone Therapy for Dogs and Cats?

Ozone therapy may be recommended in select cases as part of an integrative treatment plan. Depending on the patient, condition, safety considerations, and treatment goals, ozone may be used in several ways, including:

• Systemic ozone therapy
• Local ozone therapy
• Inhalation support when appropriate
• Topical ozone therapy
• Oral ozone applications
• Otic ozone applications
• Urological or urinary ozone applications
• Intravenous ozone therapy when appropriate

Ozone therapy may be considered for certain inflammatory, infectious, wound-healing, immune, pain, chronic disease, and quality-of-life concerns. The method of administration depends on your pet’s diagnosis, comfort level, and individualized treatment plan.

What Conditions Can Integrative Support Help With?

Herbs, glandulars, nutraceuticals, food therapy, mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, and other integrative treatments may be used as part of a plan for many concerns, including:

• Arthritis and mobility concerns
• Chronic pain and inflammation
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Nausea, vomiting, and appetite concerns
• Skin and allergy issues
• Anxiety and stress-related concerns
• Liver, kidney, and cardiac support
• Urinary tract health and urinary incontinence
• Seizure and neurologic support
• Immune system support
• Autoimmune and severe chronic inflammatory conditions
• Cancer and chemotherapy support
• Senior pet wellness
• Hospice and palliative care
• General vitality and wellness support

These therapies are not a replacement for diagnostics or conventional treatment when those are needed. Instead, they can often complement standard veterinary care and help improve comfort, resilience, and quality of life.

Why Do Supplement Quality and Sourcing Matter?

Supplements are not all created equal. Two products may appear similar on the label but differ in ingredient quality, testing, bioavailability, formulation, dose accuracy, storage, handling, expiration dating, and sourcing.

At Kaibab Animal Hospital, we prioritize products selected for quality, veterinary use, manufacturer integrity, and clinical appropriateness. When possible, we recommend supplements, glandulars, herbs, and nutraceuticals through trusted veterinary channels, authorized retailers, or approved distributors.

Products purchased through unauthorized online marketplaces, third-party sellers, discount websites, or non-approved distribution channels may not always come directly from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. This can create concerns regarding authenticity, storage conditions, product handling, expiration dating, and whether the manufacturer will stand behind the product.

For this reason, our recommendations are based on products we carry directly or products available through trusted authorized sources. Pet owners who choose to purchase similar-looking products elsewhere should understand that sourcing and quality may not be equivalent.

Are Herbs, Glandulars, Mistletoe, Ozone, and Nutraceuticals Safe for Pets?

Herbs, glandulars, mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, and nutraceuticals can be helpful, but they should be selected carefully. Safety depends on many factors, including your pet’s:

• Species
• Age and weight
• Current diagnosis
• Current medications
• Organ function
• Neurologic history
• Immune status
• Product quality
• Dose and duration of use
• Treatment goals

Cats, in particular, have unique metabolic considerations and should not be given herbs or supplements without veterinary guidance.

At Kaibab Animal Hospital, every recommendation is made with your pet’s safety, comfort, diagnosis, and long-term goals in mind.

What Should I Expect During an Herbal, Nutraceutical, or Integrative Consultation?

For pets needing a more advanced herbal, nutraceutical, food therapy, mistletoe, ozone, or integrative plan, we recommend scheduling a complex consultation. Complete medical records should be sent to our team before the appointment so the doctor has time to review your pet’s history, diagnostics, medications, supplements, prior treatments, and current concerns.

During the visit, your pet will receive a thorough evaluation similar to our acupuncture and veterinary spinal manipulation consultation. This may include review of gait, posture, mobility, pain patterns, neurologic function, body condition, muscle tone, spinal comfort, joint range of motion, and other whole-body findings.

Your consultation may include:

• Comprehensive health evaluation
• Review of complete medical records
• Review of current medications, supplements, diet, and prior therapies
• Discussion of appetite, stool, thirst, energy, behavior, lifestyle, and quality-of-life goals
• Assessment of pain, mobility, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and whole-body patterns
• Discussion of heat patterns, behavioral patterns, and constitution when relevant
• Personalized recommendations based on your pet’s needs and your goals

After the consultation, your pet’s plan may include herbs, nutraceuticals, glandular supplements, food therapy, ozone therapy, injectable mistletoe therapy, acupuncture, manual therapies, conventional medications, diagnostics, or monitoring when appropriate.

If a custom herbal tincture is recommended, Dr. Schwartz will formulate and prepare it after the consultation. Custom tinctures typically require 7 to 14 days before pickup.

How Much Do Veterinary Nutraceuticals, Herbal Treatments, and Integrative Therapies Cost?

Costs vary based on your pet’s condition, the type of care recommended, and the complexity of the treatment plan.

Factors that may influence cost include:

• The complexity of your pet’s health needs
• Whether a standard supplement plan or complex consultation is needed
• The type and quality of nutraceuticals, herbs, glandulars, or supplements recommended
• Whether a custom herbal tincture is formulated
• The total quantity of herbal tincture prepared
• The use of additional therapies such as mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, acupuncture, or manual therapies
• Follow-up visits, monitoring, diagnostics, or plan adjustments

If custom herbal formulation is recommended, the initial formulation has a separate charge. The herbal tincture itself is also a separate cost and varies depending on the herbs used and quantity prepared.

Our team will explain recommendations clearly, so you understand the purpose of each part of your pet’s plan.

Why Choose Kaibab Animal Hospital for Veterinary Herbs and Integrative Support?

Pet owners often feel overwhelmed by supplement choices. Our role is to help simplify that process, reduce unnecessary overlap, and guide you toward safe, thoughtful, medically appropriate options.

Kaibab Animal Hospital offers:

• In-house custom herbal tinctures prepared by Dr. Schwartz
• Food therapy and supplement guidance from Dr. Koch
• Injectable mistletoe therapy with Dr. Koch
• Professional-grade supplements, glandulars, and nutraceuticals
• Ozone therapy
• Doctor-guided product selection
• Support for both dogs and cats
• Attention to quality, sourcing, sustainability, and safety
• Integration with acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation, manual therapies, ozone, nutrition, diagnostics, and conventional care
• Personalized recommendations based on your pet’s individual needs

We believe the best medicine is thoughtful medicine. Herbs, glandulars, nutraceuticals, food therapy, mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, and other integrative therapies can be valuable tools when they are used with proper training, quality sourcing, and individualized care.

Schedule an Integrative Herbal or Nutraceutical Consultation in Scottsdale, AZ

If you are interested in herbal medicine, veterinary nutraceuticals, custom herbal tinctures, glandular supplements, food therapy, injectable mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, or professional-grade supplements for your dog or cat, our team can help create a plan that is safe, appropriate, and individualized.