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Holistic Veterinary Care with Acupuncture | Animal Care - Holistic |
 The Animal Wellness Center & Rose DiLeva, VMD, MS, CVCP, CV  OUR GOAL AND POLICY HERE AT THE ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER IS TO TREAT OUR CLIENTS AS RESPECTED FRIENDS AND TO TREAT YOUR PETS AS THOUGH THEY WERE OUR OWN. Our clients and patients are the heart of our practice. They will be treated with respect, dignity and compassion at all times. Our mission is to provide you with the best possible service in both conventional and alternative medicine. We accomplish our mission by providing a highly trained professional staff and an on site state-of-the-art laboratory which allows for rapid results, very often the same day as your consultation, more frequently, before your consultation is complete. Our staff has a genuine concern for each patient’s health and well-being. As a result of these provisions we hope that you, as our client, will be extremely satisfied with our personalized care of your companion, that you will continue to be a part of our practice family, that you will enjoy the long-lasting health of your pet(s) and that you will feel the desire to refer your friends and family to us. We pledge and guarantee that we will always do our very best to serve you and provide your pet with the care and preventative medicine and advice that they deserve. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your pet’s health care. "I’ve always enjoyed and been fascinated by medicine and how it works. Animals, like children, are innocent and cannot take care of themselves or say where the discomfort is. It only seemed right to combine the animals I loved with my fascination for medicine." ~Rose DiLeva, DVM  Here at Animal Wellness Center, we blend conventional veterinary knowledge with Eastern Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture. ACUPUNCTURE can be beneficial in the following conditions: Allergies Arthritis Asthma Bronchitis Cancer Cystitis Epilepsy Feline Urologic Syndrome Dermatitis Gingivitis Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disc Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Infertility Kidney Disease Liver Disease Musculoskeletal problems Pain Management Seizures Soft tissue injuries ...among others EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE AVAILABLE I have been using a state-of-the-art Micro-Stim 400, which administers microcurrent therapy. This utilizes extremely small amounts of electrical current. It has been used to help speed up the healing process, for acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal dysfunctions, soft tissue injuries, and arthritis, as well as other conditions. All hospitalized patients receive personalized care and treatment by our experienced staff, rest on comfortable blankets and pillows, and listen to soothing classical music during their stay.  Complete holistic veterinary care, including onsite laboratory and hospitalization facilities. Animal acupuncture Chinese herbology Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Equine acupuncture Nutritional consultations Animal Chiropractic **Dr. DiLeva is available to speak at group meetings and professional conferences, on the subjects of veterinary acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbs, alternative veterinary medicine and mobile veterinary facilities. To explore a possible speaking engagement, please call 610-558-1616.  Dr. Rose DiLeva VMD, MS, CVCP, CVA Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (1987) Masters of Science (MS) St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA (1982) Bachelor of Science (BS) Biology & Chemistry, Cabrini College Radnor, PA (1979) POST GRADUATE STUDIES Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner (CVCP) (2005) International Association of Veterinary Chiropractitioners Certified Reiki Master (2003) Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), International Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists (1999) Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology. Institutive of Chinese Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico (1997) Limited Resident in Cardiology (Michigan State University Veterinary Hospital & private cardiology practice in Southern France) and Surgery (University of California, Davis) 1988-91 Co-founder and Treasurer of The International Society of Veterinary Echography, St. Raphael, France (1990) Co-founder and contributing author of “Le Cri du Coeur”, the first veterinary cardiology newsletter in Europe, whose distribution was Southern France and Italy PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: International Veterinary Acupuncture Society American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association International Association of Veterinary Chiropractitioners American Veterinary Medical Association Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association Dr. DiLeva has been the CEO and owner of Animal Wellness Center and Mobile Veterinary Services, P.C. located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania since 1999. Her approach to animal health care is holistic in nature. Earlier in her career she was the Director of the West Chester Animal Emergency Clinic in West Chester, Pa. This enabled her to utilize the best of her conventional medical skills. While in veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania she worked as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the United States Department of Agriculture. It was during that experience that she saw first hand what was meant by the terms “fit for human consumption” and what ended up as “pet food”. Consequently, diet and the quality of pet food is an important aspect of her consultations. Client education is upper most in her practice. Dr. Rose has completed extensive post-graduate studies in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology. This combination of western and eastern veterinary medicine allows her to integrate the most appropriate modalities to each case. Dr. DiLeva has also completed additional training in Gold Bead Implantation, Holistic Cancer treatment, Vitamin C infusions, Myofacial Release and Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation. She also offers Microcurrent therapy, moxibustion, auricular acupuncture, aquapuncture and holistic pain management. Dr. DiLeva remains active in The American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture and is on a number of their committees. She has been the editor of The Meridian, the Academy’s professional publication since 2003. She has been a contributing author to “Golden Age Magazine”, “Tattletales”, “Progressive Health Magazine” and “Lilipough Magazine. Currently she is a contributing author to” and “Yoga Living Magazine and “Living Well Magazine”, where she discusses various aspects of alternative veterinary medicine. Dr. DiLeva was honored in “Who’s Who in Science and Medicine” in both 2000 and 2003. She also received the Business Leadership award in 2003. Dr. DiLeva was honored with an Official Citation from Congressman Curt Weldon and The United States House of Representatives in June, 2005, for her work in providing local and national fire houses with the proper fitting oxygen masks for pets rescued at fire scenes. Professional Publications: Quagliariello, RM. De Madron E: “Un case de parasystolie ventriculaire chez un chien.” Prat Med Chir Anim Comp 25: No 2 1990, 143-147. de Madron E, Quagliariello RM: “Ventricular parasystole in a dog and a cat” JAVMA 1991; 198: 286-290. Quagliariello RM, de Madron E: ECG of the Month. JAVMA 1991; 197; 60-61. Di Leva, R.: “The Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine in a Jing Deficient Patient.” Thesis case report. 1999 ** Dr. Rose DiLeva’s maiden name was Quagliariello  Our clinic is located close to the PA/DE border on Route 202. 202 is a divided highway and we are located on the southbound side.  Cassidy's struggles "Barbara, I'm very sorry to hear about your Cassidy's struggles. I hope that her surgery goes well and that she has a quick recovery. I wanted to recommend our amazing vet, Dr. Rose DiLeva. Dr. Rose is an accomplished vet in both eastern and western vet medicine. You can find Dr Rose via her web site which is http://altpetdoc.com. I cannot express how wonderful it was to take our rabbit, October J, to Dr Rose in the last weeks of his life. He was vibrant to the very end, and I believe it was due, in part, to Dr Rose. She was an incredible provider for October J's well being as well as ours. Each appointment left us feeling hopeful for his future and energized to see this whole process--even his passing--as something that we could experience at every level with courage, love, grace and dignity. All of my friends who go to her for the care of their companion animals feel similarly. She has helped some friend's dogs overcome cancer, others relieve joint pain or just the struggles of age. And all of these beloved animals, in living and dying, have been held in the grace, love, hope, and support of not only their human companions, but of this great doctor and her awesome staff. Truly, she helped us offer our best to these wonderful companion animals in every moment, with love and clarity. I cannot say enough about how great Dr. Rose is, and how thankful I am to have taken my sweet rabbit there. I hope that you find help and hope there, too. Many blessings on your family in this time! In love and hope, Jenifer" Dear Dr. Di Leva, My husband brought our young Doberman bitch to you for acupuncture for her false pregnancy. You happened to notice that her underbelly was very red and sore looking. You gave my husband a container of skin salve that he said you had developed yourself (DrRosesRemedies) It worked wonders and the redness was almost gone in a couple of days. Thanks again. Jane Barcus "Dr. Rose's Healing Salve Dr. DiLeva, As one of your employees, I have been fortunate enough to watch your healing salve work miracles on many animals, some of which would be euthanized if something wasn't found to help them soon. Given that experience, I obviously use it on all four of my animals for scratches, rashes, itchy ears, tick bites, and incisions. It always helps them feel better and heal more quickly. As a veterinary technician, I acquire my share of scratches and cuts on the job, as well as at home. The salve helps me just as well! Scratches heal faster and don't itch as they normally would. A few months ago, I received a bad scratch on my face from a large breed puppy who runs about 85 pounds. We thought it might need stitches, but I just applied your salve repeatedly throughout the day, and it healed up within about a week! I don't even have a scar! Technician friends at other veterinary hospitals are now hooked on your salve as well. One in particular raves about it not only for her many cats, but for herselfl! My husband is an avid cyclist, and I think this product would be ideal for saddle sores and the road rash they sometimes get on long rides or from falls. I've also spoken to a friend who runs a farm nearby for use on the horses in her care. And your salve is a must in our first aid kits. The uses are truly endless! And once a person has seen the results on their animals, it doesn't take them long to make the connection that they will benefit from using it too! Thank you for inventing such an amazing, helpful and incredibly easy-to-use product. Most sincerely, Wendy C. Sheeran "Dr. Rose's Healing Salve" Dear Dr. DiLeva: I write to share what a miraculous product you have developed with Dr. Rose's Healing Salve. Here is a brief summary of the incredible success we have experienced. When we brought our third rescue Weimaraner home, we discovered that his underbelly was raw and oozing. In addition, the inside of his ears was covered with a red bumpy rash. After you prescribed the application of Dr. Rose's Healing Salve, we applied it and saw dramatic improvement within a week! Much to our amazement, the raw, oozing sores on our new dog's underbelly were entirely gone and the rash on the ears had subsided. When we returned to your office a week later, you were able to witness the incredibly dramatic healing that had taken place! Since that time we have used the salve on a variety of skin-related dog complaints including hot spots, chafing, cuts, rashes, etc.All with amazing results! We strongly encourage you to market this product commercially so that other pet owners can purchase this proven remedy for pet healing! (My brother wants to know when your salve is marketed because he is tired of taking small baggies of the salve home to Maryland when he visits us!) In addition to addressing animal issues, your salve is also just as marvelous for humans and we have used it many times for a wide variety of skin issues (including a deep scar I had received from a cut received when our second rescue dog accidentally scratched my arm). The plastic jar of Dr. Rose's Healing Salve now stands as a first aid staple in our natural medicine closet. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MARKET THIS PRODUCT! Customers will be standing in line once they know and experience the healing properties of this FABULOUS NATURAL PRODUCT!!! Please let us know what we can do to help! With gratitude and admiration, Kathleen Hood and Dave Long Proud Owners of Three Healthy Rescue Weimaraners (Thanks to you!) More testimonials on our website.  ACCEPTABLE SNACK FOODS by Rose DiLeva VMD, MS, VMD The following is a partial list of what I call "acceptable canine snack foods." More extensive lists are available from our office. They are not intended to be utilized as a replacement for a healthy meal. However, they can be utilized to add some additional nourishment and variety to your dogs meals. Many clients have used these food sources to mix with medications or supplements that can sometimes be difficult to mask. In our goal to provide our pets with the healthiest food sources, they sometimes are not so cooperative. I am always on the look out for new and interesting methods and food sources to entice our canine friends. Contact us at: comments@altpetdoc.com with your suggestions–share–we would like to know. ACCEPTABLE SNACK FOODS–CANINE a slightly scrambled egg, organic is best ½ cup cooked oatmeal 1 medium potato, cooked and mashed with skin a large cube of tofu slices of cantaloupe or honeydew a few crushed peanuts or cashews piece of whole wheat/rye bread lightly buttered ½ cup raw grated carrots, broccoli, spinach, green beans a dried fig 1 tbs. molasses or honey ½ cup steamed/boiled/raw cauliflower, zucchini, lima beans, peas, collard greens ½ cup chopped/dried organic pasta/noodles/macaroni - can add 1/8 tsp. garlic or garlic powder for taste cube of cheddar cheese 1 tsp. grated cheese over food yogurt, plain, organic is best 4-5 grapes, seedless ½ cup cooked bran ½ cup cottage cheese ½ cup cooked couscous, bulgar or millet apple or pear pieces ¼ cup applesauce 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 1 tbsp. chopped ShiiTake mushroom sliver of ginger root 1/2 cup KeFir 3/4 cup sprouts 1/2 cucumber 1-2 radishes jar of organic baby food seedless watermelon sweet potatoes piece of orange or apricot (remove seeds) chopped spinach leaf few pieces of watercress banana (small) piece of prune or date ***Tofu, eggs and dairy products should be given no more than once weekly. ACCEPTABLE SNACK FOODS–FELINE A soft boiled organic egg A slightly scrambled organic egg tsp. of applesauce low-salt chicken broth or beef broth tsp. boiled mashed potatoes tsp. brown rice, millet, quinoa or teff, cooked steamed zucchini, corn or peas 1 tsp. cooked couscous, bulgar or amaranth ½ tsp. molasses - ¼ tsp. of honey piece of cantaloupe 1 tsp. organic yogurt, plain Some mackerel packed in water - the juice is often very enticing when mixed into food that contains medications and supplements ½ tsp. cottage cheese 1 tsp. cooked, mashed black beans 1 tsp. chicken baby food 1 tsp. pureed barley flakes 1 tsp. cooked bran 1 tsp. cooked lentils 2-3 raisins 1-2 grapes (seedless) 1 tsp. steamed, mashed cauliflower 1 tsp. pureed celery with ¼ crushed garlic (caution: use sparingly) 1 tbs. salmon, packed in water 1 tbs. chopped/shredded organic spaghetti 1/2 tsp. ShiiTake mushroom, chopped 1 tsp. royal jelly piece of banana pieces of prune or dates CHINESE HERBOLOGY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE by Rose DiLeva VMD, MS, CVA Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced in Asia for more than 5,000 years. During that time an enormous and extensive amount of information has been gathered and documented. The Chinese were great observers and became very astute at describing the interrelationships that they saw between themselves and their environment. They built on this information and continually tested and reformulated the material. What has emerged is a system of thought, a theoretical construct, heavily rooted in philosophy and logic. This system has withstood the test of time. Scholars, theoreticians and clinicians alike continue the process of critical thinking of this vast amount of knowledge today. There are more than 25,000 Chinese herbal formulas that have been documented. By definition, an herbal formula will contain at least two different individual herbs. Most herbal formulas contain six to twelve herbs in various combinations. Something like Gan Cao (Licorice Root), may be used in a formula to harmonize and moderate the characteristics of the other herbs; it has the ability to soften the violent properties or toxicities of other herbs. Its naturally sweet taste makes many formulations more palatable. Fu Ling (Poria), may be added to a formula to leach out dampness and promote urination. It could be used in a formula for a patient with diarrhea or fluid accumulation in the lungs. Gou Qi Zi (Lycium Fruit), nourishes and tonifies the liver and kidneys. Pharmacological and clinical research shows that it does, in fact, have a protective effect on the liver. Long Yan Rou (Longan Fruit), in traditional Chinese medical terms, is said to tonify the heart and spleen, nourish the blood and calm the spirit. Research has proven that concentrated preparations of Longan Fruit have a potent antifungal effect against major types of pathogenic fungi. Herbal combinations can come in several forms: Decoctions (tang), which are solutions or suspensions that are easily absorbed. Plasters (gao), which are used externally for such things as abscesses, boils and painful joints or muscles. Powders (san), which are easily absorbed and pills (wan), which are pulverized and come in various sizes. In veterinary medicine I have found decoctions in a vitamin and mineral based solution and patented herbal pills to work best. We will occasionally put the powdered form into '0' or '00" size capsules if it improves client compliance. Some clients have purchased the capsules and equipment at the local pharmacy or from us and done this themselves. Patented medicines are also useful in veterinary medicine. These are preformulated and generally in the form of tablets, capsules, pills, tinctures and freeze-dried herbs. Many of the tinctures are alcohol based and this is often offensive to our pets. These frequently have to be diluted before they are administered. The use of herbal therapy often requires dosing two or three times a day. This can be tedious and often times stressful for both owner and patient, especially if you happen to have an unwilling participant. In an attempt to increase client compliance, I have composed a list of "feline and canine snacks". This handout is routinely distributed to all clients. They are instructed to use it as a resource of food choices to try when medicating their pet becomes a problem. I recommend offering one of these snacks without anything mixed in first, that way you can know if he finds the boiled rice, tofu, carrots or whatever, appealing. When and if it becomes necessary, the herbal preparation can be mixed with that special great tasting treat and hopefully never be noticed. My clients have had great success using this method. Your pet will obtain maximum nutritional value if the vegetables and fruits offered are raw and organic. If this is not possible, steaming or minimally boiling will get them to a consistency which can easily be mixed into their regular food. Last year when one of my own cats was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, I too, needed to find a fast and efficient way to administer his herbal formula twice a day. Cut up whatever vegetable(s) you choose and put them in a mug and fill it with water so the vegetable pieces are covered. Place the mug in the microwave for 3-3½ minutes. The vegetables come out in a soft consistency that can be mashed up with a fork and mixed with the herbal formula and your pets own food. My Dixie's favorite combination is a piece of red potato and two small baby carrots. I usually make enough for his evening meal and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Some Chinese herbs can have very potent tastes and be very aromatic. This will be appealing to some of our pets and not to others. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the taste and temperature of a medicinal substance partly determines its therapeutic function. There are five tastes: bitter (Ku), sour (Suan), salty (Xian), sweet (Gan), and acrid (Xin). Bland (Dan) substances are those which have none of these tastes. Bitter herbs are said to drain and dry; sour herbs are astringent and prevent or reverse the abnormal leakage of fluids and energy; salty herbs purge and soften; sweet herbs tone, harmonize and somewhat moisten; acrid herbs disperse and move; and bland herbs leech out dampness and promote urination. Fu Ling (Poria) and Gou Qi Zi (Lycium Fruit) are considered sweet herbs. Chinese herbs also express a characteristic property of temperature: cool, cold, warm, hot, neutral. Gou Qi Zi and Fu Ling are neutral. Long Yan Rou is warm. The Chinese herbalists realized that the characteristics of each herbal plant were influenced by the climate, location and soil that it was nurtured in. Herbs grown on the north side of the slope tend to be more tonifing and strengthening. Those grown on the lowlands or near water are beneficial for urinary tract infections. Herbs which grow in cold climates have more strengthening and healing properties, while those grown in warm climates are more eliminating. High desert regions support herbs that nurture the spleen and pancreas, while those grown in fertile soil aid digestion and assimilation. Certain herbs have particular influences on specific organs. These actions and functions have been tested time and again through the millennium. The terminology may sound a little strange to those of us in the western world because we are not used to hearing of medical conditions like "Deficient Kidney Yin" or "Liver Fire Rising." We are not used to getting a prescription for herbs to be taken home, boiled and drunk as a tea. It is simply a different language, the language of a healing art that has existed thousands of years before anyone ever heard of allopathic, chiropractic, homeopathic and all the others. The first book focusing on individual herbs and their description was the Classic of the Materia Medica written by Wang Shuhe during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). This work was declared a Classic by the Emperor of China 80 years after his death and became the basis of Chinese Medical Herbology. Chinese medicinal herbs in general are safe. There are, however, contraindications. Some herbs influence the effectiveness of other herbs, making them toxic, producing undesirable side effects or minimizing the clinical value of other herbal components. There are prohibited combinations, dietary incompatibilities and contraindications during pregnancy. The art of Chinese herbology in veterinary medicine should only be practiced by licensed veterinarians who have formal training and experience in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbology. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (1-410-569-0795) and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (1-303-682-1167) will be helpful in finding the closest practitioner in your state. The American Veterinary Medical Association classifies Chinese Herbology as a form of holistic medicine, along with Veterinary Homeopathy, Chiropractic and Energy medicine. |
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