Bortell Animal Hospital

Veterinarians: Dr. David Bortell DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, GDVWHM

Bloomington, IL, 61704

Specialties & Services

About the Practice

We are located in Bloomington-Normal and offer a complete range of veterinary services including preventative, wellness, medical, dental, pet care education and surgical care. In addition we offer Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine including herbs, food therapy, and acupuncture.

Our goal at Bortell Animal Hospital is to provide the best possible care to your pets. We believe healthy pets enrich both the lives of their owners and the community in which we all live.

Our pet care team is devoted to professionalism, courtesy, compassion, and respect. Everyone at Bortell Animal Hospital loves animals. We care for your pets as if they were our own family.

About Our Specialties

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and restore balance. In veterinary medicine, acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions and can be particularly effective for pain management, neurological issues, and chronic diseases.

Commonly treats: Pain management, arthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, allergies, digestive disorders, anxiety

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Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine uses plants and plant extracts to treat illness and promote health. Veterinary herbalists may use Western herbs, Chinese herbs, or Ayurvedic herbs depending on their training and the patient's needs.

Commonly treats: Digestive issues, skin conditions, immune support, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer support, anxiety

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Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional therapy focuses on using diet and supplements to prevent and treat disease. A veterinary nutritionist can create customized diet plans to address specific health conditions.

Commonly treats: Obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer support, skin conditions

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Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of 'like cures like.' Practitioners use highly diluted substances to trigger the body's natural healing responses.

Commonly treats: Chronic diseases, behavioral issues, allergies, skin conditions, digestive disorders, fear and anxiety

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