Dr. Doug The Holistic Vet

Veterinarian: Douglas E. Knueven

357 State Avenue, Beaver, PA, 15005

Specialties & Services

About the Practice

I’m Dr. Doug Knueven but I go by Dr. Doug for reasons that become obvious when you try to pronounce my last name. (By the way, it is pronounced “KNEEVEN” – you pronounce all the letters except the “U”) I was raised in a small suburb of Cincinnati named Mt. Healthy. This town name has taken on new meaning throughout my life.

When I graduated from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, my idea of health revolved around the mechanistic, Western model of medicine where there is a drug or surgery for just about every condition (never mind the side effects and surgical risks). After a few years in practice I realized that things didn’t always go the way the text books said it would. I realized there had to be more to health and healing than what I was taught in vet school. This realization started me on my journey into holistic medicine.

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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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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Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Veterinary physical therapy and rehabilitation uses techniques like therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy, massage, and electrical stimulation to help animals recover from injury, surgery, or manage chronic conditions.

Commonly treats: Post-surgical recovery, arthritis, neurological conditions, obesity, sports injuries, geriatric mobility

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Chiropractic

Veterinary chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Adjustments help restore proper alignment and movement, which can improve nerve function and overall health.

Commonly treats: Back pain, neck pain, limping, muscle spasms, post-surgical recovery, athletic injuries, mobility issues

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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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