Holistic animal care is derived from the concept "wholism" which
is the traditional form of health care that encompasses the
whole body as well as the total environment. In "wholism", the
sum of the body is more than the sum of its constituent parts.
In other words, in holistic healing, it would be incomplete to
address only one part of an animal's body. Every part and system
is interconnected. The holistic view takes into account not just
the physical but mental and spiritual aspects of an organic
being. Wholesome nutrition is the foundation for holistic health
care. Proper nutrients provide the fuel to keep the body
functioning at peak performance. According to Richard Palmquist,
DVM, "a holistic viewpoint, is larger than merely a symptom set
seen in a patient. Holistic care involves the treatment of
patients while respecting the connections they have to all
components of Life. Holistic approaches seek to connect the
patients back with Life and to improve their abilities to use
their biological nature in th