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Integrative Holistic Veterinary Care in Kanab, Utah
Universally Holistic Veterinary Services has been dedicated to integrative animal care since 2015. Our practice combines traditional veterinary medicine with holistic therapies to address root causes of health issues. With over 27 years of clinical experience, our team specializes in advanced treatments like ozone therapy, acupuncture, and functional medicine. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and certifications in multiple holistic modalities.Our approach emphasizes personalized care plans, patient advocacy, and empowering pet guardians with comprehensive health information. We operate from a purpose-built healing space in Kanab, Utah, while providing mobile services across three states.
Services
Holistic Consultations
Ozone Therapy
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
Functional Medicine
Vaccination Titer Testing
Biologic Dentistry
Emergency Triage
Mobile Services
Animal Communication
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 27 years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine
- Integrative approach combining traditional and holistic therapies
- Certified in acupuncture, chiropractic, and ozone therapy
- Specialized in complex chronic disease management
- Mobile services covering three states with customized treatment plans
What people say
Compassionate personalized care
Successful complex treatments
Thorough consultations
Integrative approach
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Holistic Consultations
Our comprehensive consultations combine traditional diagnostics with holistic assessment methods. We develop personalized treatment plans addressing both symptoms and root causes of health issues. Services include medical record analysis, physical exams, and customized action plans with ongoing support through our HIPAA-compliant portal.
Ozone Therapy
We offer multiple ozone therapy applications including rectal insufflation, IV therapy, and topical treatments. This powerful oxidative treatment enhances cellular oxygen utilization to combat infections, inflammation, and degenerative conditions. Our protocols follow established safety guidelines while maximizing therapeutic effectiveness.
Functional Medicine
Our functional medicine approach identifies underlying causes of chronic conditions through comprehensive testing and systems-based analysis. We utilize specialized diagnostics like Nutriscan food sensitivity testing and vitamin D assessments to create targeted interventions that restore physiological balance and optimize health.
Mobile Services
We provide mobile veterinary care across Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Our services include on-site consultations, treatment administration, and emergency triage. This mobile capability ensures accessibility to our integrative approach for clients in rural and remote locations while maintaining continuity of care.
Animal Communication
Our certified animal communication services facilitate understanding between pets and guardians. This complementary service helps identify emotional and physical needs that may not be apparent through conventional assessment. We integrate this intuitive information with clinical findings to create more complete treatment strategies.
People
Dr. Kathy Backus
Veterinarian
Dr. Kathy Backus has practiced veterinary medicine since 1996, specializing in integrative care. She holds certifications in acupuncture, chiropractic, and ozone therapy while maintaining DEA and APHIS accreditation. Her practice combines 27 years of clinical experience with ongoing education in functional medicine and animal communication.
Questions
What makes your veterinary services different from traditional clinics?
We combine conventional diagnostics with holistic therapies to address root causes rather than just symptoms. Our approach includes ozone therapy, functional medicine, and animal communication alongside traditional veterinary care.
Do you handle emergency situations?
We can provide emergency triage and stabilization but recommend Southwest Animal Emergency Clinic for critical overnight cases. We require a $500 deposit for emergency services covering initial diagnostics and transport planning.
How do appointments work?
All appointments require pre-arranged scheduling through our Healthie portal. Initial consultations need complete medical records review beforehand. We offer both onsite visits and phone consultations with customized follow-up plans.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept Care Credit financing and require payment at time of service. Lab work, supplements, and treatments are billed separately with advance estimates provided for major procedures.
Do you offer mobile services?
Yes, we provide mobile veterinary care across Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Our mobile services include consultations, treatments, and emergency triage while maintaining our full range of integrative therapies.
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David S.
Apr 15, 2020
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Kathy, I doubt that you would remember me but I certainly remember you. On a morning my unresponsive cat was having an insulin emergency. I bundled her up and rushed over to your clinic. "Please help me, please help my cat!" You, behind the counter explained that I would need a means of prepayment before you would help me, a credit card number would do. "I don't have a credit card, please save my cat!" Your slight smile as you suggested that I call a friend to secure payment before you would help, my cat now convulsing, dying in my arms. SHAME ON YOU! I begged you. My cat
