Learn how integrative veterinary care helps dogs recover from torn tendons, sprains, and soft tissue injuries. Discover how combining targeted nutrition, physical rehabilitation, cold laser therapy, and cellular signaling supports deep tissue healing and restores mobility

If your dog struggles with constant paw licking, itchy ears, or recurring digestive upset, the root cause might not be on the outside. Over 70% of your pet’s immune system lives in the gut. Learn how gut permeability (“leaky gut”) triggers chronic allergy symptoms and how Dr. Priya Bhatt uses integrative medicine to restore lasting balance from within.

Discover how peptide therapy supports tissue repair, joint health, and recovery for dogs and cats at Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty. Learn how these natural cellular messengers work alongside conventional veterinary care, why pre-treatment cancer screening is essential for your pet's safety, and how tailored protocols can help your pet heal.

Dr. Priya Bhatt explains mistletoe therapy for dogs: how Viscum album extract targets cancer cells, what small but compelling clinical studies show about survival and quality of life, and what to look for in a qualified integrative veterinary oncology provider.

Watching your dog suddenly lose balance or seeing your cat have a seizure is terrifying. Neurologic problems affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, but they don't have to mean the end of your pet's quality of life. Integrative neurology combines conventional medicine with acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and herbal medicine to address not just the diagnosis but also pain, mobility, and comfort. With timely diagnosis and thoughtful treatment, many pets regain function and enjoy better quality of life.

Integrative veterinary medicine uses Western diagnostics first, then adds acupuncture, Chinese herbs, ozone therapy, and nutrition to enhance healing outcomes.

When pets eat rodenticide, identifying the specific type is critical. Symptoms can appear within an hour or take up to five days. Treatment differs completely for each poison, and only anticoagulants have an antidote.

Sheldon went from chronic limping to jumping on the couch in 8 months, no surgery needed. Dr. Bhatt's integrative treatment combining acupuncture, laser therapy, and personalized care gave him his mobility back.

Expert vet advice: What to do if your dog or cat gets stung by a bee this fall

Choosing the right protein for your dog or cat goes beyond nutritional content. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine reveals how different proteins carry energetic properties that can warm, cool, or balance your pet's internal systems.

We officially celebrated our growth with a ribbon cutting and open house at Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty in Glenview, IL. Learn how our expanded services, trusted community partnerships, and open-concept clinic are redefining integrative specialty care for pets.

Caring for pets should be as joyful as the love they give us. With a few smart strategies, you can simplify routines and ensure your dogs and cats stay healthy and happy.

Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty in Glenview is proud to welcome The K9PT in partnership, offering expert canine physical therapy services for dogs with mobility issues, injuries, arthritis, and age-related decline. This new partnership expands integrative care options for pet parents in the Chicago North Shore and beyond.

We're evolving! Dr. Bhatt shares why Arya Animal Acupuncture is now Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty—and what this means for your pet's care.

As a veterinarian who has used Tui Na alongside conventional treatments for many years, and as someone who has taught advanced veterinary acupuncture and Tui Na techniques, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact it can have on dogs and cats struggling with pain, mobility issues, and stress. Tui Na is special in how it might transform your pet’s quality of life.

As veterinary medicine evolves, integrative oncology is gaining traction, blending conventional treatments like chemotherapy with complementary therapies to enhance quality of life and potentially improve outcomes. One such promising integrative treatment is mistletoe therapy (Viscum album), which has been used in human oncology for over a century and is now expanding into veterinary care for dogs and cats.

Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty (formerly Arya Animal Acupuncture) has expanded its advanced specialty services with in-house veterinary cardiology evaluations with Dr. Nonya Fiakpui, owner of Synchrony Vet Cardio.

Integrative nephrology offers hope for pets with kidney disease, combining conventional veterinary care with complementary therapies to improve quality of life. At Arya Animal Acupuncture in Glenview, IL, we help cats and dogs using evidence-based approaches including acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and herbal supplements alongside traditional treatments. While based in the Chicagoland area, Dr. Bhatt serves pet parents nationally, with many traveling from across the country seeking specialized care for their beloved companions. Kidney disease affects approximately 30-40% of cats over 10 years old and about 1 in 10 senior dogs, with certain breeds at higher risk. According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the leading cause of death in cats over 5 years old. Research from the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine shows that integrative approaches can significantly improve kidney values and quality of life in affected pets, with documented case studies demonstrating successful outcomes when conventional medicine is enhanced with complementary therapies like acupuncture and tailored treatment plans.

The field of veterinary regenerative medicine continues to evolve. Dr. Bhatt and the team at Arya Animal Acupuncture stay at the forefront of these developments, regularly participating in advanced training and research initiatives. We are constantly adding to our arsenal of tools for the healing and longevity of our pet patients. That is why we do what we do - To heal!