Farm Vets in Tunbridge Wells

## Summary Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd presents itself as a holistic veterinary practice offering both complementary and conventional treatments. The website and reviews consistently describe a “treat the whole animal” approach, with owners mentioning detailed consultations that cover overall health and wellbeing (not just the presenting complaint). Reviewers most often describe support for chronic or complex conditions—particularly spinal/back problems—using acupuncture plus Chinese herbs and homeopathy, sometimes alongside or after conventional pain relief. A few owners also mention ongoing support outside appointments, including help with medication orders and a sympathy card after a pet’s death. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, the practice is associated with: - **Holistic modalities** - **Acupuncture** (frequently mentioned for spinal conditions and also for a cat’s “emotional health”) - **Homeopathy** - **Herbal medicine / Chinese herbs** - **Conventional treatments** (listed on the website, though specific conventional procedures are not detailed) - **Case types owners mention bringing in** - Back/spine issues including **spondylitis** and **IVDD (bulging discs)**, with goals like improving mobility and avoiding invasive treatments - A cat with **stomatitis** (with follow-up monitoring and acupuncture described) - A dog with **advanced lung cancer**, where the owner reports maintained quality of life ## People - **Dr Birgit Ahlemeyer** (named on the website and in reviews): owners describe treatment plans involving **acupuncture, Chinese herbs and homeopathy**, particularly for chronic pain and spinal conditions (e.g., spondylitis and IVDD), with reported reductions in reliance on repeated injections in one case. - **Valentina** (named on the website and in reviews): one cat owner describes **multiple visits to monitor progress/supplements and provide acupuncture**, including working with a cat that hides in “corners, cupboards or other hidey holes.” ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 18 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners frequently describe **acupuncture + Chinese herbs + homeopathy** being used for **mobility and spinal/back conditions** (spondylitis, spinal accident recovery, IVDD), with reported improvements such as better mobility and returning to normal exercise. - Several reviews contrast this approach with **conventional options** (e.g., long-term drugs, repeated injections, scans/MRIs, invasive treatments), with owners choosing holistic care to try to avoid or reduce those interventions. - Consultations are described as **thorough and whole-health focused**, with owners noting the vets “take time” to understand overall wellbeing. - A few reviews highlight **supportive communication and follow-through**, including help with **medication orders** and a **sympathy card** after a pet’s death.