Our Services
Veterinary Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of integrative veterinary therapy. Acupuncture works by neuromodulation: Needle insertion causes micro trauma to the tissue and leads to a complex series of reactions that stimulate the nervous system.
Here at Balance Bites we offer several forms of acupuncture including;
Traditional Dry Needling
Electrostimulation
Veterinary Nutrition
Here at Balance Bites we offer expert veterinary consultancy services to help get the most out of your current pet diets or provide personalised nutrition for your dogs and cats.
We believe the single most important health decision we can make for our patients is what we put in their food bowls. Natural nutrition offers a path to healthier, happier pets. With the right guidance and a commitment to quality, we can provide your companions with the nourishment they deserve. Ready to make the switch?
CBD Consultation
While CBD is generally considered safe for pets, it's crucial to consult with your veterinarian before giving your dog any new supplements or medications.
Dr Tristan is a registered veterinarian with years of experience in general practice and alternative health services for chronic pain, anxiety, and other disorders.
Palliative Care
At Balance Bites, we specialize in providing compassionate palliative care for pets facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Palliative care focuses on enhancing your pet's quality of life by managing pain, discomfort, and other symptoms associated with their illness. In addition to traditional treatments, we offer integrative approaches including herbal medicines, diet therapy, and acupuncture aimed at slowing cancer progression and supporting overall well-being.
The Results
“Dr Tristan was knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the right balance to meet my dog's specific needs and my preparation/feeding preferences. As an added bonus, Houdini loves his new meals and wolfs them down.”
— Katie with Houdini
We engaged Tristan for Marley's palliative care program because we trusted him following his help with a diet to manage Marley's kidney disease. Tristan has been amazing this whole time with suggestions of a combination of natural and pharmaceutical medicines we can give Marley to try and slow the cancer growth, boost his immune system and help him with his breathing. I have had issues trying to get medication into Marley and also with his eating at times, Tristan has been there for me every time with suggestions and support. I can't recommend him enough as a support for going through this difficult time. He has a wealth of knowledge to share to help keep your fur baby as well as possible for as long as possible, which is the ultimate goal. In addition, Tristan was the one who picked up on the increase in white blood cells, which other vets had overlooked. If not for that, Marley could have gone undiagnosed for much longer. Marley is still living his best life and has even improved since initial diagnosis. We hope to keep him happy for as long as we can.
— Zara with Marley
“We are so grateful to have Tristan come and do home visits. My kelpie Summer has bulging discs and spondylosis, she is so much more relaxed at home with her brother and sister by her side (and Dr. Tristan who she trusts as he has such a calming nature). The accupuncture has really helped her hind end strength! Added bonus, Tristan is so knowledgeable about holistic AND normal western Veterinary care.”
— Sharyn with Summer
