Riverbend Integrative Animal Care

05/14/2026

🐾 May is National Pet Mobility Awareness Month 🐾
Mobility is more than just movement — it’s about comfort, confidence, and quality of life for our furry family members at every age. Whether it’s a senior pet with stiff joints, a pet recovering from an injury, or even a young healthy pet as prevention. We believe every pet deserves to move comfortably through every stage of life!

At Riverbend Integrative Animal Care, we help pets move better and feel better through personalized, in-home care including:
✨ Acupuncture
✨ Veterinary Medical Manipulation (like Chiropractic)
✨ Nutritional support
✨ Pain management
✨ Lifestyle and mobility recommendations

Dr. Hudson brings compassionate, integrative veterinary care directly to your home. Your pets can relax in a familiar environment while we create personalized treatment plans focused on improving mobility and overall wellness.

If you’ve noticed your pet slowing down, hesitating on stairs, limping, or seeming less playful — don’t wait. Early intervention can make a meaningful difference, reach out today to schedule a consultation.

Call/text: 423-464-7422
Or email: [email protected]

Learn more or schedule an appointment at RIACvet.com 🐶🐱💚

Tag a pet parent who needs this! ❤️

03/30/2026

🌿 Is your pet constantly licking their paws?
That “itchy paw” habit isn’t just annoying—it’s often a sign of underlying allergies or irritation. Environmental allergens like grass, pollen, dust, and even lawn chemicals can build up on your pet’s feet every time they go outside, triggering inflammation and discomfort.

✨ One simple, natural tool? Paw soaks.

At Riverbend Integrative Animal Care, we know allergies aren’t just a surface issue. True healing comes from a whole-body approach, which may include:

✔️ Identifying root causes (environmental + food sensitivities)
✔️ Supporting the immune system naturally
✔️ Integrative therapies like acupuncture & nutrition
✔️ Gentle, non-toxic topical care (like paw soaks!)

🐾 If your pet is licking, chewing, or struggling with itchy skin, don’t ignore it—this is their way of telling us something isn’t right.

💚 Let’s get to the root of it and help them feel comfortable again.

Interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Hudson?
Call or text: 423-464-7422
Or email: [email protected]

Please visit us at www.RIACvet.com to learn about our services.

If your dog is constantly licking or chewing their paws, it’s not just a quirky habit, it’s a signal. In many cases, it’s your dog’s way of telling you their immune system is reacting to something in their environment. Grass, pollen, lawn chemicals, and everyday irritants can build up on their paws with every step outside. The good news is that something as simple as a daily paw soak can dramatically reduce that exposure and bring real relief, often without the need for medications.
My blog walks you through a gentle, effective at-home routine that helps remove allergens, calm inflammation, and support healing from the outside in. It also covers when to look deeper, including yeast overgrowth, food sensitivities, or parasites, so you can address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Link to my article, in the comments ⬇️🐾

03/11/2026

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and it’s the perfect time to remind pet owners that many everyday items in our homes can be dangerous for our furry family members.

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, we frequently treat pets who have accidentally ingested toxic foods, medications, or household products. Some common pet toxins include:

🐾 Chocolate
🐾 Xylitol (found in sugar-free gum and candy)
🐾 Grapes & raisins
🐾 Human medications
🐾 Certain plants and household cleaners

If you ever suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, don’t wait, contact a veterinarian immediately. Quick action can make all the difference in keeping your pet safe.

If you’re unsure whether something is toxic, you can also contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center or The Pet Poison Hotline for guidance.

Let’s work together to keep our pets safe this month and all year long. 💚🐾

03/09/2026

During your pet’s exam, Dr. Hudson provides a personalized 60-90 minute in-home consultation that goes far beyond a standard vet visit. She combines the best of modern veterinary medicine with holistic approaches like Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), motion palpation for musculoskeletal issues, and discussions on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and more to catch imbalances early and create a custom plan for your pet's health. Dr. Hudson is excited to give each of her patients the personalized and compassionate care they deserve.

Key benefits include:
⭐Complete history review and discussion of your pet's health goals, concerns, diet, and chronic conditions
⭐Full comprehensive physical exam plus TCVM assessment to detect subtle imbalances or early signs of disease
⭐Evaluation for holistic options like acupuncture, herbal therapy, veterinary medical manipulation (similar to chiropractic), and more
⭐Individualized treatment plans focused on prevention, maintaining health, and better management of ongoing issues
⭐A whole-pet, root-cause approach in the comfort of your home—no stressful clinic trips!

Give your furry friend the comprehensive care they deserve—early detection and integrative support can make all the difference in their quality of life. 🐶🐱

Please visit us at www.RIACvet.com to learn about us and our services.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Hudson:

Visit: RIACvet.com
Call or text: 423-464-7422
Or email: [email protected]

03/05/2026

Ever notice how your pet turns into a completely different animal the second you pull into the vet parking lot?

The car ride, the strange smells, the other animals barking... it’s stressful for them (and honestly, for you too).

That’s why at Riverbend Integrative Animal Care, we bring holistic veterinary care straight to YOUR home.
🐶 No stressful car rides
🐱 Zero waiting room drama
❤️ Relaxed exams in their favorite spot on the couch
🩺 More accurate assessments because they're calm and being themselves

Dr. Ariel Hudson comes to you for personalized, compassionate care—combining many holistic modalities and techniques with modern approaches, all without leaving the comfort of home!

Your pet deserves better than a stressful vet trip.

Please visit us at www.RIACvet.com to learn about us and our services.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Hudson:
Visit: RIACvet.com
Call or text: 423-464-7422
Or email: [email protected]

02/23/2026

Riverbend Integrative Animal Care is a new housecall veterinary practice serving Cleveland-Chattanooga, Tennessee and surrounding areas!

We are now available to start seeing appointments.

Dr. Hudson provides in-home integrative veterinary care to dogs and cats, utilizing conventional medicine and holistic modalities including acupuncture, veterinary medical manipulation (similar to chiropractic) and other holistic treatments to help maintain your pet’s health and manage chronic conditions.

At Riverbend Integrative Animal Care our mission is to provide exceptional personalized veterinary care to your pets. We create an individualized treatment plan tailored to each pet based on their lifestyle, medical conditions, and health goals using integrative medicine. This is the blending of Western (conventional) medicine and holistic approaches.

Please visit us at www.RIACvet.com to learn about us and our services.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Hudson:
Visit: RIACvet.com
Call or text: 423-464-7422
Or email: [email protected]

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day to you, your family and your pets!

Show your pets some love and get scheduled with Dr. Hudson!

To learn more about our services visit www.RIACvet.com

We will be ready to start seeing appointments on February 23, 2026!
If you’re interested in an appointment with Dr. Hudson, contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment.

Call or Text: 423-464-7422
Email: [email protected]

02/11/2026

As an integrative veterinary practice we prioritize natural remedies,treating the root cause and a complete approach to medicine which is why we use Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM).

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is a holistic healing system that has evolved over the past 3,000 years and treatments are generally non-invasive with few side effects. TCVM focuses on balancing the body’s energy and addresses the root cause. In TCVM, disease is seen as an imbalance in the body, diagnosed by identifying underlying patterns of disharmony.
Dr. Hudson uses this practice to emphasize a holistic or “whole patient” approach that views the body as a system of interconnected forces and functions.

There are four branches of TCVM:
☯Acupuncture
☯Herbal Medicine
☯Food Therapy
☯Tui-na (medical massage)

The branches of TCVM can be used together, with other holistic modalities and modern medicine to restore harmony for better health, longevity, and to address chronic issues with non-invasive, natural treatments.

To learn more about TCVM and our other services visit www.RIACvet.com

We are currently booking housecall appointments for February 2026!
If you’re interested in an appointment with Dr. Hudson, contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment.

Call or Text: 423-464-7422
Email: [email protected]

02/05/2026

Ever heard of Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM)?

It's like chiropractic care — but for your pets! One of Dr. Hudson’s favorite holistic modalities is Veterinary Medical Manipulation. She completed training in VMM from Chi University in 2023 and received her certification in Veterinary Medical Manipulation (CVMMP). Dr. Hudson has loved watching her patients benefit from their VMM adjustments.

Why use Veterinary Medical Manipulation?

The goal of VMM is to achieve and maintain optimal movement of all joints. Supporting the health and integrity of the spine through VMM is an excellent way to affect and improve the performance of the nervous system, as well as overall health and mobility. VMM helps by relieving pain, getting pets back to full activity, preventing future wear & tear, supporting faster healing, etc.

What conditions could benefit from Veterinary Medical Manipulation?
⭐️Unidentified lameness issue with no known structural cause
⭐️Decreased performance in sporting or working dogs
⭐️Chronic musculoskeletal problems such as hip dysplasia, arthritis, luxating patellas
⭐️Geriatric patients
⭐️Lick granulomas
⭐️Recurring digestive problems or incontinence
⭐️Abnormal posture or stance
⭐️Pain when doing certain movements or when being picked up
⭐️Stiffness and/or decreased mobility
⭐️Preventive care to keep your pet healthy!

To learn more about VMM and our other services visit www.RIACvet.com

We are currently booking housecall appointments for February 2026!
If you’re interested in an appointment with Dr. Hudson, contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment.

Call or Text: 423-464-7422
Email: [email protected]

02/03/2026

One unique aspect of Riverbend Integrative Animal Care is our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care while making it as fear free as possible for your pet! Dr. Hudson has been a Fear Free Veterinary Professional since 2018 and has been implementing these techniques with her patients.

Why choose a Fear Free Certified Professional?

For many pets and their owners, veterinary appointments can cause fear, anxiety and stress. But when you choose a veterinary professional who is Fear Free Certified, you rest assured they will be doing their best to reduce your pet’s stress while also promoting their happiness and well-being!

With Dr. Hudson using Fear Free techniques in the comfort of your pet’s home, we can provide high quality veterinary care for your pets while minimizing the stress that is typically involved with in-office appointments.

To learn more about implementing a Fear Free approach in your home visit https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/

To learn more about our services with Dr. Hudson visit www.RIACvet.com

We are currently booking housecall appointments for February 2026!
If you’re interested in an appointment with Dr. Hudson, contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment.

Call or Text: 423-464-7422
Email: [email protected]