Integrative management of degenerative myelopathy
A multifaceted treatment protocol can slow, halt or even temporarily reverse the progression of degenerative myelopathy. Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the…
Category: Dogs
Challenges of treating canine aggression
Using holistic modalities in your practice increases the chance of successfully overcoming canine aggression and improves the mental state of your patients. At our clinic,…
Garlic – well-rounded and safe for your practice!
Learn and understand the myth’s surrounding garlic and its supposed toxicity, and discover the many health benefits it offers dogs and cats. When it comes…
Tellington TTouch in veterinary practice
Telling TTouch uses a system of gentle movements on and with the animal’s body, promoting relaxation while improving awareness, physical balance and movement. The Tellington…
Essential oils for treating anxiety
Behavior problems and emotional health issues arising from anxiety can be effectively alleviated with the correct use of essential oils. In the Winter 2015/2016 edition…
Chinese food therapy for the veterinary clinic
From a TCVM approach, different foods can warm or cool the body, resolve stagnation, increase energy, dissolve Phlegm or drain Damp. “You are what you…
Homeopathy for eye disorders
Homeopathy has shown to be useful for treating some of the most common eye disorders and injuries seen in practice today. We say the eyes…
Natural solutions for summer bugs
As the hot weather settles in, what are your thoughts on the insect pests that cause disease and irritation in your patients? Do you use…
Can canine cataracts be dissolved or “unfried”?
An in-depth look at cataract formation in dogs, and options for treatment. Cataracts are common in older dogs. This article will look at the process…
Herbs and canine glaucoma
When used as part of an integrative approach, herbs and herbal formulas can help manage glaucoma in dogs. Glaucoma in dogs can be a serious…
Integrative approaches to tracheal problems
How homeopathy and TCVM can help treat kennel cough and collapsing tracheas – and why vaccination doesn’t guarantee protection. Kennel cough and collapsing tracheas were…
Thoracic diseases – integrative treatments
An integrative approach to thoracic diseases includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other modalities. Thoracic diseases I commonly encounter in New Zealand include pleural effusions, pneumothorax,…
