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…
Category: Dogs
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,…
Using NAET to treat animal allergies
Nambudiprad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) combines aspects of various modalities, including acupuncture and kinesiology, to identify allergens and resolve allergies in pets. I was introduced…
Lasers in canine physical rehabilitation
Class III and Class IV lasers have important applications in physical rehab for dogs, but proper training in the use of this therapy is essential,…
Integrative and nutritional support for oral health
As veterinary practitioners, it’s important to recognize the value of educating about proactive options that promote better oral health for cats and dogs. It is…
