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…
Category: Dogs
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…
Integrative approach to Cushing’s disease
As Cushing’s becomes more prevalent in veterinary practice, more clients are requesting holistic treatments over merely conventional approaches. Building health from a young age can…
Causes and natural treatment research for type I and type II diabetes
For poorly controlled Type I diabetes, and resistant Type II diabetes, long-term consequences can be ameliorated by a number of natural treatments. Type I and…
Spay-neuter considerations to maximize health
Numerous studies show that traditional spay/neuter surgeries can increase the risk of orthopedic problems, cancer, behavior issues and other conditions. Those of us responsible for…
Herbal intervention for thyroid dysfunction
It is important to keep the thyroid properly regulated, because it affects so many metabolic processes in the body. The herbs discussed here are useful…
Study of canine vaccine antibody responses
Canine distemper and parvovirus vaccines are high potency, highly effective biological injections that affect the patient’s immune system. Their judicious use should maximally benefit our…
Allergies and the benefits of serum testing
The best definition of an allergy is: “a classic overreaction by the immune system to an otherwise harmless substance”. Pollen from Bermuda grass, for example,…
