ECM Approach to Cell Regeneration
Back in the 1950s, surgeon and Harvard professor Dr. Alan Spievack began working in the field of cell regeneration. Inspired by the salamander’s ability to…
Category: Dogs
Ozone & Biophotonic Therapy
Are two therapies stronger than one? The healing potential of ozone therapy (IVC Journal, Fall 2013) is greatly enhanced by combining it with biophotonic therapy…
Excessive paw licking in dogs — it may not be allergies
If excessive paw licking is a problem for your patient and none of your go-to allergy solutions are solving the problem, you might be missing…
Dietary apoptogens and cancer
One in three dogs – one in two over the age of ten – will develop cancer. With these sobering statistics, could apoptogens be a…
Dealing with chronic stress
Chronic stress is one of the foundations of disease in dog, leading to adverse stress-related behaviors which arise because their needs are not being met.…
Integrating Basic Chinese Food Therapy into Daily Practice
For thousands of years, Chinese practitioners have used food as medicinal therapy and for preventative care. The main focus of the diet is to support…
Dog brain scans & human-canine emotions
Interested in learning more about human-animal emotions? A recent study reveals that both dogs and people respond very similarly to various human and canine sounds.…
The Connection Between Immunity and Nutrition
The interactions between immunity, the immune system, nutrition and nutrients are complex and extremely important for companion animal health. Let’s review some simple concepts that…
Bioregulatory Medicine and Homotoxicology
What is bioregulatory medicine? By definition, bioregulation is the regulation of biological processes in the body (Smit, 2009). Bioregulatory medicine involves the use of therapeutics…
Whole Body Cryotherapy in Dogs – Safety and Feasibility
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves rapid exposure to extreme cold for a brief period. It originated in Japan during the late 1970s and has seen…
Vaccination and Changing Protocols – Part 1
Integrative veterinarians have long suspected that chronic disease can result from vaccines. It’s not surprising, then, that pet owners are now questioning the number…
How to empower pet parents
Want happier clients with healthier pets? Here’s how to empower pet parents to play a bigger role in keeping their animals well. As a technician,…
