Wobbler Syndrome: Panel Discussion
Wobbler syndrome is often misunderstood by veterinarians and their clients. It’s frequently considered incurable, and even unmanageable, but alternative approaches can be greatly beneficial for…
Category: Dogs
Rabies Challenge Fund: Five-Year DOI Study Results
Rabies vaccine is the one immunization required by law for domestic dogs and cats. It’s also the only one required to have duration of immunity…
Understanding and diagnosing headache in animals
To be able to successfully treat and relieve headaches in companion animals, we first have to notice and “diagnose” them, while remaining undeterred by the…
Massage and healing touch for animals in the veterinary clinic
Massage and healing touch can be used to enhance patient well being, and both are within the scope of CVT guidelines. Massage and Healing Touch…
Chia – Small Seed, BIG Benefits
For years, chia has been famous for its ability to sprout out of ceramic containers shaped like pets or farm animals. In just days, the…
Titer testing in your practice
Vaccines have been one of the most significant factors in reducing serious infectious diseases. Although all veterinarians agree vaccines are necessary, studies showing minimum duration…
Homeopathy: A 200-Year Old Nanomedicine – Part 2
New evidence is emerging on the nature and properties of homeopathic medicines, or remedies. These findings indicate that the science of homeopathy is a form…
Treating canine osteoarthritis (OA) – part 1
Joint issues have a variety of implications, however, early management of osteoarthritis (OA) can positively impact a dogs health and quality of life. Osteoarthritis (OA)…
The gentle power of empathy
Your skills as a technician, combined with empathy that allows you to understand what fearful patients and clients are going through, can help calm and…
Preparing for a disaster
If disaster strikes, you’ll need to have systems in place to take care of your family, your animals, and your veterinary practice. A disaster usually doesn’t…
Safe Dieting – an integrative approach to obesity
Obesity in pets is defined as >36% body fat. Even more specifically, it can be defined by a high Body Condition Score (BCS). In veterinary…
Integrative Treatment of the Cornea
Problems in the eye can go from mild to extreme within a day. As a result of this and the pain that often accompanies corneal…
