Protecting Animals through the Next Generation of Vets
The Concepts in Animal Welfare (known as CAW) syllabus is being launched NOW and is a major teaching tool for veterinary institutions to ensure that…
Category: Dogs
Homeopathy: A 200-year-old Nanomedicine (Part 1)
Homeopathy has been around for over two centuries and is the second most utilized form of complimentary and alternative medicine in the world. The acceptance…
Anesthesia-free Dentistry
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, up to 85% of dogs and 70% of cats develop periodontal disease by age three. Dental disease (cavitation,…
Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery for Cancer Treatment
INTEGRATIVE PRACTICES focus on individualizing treatment, building health and beginning with the gentlest approaches. The integrative practitioner looks for the least invasive, least toxic approach,…
Whole Food Vitamins
What are the best supplements – synthetic or whole food? Mammalian physiology has not changed much in the “modern” evolutionary window, so nutritional requirements for…
Integrative dental care
Dental disease is the most common health problem seen by veterinarians. Introducing an integrative dental care program can help. Dental disease is the most common…
Raw Bones — what you need to know
A look at raw bones and how to help your clients make the right selection for their animal companions. Clients used to accept at face…
Feeding large breed puppies
Puppies grow fast, and the right diet and balance of nutrients are critical for proper development and the prevention of health problems in adulthood. I…
TCVM – Pattern Differentiation In Dermatology
As veterinarians, we know that a good diagnostic plan would include a thorough history of the problem (acute, chronic, seasonal, continual), the patient’s age, and…
The Importance of Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients, the pigments that give fresh foods their vibrant hues of red, green, yellow and orange, contain powerful antioxidant properties. Many fruits and vegetables are…
Testing Alternative Treatment Options For Osteoarthritis
Many pharmacologic approaches are currently available for OA, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans and other analgesics. These drugs unquestionably offer relief. However, alternative…
Evidence-based Medicine For Animal Supplements – Part 1
When United States Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994, they failed to consider the potential application and benefits of supplements…
