Herbs and superfoods: a way to naturally detox the body
An increase in toxins within the body can weaken immune systems in animals, so providing them with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals is an important…
Category: Horses
Recommending the right supplements to your clients: how the NASC can help
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is improving and standardizing the animal supplement industry by awarding their Quality Seal to companies that meet their rigorous…
Joint care — science vs. marketing
Joint issues can completely rob your dog or cat of his quality of life and in severe cases even shorten his time with you. Supplements…
Acupuncture for performance horses
Acupuncture helps keep performance horses in top condition by creating analgesia, decreasing the risk of ileus, helping to prevent injuries, and much more. According to…
Adaptogens and nutritive tonic herbs for patient well-being
Learn how these four adaptogens and tonic herbs are a profound choice for achieving balanced well-being in your patients. Balance is the key word with…
Osteopathic approach to the equine thorax
There are many reasons why a horse may have restrictions in his thorax. As osteopaths, we know that immobility in one area can certainly influence…
Integrative approach to diarrhea in the equine
Diarrhea is common in horses, and can be stubborn to treat. Alternative therapies offer a safe and effective way to resolve the problem. The horse’s…
Strategies for building and maintaining equine health
From vaccines and emerging diseases to de-worming and colic… use your knowledge to help your clients make the right decisions about equine health. The practice…
Shockwave therapy
This non-invasive modality can successfully treat a range of orthopedic and soft tissue problems in animals. Though most commonly used for horses, shockwave therapy also…
Treatment protocol for Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM)
Diagnosing EPM early, and then improving the immune system, is the best way to prevent serious symptoms of this disease in your equine patients. Equine…
Integrating essential oils for skin care
The natural chemistry of these 12 essential oils makes them ideal for use in the management of healthy skin for our animal patients. Most abnormal…
Western botanicals for treating otitis media in animals
Unlike conventional drugs, herbs and other botanicals make resistance nearly impossible for even the nastiest pathogens, and are effective weapons against the bacteria and fungi…
