Taking an integrative perspective with laminitis
Understanding how an integrative approach can be used to diagnose and successfully treat laminitis. Laminitis is a frustrating disease commonly encountered by equine practitioners. In…
Category: Horses
Homeopathic treatment of Primary or Idiopathic Seizures
Primary or idiopathic seizures are commonly lumped under the diagnosis of “epilepsy”. Secondary seizures linked to various other pathologies are entirely different, and require different…
Nutrition and immunity in the equine
A deficiency of key vitamins and trace minerals may suppress the immune system and increase the risk of disease in your equine patients. Nutrition is…
Fascia and why it’s so important
Restoring the natural intrinsic qualities of a horse’s fascia is the key to pain management, and to unlocking his performance potential. A spider web provides…
Evaluating posture in horses
Assessing habitual postures, along with understanding the significance of posture, can yield more accurate diagnosis and treatment of lameness and other issues in your equine…
Equine integrative sports medicine
Complementary sports medicine modalities like acupuncture and chiropractic are increasingly recognized as effective ways to treat equine athletes. Recent advances in equine sports medicine and…
Tellington TTouch in veterinary practice
Telling TTouch uses a system of gentle movements on and with the animal’s body, promoting relaxation while improving awareness, physical balance and movement. The Tellington…
Essential oils for treating anxiety
Behavior problems and emotional health issues arising from anxiety can be effectively alleviated with the correct use of essential oils. In the Winter 2015/2016 edition…
Homeopathy for eye disorders
Homeopathy has shown to be useful for treating some of the most common eye disorders and injuries seen in practice today. We say the eyes…
Two approaches to laser therapy in horses
Have you ever treated a horse for a tendon injury, only to run out of treatment options? You’ve tried shoeing changes, a modified exercise program,…
Natural solutions for summer bugs
As the hot weather settles in, what are your thoughts on the insect pests that cause disease and irritation in your patients? Do you use…
TCVM perspective and treatment of equine metabolic syndrome
More than 20% of all horses are at risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome. This article looks at one case successfully treated with alternative therapies. In…
