Evidence-based Medicine For Animal Supplements – Part 2
Everyone remembers the issue with melamine contamination in pet food in 2007. It resulted in Senate hearings during which three areas of concern for pet…
Category: Horses
Focus on acupressure
The intent of acupressure is to maintain or replenish a harmonious flow of blood and life-promoting energy called chi throughout the body. In accord with…
Hospice Care
Hospice care for terminally ill animals and their families is showing steady growth in demand and supply, and veterinarians are receiving more requests from clients…
A complementary approach to skin diseases in the equine
Skin diseases can affect horses all year round. Take a look at how a complementary approach can help ease symptoms and, in many cases, treat…
Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies have found a place in many integrative practices as a way to shift emotional states to aid recovery, and to help with…
Undiagnosed Lameness
A common equine injury is to the suspensory ligaments, caused by poor (or incorrect) riding. Classical principles of dressage training and movement are being replaced…
Digestive enzymes
Digestive enzymes can be used for pancreatic and GI issues, but are also beneficial for healthy patients eating heat-processed pet foods. The thousands of enzymes…
The Worm Turns
Equine deworming is going through a transition in the conventional veterinary world. For three decades, it has been done using a six to eight weekly…
Adaptogens for the HPAT axis
A list of 11 adaptogens that have multiple benefits such as fighting stress, balancing hormones and maintain the immune system. Adaptogens help humans and animals…
Facing The Right Way?
With complex physiological issues, veterinarians may recommend treatments to alleviate symptoms. The horse benefits greatly when the health care team works together, combining knowledge to…
Rethinking Equine Vaccinations – Part 1
Horses receive more vaccinations on a more frequent schedule than any other domesticated animal. Based on a protocol of fear, not fact, this practice has…
Equine Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging finds its niche in diagnosing mystery lamenesses, scanning horses at pre-purchase evaluations, aiding farriers with hoof pathology and imbalances, addressing common saddle-fitting problems,…
