Veterinary massage
Massage is an increasingly popular and effective therapy that has numerous applications and makes a valuable addition to the integrative practice. Massage has become a…
Category: Veterinary Care
Is Your Patient Depressed?
Annie didn’t seem herself. She was grumpy and didn’t have much appetite. She seemed lethargic and uninterested in activities she had always enjoyed. Once outgoing,…
Rehab for a torn CCL
Whether or not surgery is needed to correct a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), rehab is necessary to get an injured dog back to normal…
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…
Cold Laser Therapy
Low level light therapy (L3T), or cold laser therapy, is becoming an important component of many integrative veterinary practices, and is most often used for…
Feline Diabetes Mellitus – Part 1
Diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats is similar to human Type 2 diabetes in humans. The causes in cats include: • Obesity • Inactivity • High…
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…
Are you affected by burnout?
Burnout is a common occurrence within veterinarians. Developing awareness and self care habits are essential to having a successful practice. When we consider the risks…
Feline Diabetes Mellitus
In Part 1 of this article (IVC, Winter 2012), I covered the diagnosis of feline diabetes mellitus, and how early DM can be managed with…
The Integrative Umbrella
Veterinary medicine is a massive endeavor. Veterinarians are collectively responsible for all knowledge that could be used to maintain or rebuild health, or to relieve…
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…
