Veterinary Responses to Suspected Family Violence
By recognizing indications of animal cruelty and reporting suspected cases for investigation, veterinarians may not only save the lives of animals but also human family…
Category: Veterinary Care
Tui-na for dogs and cats
Tui-na is an ancient Chinese form of medical massage that can have a profoundly healing effect on a range of conditions seen in veterinary practice,…
Keeping the geriatric dog’s brain and body fit with exercise
From improving memory and cognition to strengthening muscles and enhancing quality of life, regular exercise is beneficial to the health and well-being of your geriatric…
Immunity and Homeopathy in dogs — focus on nosodes
Nosodes are a potent, safe and effective way to help dogs build specific immunity to many major canine diseases, without the risks and side effects…
Current noteworthy research on diabetes in dogs and cats
Ongoing research into canine and feline diabetes can provide answers to this common pet malady. Diabetes is a common disease in dogs and cats, and…
Sustainability in Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Factoring sustainability into herbal medicine, whether we’re using it in veterinary practice or for our own well-being, is increasingly important to the health of our…
Choosing safe chews
Evading foreign body obstructions and other chew hazards. This article is the second pre-publication preview (first article: https://ivcjournal.com/ how-much-a-dog-can-bite-off-and-chew/) of a recently-completed, pre-peer review seminal…
How acupuncture points correlate to spots of neurogenic inflammation
Study indicates that areas of superficial inflammation in animals frequently overlap with acupoints traditionally associated with the relevant disease, and that acupuncture can significantly improve…
Glandular therapies for pets
Glandular therapy is a medical practice with roots in traditional medicine. It originates from thousands of years of accumulated experience. Also known as organotherapy, tissue…
Mindful Communication in Veterinary Practice
Helping your veterinary clients feel heard and understood improves communication and relationships, and resolves conflicts. The veterinary setting has always been a prime area for…
Feeding cats in 2022
Encouraging your clients to feed their cats the way nature intended helps prevent obesity and other health problems. We heard it all the way through…
Tips on how to support GI disorders in dogs
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are extremely common in dogs. These problems reduce the digestion or absorption of food, and alter its passage through the digestive tract.…
