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…
Category: Veterinary Care
Integrative approach to skin problems in pets
Integrative therapies for skin disorders in pets encompass many treatment modalities. These include, but are not limited to, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (acupuncture, Chinese herbs…
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…
4 safe sports for senior dogs
Like people, dogs get more fragile as they age. But this doesn’t mean they can’t participate in canine sports. Check out these safe options for…
Maximizing the role of veterinary technicians in integrative practice
Technicians are vital for creating more effective and efficient use of DVM time, and in reducing expenses by managing inventory, improving profits, and improving client…
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…
The practice of mindfulness in veterinary medicine
Mindfulness has been shown not only to decrease professional burnout and compassion fatigue, and raise distress tolerance, but it actually improves patient outcomes. Mindfulness is…
Seaweeds for animal health
Seaweeds and kelps are proving to be powerful tools for skin, hoof and coat health, digestive improvements, and more. Seaweeds have been an important component…
Chiropractic problems and treatments in cats — case studies
Take a look at an example of how chiropractic can help solve many underlying issues in feline patients within the veterinary clinic. For those not…
Chiropractic problems and treatments in domestic cats
Chiropractic problems are often found as the underlying reason feline patients are presented. If more veterinarians were trained to recognize this component of cat health…
Nutritional approaches to dermatology cases
Basic nutritional guidelines for improving the overall health of patients and lessening the chance of illness – including dermatology cases. Transitioning an animal with skin…
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…
