Hyperbaric medicine in your practice
Hyperbaric oxygen decreases inflammation, enhances cell and tissue function, helps healing and provides an oxygen path to tissues without a blood supply. Hyperbaric Medicine, also…
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Treating the canine diabetic cataract
This double-masked research study explores how an oral antioxidant formulation can be used to treat canine diabetic cataracts, in dogs with diabetes mellitus. An…
Guidelines for helping clients formulate meat-based recipes that meet AAFCO, NRC and European standards
Exploring how recipes for meat-based diets such as beef, bonemeal and poultry can meet AAFCO, NRC and European standards. Part I, guidelines for beef recipes…
Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) as a treatment for hemangiosarcoma
Learn how single agent polysaccharopeptide (PSP) delays metastases and improves survival in naturally occurring hemangiosarcoma Abstract The 2008 World Health Organization World Cancer Report describes…
Vaccination and changing protocols – part 2
Titer testing can be an alternative to boosters. Learn how it can be effective in your practice when it comes to assessing vaccinations In Part…
Food Prescriptions for the Aging Patient
Whole patient care is about more than just treating symptoms or the clinical presentation. It’s about planning for wellness and preventing future issues, even for…
Integrative Approach to Geriatric and Hospice Care
As veterinarians, we are often faced with situations beyond the scope of what we were taught in veterinary school. I learned this early in my…
TCVM – assessment and care for geriatric patients
The primary goal is to promote quality of life rather than cure disease. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can help accomplish this goal. As the life…
Creating a fresh food program for your clients
One of our many tasks is to help clients learn to provide an appropriate diet for their pets. Here’s how to create a fresh food…
Laser therapy for osteoarthritis
There are many conditions in geriatric patients for which laser therapy would be advantageous, but the most common one is certainly osteoarthritis. This condition often…
Homeopathic Treatment of Osteosarcoma in a Dog
Sudden severe lameness in a Bull Mastiff dog is never a good thing. At 7 years of age, Sadie was brought to me because of…
6 Keys to a Successful Integrative Veterinary Practice
A day in the life of a busy practitioner. My cell phone rings at 6.47am, and I jump out of bed to hear one of…