Integrative VETERINARY CARE
ANESTHESIA-FREE DENTISTRY VETERINARIANS WEIGH IN ON THE PROS AND CONS. Page 32
CYBERKNIFE CANCER TREATMENT This alternative to surgery eliminates tumors without cutting the skin – and without side effects.
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SUMMER ISSUE 2013
DENTAL CARE
How diet and client homecare can help reduce dental disease in pets.
TCVM FOR EQUINE LAMENESS How acupuncture and other traditional Chinese therapies help diagnose musculoskeletal problems.
WHOLE FOOD VITAMINS
Foods grown in healthy soil yield a quality of nutrition that can’t be reproduced synthetically.
HOMEOPATHY: 200-YEAR-OLD NANOMEDICINE
Old assumptions about its lack of efficacy are being overturned by advances in modern technology.
WHAT’ S NEW
• Important spay and neuter research • New veterinary trauma centers • Top 10 illnesses in dogs and cats • Latest survey on animal obesity
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INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE
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Dental disease is the most common health problem seen by veterinarians. Learn the role that diet and raw bones play, and how to encourage clients to practice home care between cleanings.
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TREATING CATS WITH HERBAL THERAPIES–A NOVEL APPROACH
Most cats don’t like taking Chinese herbs orally. A radionics machine enables energetic copies to be made of the herbs, which can then be applied transdermally.
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CYBERKNIFE ROBOTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR CANCER TREATMENT
This non-invasive alternative to surgery uses highly-concentrated radiation therapy to eliminate tumors without cutting the skin – and without the side effects of conventional treatments.
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Integrative Practice IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE BY SELLING SUPPLEMENTS AND DIETS
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Many clients are demanding “natural” foods and supplements for their pets. Here’s how to become the source for these products in your own community.
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ANESTHESIA-FREE DENTISTRY –VETERINARIANS WEIGH IN ON THE PROS AND CONS Is it something you want to offer your patients? We present a variety of veterinary views to help you decide whether or not to recommend or incorporate this form of dentistry into your practice.
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Tech Talk ARE YOU IN TUNE WITH YOUR PATIENTS’ TEMPERAMENTS? As a veterinary technician, you are often the first person to interact with patients. You can set the tone of the entire visit by reading each pet’s body language and knowing how to put them at ease.
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EQUINE DENTISTRY– A HORSE’ S HEALTH IS IMPACTED BY THE WAY HIS TEETH ARE FLOATED The temporo-mandibular joint – and the entire health of the horse – can be positively or negatively affected by the way his teeth are floated.
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TCVM FOR LAMENESS IN HORSES–DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies provide a diagnostic modality for equine musculoskeletal problems, and can also be used to help gauge response to treatments.
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Nutrition Nook WHOLE FOOD VITAMINS – WHY THEY’ RE SUPERIOR TO SYNTHETIC ALTERNATIVES
Naturally occurring whole foods grown in healthy soil produce a quality of nutrition that cannot be reproduced artificially.
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HOMEOPATHY: A 200 -YEAR-OLD NANOMEDICINE–PART 1
Its acceptance has been hindered by the inability to scientifically explain its mechanism of action. But old assumptions about the lack of particles in high dilutions have been overturned by advances in modern technology.
advisory board COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
5 Advisory board 6 Editorial 10 What’ s new 36 Industry innovations 40 Social media 41 From the ICVA 45 Spotlight 46 From the VBMA 59 Veterinary resource guide
dr. richard palmquist, DVM, graduated from Colorado State University in 1983. He is chief of integrative health services at Centinela Animal Hospital in Inglewood, California, president and research chair of the AHVMA, and an international speaker in integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Palmquist is a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and co-director of the AHVMA Foundation. He has published two books, one for conventional veterinarians and a second for clients discussing how integrative thinking works.
michelle J. rivera, MT, VDT, is an instructor at the University of Wisconsin and The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, a post-graduate educational institution offering state-approved programs. She is co-owner of The Healing Oasis Veterinary Hospital, offering massage, rehabilitation, chiropractic and Chinese and Western Herbology. Michelle completed the Chinese Herbal Medicine program from the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, and is certified in Chinese Medicine by the Wisconsin Institute of Chinese Herbology.
dr. Joyce harman, DVM, MRCVS, graduated in 1984 from Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic and has completed advanced training in homeopathy and herbal medicine. Her practice in Virginia uses holistic medicine to treat horses. Her publications include The Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book – the most complete source of information about English saddles.
66 From the AHVMA 68 AHVMA conference highlights 81 Marketplace 82 Events
dr. steve marsden, DVM, ND, lectures for the IVAS, the AHVMA and the AVMA, and is co-founder of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. He is a director of the National College of Natural Medicine, and authored the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marsden is extensively trai ned in alternative medicine, including Chinese herbology, acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. He has a veterinary and naturopathic practice in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2010, Dr. Marsden was named Teacher of the Year by the AHVMA.
dr. Jean dodds, DVM, received her veterinary degree in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College. In 1986, she moved to Southern California to establish Hemopet, the first non-profit national blood bank program for animals. Dr. Dodds has been a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. She received the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AHVMA in 1994.
dr. christina chambreau, DVM, CVH, graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980. She is a founder of the Academy Of Veterinary Homeopathy, was on the faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy Summer School and has been the holistic modality adjunct faculty liaison for the Maryland Veterinary Technician Program. Dr. Chambreau teaches classes in homeopathy for animals, and lectures on many topics. She is the author of the Healthy Animal’s Journal and the co-author of the Homeopathic Repertory: A Tutorial.
Bill Bookout is a founding member of the NASC, and served as president and chairman of the board from 2002–2012. Mr. Bookout was appointed vice president of global sales for Kemin Industries after Kemin acquired his supplement company, Genesis Ltd. Prior to his work in the animal field, Mr. Bookout spent 15 years in the human medical device, drug and animal health industries. Mr. Bookout received his Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences from the University of Wyoming, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been selected by Health Canada to serve on the Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products.
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Dental products make client homecare By Bud Groth
Contrary to first impressions among some veterinarians, high quality oral care products are good for business. Advertising by manufacturers along with articles on proper oral healthcare raise awareness among pet owners by not only touting the benefits of products but also showing, with before and after pictures, the benefits and results that can be had with proper care administered daily at home. This increased awareness among clients increases their willingness to bring their pets into the clinic for routine oral examinations and procedures.
The benefits to veterinarians are many. Advising pet owners on proper at-home oral care makes for healthier pets; animals that use oral care products on a regular basis arrive at the office with healthier and cleaner teeth and gums, allowing for easier and less traumatic routine cleaning procedures. And after a procedure, continued use keeps teeth and gums healthy for the future. These products are especially good for senior and at-risk animals for which there may be concerns about anesthesia.
There are many forms of home oral care products on the market. Toothpastes and brushes, dog chews, dental diet foods, water additives, oral sprays and gels all promote better breath, removal or reduction of plaque and tartar, reversal of gingivitis, and healthier gums. Some products are all-natural and proven to be 100% safe. Many, such as sprays and gels and/or water additives, are easy for clients to use every day since they are simply applied to the mouth and the animal’s tongue and lips spread them around the oral cavity. They require no tedious brushing battles with the pet! They are most effective when no water is taken for 30 minutes before or after application. Very simply, the easier a product is to use, the more likely clients will use it on a consistent and regular basis.
“Together, dental problems and issues related to what pets are fed account for most serious diseases in cats and dogs today,” says veterinarian Dr. Michael Fox. “It is critically important, especially for older pets and toy breeds, to feed a wholesome diet, provide safe chew toys – and get them used to regular tooth cleaning. Wrap a moist gauze bandage around your index finger and get the pet used to having teeth and gums rubbed. The oral gel made by PetzLife Oral Care Products…loosens scale/tartar, and helps reduce inflammation and infection. A spray is also available. Safe and effective dental products are the missing link in holistic pet healthcare, where good nutrition and chew toys go handin-hand with dental health.”
Bud Groth has a background in life and health insurance. His own health issues started him on a quest to find natural products to treat illness, and his interest extended to pets as well. He started PetzLife in 2003 when he found there was a need for no-brush dental care products.
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