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Integrative VETERINARY CARE
VACCINATION : REASSESSING PROTOCOLS WHY FINDING SAFER WAYS TO VACCINATE MAY MEAN CHANGING CURRENT VACCINE PRACTICES. Page 20
OZONE AND BIOPHOTONIC THERAPY
BIOREGULATORY MEDICINE AND HOMOTOXICOLOGY
6 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATIVE PRACTICE
CHINESE FOOD THERAPY
WHAT’ S NEW
A new study indicates this treatment may be efficacious for skin problems and other issues.
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INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY CARE JOURNAL
WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY FOR DOGS
Why it helps to regulate the body’s biological processes during illness.
How to use a TCVM perspective to develop optimal diets for your patients.
Combined, they’re successfully treating a range of illnesses, from infections and allergies to organ disease and even cancer.
A day in the life of a busy practitioner presents opportunities to employ multiple therapies, both allopathic and alternative.
•FIV and Lyme disease on the increase •Study links lameness with saddle slip •New strategies for animal hospice •New residency program in reproductive medicine
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WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY IN DOGS– SAFETY AND FEASIBILITY
Research has determined that WBC is safe for dogs and may be efficacious for conditions such as skin irritations and itching.
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VACCINATION AND CHANGING PROTOCOLS–PART I
Many pet owners are questioning the number of vaccines their animals receive. Here are the key issues veterinarians need to understand to make educated decisions about vaccination.
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BIOREGULATORY MEDICINE AND HOMOTOXICOLOGY
Bioregulatory medicine utilizes various therapies to regulate the body’s biological processes in times of illness. One of these therapies is homotoxicology, which uses combinations of homeopathic medicines.
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DOG BRAIN SCANS AND HUMAN/CANINE COMMUNICATION
A recent study reveals that both dogs and people respond very similarly to various human and canine sounds.
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Nutrition Nook INTEGRATING BASIC CHINESE FOOD THERAPY INTO DAILY PRACTICE Using a TCVM perspective, a pet’s diet should usually include Bland or Neutral properties, with other foods added for balance depending on his individual patterns or deficiencies.
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EXCESSIVE PAW LICKING IN DOGS–IT MAY NOT BE ALLERGIES
Consider the possibility that your patient’s discomfort may be arising from anatomical or neurological causes.
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VACCINE STRATEGIES FOR EQUINES: MINIMIZE RISK AND MAXIMIZE OWNER INVOLVEMENT We talk to integrative veterinarians in different regions and types of practice about the vaccination protocols they use.
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OZONE AND BIOPHOTONIC THERAPY
Are two therapies stronger than one? Combined, they are being used to successfully treat a wide range of illnesses in large and small animals, from infections and allergic reactions to organ and metabolic diseases, and even cancer.
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Integrative Practice 6 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY PRACTICE A day in the life of a busy practitioner presents multiple opportunities to employ a range of therapies and treatments, both allopathic and alternative.
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advisory board 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.
COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Barbara Fougere, DVM, CVAA graduated in 1986, and was named the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Educator for 2011. Dr. Fougere is the principal and one of the founders of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. She has continued studying over the last 26 years, and has three Bachelor degrees, two Masters degrees, three post Graduate Diplomas, several Certifications and numerous other courses under her belt.
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.
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WHOLE BODY
Cryotherapy
IN DOGS - SAFETY AND FEASIBILITY
By Joseph Lyman, DVM, MS; Joseph Alexander, MS; Ahmad A. Salaimeh, MS; W. Wesley Sutter, DVM, MS, DACVS; Daryl Edwards; William Bernard, DVM, DACVIM
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Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves rapid exposure to extreme cold for a brief period. It originated in Japan during the late 1970s and has seen increasing use in human athletes and for treatment of many human health conditions. More recent research is also suggesting medical uses for musculoskeletal and skin conditions1.
into four groups; each group received two treatments per week with one week of no treatment, randomly assigned over a fourweek period. Blinded owner assessments were used to evaluate response to the therapy. All 12 dogs completed the study with no adverse effects and no owner compliance issues. The study concludes that WBC can be safely applied to canine patients.
This study investigates the possibility of applying the same therapeutic technique to canine patients by using a novel canine cryotherapy chamber. The purpose of the study was to determine the safety and feasibility of WBC for dogs while simultaneously providing initial information on efficacy. A total of 12 dogs of various breeds and sizes were exposed to temperatures between -90°C and -110°C for three minutes. The dogs were divided
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A cryotherapy chamber using circulating nitrogen vapor was constructed for the study. Temperature probes were placed above the dog’s back, above the floor of the unit, and in the return duct. The chamber was constructed so that the dog’s head was outside it and at ambient temperature, while the entire body was exposed to the vapor. (Dogs must be completely dry
POTENTIAL VETERINARY APPLICATIONS These include skin disease such as allergic dermatitis or hot spots, musculoskeletal pain/osteoarthritis, exercise recovery, post-fracture repair or weight loss. WBC may provide an additional tool for palliative therapy or treatment of a variety of common canine problems, since skin disease and musculoskeletal pain are among the top reasons for canine veterinary visits. when entering a cryotherapy chamber; accidental injury has been reported in some human cases in which wet apparel was worn into the unit.) Dogs were placed in the chamber when it was pre-cooled to a treatment temperature of -100°C. Additional nitrogen vapor was introduced when any of the temperature probes showed a reading of -90°C. Temperatures were maintained between a maximum of -90°C and -110°C during treatment. The dogs were exposed for three minutes to the treatment temperatures before removal from the chamber. The 12 dogs in the study were randomly assigned into four treatment groups. Each group received three weeks of twiceweekly treatment and one week of no treatments – the latter could have occurred in the first, second, third or fourth week of the trial. The dogs ranged in weight from 14.8 lbs to 105.4 lbs. Blood chemistry and hematology tests were performed prior to the first treatment, and then weekly. The dogs were weighed immediately prior to entering the cold chamber. Photographs were taken of each dog’s tail dock, pinna, and inguinal area prior to each treatment. They were assessed by owners for pain, pruritus, skin irritation, activity level, quality of life, appetite and anxiety, starting on the day of first treatment and continuing for one week after the final treatment. Additionally, the owners of these animals filled out a questionnaire concerning the dogs’ behavior during the periods between WBC treatments.
STUDY FINDINGS For a list of the presenting complaints in the study dogs, see sidebar on next page. No dogs suffered any adverse effects during treatment, nor were any abnormalities reported by owners. During treatment, technicians noted shivering in the third minute IVC Summer 2014
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