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Report: presumed natural or shed vaccine viral exposure in unvaccinated puppies

W. Jean Dodds, DVM - January 22, 2019

Once a pup's residual maternal immunity has waned, he can still maintain measurable levels of immunity, despite being unvaccinated. What are the possible explanations? Some...

Hydrotherapy in canine physical rehab

December 28, 2018

Recognizing soft tissue injuries in dogs from an integrative perspective —...

December 17, 2018

Veterinary rehabilitation optimizes clinical outcomes

December 13, 2018

Herbal support for geriatric animals

November 26, 2018

Hospice home care products for pets

November 23, 2018

Feline

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An integrative approach to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats

Barbara Fougere, BSc, BVMS (Hons), BHSc (Comp Med), MODT, MHSc (Herb Med), CVA, CVCP, CVBM - November 1, 2018

CKD is a common but manageable condition in feline patients, and responds well to integrative medicine. Herbs and acupuncture are key therapies. Chronic kidney...

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Worried about grain-free diets & heart disease? Take heart!

Barbara Royal, DVM, CVA - October 30, 2018

Grain-free. These two words are the focus of a recent media storm creating trouble for pet food. The confusion originates from a July 2018...

Omega fatty acids for dogs and cats

October 26, 2018

Evaluating the effects of electropollution on human and animal health

October 18, 2018

Probiotics, the missing nutrients — part 2

October 10, 2018

Digital infrared thermal imaging

September 21, 2018

Microbiome Restorative Therapy in companion animals

August 21, 2018

Building good behavior in your patients – strategies for stocking your...

July 18, 2018

Equine

Articles

Osteopathic approach to the equine thorax

Ann-Marie Hancock, MS, DVM, EDO - November 9, 2018

There are many reasons why a horse may have restrictions in his thorax. As osteopaths, we know that immobility in one area can certainly...

Integrative approach to diarrhea in the equine

August 10, 2018

Strategies for building and maintaining equine health

April 30, 2018

Shockwave therapy

November 27, 2017

Treatment protocol for Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM)

November 10, 2017

Integrating essential oils for skin care

October 17, 2017

Innovative Practice

A successful and healthy veterinary practice using an indigenous healers’ approach

Articles Jaime Gonzalez, DVM, CVA - November 30, 2018

How integrating the idea of Shamanism into veterinary practice addresses the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. Most of us will agree that the...

Programs and apps that improve your practice

Articles IVC Journal - October 26, 2018

Is technology the answer to providing more detailed care to your clients and patients? New programs and apps that digitize records, notes and follow...

Integrative training for technicians

Articles Joni Kamlet, RVT, CCRA - August 30, 2018

Credentialed veterinary technicians are in short supply. Integrative training helps empower vet techs and strengthens the field overall. Technicians are leaving the veterinary field in...

A shared space practice model

Articles Jordan Kocen, DVM - July 30, 2018

It takes time to develop a veterinary practice based on a shared space model, but it has many benefits, including a decrease in overhead...

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