Description
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Laurie Dohmen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. Integrative veterinary medicine combines conventional veterinary practices with complementary and alternative therapies and is guided by the best available evidence. In this issue, top experts cover topics that help veterinarians emphasize preventive care, identify underlying imbalances, and reduce reliance on medications or invasive procedures, for a more personalized and effective approach to veterinary medicine for small animals.- Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including TCM herbology; integrative oncology; nutrition; Western herbal medicine; hospice and palliative care; and more- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on integrative veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Table of Contents
One Health: Introduction to Integrative Veterinary MedicineClinical Application of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Small Animal PracticeThe Role of Acupuncture in Veterinary MedicineClassical HomeopathyWestern Botanical Medicine for Small Animals: A Pathway to Integrative Veterinary CareRaw Foods: A Second LookThe Rise of Fresh FoodsNutraceuticalsIntroduction to Veterinary Medical AromatherapyAnimal Chiropractic: A Basic Description and Its Importance in Veterinary PracticeAyurveda for AnimalsVeterinary Medical Ozone Therapy: An Integrative ApproachCannabis and Veterinary MedicineIntegrative Veterinary Oncology: Part I—Diet, Herbs, Essential Oils, and SupplementsIntegrative Veterinary Oncology: Part II – Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Manual Therapies, Oxygen Therapies, Energy Work and PhototherapiesIntegrative Veterinary Hospice and Palliative CareAppendix: Resources
