Complementary Therapies
Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats: A Pocket Atlas
Skillfully integrating traditional concepts of Chinese medicine with clinical experience and modern scientific research, Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats brings together all current information in one convenient book. Its atlas-style format, highlighted by hundreds of full-color photographs and supporting text, makes it ideal as a quick, user-friendly reference in the clinic or training program.
Crystal Healing for Animals
by Martin J. Scott and Gael Mariani
Methods for how to use the healing power of crystals to enhance the well-being and happiness of animals are provided in this guide.
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals
Offers descriptions of 38 Bach Flower Remedies and their application to the treatment of a range of domestic animals, including horses.
A Veterinary Materia Medica and Clinical Repertory: With Materia Medica of the Nosodes
by George Macleod
This materia medica catalogues some 280 remedies, each described with a brief reference to origins, major actions upon the body systems, and some useful suggested applications.
Homoeopathic Medicine for Dogs: A Handbook for Vets and Pet Owners
Both veterinary surgeons new to homoeopathy and dog owners with no specialized medical knowledge will find this a practical and handy guide to the use of homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of canine ailments.
CHEMOTHERMIA Oncology Centre in Turkey
“For the people we love . . .”
Metabolically Supported Chemotherapy (MSCT) is the cornerstone of their approach to cancer, combined with a modified diet, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen, and high dose infusions of vitamin C and other nutrients.
Cancer Vaccines
Experimental Autologous Cancer Vaccines created by MediVet Biologics are provided under 9 CFR 103.3 via USDA Centre for Veterinary Biologics oversight for use under supervision/prescription of a licensed veterinarian. SAFETY AND EFFICACY HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED.
Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine
The Best of Both Worlds: An Advanced Guide to Integrative Veterinary Care for Happier, Healthier Pups
Designed to be the definitive guide to truly holistic health for dogs of all ages, this book equips dog owners with the knowledge they need to navigate any health challenge their dog may face. Highlighting the strengths of standard veterinary care and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture, food therapy and herbal remedies, Dr. Selmer’s first book offers pup parents the best of both worlds.
Veterinary Aromatherapy
Simple, clear and precise book written with Nelly’s inimitable passion for her subject.
Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs, Revised Edition: Small Doses for Small Animals
Most people understand homeopathy as a treatment for people, but as this book shows, our four-legged friends can benefit from it as well. First published in 1999, Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs quickly became a bestseller and an important resource for anyone looking for a more organic approach to caring for their cats and dogs. Using accessible language, author Don Hamilton gives readers an authoritative overview of animal homeopathy, covering history, treatment principles, homeopathic disease theory, and simple methods for using homeopathic remedies.
Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Animals
by Kirsten Leigh Bell
It is only in recent years that aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, has gained substantial acceptance; this is primarily due to French veterinarians who have begun using essential oils and hydrosols in their practices. Laypeople, of course, have been enjoying great success treating animals with the very same substances for many years; for it is not just the medical professionals who can safely and effectively administer these aromatic oils. Anyone enabled with quality essential oils or hydrosols and adequate knowledge can use a plant’s most concentrated and energetic byproducts to improve the health of their animals, and treat and prevent various illnesses and common ailments.
Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life
WHETHER YOU’RE A NEWCOMER TO THE FIELD OF energy medicine, an experienced practitioner or an animal lover committed to learning everything you can about your companion’s health, Animal Reiki will open your eyes to a new level of healing and well-being. From dogs and cats to horses and birds, this book is everything you need to understand and appreciate the power of Reiki to heal and deepen the bond with the animals in your life.
Many dog owners contact us here at McDowell’s Herbal seeking input into their decisions related to starting or continuing Chemotherapy for their dog with cancer.
Dr. Scott Hobson, of Abbey Animal Hospital, offers acupuncture to his patients.
Abbey Animal Hospital
1131 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 1K5
Phone (905) 827-4100
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
http://www.holisticvetconsult.com/acupuncture.htm – Acupuncture for Animals
http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/AltMed/Cancer/Cancer_AltMed.htm – Dr. R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
While acupuncture cannot prevent cancer, it can be very effective in relieving pain caused by cancer, and may help balance the energy flow throughout the body.
http://users.med.auth.gr/~karanik/english/veter.htm – The Veterinary Acupuncture Page, aims to provide educational material on Acupuncture to Veterinarians , who want to learn this therapeutic method. Topics include: Small Animal Cancer; Online Study Material on Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Professionals; Lectures on Acupuncture; and Useful Web Sites in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.