
By Laurie Dohmen
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.
Table of Contents
- One Health: Introduction to Integrative Veterinary Medicine
- Clinical Application of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Small Animal Practice
- The Role of Acupuncture in Veterinary Medicine
- Classical Homeopathy
- Western Botanical Medicine for Small Animals: A Pathway to Integrative Veterinary Care
- Raw Foods: A Second Look
- The Rise of Fresh Foods
- Nutraceuticals
- Introduction to Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy
- Animal Chiropractic: A Basic Description and Its Importance in Veterinary Practice
- Ayurveda for Animals
- Veterinary Medical Ozone Therapy: An Integrative Approach
- Cannabis and Veterinary Medicine
- Integrative Veterinary Oncology: Part I — Diet, Herbs, Essential Oils, and Supplements
- Integrative Veterinary Oncology: Part II — Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Manual Therapies, Oxygen Therapies, Energy Work and Phototherapies
- Integrative Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care
- Appendix: Resources