2011-2012 calendar - Dr. ShowMore Calendar
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2011-2012 calendar - Dr. ShowMore Calendar
The Dr. ShowMore Calendar 2011 The Nature of Integrative Medicine Veterinarians naturally expose options Welcome to The Nature of Integrative Medicine The Dr. ShowMore Calendar 2011 We want Full Dis-clothes-ure! This calendar is an educational fundraising endeavor from The Center for Integrative Veterinary Care, an organization dedicated to the education and outreach to both veterinary professionals and the public, promoting current information on Integrative Medicine. This calendar represents the joyous relationship between people and pets and the special bond we as healthcare providers share with animals and their loving human JEQMPMIW%W-RXIKVEXMZI:IXIVMREVMERW[I½RHKVIEXQIERMRK MRXLMWJYP½PPMRK[SVO(EMP][IWIIMQQIHMEXIERHGSQTPIXI responses when treating challenging cases. Best of all, our patients welcome our therapies, happily running into our GPMRMGWERHI\EQVSSQW[MXLGSR½HIRXKVIIXMRKW8LMWX]TI of healthcare for our cherished animal friends is revealed with each calendar page. f Because Integrative Medicine offers so many options, and our patients come in all shapes ERHWM^IWXVIEXQIRXWEVIXEMPSVIHMRHMZMHYEPP] And just like our patients, no Integrative Veterinarian’s physique is the same! The Dr. ShowMore calendar is unveiling to the public the “New Gold Standard of Care” along with a light-hearted glimpse at the “vet / animal” bond! As we learn more about how the immune system works, we take the best from both Conventional and Holistic Medicine and treat the whole patient from head to toes to paws to claws to hooves. With our mind, body and soul we treat the whole animal. They care for us and we care for them. These relationships are treasures. f This Calendar is ‘G’ rated for Gold Standard! Dr. ShowMore....Dr. DoMore....Dr. SaveMore...... Come on, take a peek.......We hope you have as much fun as we did creating this! Integrative Veterinarians like to “keep abreast” of cutting-edge-concepts and modalities across the globe -consistently learning and sharing new ideas. Continuing education classes and on-line forums create a community of collaboration and information for the best protocols and products, bringing forward numerous choices for veterinarians and caregivers. f Final Dis-clothes-ure: Every model photographed in this calendar is a practicing veterinarian. From across the globe, they enthusiastically posed for this “take off” on the original 2003 movie “Calendar Girls” lovingly promoting Integrative Veterinary Medicine. This project will provide scholarships to train more veterinarians in Integrative Modalities and help fund the Dr. DoMore Film Project, which is umbrellaed by The Center for Integrative Veterinary Care, a 501(c)(3) RSRTVS½XSVKERM^EXMSR8LI(V(S1SVIHSGYQIRXEV]WIVMIW empowers pet owners and veterinary professionals with information and tools to help make better choices for Integrative Veterinary medicine and compassionate care. f Price 15.00 US dollars Printed in USA on recycled paper. © 2011 The Center for Integrative Veterinary Care. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies. Disclaimer : Information in this calendar is not intended as a substitute for professional veterinary medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. The content herein is not for specific diagnosis; or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. If you have a pet or animal for whom you are responsible in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately. To order calendars www.dr showmore .or g www.drdomore .or g or contact MASH Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton 72 West Main St Hopkinton MA 01748 508.435.4077 www.mashvet.com Thank-you for supporting this positive effort! 'SZIVWLSX0M^,EWWMRKIV(:1LEVZIWXWQIHMGMREPLIVFWMRXLITEWXYVI with her horse, Cindy Lu, who is taste testing them. (herbs pictured: Boneset, Joe Pye Weed and Goldenrod. This combination is useful for urinary tract disorders) (V0MWE4ERX^IVMWKMZMRKETL]WMGEPI\EQXS;MPPEETVIKRERXQEVI HOLISTIC VETERINARY SERVICES OF INDIANA P.C. in NASHVILLE, INDIANA From its formal beginning 250 years ago, our veterinary profession has expanded its ability to care for millions of animals from countless species. In the past thirty-five years, the acceptance of women as ‘equals’ has profoundly changed the profession. Not only has medical knowledge expanded, but now veterinary medicine is practiced with more compassion and appreciation of the special bond between human and animal. It is only fitting and proper that a calendar is produced which exposes and celebrates the progress in the medical care of the creatures with which we share our lives. In 2011, the ‘whole world’ joins the veterinary profession in celebrating its 250th anniversary! French veterinarian Claude Bourgelat founded the first veterinary school in 1761 in Lyon, France. The Alfort Veterinary School near Paris followed three years later. Events will be held around the world throughout the coming year to commemorate this special anniversary. The official opening ceremony will take place in Versailles, France, January 24, 2011. We welcome you to the “New Gold Standard” for the next 250 years... Integrative Veterinary Medicine! JANUARY 2011 SU N DAY M ONDAY 26 T UESDAY 27 YEARLY PHYSICAL EXAM: A whole body evaluation WEDNES DAY 28 29 THU RS DAY 30 FRI DAY S AT U R DAY 31 1 New Year’s Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 W. Jean Dodds Vaccine Immunologist Hemopet 9 10 11 12 13 14 VSMT CLASS A 2011: Module I Jan 15-19 Nor th American Veterinary Conference Jan 12th-16th 16 17 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Mar tin Luther King Jr. Day 23 24 30 31 Dogs/Cats Normal Temperature ××* Normal Respiration 10-30 per min Pulse 50-130 per min Horses 1 Goats/Sheep ××* ××* 12-20 per min 10-30 per min 44 per min 70-80 per min 2 3 4 5 BOOKLIST FOR REFERENCES INTEGRATING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE INTO VETERINARY PRACTICE by Goldstein, Palmquist, Broadfoot, .SLRWXSR;IR*SYKIVI6SQER 8,)2%896)3*%2-1%0,)%0-2+F]1EVXMR+SPHWXIMR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE by Allen Schoen/ Susan Wynn SCARED POOPLESS The Straight Scoop on Dog Care by Jan Rasmusen 1%29%03*2%896%0:)8)6-2%6=1)(-'-2)F]7XIZI1EVWHIR7YWER;]RR 4)803:)6+9-()832%896%0,)%0-2+*36'%87%2((3+7F]&EVFEVE*SYKIVI (64-8'%-62´7'3140)8)+9-()832%896%0,)%08,3*(3+7%2('%87F]6MGLEVH4MXGEMVR *3964%;7*-:)(-6)'8-32F]'LIV]P7GL[EVX^ '3140)8),30-78-'%2(,)%0-2+*36,367)7F]1EV]&VIRRER ,)6&7*364)87&]+VIK8MPJSVH WEBSITES 8,)2%896%0,)%08,&-&0)*36(3+7%2('%87F]7LE[R1IWWMSRRIV w w w . a hv m a . or g ANIMAL WELLNESS MAGAZINE/EQUINE WELLNESS w w w . a v m a . or g THE WHOLE DOG JOURNAL w w w . a a ha . com Physical exams are an integral part of good Integrative Veterinary care performed by you at least monthly and yearly by your veterinarian (more often for senior pets). Eye discharge? Red line on the gums? Lumps? Excessive shedding? Vomiting EJXIVIEXMRK#%FRSVQEPTL]WMGEP½RHMRKWSV mental and emotional issues may indicate EWTIGM½GMPPRIWWSVQIVIP]EPS[IVSZIVEPP level of health. Your veterinarian’s exam includes: temperature, mucous membranes, tongue (color, texture, size), eye evaluation, ear exam, hair and skin condition, heart and lung auscultation, abdominal palpation,and pulse assessment as well as review of the musculoskeletal structures. Lab tests, radiographs or ultrasound may be indicated. If treatment is required there are dozens of possibilities. An Integrative Practitioner looks at the whole physical body and whole body of knowledge. They assess the animal’s physical and mental issues drawing on all resources from veterinary medical training: anatomy, physiology, pathology, parasitology, internal medicine, infectious disease, and surgery. Additional choices are Homeopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese and Western Herbs, Acupuncture, Reiki, QEWWEKIIWWIRXMEPSMPW¾S[IVIWWIRGIW% wide range of energy medicine including Rife, TTouch, Healing Touch for Animals, Qi Gong/Tong Ren are all part of this growing dimension of healing. Discussion centered on improving nutrition and digestion are crucial “building blocks” allowing peak bodily response. Animals should be examined yearly for parasites both internal and external. Options are available for natural and chemical parasite control -- but chemical and pesticide free help animals be healthier while contributing to a “greener” planet. Dr. Anja Kordon is doing a natural dental cleaning on Labrador Retriever Bobby. ANIMAL HEALTH OASIS in NAPLES, FLORIDA FEBRUARY Dental Care SU N DAY M ONDAY 30 31 T UESDAY 1 WEDNES DAY 2 THU RS DAY 3 FRI DAY 4 :718%1SHYPI--*IF 2nd - 6th S AT U R DAY 5 Chinese New Year 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 25 26 Valentines Day Mar ty Goldstein 1947 %*EXLIVSJ-RXIKVEXMZI Veterinary Medicine 20 21 Bir thday of Muhammed Sunni Nor th American Veterinary 'SRJIVIRGI*IF 27 Purim 23 24 Western Veterinary 'SRJIVIRGI*IF President’s Day 28 1 Brushing your pet’s teeth and gums is a FIRI½GMEPQIXLSHSJQEMRXEMRMRKXLIMV oral health; and it is sometimes possible for your veterinarian to hand scale teeth [MXLSYXKIRIVEPERIWXLIWME&EGL¾S[IV Rescue Remedy or aromatherapy remedies like lavender and frankincense used prior XSEHIRXEPZMWMXWSQIXMQIWWYJ½GMIRXP] relax the patient allowing scaling of the pet’s teeth. Animals with advanced dental disease or requiring extractions, anesthesia may be necessary. WEBSITES www .ar o mado g.c o m www .an im alh e alth o a s i s . co m Natural dental care begins with a good diet. Natural foods help keep a pet’s immune system at peak health by providing available nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Raw bones (especially raw chicken necks) and raw foods keep dog and cat teeth naturally clean: they are nature’s way of brushing and ¾SWWMRK4VSTIVP]JIHSYVTIXWLEZIELMKL hydrochloric acid content in their stomachs and can safely digest the bone and meat. Note: Observe the same hygiene used for raw human meat and chicken. Be vigilant handling any pet food. Safeguard young children and toddlers who should never play with bones or any pet food. Bob Goldstein 1942 Leader in Integrative Veterinary Nutrition Susan B Anthony Day Bir th of Muhammed Shia 22 Dental care is essential for bodily health MR-RXIKVEXMZI1IHMGMRI-R¾EQIHKYQW and infected teeth are indicative of compromised healing ability. There is a relationship between each body organ and the mouth (described in acupuncture charts). 2 3 4 5 Ozone therapy used prior and after dentistry helps decrease the bacteria in the mouth and brings oxygen to gum tissue allowing faster healing. Homeopathic remedies like Arnica for pain, Phosphorous for bleeding and Calendula for infection can be very supportive with fewer side effects XLERXVEHMXMSREPERXMMR¾EQQEXSV]HVYKW Some products have enzymes that help break down the tartar. Apply the enzyme to teeth at night; in the morning, give the pet a raw bone to chew to help remove the tarter. Have your veterinarian check your pet’s teeth during their annual wellness visit. (V1EVKI0I[XIVMWKMZMRK2MGOIVWXLILSQISTEXLMGVIQIH]%VRMGEQSRXEREERIWWIRXMEPTEVXSJE½VWXEMHOMX ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY SERVICES, in NEW CASTLE, VIRGINIA MARCH SU N DAY M ONDAY 27 28 Homeopathy T UESDAY 1 WEDNES DAY 2 THU RS DAY 3 4 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 5 11 “Like Cures Like” is the basic principle of Homeopathy, a form of energy medicine practiced for the last 250 years. 12 American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture www.aava.org Annual Conference Scottsdale, AZ March11-13 Ash Wednesday 13 S AT U R DAY Integrative Health Care Symposium New York City March 4-6 VSMT A Mod III Mar 2nd - 6th 6 FRI DAY 17 18 19 25 26 St. Patrick’s Day Annual Homeopathic Meeting Saguaro Lake Ranch AZ, March 16-20 Daylight Savings Time star ts 20 21 22 23 24 AAHA Conference Toronto March 24-27 Spring Equinox 27 Massage and Rehabilitation Module I March 17th - 20th 28 29 30 31 1 2 The patient’s symptoms, especially unique ones, are matched to symptoms produced by the remedies. When the correct match is made, these energetic medicines cause the individual to heal itself. Almost any problem can be treated with Homeopathy - injuries, FPEHHIVMR¾EQQEXMSRWJIEVWEKKVIWWMSR allergies, cancer, ill organs, Lyme disease, and hypothyroidism. The list is endless. Most importantly, homeopathy can be used when the symptoms are too vague to treat with conventional drugs. VSMT A Mod IV Mar 30th - April 3rd Homeopathic remedies may be purchased at the local health food store. Sets containing the most commonly needed ones are also available. Numerous books and classes will teach you how to treat minor problems. Remedies are gently put into the mouth, away from food. Homeopathic remedies are administered orally and applied topically. INFORMATION, ORGANIZATIONS & CLASSES w ww.th eAV H.o r g w ww.h omeop ath ic .o r g w ww.n ation alc e n ter f o r h o me op a t h y. org w w. ligain tern atio n al.o r g w ww.d r pitcair n .c o m w ww.ch r istinac h am br eau .c o m w ww. h omeo pathy fo r th e an i m a l s . com INJURIES OR PAIN )ZIV]LSYWILSPHGERFIRI½XJVSQ%VRMGE Montana . Especially for easing pain, reducing bleeding and bruising, preventing infections and soothing the injured animal. Give a few pellets every 15 minutes after an injury while deciding on the next treatment. If it helps, continue until the pain is gone. If it does not help after several doses, try a different remedy. FEAR AND TERROR Aconite is indicated for shock, terror or extreme fear. It can help with previous trauma or going to veterinarian or groomer Give a dose every 5 minutes if there is extreme fear or shock. Give every 15 to 30 minutes if the fear is less severe. Before going to a fearful situation, give a dose 30 minutes before, then 5 minutes before, then repeat as needed while there. OTHER USEFUL HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES -RWIGXWXMRKWERH7[IPPMRKW Tick and Insect Bites Diarrhea and Vomiting *IZIVWERH6IHRIWW Skin infections Bleeding Breathing open airway %TMW1IPPM½GE Ledum Palustre Arsenicum Album &IPPEHSRRE Calendula Phosphorus Carbo Veg STIFFNESS Rhus toxicodendrum is one of dozens of remedies that can help pain and stiffness from arthritis, especially when it is worse [LIRXLIERMQEP½VWXKIXWYTXLIRPSSWIRW up. Try a dose a day for a few days, then use occasionally as needed. Remedy pellets can be dissolved in distilled water (three pellets with 4 ounces), mix well and give a teaspoon on a clean tongue away from food. Homeopathy is a safe, convenient way to XVIEXQER]TVSFPIQW*SVQSVIMRJSVQEXMSR consult a trained Veterinary Homeopath. Dr. Margo Roman is treating Romeo with an acupuncture needle in GV 14. Acupuncture has been part of her practice since 1976. M*A*S*H MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES of HOPKINTON in HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS APRIL SU N DAY M ONDAY 27 28 Acupuncture T UESDAY 29 WEDNES DAY 30 THU RS DAY 31 FRI DAY 1 S AT U R DAY 2 %TVMP*SSPW(E] 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Qing Ming Jie 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 Massage and Rehab Module II April 14th-17th Session 4 of the Prof. Course Homeopathy 3VPERHS*0%TVMP Samuel Hahnemann 1775 *EXLIVSJ,SQISTEXL] 17 18 19 20 21 Ear th Day Palm Sunday 1st day Passover 24 25 26 Easter 27 8th day Passover GV 14 ST 36 BL 60 LI 11 29 30 Margo Roman 1953 A Mother of Integrative Veterinary Medicine VSMT A Mod V April 27th - May 1st GV 26 (Governing Vessel 26) This Emergency Resuscitation point is located between the nostril and upper lip. Press XLMWTSMRX½VQP][MXL]SYV½RKIVREMPSRER] animal who is in shock or not breathing. GV 26 SP 6 28 GV 14 is between the shoulder blades. Good for immune system, fever and respiration. WEBSITE w w w . IV AS . org w w w . TC V M . co m w w w . a v a a . org w w w . ci v t e d u . org w w w . m a s h v e t . com PC 6 LI 4 +SSH*VMHE] ST 36 ( Stomach 36) is located on the SYXWMHISJXLIORIISRXLIYTTIV½JXL of the tibia in a depression. Stimulating this point helps digestive issues (increase appetite and stop vomiting) and general immune and endocrine system support as well as pain control. LI 11 (Large Intestine 11) ) is at the end of elbow crease on the outside of front leg. Use it for allergies, skin and glandular problems. BL 60 (Bladder 60) is located on the outside of the heel or calcaneous bone. It is the aspirin point for pain. PC6 (Pericardium 6) is located between the radius and ulna, about an inch above the carpal pad. Helps with nausea and heart problems. LI 4 ( Large Intestine 4) ) is located inside the dewclaw and is good for head pain and balancing the body. An excellent book for both the veterinarian and caretaker is *3964%;7*-:)(-6)'8-327F]'LIV]P7GL[EVX^ Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medical treatment that has been used for over 4,000 years in China and has been used in veterinary medicine in the USA since 1972. Based on a mapping of the body meridians which follow the main organ systems the “Yin and Yang” qualities are brought into balance. Understanding of how the body’s organs relate to reach other make Chinese medicine a very effective and accepted therapeutic option. While almost any ailment can be improved, most common treatments are for musculoskeletal issues, kidney disease, liver disease, wound healing or pain management. Traditional Chinese Medicine has many forms - needles (of different sizes and lengths) aqua-puncture (injection of Vitamin B12 or a Homeopathic solutions), moxabustion (a heated herbal application), gold bead implants, and even electrostimulation. Use of Chinese Herbs for all types of conditions can be a FIRI½GMEPEHNYRGXXSEGYTYRGXYVI8YM2E (Chinese Massage) and acupressure and even getting an ordinary laser pen light directed on acupuncture points can help. Dr. Beth Brown is holding Lucy, the Doberman cross, ”post-op” in her surgical suite. WEST COAST VETERINARY CLINIC in SARASOTA, FLORIDA MAY SU N DAY 1 Surgery M ONDAY 2 T UESDAY 3 WEDNES DAY 4 5 FRI DAY 6 S AT U R DAY 7 AVH Conference Washington, DC May 5-8 May Day 8 THU RS DAY 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 Massage and Rehab Module III: May 12th-15th Richard Pitcairn 1941 %*EXLIVSJ:IXIVMREV] Homeopathy Mothers Day 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Memorial Day Pain management is often crucial after surgery. Pharmaceutical drugs are commonly prescribed but can have adverse side effects. Acupuncture pre- and postoperatively and Homeopathic remedies like Arnica and Hypericum offer pain relief and are side affect free. Chiropractic adjustment for skeletal alignment after anesthesia helps animals recover more quickly. Physical therapy can also be part of the post operative recuperation giving the muscles, tendons, and joints a chance to stretch and repair. Sadly, 46% of dogs and 39% of cats get cancer. It has become epidemic. Sadly, 46% of dogs and 39% of cats get cancer and surgery is often one of the treatments presented to owners. The rise in the numbers of animals getting cancer is overwhelming. When tumors or masses become so large they cause pain or bleeding the mass should be removed. Many other cancer treatment protocols can used in conjunction with surgical removal or de-bulking. Each case is unique and every situation requires an integrative approach. Trying to prevent cancer from occurring by working with the animal’s immune system may be the future of preventive care. Always discuss options with your Integrative Veterinarian. Surgical procedures are often necessary during an animal’s life. Many veterinarians perform the same procedures as do our human counterparts. Surgeries run the gamut from ovariohysterectomies and castrations to major orthopedic procedures to organ transplants. Integrative Veterinarians are highly knowledgable on whether surgery should FIXLI½VWXSTXMSRSV[LIXLIVERSXLIV Integrative Medicine approach can offer a desirable outcome. Very complicated surgical procedures may be referred to a Veterinary Surgeon who specializes in that tissue or technique. There are several ways of correcting orthopedic problems. Cruciate injuries can be repaired with several different surgical techniques, or repaired using chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, functional nutritional support, prolotherapy, or stem cell transplant. The uninjured leg should also be treated to prevent a similar injury during recovery. An Integrative Veterinarian gives caretakers options allowing a collaborative decision on the best procedure. Additionally, a diet including whole food and natural condroitin, as well as glandular supplements for the fastest and most complete repair of ligaments and QIRMWGMMWFIWX (V7YI%VQWXVSRKMWGEVMRKJSV4VYHIRGI[MXLLIVFW¾S[IVIWWIRGIWERHIWWIRXMEPSMPW BALANCED BEING INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE GROUP in WETHERBY, ENGLAND JUNE “ONE MEDICINE”, Aromatherapy and Energy Medicine SU N DAY 29 M ONDAY 30 T UESDAY 31 WEDNES DAY 1 THU RS DAY 2 FRI DAY 3 S AT U R DAY 4 Jan Bergeron Keeper of the CAVM listserve 5 6 7 8 (VEKSR&SEX*IWXMZEP 13 10 11 17 18 Massage and Rehab Module IV: June 9th-12th Shavuot 12 9 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 RUDOLF VIRCHOW (1821-1902) 2 Essential oils used in aromatherapy can heal and nurture the mind, body, and soul. These oils are the pure essence of the plant and the oil heals as does an herbal preparation. Essential oils govern the plant’s immune system and manage the plant’s life, decide whether to mutate or migrate, how to survive in a world of insects, funguses, viruses and bacteria.. Used therapeutically, essential oils with their complicated and synergistic chemical compounds perform these same functions in animals. Thus plants offer us balance and a never-ending resource for improving and embellishing our lives. *EXLIV´W(E] 26 27 28 %Lavender with frankincense is antimicrobial, antiseptic, reduces pain and swelling, relaxes and reduces stress Chamomile relaxes and aids digestion %6SQER'LEQSQMPIMWERXMMR¾EQQEXSV] and reduces pain %Helichrysum relieves pain and used with lavender will help heal wounds 29 30 EMERGENCY CARE *PS[IVIWWIRGIWEVI,SQISTEXLMGHMPYXMSRW SJ¾S[IVI\XVEGXWERHJYRGXMSREWIRIVK] medicines. Every household should have Rescue Remedy, a combination of 5 HMJJIVIRX¾S[IVIWWIRGIWMRWIZIVEPTPEGIW around the house, car, and barn. Give 2 or 3 drops by mouth any time an animal or person is upset, injured, in shock, nervous in the car, itchy, angry, ill, not eating, feather picking, having a seizure - any time they are not well. If it helps, keep giving as needed. Always take some yourself if you are giving it to your animals. Most companies have their own version of emergency care essences -- try different brands. Integrative Veterinarians keep “abreast” of all current medical information. With globalization and expanding world travel, we are especially cognizant of diseases internationally-- both human and animal. Each veterinarian plays a key role in maintaining public health. The “ONE Medicine” (see note), brings veterinarians and human medical doctors together. Integrative Medicine is part of this relationship as well. Emergency response XIEQWERHITMHIQMSPSKMWXWEPPFIRI½XJVSQ the use of homeopathy, herbs, essential oils and other integrative techniques. ONE Medicine... 'Between animal and human medicine there is no dividing line – nor should there be. The object is different but the experience obtained constitutes the basis of all medicine.' Session 5 of the Prof. Course Homeopathy, Concord, NY on June 16-19 19 With choices ranging from surgery to herbs to homeopathy to energy medicine, Integrative Veterinarians have numerous STXMSRWIZIRJSVETIXGLMGOIR%PPERMQEPW deserve kindness and the highest level of medical attention we can provide. 1 BEHAVIOR -W]SYVTIXLEVHXSXVEMR#%RKV]#*IEVJYP# Destructive? Spraying? Grieving? Reach for ¾S[IVIWWIRGIWEZEVMIX]GSQFMREXMSRW[MPP EHHVIWWWTIGM½GTVSFPIQW-JSRIVIQIH] does not work try another brand or consult an Integrative Veterinarian trained in essences. Other forms of energy medicine -- Reiki, TongRen/Qi Gong, T Touch, and Tachyon plus many techniques from a wide range of cultures globally, assist recovery in animals and restore health. Be open to positive effects of healing energy. The mind body healing connection works on animals as well as humans. WEBSITES w w w . ba la ncedbeing . com w w w . a r om a dog . com w w w . young liv ing . com (V0M^,EWWMRKIVMWLEVZIWXMRKXLILIVF±7[IIX%RRMI²EVXIQIWMEERRYEMRLIVTEWXYVI[MXLXLILIPT of her goat Fern. This plant is useful in the treatment of Lyme disease. WOLF ROCK ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER in EXETER, RHODE ISLAND JULY SU N DAY Herbs and Botanicals M ONDAY T UESDAY WEDNES DAY THU RS DAY FRI DAY S AT U R DAY 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 In ancient prehistory, anthropologists have found evidence that early humans learned which herbs to use and which herbs not to use from their observations of animals using herbs for their own healing processes. %RMQEPWLEZIEREXYVEPEJ½RMX]JSVLIVFW In the wild, animals have an innate and instinctual intelligence about which herbs will help. Herbs have complex ingredients and multiple intricate modes of action. Including herbal therapies in an Integrative Medical treatment increases the effectiveness of that program as herbs help balance and nourish a patient. Many in-depth training courses are available. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine, taught to veterinarians by other veterinarians and skilled herbalists, give practicing colleagues clinical skills allowing them to employ herbs as a stand-alone treatment or concurrent with pharmaceuticals. Independence Day 10 11 AVMA Conference July 16-19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 Carvel Tieker t 1938 *SYRHIVSJ%,:1% 24 25 26 WEBSITE w w w . civ t edu. or g w w w . v bm a . or g 31 COMMON HERBS FOR COMMON PROBLEMS Although the use of many herbs is safe, and it is generally safe to use these herbs alongside of pharmaceutical medications, a veterinarian who is trained in herbal medicine will also be knowledge about any problems that might occur with the use of herbs and pharmaceuticals at the same time. Herbs can be administered to pets in various ways. One can use fresh herbal plants and simply mix them with their meals. Herbs can also be dried and ground MRXSE½RITS[HIVERHTPEGIHMRXSMR capsules and given orally. Herbs can be extracted with alcohol into a tincture and that can be administered directly by mouth or the alcohol extract can be mixed with food or drink. Many animals don’t enjoy the taste of alcohol, and there are ways to dispel the alcohol to make it more palatable. Herbal extracts also come in glycerin which more easily taken. Digestion Ginger Root Catnip Psyllium Seed Chamomile Marshmallow Root Slippery Elm Bladder Support Cranberry Extract Corn Silk Uva Ursi Buchu Kidney Support Asparagus Root Nettles Seed Cordyceps Rehmannia Rhubarb Liver Support Fleas and ticks Milk Thistle Dandelion Root Bupleurum Artichoke Turmeric Citronella Neem Cedarwood Lavender Rose Germanium (As essential oils) BOOKS 8,)4)803:)67+9-()832%896%0,)%0-2+*36(3+7%2('%87 F]&EVFEVE*SYKIVI INTEGRATING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE INTO A VETERINARY PRACTICE by Bob Goldstein VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE EDITED IHMXIHF];]RRERH*SYKIVI Ears Make a concentration of Green Tea Steep 1 tea bag in 1/4 cup hot water, cool down and use as a ¾YWLJSVI]IWERH ears. You can also use aloe in the ears to soothe the canal as well. Dr. Robert Silver creates a healthy whole food meal for Trigger, his Chocolate Lab, with Gracie, his Bengal kitty, in the background. He is using fresh organic, wholesome products. BOULDER’S NATURAL ANIMAL in BOULDER, COLORADO AUGUST SU N DAY 31 M ONDAY 1 Nutrition T UESDAY WEDNES DAY THU RS DAY FRI DAY S AT U R DAY 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 The key to good health is good nutrition. What humans and animals eat provides their bodies with the building blocks they need for strong immune systems. Seventy percent of the immune system is in the gastrointestinal tract. Diets providing highquality, minimally-processed foods allow peak performance.Organic, fresh whole food have more nutrients and are better assimilated by the body. Absorption in the gut is enhanced with probiotics and digestive enzymes. Ramadan Marvin Cain 1931 %*EXLIVSJ:IXIVMREV] Acupuncture 7 8 1MGLEIP;MPWSR*S\ Pioneer of Humane Care of Animals 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 AHVMA Annual Conference San Diego, CA Aug 27-30 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Last Day of Ramadan Recipes for home prepared meals will vary protein, vegetable and carbohydrate proportions to individualize the pet JSSHXSXLIWTIGM½GRIIHWSJEHSKSV cat. Additional vegetables in the diet can offer extra protection from cancer. Certain carbohydrates in pet diets have been associated with diabetes, cancer and allergies. Many dogs have become gluten sensitive as have their human companions. Avoiding gluten grains like wheat and barley can be helpful to gluten sensitive animals. Quinoa, millet and buckwheat are good substitutes. Balancing the amount of carbohydrates and other grains with proportionate amounts of chopped and pureed vegetables (sweet potatoes, zucchini, broccoli, butternut squash, kale, spinach, sprouts, and carrots, for example) will provide improved and wholesome nutrition. Using proportionately smaller amounts of fruits in season for rich antioxidants will help to reduce MR¾EQQEXMSRMRXLIFSH])\EQTPIWSJ fruits you can serve in small amounts include: berries, apples, pears, bananas, kiwi and melon). Increasing organic plant based foods helps the environment and decreases the number of animals used for pet food. Sustainable farming practices also help with ecology. Wading through the variety of pet foods can be daunting for the pet parent trying XS½RHXLI±TIVJIGX²HMIX;MXLXLILIPT of pet nutrition books or advice from their Integrative Veterinarian a diet is easily customizable. Home-prepared diets provides your pet with a diverse and optimal nutrition. Raw meat and raw vegetable diets have become very popular FIGEYWIXLIFIRI½XWEVIWSSFZMSYWSRGI the diet are fed for a few weeks. These diets provide micronutrients, antioxidants, and unadulterated enzymes to improve vitality. Giving organic foods free of pesticides and hazardous residues is also very important. Commercially-manufactured pet diets are processed at high temperatures and pressures destroying many delicate nutrients while altering the molecular structure of the food. Commercial pet food ingredients often are themselves processed before they are further processed in the manufacturing end product. They may contain pesticide residues or toxins. Question your sources of information about pet foods and look at consumer research publications like the Whole Dog Journal for updated evaluations of commercially available dog foods. Calcium can be supplemented in these meals with raw bones. Cooked whole bones can become brittle and have sharp edges that do not digest as easily as raw bones. Grinding the bones up into smaller particles helps with potential safety problems as does a powdered calcium supplement.. Adding small amounts of organic organ meat several meals a week adds valuable nutrients not found in muscle meats. 8SHE]GEVIKMZIVWGER½RHKSSHUYEPMX] commercial food in “natural” pet food stores. In addition to holistic blends of dry foods and canned foods, there are excellent freeze-dried and dehydrated diets, as well as frozen raw meat diets, and cooked meat diets. Good, wholesome nutrition is always at the center of every healing option, and for that reason, nutrition is represented by the centerfold in this healing calendar WEBSITES w w w . t hehonest k it chen. com w w w . om a spr ide. com w w w . w hole-dog -jour na l. com www.dogs4dogs.com w w w . r xv it a m ins. com Dr. Carol Jean Tillman is preparing to give Peetie a homeopathic remedy. HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN OF NEVADA in HENDERSON, NEVADA SEPTEMBER Homotoxicology and Ozone Therapy SU N DAY M ONDAY T UESDAY WEDNES DAY THU RS DAY FRI DAY S AT U R DAY 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Homeopathy and Homotoxicology are similar forms of energy medicine. Homotoxicology, formulated by HansHeinrich Reckeweg, M.D., is based on the principles of Classical Homeopathy combined with modern medical science. It serves as a bridge between Homeopathy and conventional medicine. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 Classical Homeopathy differs from Homotoxicology in that Homotoxicology uses several remedies in different potencies simultaneously whose actions work in concert. Ozone therapy increases oxygen helping heal the body. Hyperbaric oxygen chambers may be used to increase oxygen percentage in the body but ozone (O3) has a similar effect. Infection, swelling, bruising, and cancer increase levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. Ozone is converted to oxygen in the cells shifting the chemical reactions back toward healing. 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 1 Labor Day 11 Honoring the rescue dogs of World Trade Center Below picture of Tsunami the dog saved by integrative vet care 18 Steve Marsden 1963 A pioneer in Integrative Medicine 25 26 27 Rosh Hashana Tsunami’s handlers inoculated her yearly for a plethora of diseases and fed her kibble that promised to be balanced and complete. Additionally, Tsunami received monthly spot-on flea and tick preparations and heart worm preventatives. By her second birthday, Tsunami suffered from chronic yeast infections in her ears and feet which were treated with steroids and antibiotics. Tsunami had bladder, eye, and skin infections which were treated similarly. Despite all efforts to control ticks with typical pet preparations, Tsunami became ill from a host of tickborne diseases MRGPYHMRK0]QIHMWIEWI)LVPMGLME6SGO]1SYRXEMR7TSXXIH*IZIVERH %RETPEWQSWMW%KEMRWLI[EWTVIWGVMFIHQSVIERXMFMSXMGWERHWXIVSMHW Honoring a World Trade Center Hero on the 10th Anniversary of September 11 whose life was saved by Integrative Veterinary Medicine Because of failing health, Tsunami retired from Search and Rescue (SAR) at six years of age. Her desperate owners sought another path of treatment. With the assistance of Integrative Veterinarians and nutritionists, Tsunami has completely recovered from all of her chronic EMPQIRXW*VIWL[LSPIJSSHWXLIIPMQMREXMSRSJTVIWGVMFIHXS\MRWERH vaccinations, specifically designed supplementation, chiropractic, healing energy sessions, and ozone treatments were all used. Ozone may be delivered as subcutaneous saline, infused within the ear or in any part of the body, or directly as a gas rectally. It may be bubbled through virgin olive oils then mixed with essential oil of lavender to make a salve.The healing capabilities of lavender also speed the recovery. Wounds treated with ozone heal more quickly as do dental procedures. Lyme disease affected patients recover sooner. Ozone has become an important adjunct to all aspects of veterinary practice. The S^SRIVIHYGIWMR¾EQQEXMSRERHOMPPW anaerobic bacteria. WEBSITE w w w . oz oneg ener a t or . com w w w . m a shv et . com Dr. Kim Henneman is adjusting Jones, both manually and with a hand held adjuster. ANIMAL HEALING OPTIONS in PARK CITY, UTAH OCTOBER Animal Chiropractic SU N DAY 25 M ONDAY 26 T UESDAY 27 WEDNES DAY 28 THU RS DAY 29 FRI DAY 30 S AT U R DAY 1 Chinese National Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 VSMT B Mod II Oct 5th - 9th 9 10 11 12 8 Huisheng Xie *SYRHIV'LM-RWXMXYXI Yom Kippur 13 14 15 20 21 22 Sukkot 1st day Wild West Veterinary Conference Oct 12-16 Columbus Day 16 17 18 19 Simhat Torah 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 United Nations Day 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Chiropractic as a professional medical therapy was developed in the late 1800s. Spinal manipulation has been around since ancient times. Its use in animals in the US came into its own in the late 1980’s. The adaptation of the principles of chiropractic to animals began and continues as a collaborative effort between Doctors of Chiropractic (practitioners who are licensed to treat people) and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine. Animal chiropractic, or veterinary spinal manipulation, focuses on correcting both functional and structural dysfunction in WTIGM½GTEVXWSJXLIWTMRISVXLINSMRXW of extremities. Chiropractic techniques improve movement, joint nutrition, and neurologic function. Nerves leave the spine at the spaces between vertebrae allowing for communication between individual organs, glands and muscles with the brain and all other parts of the body. Studies in human chiropractic have documented the improvement of a wide variety of conditions after spinal manipulation. Some examples include: heart rhythm disturbances, intestinal motility problems, bladder function, numbness and pain in the limbs. %RMQEPGLMVSTVEGXMGMWEWTIGMEPM^IH½IPH of training for both the Veterinarian and XLI(SGXSVSJ'LMVSTVEGXMG'IVXM½GEXMSR by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or completed training by the Healing Oasis School of Spinal Manipulative Therapy are the two leading forms of training. There are various methods that may be used to adjust animals. It can be done manually with the hands or with a hand held adjusting instrument. One may also use Applied Kinesiology (AK) to locate areas needing alignment. Massage and Rehabilitation techniques can facilitate the ongoing healing of the corrected spine. Halloween “The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and the cause and prevention of disease.” THOMAS EDISON BORN FEB11,1847 TIPS %-Pregnant mares should receive a chiropractic evaluation as close to their due date as possible. They should be checked again no sooner than two months from foaling to ensure the pelvis has realigned properly as ligaments tighten after birthing. %-Don't forget - Cats and young KVS[MRKERMQEPWGEREPWSFIRI½X MQQIRWIP]JVSQGLMVSTVEGXMGGEVI %-4IVJSVQERGIEKMPMX]¾]FEPP obedience), working dogs (police, searchand-rescue, sheepherding, sled dogs), and active weekend warriors (frisbee, ball-chasing, hiking and biking) should be GLIGOIHVIKYPEVP]F]EGIVXM½IHERMQEP chiropractic practitioner, especially if there is a history of an injury WEBSITES w w w . a nim a lchir opr a ct ic. or g w w w . a nim a lhea lt hopt ionsv et . com w w w . hea ling oa sis. edu w w w . a nim a lchir o. com Dr. Doug Yearout is administering an infra-red laser to Emily, the ferret. ALL ANIMAL ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC in LAKE STEVENS, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER Wildlife and Exotic SU N DAY 27 M ONDAY 28 T UESDAY 1 WEDNES DAY 2 THU RS DAY 3 FRI DAY 4 S AT U R DAY 5 The practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine in Wildlife and Exotic animals is unique. With so many varied types of birds and animals– from ferrets to bats, rats, spiders and snails – the veterinarian’s days are never mundane or uneventful. Here is one vet’s story. VSMT B Mod III Nov 2nd - 6th 6 7 8 *IWXMZEPSJ7EGVMJMGI Eid-UI-Adha 13 20 9 10 11 Election day 14 21 15 22 12 Veterans Day 16 23 17 18 24 25 19 26 Islamic New Year Thanksgiving 27 28 29 3RIQSQIRX-´PPFIVITEMVMRK¾MKLX feathers on the injured wings and tail of a red-tail hawk. Next I’ll be trimming the overgrown beak and nails of a box turtle. Soon, I’ll be giving Emily the ferret a laser treatment on her sprained shoulder joint and treating the severe feather picking/mutilation wounds of an umbrella cockatoo. After lunch, I will treat pneumonia in a pet rat and the chronic skin, issue and internal parasites of an African hedgehog. 30 1 2 Integrative Veterinary Medicine is hard to describe. The animal’s whole being must be considered, including their mind and emotion as well as their body, taking into consideration lifestyle and nutrition. Ninety percent of the time I use Homeopathy, rather than conventional drugs. In addition, I utilize radiographs, lab tests, and surgery, along with holistic modalities such as chiropractic, massage, class 4 laser, herbs and nutritional supplements (nutriceuticals). I also change diets to ecologically-appropriate foodstuffs. 3 VSMT B Mod IV Nov 30th - Dec 4th Chiropractic energizes, balances and strengthens the framework of the body, whether it’s just a sprain in the legless spine of a Ball python, or TMJ or dental problems in the neck and jaw of a pudgy little chinchilla. Haiti the Hawk was treated at MASH with integrative care for head trauma. I spend the majority of my time working on chronic disease issues in multiple species. A majority of patients have severe nutritional problems. Some are carnivore, some herbivore, some omnivore. A tremendous amount of time is spent insuring that pets get good, fresh wholesome foods, rather than the cheap inadequate highly-processed dry or canned food, most of them have been eating. Sadly, most caretakers don’t have the best ideas about what to feed their exotic pets. We see sick or orphaned wildlife that are also severely malnourished. These animals need raw meat, calcium and bones, organ meats, and quality vegetable SV½FIVQEXIVMEP;IWIIKVIEXWYGGIWW with natural diets. Pets fed whole, natural foods experience improved health. WEBSITES w w w . holist ica nim a ldoc. com w w w . ew ilda g a in. or g w w w . a lt er na t iv ev et . or g Dr. Tamara Hebbler assisted by Norwegian veterinarian Tina Østbø, is taking a blood sample from Jiggy to evaluate his titers for distemper and parvovirus. HEALING HOPE PRACTICE in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. JANUARY 2012 Vaccinations and Antibody Titers SU N DAY 1 M ONDAY 2 T UESDAY 3 WEDNES DAY 4 5 FRI DAY 6 S AT U R DAY 7 W. Jean Dodds Vaccine Immunologist Hemopet New Year’s Day 8 THU RS DAY 9 10 11 12 13 14 VSMT B Jan 11th-15th, 2012 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 Mar tin Luther King Jr. Day 22 29 23 20 31 1 2 3 Because rabies is deadly to humans as well as pets, U.S.laws require that pets must be vaccinated with the rabies vaccine Regrettably, some animals with impaired health may not respond to vaccination. A rabies antibody titer test can assess if at-risk pets have responded and determine the level of protection. The titer test is particularly useful for a pet who is too ill for vaccination, although most areas won’t accept the test as legal proof of protection. Again, an Integrative Veterinarian can evaluate local regulations regarding medical exemptions for health reasons. This beautiful dog Wailea was a victim of a reaction to her second rabies vaccination. She died after the vaccine caused a massive immune reaction that destroyed her liver and head muscles. Her picture reminds us that we should never take anything we do to our animals for granted and that there is still much to learn about animal systems and veterinary medicine. Any of us who work with animals should always be vigilant and always be seeking the answers to the why’s and how’s of disease AND health. 4 We veterinarians want to protect our patients from contagious diseases, and vaccination has long been a standard part of the annual visit for our pets. But once an animal has developed blood antibodies to life-threatening diseases, further vaccination is often unnecessary, A simple blood test called a titer test can detect if antibodies protect the pet. If the antibody titers drop over time, some veterinarians consider re-vaccinating if the animal is young enough and healthy. Other veterinarians believe that once antibodies have formed, the animal is likely protected for life. All risk factors should be evaluated by the veterinarian for each individual animal. Re-vaccinating an animal with strong titers HSIWRSXMRGVIEWIMQQYRMX]*YVXLIVQSVI it may cause an adverse reaction in an animal with cancer, autoimmune diseases, or another chronic health problem. Vaccine product inserts state, “Give to healthy animals only”, but because there is no HI½RMXMSRSJ±LIEPXL]²XLMW[EVRMRKMWSJXIR ignored. Also, multiple vaccines given in a short period of time are known to increase the chance of negative VIEGXMSRW*YVXLIVQSVIWSGEPPIH±GSQFS² shots make it impossible to detect which vaccine caused the reaction so it can be avoided in the future. Integrative Veterinarians frequently identify reactions to inoculations weeks or months after vaccination. Because cancers are sometimes found at injection sites or along the acupuncture meridians running through the site, veterinarians must consider the safety of particular vaccines and choose injection areas which make surgical removal of a potential cancer easier. Of course, it would be safer to avoid unnecessary ZEGGMREXMSRWMRXLI½VWXTPEGI Many Integrative Veterinarians do routine titer testing to evaluate protection against the most important canine diseases: parvovirus, distemper, and rabies. They may also give Homeopathic remedies – like Thuja or Silicea or Ledum -- before, during and after vaccination to lessen a vaccine’s ill effects. Homeopathic Lyssin may be administered for rabies vaccination. Some practitioners offer protocols using Homeopathic Nosodes for the diseases. Cats can be titered for panleukopenia and rabies . Horses can also be titered for several diseases. Always discuss potential vaccination needs with your Integrative Veterinarian at your pet’s annual wellness exam. Before giving your consent, make certain you are completely informed about the need for a particular vaccine, duration of immunity, and potential adverse reactions. WEBSITES www.healinghope.net w w w . dog s4dog s. com w w w . t r ut h4dog s. com w w w . r a biescha lleng efund. or g v APPRECIATION Thank you to all those who have volunteered supporting the efforts of this calendar which was done from the heart and the passion to bring this information to the public. The idea arose as a desire to educate with humor and creative energy. 1YGLXLEROWXS0MWE4ERX^IVJSVLIPTMRKKIXWSQISJXLISVMKMREPTLSXSW[MXL,S[EVH6ERH[LSLEW always been the AHVMA photographer -- now for many years. To all the amateur and professional photographers who hopefully enjoyed the lighthearted photo shoots. To each of the Doctors that FVEZIP]±FEVIHEPP²JSVXLIGEYWI0MWE4ERX^IV(:1%RNE/SGLIR(:11EVKI0I[XIV(:1&IXL &VS[R(:10M^,EWWMRKIV(:16SFIVX7MPZIV(:17YI%VQWXVSRK:IX1&'EVSP.IER8MPPQER(:1 /MQ,IRRIQER(:1(SYK=IEVSYX(:11SRE&SYHVIEY(:18EQEVE,IFFPIV(:1ERH8MRE Østbø. 8LEROWXS.ER6EWQYWIR0MWE4ERX^IV1MVMEQ;SPJJERH7MQSRI,RMPMGOEJSV hours of editing text. Thanks to my staff at MASH, Katie Nicol, Amanda Sayewich, Jan Derby and Deborah Grady (who EPWSXSSOTLSXSWJSVEPPXLIHMWXVEGXMSRXLEXRSRTVS½XTEWWMSRHMZIVXW To Lucy Postins from The Honest Kitchen for getting some businesses to help fund the original printing and assisting with advertising layout. Her enthusiasm lead to modeling her own ad in support of the calendar. 8SSYVGVIEXMZI[M^EVHWXLI[SRHIVJYPXIEQSJ0YMW&VIRWJSVXEOMRKEPPXLI4LSXSWJVSQ photographers and bringing them together as truly wonderful and artful pieces and Carmen Carrasquillo-Brens for her talented graphic art and putting it all together so tastefully. To my mother Joyce Roman Lerner and sister Denise Roman-Goldstein for their encouragement to think outside the box. To my dogs Lili and Geneva and Saffron my cockatoo and cat BJ Honeycat for their guidance each and everyday enlightening me with the importance of having pets in your life. To my three children, Shira, Noah and Dalia and husband Jeffrey who have been so patient with my passion to educate others on Integrative Medicine. This Calendar is dedicated to Dr. Carvel Tiekert and Simone Hnilicka. Dr. Tiekert’s vision of starting the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association in 1982 and gathering the minds and energy to bring veterinary medicine to a new “Gold Standard” of Integrative Veterinary care. To Simone who LEWZSPYRXIIVIH]IEVWEWEHSGYQIRXEV]½PQQEOIVSRXLI(V(S1SVI½PQTVSNIGX%WEHIHMGEXIH pet caregiver she saw a need to inform the public of the options in healthcare that can help animals with who people share the world live healthier and happier lives! Margo Roman Margo Roman, DVM www.mashvet.com We hope that this calendar will be an annual outreach to both the veterinarians and the animal caretakers to keep them exposed to the most current integrative information. Please check out our web sites www.drshowmore.org and www.drdomore.org for updates and opportunities to help TVSQSXIXLMWIRHIEZSVFSXLF]EHZIVXMWMRKERHHSREXMSRWXSSYVRSRTVS½X RESOURCES Various Organizations American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association: www.ahvma.org College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies www.civtedu.org American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org American Veterinary Chiropractic Association www.animalchiropractic.org Veterinary Botanical Medical Association www.vbma.org National Animal Supplement Council www.nasc.cc Alliance of Veterinarians for the Environment www.aveweb.org Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation www.vomtech.com The National Center of Homeopathy www.homeopathic.org The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy www.theAVH.org The American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture www.aava.org International Veterinary Acupuncture Society www.ivas.org The Chi Institute www.tcvm.com The Dr.DoMore Project www.drdomore.org Healing Oasis www.healingoasis.edu Informational sites www.mashvet.com www.dogs4dogs.com www.greenhealing.org www.ihsymposium.com www.homeopathic.com www.naturalnews.com www.drmercola.com www.interhomeopathy.org www.rabieschallengefund.org www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com www.whole-dog-journal.com www.thepetwhisper.com Radio Shows www.AnimalTalkNaturally.com www.drmarty.com www.petcarenaturally.com www.traciehotchner.com designed by Carmen Carrasquillo-Brens [email protected] Businesses that have supported the Center for Integrative Veterinary Care during the Integrative Health Pet Expo In Fitchburg in 2009 www.ihpe.info www.traditionalmedicinals.com www.animalessentials.com www.aromadog.com www.drharveys.com www.genesisvets.com www.greenhopeessences.com www.naturesvariety.com www.rxvitamins.com www.resonantlight.com www.standardprocess.com www.walkingwheels.com www.handicappedpets.com www.bravorawdiet.com www.especiallyforpets.com www.gunainc.com www.naturalpetrx.com www.youngliving.com www.yogohund.com www.thewholisticpetorganics.com www.petzlife.com www.vetriscience.com www.mashvet.com www.hemopet.org www.smithridge.com www.earthanimal.com www.equinature.com www.cycles-of-life.com www.answersdogfood.com www.rxandhealth.com www.bluebuffalo.com www.rescueremedy.com www.wholefoodsmarket.com www.clairmontfarms.com www.marciazais.com www.tomtam.com www.tongrenstation.com www.designinghealth.com www.homeopathyworks.com SUPPORTERS From our family to your family, raw and natural... 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