Integrative VETERINARY CARE
SUPPLEMENTS FOR
SKIN DISORDERS
THERAPIES FOR INFLAMMATION, ITCHING AND PAIN. GEMMOTHERAPY FOR GENERAL PRACTICE
MANAGING MANGE
GROW YOUR PRACTICE USING THE INTERNET
LYME DISEASE
RABIES VACCINOSIS IN HORSES
WHAT’ S NEW
Based on the therapeutic use of plant buds, this healing system may be effective when others aren’t.
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Attract potential clients with a professional, well-maintained website and social media.
Increased immunization has resulted in an escalation of multiple chronic health problems.
Learn how stubborn cases can respond to both conventional and complementary therapies.
Why integrative treatment offers the best hope for a return to health and performance in horses.
• Veterinary forensic sciences program • 3D printing offers help for laminitis • New study measures dogs’ ability to
follow human gestures.
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MANGE–PERSISTENT PARASITIC INVASIONS
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Stubborn cases of demodectic and sarcoptic mange respond to a combination of conventional and complementary therapies.
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GEMMOTHERAPY FOR GENERAL PRACTICE
Developed over 40 years ago, this healing system is based on the therapeutic use of plant buds, and may be effective when other modalities aren’t.
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Nutrition Nook SUPPLEMENTS FOR SKIN DISORDERS
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Nutrients that help ease discomfort and inflammation range from antioxidants such as vitamins A and E, to plant sterols, microminerals, zinc sulfate and more.
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INNOVATIVE, COST EFFECTIVE REHAB
Setting up a rehab department in your clinic can be expensive and take up a lot of room, but this company can help.
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WOBBLER SYNDROME: PANEL DISCUSSION – PART 2
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Integrative Practice USING THE INTERNET TO GROW YOUR PRACTICE
The majority of potential clients turn to the net when looking for veterinary services or information. A professional, well-maintained website and solid use of social media are vital to attracting their attention.
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RABIES VACCINOSIS IN HORSES
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LYME DISEASE IN THE EQUINE
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Tech Talk POWER TO THE PET OWNER
Increased immunization in equines has resulted in an escalation of multiple chronic health problems.
Integrative treatment of this serious condition offers the best hope for a return to health and performance.
Want happier clients with healthier pets? Empower them to play a bigger role in keeping their animals well.
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Though this condition is often considered incurable and even unmanageable, alternative approaches can be very beneficial. Three veterinarians discuss how TCVM can help.
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
Dr. Richard Palmquist, DVM, graduated from Colorado State University in 1983. He is chief of integrative health services at Centinela Animal Hospital in Inglewood, California, president and research chair of the AHVMA, and an international speaker in integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Palmquist is a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and co-director of the AHVMA Foundation. He has published two books, one for conventional veterinarians and a second for clients discussing how integrative thinking works.
Michelle J. Rivera, MT, VDT, is an instructor at the University of Wisconsin and The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, a post-graduate educational institution offering state-approved programs. She is co-owner of The Healing Oasis Veterinary Hospital, offering massage, rehabilitation, chiropractic and Chinese and Western Herbology. Michelle completed the Chinese Herbal Medicine program from the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, and is certified in Chinese Medicine by the Wisconsin Institute of Chinese Herbology.
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Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS, graduated in 1984 from Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic and has completed advanced training in homeopathy and herbal medicine. Her practice in Virginia uses holistic medicine to treat horses. Her publications include The Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book – the most complete source of information about English saddles.
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Dr. Steve Marsden, DVM, ND, lectures for the IVAS, the AHVMA and the AVMA, and is co-founder of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. He is a director of the National College of Natural Medicine, and authored the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marsden is extensively trai ned in alternative medicine, including Chinese herbology, acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. He has a veterinary and naturopathic practice in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2010, Dr. Marsden was named Teacher of the Year by the AHVMA.
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Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM, received her veterinary degree in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College. In 1986, she moved to Southern California to establish Hemopet, the first non-profit national blood bank program for animals. Dr. Dodds has been a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. She received the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AHVMA in 1994.
Dr. Barbara Fougere, DVM, CVAA graduated in 1986, and was named the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Educator for 2011. Dr. Fougere is the principal and one of the founders of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. She has continued studying over the last 26 years, and has three Bachelor degrees, two Masters degrees, three post Graduate Diplomas, several Certifications and numerous other courses under her belt.
Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM, CVH, graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980. She is a founder of the Academy Of Veterinary Homeopathy, was on the faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy Summer School and has been the holistic modality adjunct faculty liaison for the Maryland Veterinary Technician Program. Dr. Chambreau teaches classes in homeopathy for animals, and lectures on many topics. She is the author of the Healthy Animal’s Journal and the co-author of the Homeopathic Repertory: A Tutorial.
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The PROS of PROBIOTICS By Laura Wonderling, PhD
Did you know that GI tract is the largest immune system in the body? That means that GI disturbances can impact the overall health status of both dogs and cats. If you also consider that GI problems were among the top ten health issues in 2013, it is clear that pet parents need effective GI health solutions.
pathogens. Strain 14 inhibited all ten pathogens while strain 5 was unable to inhibit any of the pathogens. These results demonstrate the varying efficacy among different probiotics. The key finding is to understand what benefit the probiotic provides in order to support the GI imbalance and the animal.
Probiotics are mentioned everywhere, both in human and animal supplements, as well as foods. With all the new products out there, it’s important to know that not all probiotics are the same. First, the probiotic should be proven safe in a variety of standard tests. Next, the probiotic needs to grow rapidly in the gut – this rapid growth allows the probiotic to be effective in the microbially dense gut environment and produce beneficial metabolites that inhibit the “bad” bacteria. Conversely, a good probiotic needs to have no negative impact on the “good” commensal bacteria that populate the gut. Next, stability is a key characteristic, both for storage/shipping integrity of the probiotic product, and after consumption as the probiotic travels through the harsh upper GI environment (acids, enzymes) to the intestinal tract. And last but not least, a probiotic must confer at least one beneficial effect to the animal, which supports intestinal balance.
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Just as there are different breeds of dogs and cats, there are different probiotics that vary greatly from a safety, stability and efficacy standpoint. Probiotics are first defined by their species. For example, Lactobacillus acidophilus is a different species than Lactobacillus casei. Next, they are defined further by their strain such as seen in the example of Lactobacillus casei 2311 versus Lactobacillus casei B18. Different strains may have very different activities. In our laboratories at Kemin Industries, we performed an experiment where we tested 14 different strains of a single probiotic species for the ability to inhibit ten different bacterial pathogens. As shown in Figure 1, the results indicated a large difference of inhibitory activity among these 14 probiotics to various
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A proven probiotic Bacillus subtilis PB6 is a probiotic isolated and produced by Kemin. It has been used in livestock and poultry for over ten years, and now Kemin is providing it along with other ingredients to companion animal veterinarians. PB6 has been shown to be effective against a number of pathogens, and support the good bacteria in the gut. In addition, it does not interfere with many commonly-used antibiotics. The Kemin patented Bacillus subtilis PB6 is backed by several published studies showing it to be safe, stable and effective at managing stool quality and supporting normal GI health. For a technical overview of Bacillus subtilis PB6, or references, please contact us at supplements@kemin.com.
Laura Wonderling, Ph.D. is a Director of Research and Development for the companion animal health division of Kemin, where she leads the development of companion animal health products and product trials.
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