Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice by Allen M. Schoen (Editor), Susan G. Wynn

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This book provides readers with an introduction to unconventional modes of therapy, including practitioners' perspectives on specific therapies. It is divided into 9 sections: history, and underlying principles of alternative medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, energetic medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, miscellaneous therapies, integration into veterinary practice, and complementary and alternative perspectives. Some of the many topics covered are nutritional therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physical therapy, kinesiology, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, bioenergetic medicine, herbal therapy, ayurvedic medicine, and homeopathy. The appendixes include resources, including suppliers, web sites, recommended texts and periodicals, organizations, databases, and diagnostic software.

Douglas E. Hutchens

This is the first complete text that introduces the philosophy, science, legal issues, and clinical applications of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine modalities. It includes chapters on homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, herbal medicine, and nutritional approaches to therapy. At the conclusion of each chapter extensive lists of references and selected readings are presented. The purpose is to introduce the veterinarian to the philosophy, science, legal issues, and clinical applications of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine. The intended audience is veterinarians. Each chapter features a different aspect of a particular modality of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine. Helpful nutritional guidelines for all of the companion animal species are prominently displayed. Also, each chapter is excellent in communicating the definition and theory behind each modality. This text is both an enlightening introduction to practitioners unfamiliar with complementary and alternative veterinary medicine, as well as an excellent resource for veterinarians experienced with these modalities. All of the major alternative medicine methods currently used in veterinary medicine are thoroughly reviewed. Also, the chapter concerning the legal issues and liabilities of implementing these forms of therapy is both informative and thought-provoking. Finally, the extensive reference lists will allow skeptical practitioners to explore and develop their own opinions.

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Reviewer:Douglas E. Hutchens, DVM, MS (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description:This is the first complete text that introduces the philosophy, science, legal issues, and clinical applications of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine modalities. It includes chapters on homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, herbal medicine, and nutritional approaches to therapy. At the conclusion of each chapter extensive lists of references and selected readings are presented.
Purpose:The purpose is to introduce the veterinarian to the philosophy, science, legal issues, and clinical applications of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.
Audience:The intended audience is veterinarians.
Features:Each chapter features a different aspect of a particular modality of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine. Helpful nutritional guidelines for all of the companion animal species are prominently displayed. Also, each chapter is excellent in communicating the definition and theory behind each modality.
Assessment:This text is both an enlightening introduction to practitioners unfamiliar with complementary and alternative veterinary medicine, as well as an excellent resource for veterinarians experienced with these modalities. All of the major alternative medicine methods currently used in veterinary medicine are thoroughly reviewed. Also, the chapter concerning the legal issues and liabilities of implementing these forms of therapy is both informative and thought-provoking. Finally, the extensive reference lists will allow skepticalpractitioners to explore and develop their own opinions.

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4 Stars! from Doody

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