Integrative Veterinary Care Journal - V2I2 Spring 2012

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12 INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY
Human cancer centers are already using an integrative approach to oncologic care. Many veterinarians are going in the same direction, but more studies and clinical trials are needed to help us better understand how conventional and complementary treatments can work together to optimally treat animal patients.
16 TALKING TITERS
Though some veterinarians challenge the validity of vaccine titer testing, published studies and more than a decade of clinical experience have shown it to be a reliable way of monitoring immunity to many of the most important infectious diseases.
20 INTEGRATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT
For optimal results, both conventional and complementary therapies should be utilized along with close attention to weight management, exercise, diet and supplements.
24 ADAPTOGENS FOR THE HPAT AXIS
This exceptional category of herbs has many veterinary applications. Let’s look at their effectiveness for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-thyroid exhaustion.
30 THE WORM TURNS
Equine parasites are now resistant to many of the drugs currently in use. The time has come to rethink deworming by adding some alternative strategies to the treatment arsenal.
34 NUTRITION NOOK: DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
These key nutrients can be used for pancreatic and GI issues, but are also beneficial for healthy patients eating heat-processed pet foods.
42 FELINE DIABETES MELLITUS
A look at insulin stabilization and home monitoring, as well as long term management and complications.
46 CHIROPRACTIC CASE REPORT
This dog’s experience demonstrates that chiropractic is an effective physical modality in the treatment of mobility problems.
50 ARE YOU BURNED OUT?
Your profession may be hazardous to your health. Recognizing, preventing and treating veterinary burnout is crucial to your continued success and well being.
56 UNDIAGNOSED LAMENESS
It’s a common complaint, but in many cases, the culprit is poor saddle fit and balance.

Integrative Veterinary Care Journal Magazine Description:

IVC Journal bridges the gap between the worlds of allopathic and holistic veterinary care. Thousands of veterinarians and vet technicians are interested in ways to enhance their practice and increase revenues...and integrative health is what their clients are asking for. This is why these vets are the last major frontier for distribution of both traditional and integrative health products and services and are a well targeted advertising investment.