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August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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There are a number of references for various modalities accessible through PubMed as well as summarized in various texts.  August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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Acupuncture is still regarded with skepticism by many veterinarians, or viewed as adjunct therapy rather than a primary therapy.  August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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There is no such thing as the one and only ideal diet. Why?  August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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Pain control is what acupuncture does best. It is also the easiest problem to treat with acupuncture.  August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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Why study it? To predict problems by constitutional element, predict progression by same, and control problems via herbs or acupuncture that address the elements.  August 1, 2008 By:
Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA
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Identify problems according to the 8 principles (actually, 4 pairs of principles)  April 1, 2008 By:
Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD
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Chiropractic is a form of health care that has long been used in man and animals.  April 1, 2008 By:
Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD
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As a healing method, acupuncture has been used for several thousand years. However, recent interest in alternative medicines and especially in the alternative medicines in veterinary medicine have made acupuncture an evermore popular complement or alternative to western or allopathic medicine.  April 1, 2008 By:
Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD
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One could argue that all our pets, all "pack and carry" animals, and all the meat and fiber-producing animals – in other words, all our domesticated animals – are "working" animals. 
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