Scientific basis for common holistic treatments (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

There are a number of references for various modalities accessible through PubMed as well as summarized in various texts.

Acupuncture: The science behind the practice (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

Acupuncture is still regarded with skepticism by many veterinarians, or viewed as adjunct therapy rather than a primary therapy.

What's wrong with dog food: Mainstream and natural diets (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

There is no such thing as the one and only ideal diet. Why?

Acupuncture for pain control (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

Pain control is what acupuncture does best. It is also the easiest problem to treat with acupuncture.

Fire poodles and metal siamese: Introduction to Chinese 5 element theory (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

Why study it? To predict problems by constitutional element, predict progression by same, and control problems via herbs or acupuncture that address the elements.

Too much yang or not enough yin: Introduction to the Chinese 8 principles (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By: Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA

Identify problems according to the 8 principles (actually, 4 pairs of principles)

Basics of chiropractic medicine (Proceedings) April 1, 2008 By: Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD

Chiropractic is a form of health care that has long been used in man and animals.

Basics of acupuncture (Proceedings) April 1, 2008 By: Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD

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.

Alternative medicines for the working animal (Proceedings) April 1, 2008 By: Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD

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.