2011-2012 calendar - Dr. ShowMore Calendar

The Dr. ShowMore Calendar 2011
The
Nature
of Integrative Medicine
Veterinarians naturally expose options
Welcome
to
The Nature of Integrative Medicine
The Dr. ShowMore Calendar 2011
We want Full Dis-clothes-ure!
This calendar is an educational fundraising
endeavor from The Center for Integrative
Veterinary Care, an organization dedicated to
the education and outreach to both veterinary
professionals and the public, promoting current
information on Integrative Medicine.
This calendar represents the joyous
relationship between people and pets and
the special bond we as healthcare providers
share with animals and their loving human
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responses when treating challenging cases. Best of all, our
patients welcome our therapies, happily running into our
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of healthcare for our cherished animal friends is revealed
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Because Integrative Medicine offers so many
options, and our patients come in all shapes
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And just like our patients, no Integrative
Veterinarian’s physique is the same! The Dr. ShowMore
calendar is unveiling to the public the “New Gold Standard
of Care” along with a light-hearted glimpse at the “vet /
animal” bond! As we learn more about how the immune
system works, we take the best from both Conventional and
Holistic Medicine and treat the whole patient from head to
toes to paws to claws to hooves. With our mind, body and
soul we treat the whole animal. They care for us and we care
for them. These relationships are treasures.
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This Calendar is ‘G’ rated for Gold Standard!
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Come on, take a peek.......We hope you have as
much fun as we did creating this!
Integrative Veterinarians like to “keep
abreast” of cutting-edge-concepts
and modalities across the globe -consistently learning and sharing new
ideas. Continuing education classes and on-line forums
create a community of collaboration and information
for the best protocols and products, bringing forward
numerous choices for veterinarians and caregivers.
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Final Dis-clothes-ure: Every model
photographed in this calendar is a
practicing veterinarian. From across the
globe, they enthusiastically posed for
this “take off” on the original 2003 movie “Calendar
Girls” lovingly promoting Integrative Veterinary Medicine.
This project will provide scholarships to train more
veterinarians in Integrative Modalities and help fund
the Dr. DoMore Film Project, which is umbrellaed by
The Center for Integrative Veterinary Care, a 501(c)(3)
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empowers pet owners and veterinary professionals with
information and tools to help make better choices for
Integrative Veterinary medicine and compassionate care.
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medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. The content herein is not for specific
diagnosis; or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified
health care provider. If you have a pet or animal for whom you are responsible in a life-threatening or
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with her horse, Cindy Lu, who is taste testing them.
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combination is useful for urinary tract disorders)
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HOLISTIC VETERINARY SERVICES OF INDIANA P.C. in NASHVILLE, INDIANA
From its formal beginning 250 years ago, our veterinary profession has expanded its
ability to care for millions of animals from countless species.
In the past thirty-five years, the acceptance of women as ‘equals’ has profoundly changed
the profession. Not only has medical knowledge expanded, but now veterinary medicine
is practiced with more compassion and appreciation of the special bond between human
and animal. It is only fitting and proper that a calendar is produced which exposes and
celebrates the progress in the medical care of the creatures with which we share our lives.
In 2011, the ‘whole world’ joins the veterinary profession in celebrating its 250th
anniversary! French veterinarian Claude Bourgelat founded the first veterinary school in
1761 in Lyon, France. The Alfort Veterinary School near Paris followed three years later.
Events will be held around the world throughout the coming year to commemorate this
special anniversary. The official opening ceremony will take place in Versailles,
France, January 24, 2011.
We welcome you to the “New Gold Standard” for the next 250 years...
Integrative Veterinary Medicine!
JANUARY 2011
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YEARLY PHYSICAL EXAM: A whole body evaluation
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New Year’s Day
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W. Jean Dodds
Vaccine Immunologist
Hemopet
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VSMT CLASS A 2011:
Module I
Jan 15-19 Nor th American
Veterinary Conference
Jan 12th-16th
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Mar tin Luther King Jr. Day
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Dogs/Cats
Normal Temperature ××*
Normal Respiration 10-30 per min
Pulse
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Horses
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Goats/Sheep
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10-30 per min
44 per min
70-80 per min
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BOOKLIST FOR REFERENCES
INTEGRATING COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE INTO VETERINARY PRACTICE by Goldstein, Palmquist, Broadfoot,
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SCARED POOPLESS The Straight Scoop on Dog Care by Jan Rasmusen
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Physical exams are an integral part of good
Integrative Veterinary care performed by
you at least monthly and yearly by your
veterinarian (more often for senior pets).
Eye discharge? Red line on the gums?
Lumps? Excessive shedding? Vomiting
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mental and emotional issues may indicate
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level of health.
Your veterinarian’s exam includes:
temperature, mucous membranes, tongue
(color, texture, size), eye evaluation, ear
exam, hair and skin condition, heart and
lung auscultation, abdominal palpation,and
pulse assessment as well as review of
the musculoskeletal structures. Lab tests,
radiographs or ultrasound may be indicated.
If treatment is required there are dozens
of possibilities. An Integrative Practitioner
looks at the whole physical body and
whole body of knowledge. They assess the
animal’s physical and mental issues drawing
on all resources from veterinary medical
training: anatomy, physiology, pathology,
parasitology, internal medicine, infectious
disease, and surgery. Additional choices
are Homeopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese
and Western Herbs, Acupuncture, Reiki,
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wide range of energy medicine including
Rife, TTouch, Healing Touch for Animals,
Qi Gong/Tong Ren are all part of this
growing dimension of healing. Discussion
centered on improving nutrition and
digestion are crucial “building blocks”
allowing peak bodily response.
Animals should be examined yearly for
parasites both internal and external.
Options are available for natural and
chemical parasite control -- but chemical
and pesticide free help animals be healthier
while contributing to a “greener” planet.
Dr. Anja Kordon is doing a natural dental cleaning on Labrador Retriever Bobby.
ANIMAL HEALTH OASIS in NAPLES, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY Dental Care
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Chinese New Year
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Valentines Day
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Brushing your pet’s teeth and gums is a
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oral health; and it is sometimes possible
for your veterinarian to hand scale teeth
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Rescue Remedy or aromatherapy remedies
like lavender and frankincense used prior
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relax the patient allowing scaling of the
pet’s teeth. Animals with advanced dental
disease or requiring extractions, anesthesia
may be necessary.
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Natural dental care begins with a good diet.
Natural foods help keep a pet’s immune
system at peak health by providing available
nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Raw bones
(especially raw chicken necks) and raw
foods keep dog and cat teeth naturally
clean: they are nature’s way of brushing and
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hydrochloric acid content in their stomachs
and can safely digest the bone and meat.
Note: Observe the same hygiene used for
raw human meat and chicken. Be vigilant
handling any pet food. Safeguard young
children and toddlers who should never
play with bones or any pet food.
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Leader in Integrative
Veterinary Nutrition
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Dental care is essential for bodily health
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and infected teeth are indicative of
compromised healing ability. There is a
relationship between each body organ
and the mouth (described in acupuncture
charts).
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Ozone therapy used prior and after
dentistry helps decrease the bacteria in
the mouth and brings oxygen to gum
tissue allowing faster healing. Homeopathic
remedies like Arnica for pain, Phosphorous
for bleeding and Calendula for infection can
be very supportive with fewer side effects
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Some products have enzymes that help
break down the tartar. Apply the enzyme
to teeth at night; in the morning, give the
pet a raw bone to chew to help remove
the tarter.
Have your veterinarian
check your pet’s teeth
during their annual
wellness visit.
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ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY SERVICES, in NEW CASTLE, VIRGINIA
MARCH
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Homeopathy
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“Like Cures Like”
is the basic principle of
Homeopathy, a form of
energy medicine practiced
for the last 250 years.
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American Academy of
Veterinary Acupuncture
www.aava.org
Annual Conference
Scottsdale, AZ March11-13
Ash Wednesday
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Integrative Health Care
Symposium New York City
March 4-6
VSMT A Mod III
Mar 2nd - 6th
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FRI DAY
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25
26
St. Patrick’s Day
Annual Homeopathic Meeting
Saguaro Lake Ranch AZ,
March 16-20
Daylight Savings Time star ts
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AAHA Conference Toronto
March 24-27
Spring Equinox
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Massage and Rehabilitation
Module I
March 17th - 20th
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The patient’s symptoms, especially unique
ones, are matched to symptoms produced
by the remedies. When the correct match is
made, these energetic medicines cause the
individual to heal itself. Almost any problem
can be treated with Homeopathy - injuries,
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allergies, cancer, ill organs, Lyme disease,
and hypothyroidism. The list is endless. Most
importantly, homeopathy can be used when
the symptoms are too vague to treat with
conventional drugs.
VSMT A Mod IV
Mar 30th - April 3rd
Homeopathic remedies may be purchased
at the local health food store. Sets containing
the most commonly needed
ones are also available. Numerous books
and classes will teach you how to treat
minor problems. Remedies are gently
put into the mouth, away from food.
Homeopathic remedies are administered
orally and applied topically.
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INJURIES OR PAIN
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Montana . Especially for easing pain, reducing
bleeding and bruising, preventing infections
and soothing the injured animal. Give a few
pellets every 15 minutes after an injury
while deciding on the next treatment. If
it helps, continue until the pain is gone. If
it does not help after several doses, try a
different remedy.
FEAR AND TERROR
Aconite is indicated for shock, terror or
extreme fear. It can help with previous
trauma or going to veterinarian or groomer
Give a dose every 5 minutes if there is
extreme fear or shock. Give every 15 to
30 minutes if the fear is less severe. Before
going to a fearful situation, give a dose 30
minutes before, then 5 minutes before, then
repeat as needed while there.
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STIFFNESS
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remedies that can help pain and stiffness
from arthritis, especially when it is worse
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up. Try a dose a day for a few days, then use
occasionally as needed.
Remedy pellets can be dissolved in distilled
water (three pellets with 4 ounces), mix well
and give a teaspoon on a clean tongue away
from food.
Homeopathy is a safe, convenient way to
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consult a trained Veterinary Homeopath.
Dr. Margo Roman is treating Romeo with an acupuncture needle in GV 14.
Acupuncture has been part of her practice since 1976.
M*A*S*H MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES of HOPKINTON in HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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Acupuncture
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Massage and Rehab
Module II April 14th-17th
Session 4 of the
Prof. Course Homeopathy
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Ear th Day
Palm Sunday
1st day Passover
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Easter
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8th day Passover
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BL 60
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Margo Roman 1953
A Mother of Integrative
Veterinary Medicine
VSMT A Mod V
April 27th - May 1st
GV 26 (Governing Vessel 26) This
Emergency Resuscitation point is located
between the nostril and upper lip. Press
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animal who is in shock or not breathing.
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GV 14 is between the shoulder blades.
Good for immune system, fever and
respiration.
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ST 36 ( Stomach 36) is located on the
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of the tibia in a depression. Stimulating
this point helps digestive issues (increase
appetite and stop vomiting) and general
immune and endocrine system support
as well as pain control.
LI 11 (Large Intestine 11) ) is at the end
of elbow crease on the outside of front
leg. Use it for allergies, skin and glandular
problems.
BL 60 (Bladder 60) is located on the
outside of the heel or calcaneous bone.
It is the aspirin point for pain.
PC6 (Pericardium 6) is located between
the radius and ulna, about an inch above
the carpal pad. Helps with nausea and
heart problems.
LI 4 ( Large Intestine 4) ) is located inside
the dewclaw and is good for head pain and
balancing the body.
An excellent book for both the veterinarian and caretaker is
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Acupuncture
is a form of Chinese
medical treatment that
has been used for over
4,000 years in China
and has been used in
veterinary medicine in
the USA since 1972.
Based on a mapping of the body meridians
which follow the main organ systems the
“Yin and Yang” qualities are brought into
balance. Understanding of how the body’s
organs relate to reach other make Chinese
medicine a very effective and accepted
therapeutic option. While almost any
ailment can be improved, most common
treatments are for musculoskeletal issues,
kidney disease, liver disease, wound healing
or pain management.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has many
forms - needles (of different sizes
and lengths) aqua-puncture (injection
of Vitamin B12 or a Homeopathic
solutions), moxabustion (a heated herbal
application), gold bead implants, and
even electrostimulation. Use of Chinese
Herbs for all types of conditions can be a
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(Chinese Massage) and acupressure and
even getting an ordinary laser pen light
directed on acupuncture points can help.
Dr. Beth Brown is holding Lucy, the Doberman cross, ”post-op” in her surgical suite.
WEST COAST VETERINARY CLINIC in SARASOTA, FLORIDA
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Surgery
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AVH Conference
Washington, DC May 5-8
May Day
8
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Massage and Rehab
Module III: May 12th-15th
Richard Pitcairn 1941
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Homeopathy
Mothers Day
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Memorial Day
Pain management is often crucial after
surgery. Pharmaceutical drugs are
commonly prescribed but can have adverse
side effects. Acupuncture pre- and postoperatively and Homeopathic remedies like
Arnica and Hypericum offer pain relief and
are side affect free. Chiropractic adjustment
for skeletal alignment after anesthesia helps
animals recover more quickly. Physical
therapy can also be part of the post
operative recuperation giving the muscles,
tendons, and joints a chance to stretch
and repair.
Sadly, 46% of dogs and 39% of cats get
cancer. It has become epidemic.
Sadly, 46% of dogs and 39% of cats get
cancer and surgery is often one of the
treatments presented to owners. The
rise in the numbers of animals getting
cancer is overwhelming. When tumors or
masses become so large they cause pain
or bleeding the mass should be removed.
Many other cancer treatment protocols
can used in conjunction with surgical
removal or de-bulking. Each case is unique
and every situation requires an integrative
approach. Trying to prevent cancer from
occurring by working with the animal’s
immune system may be the future of
preventive care. Always discuss options
with your Integrative Veterinarian.
Surgical procedures are often necessary
during an animal’s life. Many veterinarians
perform the same procedures as do
our human counterparts. Surgeries run
the gamut from ovariohysterectomies
and castrations to major orthopedic
procedures to organ transplants.
Integrative Veterinarians are highly
knowledgable on whether surgery should
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Integrative Medicine approach can offer
a desirable outcome. Very complicated
surgical procedures may be referred to a
Veterinary Surgeon who specializes in that
tissue or technique.
There are several ways of correcting
orthopedic problems. Cruciate injuries can
be repaired with several different surgical
techniques, or repaired using chiropractic,
acupuncture, homeopathy, functional
nutritional support, prolotherapy, or
stem cell transplant. The uninjured
leg should also be treated to prevent
a similar injury during recovery. An
Integrative Veterinarian gives caretakers
options allowing a collaborative decision
on the best procedure. Additionally,
a diet including whole food and
natural condroitin, as well as glandular
supplements for the fastest and most
complete repair of ligaments and
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JUNE “ONE MEDICINE”, Aromatherapy and Energy Medicine
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Keeper of the CAVM
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Massage and Rehab
Module IV: June 9th-12th
Shavuot
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Essential oils used in aromatherapy can
heal and nurture the mind, body, and
soul. These oils are the pure essence
of the plant and the oil heals as does
an herbal preparation. Essential oils
govern the plant’s immune system and
manage the plant’s life, decide whether
to mutate or migrate, how to survive in
a world of insects, funguses, viruses and
bacteria.. Used therapeutically, essential
oils with their complicated and synergistic
chemical compounds perform these same
functions in animals. Thus plants offer us
balance and a never-ending resource for
improving and embellishing our lives.
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antimicrobial, antiseptic, reduces pain and
swelling, relaxes and reduces stress
Chamomile relaxes and aids digestion
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and reduces pain
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EMERGENCY CARE
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medicines. Every household should have
Rescue Remedy, a combination of 5
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around the house, car, and barn. Give 2 or
3 drops by mouth any time an animal or
person is upset, injured, in shock, nervous
in the car, itchy, angry, ill, not eating, feather
picking, having a seizure - any time they are
not well. If it helps, keep giving as needed.
Always take some yourself if you are
giving it to your animals. Most companies
have their own version of emergency care
essences -- try different brands.
Integrative Veterinarians keep “abreast”
of all current medical information. With
globalization and expanding world travel,
we are especially cognizant of diseases
internationally-- both human and animal.
Each veterinarian plays a key role in
maintaining public health. The “ONE
Medicine” (see note), brings veterinarians
and human medical doctors together.
Integrative Medicine is part of this
relationship as well. Emergency response
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the use of homeopathy, herbs, essential
oils and other integrative techniques.
ONE Medicine... 'Between animal
and human medicine there is no
dividing line – nor should there
be. The object is different but the
experience obtained constitutes
the basis of all medicine.'
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Homeopathy, Concord, NY
on June 16-19
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With choices ranging from surgery to
herbs to homeopathy to energy medicine,
Integrative Veterinarians have numerous
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BEHAVIOR
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does not work try another brand or
consult an Integrative Veterinarian trained
in essences.
Other forms of energy medicine -- Reiki,
TongRen/Qi Gong, T Touch, and Tachyon
plus many techniques from a wide range of
cultures globally, assist recovery in animals
and restore health. Be open to positive
effects of healing energy. The mind body
healing connection works on animals as
well as humans.
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of her goat Fern. This plant is useful in the treatment of Lyme disease.
WOLF ROCK ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER in EXETER, RHODE ISLAND
JULY
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In ancient prehistory, anthropologists have
found evidence that early humans learned
which herbs to use and which herbs not
to use from their observations of animals
using herbs for their own healing processes.
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In the wild, animals have an innate and
instinctual intelligence about which herbs
will help.
Herbs have complex ingredients and
multiple intricate modes of action. Including
herbal therapies in an Integrative Medical
treatment increases the effectiveness of
that program as herbs help balance and
nourish a patient. Many in-depth training
courses are available. Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine and Western
Herbal Medicine, taught to veterinarians by
other veterinarians and skilled herbalists,
give practicing colleagues clinical skills
allowing them to employ herbs as a
stand-alone treatment or concurrent with
pharmaceuticals.
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COMMON HERBS FOR COMMON PROBLEMS
Although the use of many herbs is safe,
and it is generally safe to use these herbs
alongside of pharmaceutical medications,
a veterinarian who is trained in herbal
medicine will also be knowledge about
any problems that might occur with the
use of herbs and pharmaceuticals at the
same time.
Herbs can be administered to pets in
various ways. One can use fresh herbal
plants and simply mix them with their
meals. Herbs can also be dried and ground
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capsules and given orally. Herbs can be
extracted with alcohol into a tincture and
that can be administered directly by mouth
or the alcohol extract can be mixed with
food or drink. Many animals don’t enjoy
the taste of alcohol, and there are ways
to dispel the alcohol to make it more
palatable. Herbal extracts also come in
glycerin which more easily taken.
Digestion
Ginger Root
Catnip
Psyllium Seed
Chamomile
Marshmallow Root
Slippery Elm
Bladder Support
Cranberry Extract
Corn Silk
Uva Ursi
Buchu
Kidney Support
Asparagus Root
Nettles Seed
Cordyceps
Rehmannia
Rhubarb
Liver Support
Fleas and ticks
Milk Thistle
Dandelion Root
Bupleurum
Artichoke
Turmeric
Citronella
Neem
Cedarwood
Lavender
Rose Germanium
(As essential oils)
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by Bob Goldstein
VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE EDITED
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Dr. Robert Silver creates a healthy whole food meal for Trigger, his Chocolate Lab, with Gracie, his
Bengal kitty, in the background. He is using fresh organic, wholesome products.
BOULDER’S NATURAL ANIMAL in BOULDER, COLORADO
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The key to good health is good nutrition.
What humans and animals eat provides
their bodies with the building blocks they
need for strong immune systems. Seventy
percent of the immune system is in the
gastrointestinal tract. Diets providing highquality, minimally-processed foods allow
peak performance.Organic, fresh whole
food have more nutrients and are better
assimilated by the body. Absorption in
the gut is enhanced with probiotics and
digestive enzymes.
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Recipes for home prepared meals will
vary protein, vegetable and carbohydrate
proportions to individualize the pet
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cat. Additional vegetables in the diet
can offer extra protection from cancer.
Certain carbohydrates in pet diets have
been associated with diabetes, cancer
and allergies. Many dogs have become
gluten sensitive as have their human
companions. Avoiding gluten grains like
wheat and barley can be helpful to gluten
sensitive animals. Quinoa, millet and
buckwheat are good substitutes. Balancing
the amount of carbohydrates and other
grains with proportionate amounts of
chopped and pureed vegetables (sweet
potatoes, zucchini, broccoli, butternut
squash, kale, spinach, sprouts, and carrots,
for example) will provide improved and
wholesome nutrition. Using proportionately
smaller amounts of fruits in season for
rich antioxidants will help to reduce
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fruits you can serve in small amounts
include: berries, apples, pears, bananas,
kiwi and melon).
Increasing organic plant based foods
helps the environment and decreases
the number of animals used for pet food.
Sustainable farming practices also help
with ecology.
Wading through the variety of pet foods
can be daunting for the pet parent trying
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of pet nutrition books or advice from
their Integrative Veterinarian a diet is
easily customizable. Home-prepared
diets provides your pet with a diverse
and optimal nutrition. Raw meat and raw
vegetable diets have become very popular
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the diet are fed for a few weeks. These
diets provide micronutrients, antioxidants,
and unadulterated enzymes to improve
vitality. Giving organic foods free of
pesticides and hazardous residues is also
very important.
Commercially-manufactured pet diets
are processed at high temperatures
and pressures destroying many delicate
nutrients while altering the molecular
structure of the food. Commercial pet food
ingredients often are themselves processed
before they are further processed in
the manufacturing end product. They
may contain pesticide residues or toxins.
Question your sources of information
about pet foods and look at consumer
research publications like the Whole
Dog Journal for updated evaluations of
commercially available dog foods.
Calcium can be supplemented in these
meals with raw bones. Cooked whole
bones can become brittle and have sharp
edges that do not digest as easily as
raw bones. Grinding the bones up into
smaller particles helps with potential safety
problems as does a powdered calcium
supplement.. Adding small amounts of
organic organ meat several meals a week
adds valuable nutrients not found in
muscle meats.
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commercial food in “natural” pet food
stores. In addition to holistic blends of
dry foods and canned foods, there are
excellent freeze-dried and dehydrated
diets, as well as frozen raw meat diets,
and cooked meat diets.
Good, wholesome nutrition is always at
the center of every healing option, and for
that reason, nutrition is represented by the
centerfold in this healing calendar
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Dr. Carol Jean Tillman is preparing to give Peetie a homeopathic remedy.
HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN OF NEVADA in HENDERSON, NEVADA
SEPTEMBER Homotoxicology and Ozone Therapy
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Homeopathy and Homotoxicology are
similar forms of energy medicine.
Homotoxicology, formulated by HansHeinrich Reckeweg, M.D., is based on
the principles of Classical Homeopathy
combined with modern medical science.
It serves as a bridge between Homeopathy
and conventional medicine.
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Classical Homeopathy differs from
Homotoxicology in that Homotoxicology
uses several remedies in different potencies
simultaneously whose actions work
in concert.
Ozone therapy increases oxygen helping
heal the body. Hyperbaric oxygen
chambers may be used to increase oxygen
percentage in the body but ozone (O3)
has a similar effect. Infection, swelling,
bruising, and cancer increase levels of
carbon dioxide in the blood. Ozone is
converted to oxygen in the cells shifting the
chemical reactions back toward healing.
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Honoring the rescue dogs
of World Trade Center
Below picture of Tsunami
the dog saved by
integrative vet care
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A pioneer in Integrative
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Tsunami’s handlers inoculated her yearly for a plethora of diseases
and fed her kibble that promised to be balanced and complete.
Additionally, Tsunami received monthly spot-on flea and tick
preparations and heart worm preventatives.
By her second birthday, Tsunami suffered from chronic yeast infections
in her ears and feet which were treated with steroids and antibiotics.
Tsunami had bladder, eye, and skin infections which were treated
similarly. Despite all efforts to control ticks with typical pet
preparations, Tsunami became ill from a host of tickborne diseases
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Honoring a World Trade Center Hero on the 10th Anniversary of
September 11 whose life was saved by Integrative Veterinary Medicine
Because of failing health, Tsunami retired from Search and Rescue
(SAR) at six years of age. Her desperate owners sought another path
of treatment. With the assistance of Integrative Veterinarians and
nutritionists, Tsunami has completely recovered from all of her chronic
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vaccinations, specifically designed supplementation, chiropractic, healing
energy sessions, and ozone treatments were all used.
Ozone may be delivered as subcutaneous
saline, infused within the ear or in any part
of the body, or directly as a gas rectally. It
may be bubbled through virgin olive oils
then mixed with essential oil of lavender
to make a salve.The healing capabilities of
lavender also speed the recovery.
Wounds treated with ozone heal more
quickly as do dental procedures. Lyme
disease affected patients recover sooner.
Ozone has become an important adjunct
to all aspects of veterinary practice. The
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Dr. Kim Henneman is adjusting Jones, both manually and with a hand held adjuster.
ANIMAL HEALING OPTIONS in PARK CITY, UTAH
OCTOBER Animal Chiropractic
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Wild West Veterinary
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Chiropractic as a professional medical
therapy was developed in the late 1800s.
Spinal manipulation has been around
since ancient times. Its use in animals
in the US came into its own in the late
1980’s. The adaptation of the principles of
chiropractic to animals began and continues
as a collaborative effort between Doctors
of Chiropractic (practitioners who are
licensed to treat people) and Doctors of
Veterinary Medicine.
Animal chiropractic, or veterinary spinal
manipulation, focuses on correcting both
functional and structural dysfunction in
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of extremities. Chiropractic techniques
improve movement, joint nutrition, and
neurologic function. Nerves leave the
spine at the spaces between vertebrae
allowing for communication between
individual organs, glands and muscles
with the brain and all other parts of the
body. Studies in human chiropractic
have documented the improvement of
a wide variety of conditions after spinal
manipulation. Some examples include:
heart rhythm disturbances, intestinal
motility problems, bladder function,
numbness and pain in the limbs.
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of training for both the Veterinarian and
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by the American Veterinary Chiropractic
Association or completed training by
the Healing Oasis School of Spinal
Manipulative Therapy are the two leading
forms of training.
There are various methods that may be
used to adjust animals. It can be done
manually with the hands or with a hand
held adjusting instrument. One may also
use Applied Kinesiology (AK) to locate
areas needing alignment.
Massage and Rehabilitation techniques
can facilitate the ongoing healing of the
corrected spine.
Halloween
“The doctor of the future will give
no medication, but will interest his
patients in the care of the human
frame, diet and the cause and
prevention of disease.”
THOMAS EDISON BORN FEB11,1847
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chiropractic evaluation as close to their
due date as possible. They should be
checked again no sooner than two months
from foaling to ensure the pelvis has
realigned properly as ligaments tighten
after birthing.
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obedience), working dogs (police, searchand-rescue, sheepherding, sled dogs),
and active weekend warriors (frisbee,
ball-chasing, hiking and biking) should be
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chiropractic practitioner, especially if
there is a history of an injury
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Dr. Doug Yearout is administering an infra-red laser to Emily, the ferret.
ALL ANIMAL ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC in LAKE STEVENS, WASHINGTON
NOVEMBER Wildlife and Exotic
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The practice of Integrative Veterinary
Medicine in Wildlife and Exotic animals
is unique. With so many varied types of
birds and animals– from ferrets to bats,
rats, spiders and snails – the veterinarian’s
days are never mundane or uneventful.
Here is one vet’s story.
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Thanksgiving
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feathers on the injured wings and tail
of a red-tail hawk. Next I’ll be trimming
the overgrown beak and nails of a box
turtle. Soon, I’ll be giving Emily the
ferret a laser treatment on her sprained
shoulder joint and treating the severe
feather picking/mutilation wounds of an
umbrella cockatoo. After lunch, I will
treat pneumonia in a pet rat and the
chronic skin, issue and internal parasites
of an African hedgehog.
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Integrative Veterinary Medicine is hard
to describe. The animal’s whole being
must be considered, including their mind
and emotion as well as their body, taking
into consideration lifestyle and nutrition.
Ninety percent of the time I use
Homeopathy, rather than conventional
drugs. In addition, I utilize radiographs,
lab tests, and surgery, along with holistic
modalities such as chiropractic, massage,
class 4 laser, herbs and nutritional
supplements (nutriceuticals). I also
change diets to ecologically-appropriate
foodstuffs.
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Nov 30th - Dec 4th
Chiropractic energizes, balances and
strengthens the framework of the body,
whether it’s just a sprain in the legless
spine of a Ball python, or TMJ or dental
problems in the neck and jaw of a pudgy
little chinchilla.
Haiti the Hawk
was treated at MASH
with integrative care
for head trauma.
I spend the majority of my time working on
chronic disease issues in multiple species. A
majority of patients have severe nutritional
problems. Some are carnivore, some
herbivore, some omnivore. A tremendous
amount of time is spent insuring that pets
get good, fresh wholesome foods, rather
than the cheap inadequate highly-processed
dry or canned food, most of them have
been eating. Sadly, most caretakers don’t
have the best ideas about what to feed
their exotic pets. We see sick or orphaned
wildlife that are also severely malnourished.
These animals need raw meat, calcium and
bones, organ meats, and quality vegetable
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with natural diets. Pets fed whole, natural
foods experience improved health.
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Dr. Tamara Hebbler assisted by Norwegian veterinarian Tina Østbø, is taking a blood sample from
Jiggy to evaluate his titers for distemper and parvovirus.
HEALING HOPE PRACTICE in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
JANUARY 2012 Vaccinations and Antibody Titers
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W. Jean Dodds
Vaccine Immunologist
Hemopet
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Because rabies is deadly to humans as well
as pets, U.S.laws require that pets must
be vaccinated with the rabies vaccine
Regrettably, some animals with impaired
health may not respond to vaccination.
A rabies antibody titer test can assess if
at-risk pets have responded and determine
the level of protection. The titer test is
particularly useful for a pet who is too ill
for vaccination, although most areas won’t
accept the test as legal proof of protection.
Again, an Integrative Veterinarian can
evaluate local regulations regarding medical
exemptions for health reasons.
This beautiful dog Wailea was a victim of a reaction to her second
rabies vaccination. She died after the vaccine caused a massive
immune reaction that destroyed her liver and head muscles. Her
picture reminds us that we should never take anything we do to
our animals for granted and that there is still much to learn about
animal systems and veterinary medicine. Any of us who work
with animals should always be vigilant and always be seeking the
answers to the why’s and how’s of disease AND health.
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We veterinarians want to protect our
patients from contagious diseases, and
vaccination has long been a standard part
of the annual visit for our pets. But once an
animal has developed blood antibodies to
life-threatening diseases, further vaccination
is often unnecessary,
A simple blood test called a titer test can
detect if antibodies protect the pet. If the
antibody titers drop over time, some
veterinarians consider re-vaccinating if the
animal is young enough and healthy. Other
veterinarians believe that once antibodies
have formed, the animal is likely protected
for life. All risk factors should be evaluated
by the veterinarian for each individual
animal.
Re-vaccinating an animal with strong titers
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it may cause an adverse reaction in an
animal with cancer, autoimmune diseases,
or another chronic health problem. Vaccine
product inserts state, “Give to healthy
animals only”, but because there is no
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ignored. Also, multiple vaccines
given in a short period of time are
known to increase the chance of negative
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shots make it impossible to detect which
vaccine caused the reaction so it can be
avoided in the future.
Integrative Veterinarians frequently identify
reactions to inoculations weeks or months
after vaccination. Because cancers are
sometimes found at injection sites or along
the acupuncture meridians running through
the site, veterinarians must consider the
safety of particular vaccines and choose
injection areas which make surgical removal
of a potential cancer easier. Of course,
it would be safer to avoid unnecessary
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Many Integrative Veterinarians do routine
titer testing to evaluate protection against
the most important canine diseases:
parvovirus, distemper, and rabies. They
may also give Homeopathic remedies –
like Thuja or Silicea or Ledum -- before,
during and after vaccination to lessen a
vaccine’s ill effects. Homeopathic Lyssin
may be administered for rabies vaccination.
Some practitioners offer protocols using
Homeopathic Nosodes for the diseases.
Cats can be titered for panleukopenia
and rabies . Horses can also be titered for
several diseases. Always discuss potential
vaccination needs with your Integrative
Veterinarian at your pet’s annual wellness
exam. Before giving your consent, make
certain you are completely informed about
the need for a particular vaccine, duration
of immunity, and potential adverse
reactions.
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APPRECIATION
Thank you to all those who have volunteered supporting the efforts of this calendar which was done
from the heart and the passion to bring this information to the public. The idea arose as a desire to
educate with humor and creative energy.
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always been the AHVMA photographer -- now for many years. To all the amateur and professional
photographers who hopefully enjoyed the lighthearted photo shoots. To each of the Doctors that
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hours of editing text.
Thanks to my staff at MASH, Katie Nicol, Amanda Sayewich, Jan Derby and Deborah Grady (who
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To Lucy Postins from The Honest Kitchen for getting some businesses to help fund the original
printing and assisting with advertising layout. Her enthusiasm lead to modeling
her own ad in support of the calendar.
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photographers and bringing them together as truly wonderful and artful pieces and Carmen
Carrasquillo-Brens for her talented graphic art and putting it all together so tastefully.
To my mother Joyce Roman Lerner and sister Denise Roman-Goldstein for their encouragement to
think outside the box.
To my dogs Lili and Geneva and Saffron my cockatoo and cat BJ Honeycat for their guidance each
and everyday enlightening me with the importance of having pets
in your life.
To my three children, Shira, Noah and Dalia and husband Jeffrey who have been so patient with my
passion to educate others on Integrative Medicine.
This Calendar is dedicated to Dr. Carvel Tiekert and Simone Hnilicka. Dr. Tiekert’s vision of starting
the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association in 1982 and gathering the minds and energy
to bring veterinary medicine to a new “Gold Standard” of Integrative Veterinary care. To Simone who
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pet caregiver she saw a need to inform the public of the options in healthcare that can help animals
with who people share the world live healthier and happier lives!
Margo Roman
Margo Roman, DVM
www.mashvet.com
We hope that this calendar will be an annual outreach to both the veterinarians and the animal
caretakers to keep them exposed to the most current integrative information. Please check out
our web sites www.drshowmore.org and www.drdomore.org for updates and opportunities to help
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RESOURCES
Various Organizations
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association: www.ahvma.org
College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies www.civtedu.org
American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association www.animalchiropractic.org
Veterinary Botanical Medical Association www.vbma.org
National Animal Supplement Council www.nasc.cc
Alliance of Veterinarians for the Environment www.aveweb.org
Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation www.vomtech.com
The National Center of Homeopathy www.homeopathic.org
The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy www.theAVH.org
The American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture www.aava.org
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society www.ivas.org
The Chi Institute www.tcvm.com
The Dr.DoMore Project www.drdomore.org
Healing Oasis www.healingoasis.edu
Informational sites
www.mashvet.com
www.dogs4dogs.com
www.greenhealing.org
www.ihsymposium.com
www.homeopathic.com
www.naturalnews.com
www.drmercola.com
www.interhomeopathy.org
www.rabieschallengefund.org
www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com
www.whole-dog-journal.com
www.thepetwhisper.com
Radio Shows
www.AnimalTalkNaturally.com
www.drmarty.com
www.petcarenaturally.com
www.traciehotchner.com
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Businesses that have supported the
Center for Integrative Veterinary Care
during the Integrative Health Pet Expo
In Fitchburg in 2009 www.ihpe.info
www.traditionalmedicinals.com
www.animalessentials.com
www.aromadog.com
www.drharveys.com
www.genesisvets.com
www.greenhopeessences.com
www.naturesvariety.com
www.rxvitamins.com
www.resonantlight.com
www.standardprocess.com
www.walkingwheels.com
www.handicappedpets.com
www.bravorawdiet.com
www.especiallyforpets.com
www.gunainc.com
www.naturalpetrx.com
www.youngliving.com
www.yogohund.com
www.thewholisticpetorganics.com
www.petzlife.com
www.vetriscience.com
www.mashvet.com
www.hemopet.org
www.smithridge.com
www.earthanimal.com
www.equinature.com
www.cycles-of-life.com
www.answersdogfood.com
www.rxandhealth.com
www.bluebuffalo.com
www.rescueremedy.com
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
www.clairmontfarms.com
www.marciazais.com
www.tomtam.com
www.tongrenstation.com
www.designinghealth.com
www.homeopathyworks.com
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