Dog Health Resources Directory
Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine Professional Organizations
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- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association - Organization of veteriarians to support holistic, complementary and alternative veterinary medicine and natural healing for pets and animals, including chiropractic, homeopathy, acupuncture and nutritional therapy. Directory of United States and Canada member holistic veterinarians.
- British Association of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine - The BAHNM is a not for profit organization dedicated to the scientific research and promotion of holistic methods of animal management, nutrition and medicine.
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All Caring Animal Center - Veterinary hospital in the Berkshires offering traditional veterinary medicine along with integrated alternative therapies. All Good Pets, Inc. - A mobile veterinary clinic dedicated to preserving and enhancing the human-animal bond. Animal Wellness Center - Information from the small animal practice of Burton Miller, DVM, in Huntington, New York. Articles on seasonal stress, chronic disease, herbs, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, aging dogs, bioterrorism, and integrative medicine. Animal Wellness Center - Information about holistic pet care using acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy and ayurveda....List of "More Alternative Medicine Practitioners" Resources
Alternative Medicine Practitioners
Alternatives For Animals - Directory of holistic vets and practitioners using alternative medicine including homeopathy, herbs, acupuncture, reiki, massage, and allergy elimination. Animal Naturopathy - Diana Hayes, homeopath and holistic practitioner offers information on homemade diet, vaccinations, naturopathy, nutrition, pet communication, T touch, neutering and euthanasia. Located in Australia and provides international online consultations. Animals Naturally Ltd - Holistic veterinary surgeoon Graham Hines offers information on homeopathy, Bach Flower remedies, acupuncture, vaccination and nosodes, raw food for dogs and cats, and natural diets for horses and rabbits. Located in Kemsing, West Kent, England. Avalanche Pet Natural Health Office - Specializing in Alternative Veterinary medicine and homeopathy for your companion animals....List of "Alternative Medicine Practitioners" Resources
Chats and Forums
AltPaws Web Ring - Alternative therapy web ring for pet care providers and owners. Animal Chiropractic and Holistic Health Forum - Forum for discussion of animal chiropractic care, holistic health for animals, holistic veterinary medicine, chiropractic, and pet loss. Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Community - E-mail discussion list is DVMs, VMDs, MDs, and PhDs in the health sciences to discuss the science and practice of unconventional, unproven, complementary and integrative medical therapies. More than 500 holistic doctors participate....List of "Chats and Forums" Resources
Vibrational Healing Practitioners
Adam Shereston - Horse Healing and Whispering. The Animal Connection - Information on t-touch therapy, as well as radionics, spiritual dowsing, shamanism, nutrition, homeopathy, herbs, flower essence, polarity, and Reiki. Animal Distance Healing - Reiki Level II Therapist specializing in animal distance healing. Graduated from the Berkeley Psychic Institute in 1975, over 30 years experience in the healing arts....List of "Vibrational Healing Practitioners" Resources
Vibrational Healing
Circle of Healing Purrs - Forum for prayers and healing energies especially for cats. Energy Therapy for Animals - Course given by Stonebridge faculty of Holistic Health Sciences in the UK. Healing Touch for Animals and Komitor Healing Method - Energy-based healing method that bridges holistic animal healthcare with traditional veterinary medicine. For all animals: horses, dogs, cats, birds, exotic animals. Workshops, books, and products....List of "Vibrational Healing" Resources
Reflexology
SRS Canine Foot Reflexology - Brief history of and deesscriptio of the benefits of reflexology, canine reflexology classes and a canine foot reflexology chart....List of "Reflexology" Resources
Physical Therapy
Angel's Gate - Non-profit residential animal hospice, rehabilitation center and wild life santuary. Provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each animal,including hydrotherapy, acupuncture, chiropratic, nutritional care. Animal Rehab - Licensed Physical Therapist Tanya Doman describes her rehabilitative services for dogs & horses. Animal Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist and Veterinary Technician Linda McMahon provides physical therapy for animals....List of "Physical Therapy" Resources
Oxygen Therapy
Chico Hospital for Cats - Article on adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treatment of a severe, non-healing wound in a kitten. Equineox - Manufacturer and distributor of equine hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers....List of "Oxygen Therapy" Resources
Massage Therapy Practitioners
Animal Spirit Acupressure Massage - Offering acupressure, massage and Reiki, to enhance the immune system and support natural healing. Animal Well Being - Tellington TTouch is a gentle hands-on method using gentle circular movements on the surface of the skin that helps deepen animal and human relationships and improves behavior and health. Annisage: Healing touch for animals - Maria Duthie, licensed massage therapist, does massage therapy, acupressure, craniosacral therapy and Reiki on dogs, cats and horses....List of "Massage Therapy Practitioners" Resources
Massage Therapy
Animal Massage and Therapies - AMTIL offers animal massage information and information about holistic products for pet owners/caretakers, and a directory of animal health therapists, schools and organizations. Animal Massage Therapists to be Licensed - News story about proposed licensing of animal massage therapists in the state of Washington. Companion Animal Services - Massage and petsitting for dogs, cats, and other animals around Houston, TX. Education in Companion Animal Massage....List of "Massage Therapy" Resources
Magnetic Therapy
Curavet - Manufacturer of equine magnetic field therapy systems. Specializing in computerized pulsating electromagnetic field therapy systems. Magnetic Fields, Healing and Veterinary Medicine - ProVet healthcare information article. Magnetic Pet Bed Recommendations - Advice on where to buy from Surprise.com....List of "Magnetic Therapy" Resources
Light Therapy
BioScan - Infrared and red LED diode low level laser photonic therapy for relief of pain and arthritis. McLaren Photonic Therapy - Information on the history, application and research available on photon therapy, as well as articles on how photon therapy works, how it is used, and testimonials....List of "Light Therapy" Resources
Homoeopathy Practitioners
Adored Beast Holistic Veterinary Clinic - Homeopathic Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver, BC, Canada, owned by Julie Anne Lee, offering natural care for your pets, including nutrition counselling, reiki, natural health products, and books. Anne C. Hermans, D.V.M. - Dr. Hermans is a small animal veterinarian and a certified veterinary homeopath, serving Connecticut and New York. Avalanche Pet Natural Health Office - Nation Wide Veterinary Phone Consultations. Homeopathic treatment for all small and large animals. Housecalls available with in the area. Office visits are made by appointment only....List of "Homoeopathy Practitioners" Resources
Homeopathy
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy - Member referral list and continuing education for veterinarians. Animal Natural Health Center - Training and information for veterinarians and guidance to owners interested alternative medicine for their animals, with emphasis on homeopathy. British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons - Information on what homeopathy is, its history, education, membership and events....List of "Homeopathy" Resources
Echinacea
Echinacea - an immune booster - DORG - The Dachshund Magazine On-Line article. Echinacea and Other Herbal Immunostimulants for Pets - Article by Alan Schoen, DVM. Echinacea angustifolia - Information about Echinacea and its medicinal uses in pets....Chicory
Chicory Benefits - Article by Dr. Dan Christian on health benefits of feeding chicory to your dog. Chicory for good health - Dog Hobbyist message board discussion on chicory for dogs. Chicory Home Page - Penn State University web site on haracteristics and adaptation, establishment, harvest management, fertility, and weeds, insects and diseases of forage chicory....Onions and Garlic
Anemia Caused by Onions - Article on onion toxicity in monkeys, dogs and cats. Garlic - ProVet pet healthcare information article on benefits of feeding garlic to pets. Garlic and Pets - Article on using garlic for allergies, flea prevention and infections in dogs and horses....List of "Onions and Garlic" Resources
Herbal
acne treatment - acne treatment Welcome to the Acne Acne Treatment Information Animal Herb Company - Articles on herbal therapy for horses and small animals. Dogs and Grass Eating - Answer from the American Animal Hospital Association to the question, "Why do dogs eat grass?"...Essences
Articles by Sharon Calahan and others - Articles by Sharon Calahan about Animal Communication and Flower Essence therapy. Bach Flower Remedies for Animals - Bach Center article by Stefan Ball and Judy Howard. Bach Pet Remedies - Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary: Health Information Notes - Bach Pet Remedies...Chiropractic
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association - Certification, educational standards, and practice standards for animal chiropractic, as well as practitioner referrals. American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Doctors - Information on what animal chiropractic is, who performs it and how they are trained, which pets need adjustment, and practitioner referrals. Animal Chiropractic Degrees - Postgraduate courses in animal chiropractic for veterinarian, chiropractic and osteopathic practitioners offered by RMIT University, Australia....List of "Chiropractic" Resources
Professional Societies
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture - Directory of veterinarians belonging to the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. Information about pet health issues, acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine for pets. American Academy of Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (AAVMA) - Offers continuing education courses and training in veterinary medical acupuncture, manual therapy (osteopathic/chiropractic), herbs, and other complementary, alternative, and holistic medical modalities using a scientific, physiologic approach whenever possible. Animal Acupuncture Certification - Maryland State Board of Acupuncture Animal Acupuncture Certification Form....List of "Professional Societies" Resources
Pet Acupuncturists
AcuFinder.com Acupuncturist Referral Service - Find a Veterinary acupuncturist in your area. See photo and doctors bio and area of expertise. AcuVet - Controlled acupuncture for animal athletes in the UK. Assisi Acupuncture Ltd - Practitoner site with information about Acupuncture and Traditional Chines Medicine by Ann-si Li, DVM, OMD....List of "Pet Acupuncturists" Resources
Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Animals - Newsletter article, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois. Acupuncture for Pets - When conventional drug therapy couldn't help her arthritic collie, Pat Green tried one last option: the pins and needles of veterinary acupuncture. Acupuncture in Thoracolumbar Disk Disease - ProVet healthcare information article....List of "Acupuncture" Resources
Aromatherapy
Animoils - Qualified Essential Oil Therapist for animals who supplies custom and ready made essential oil products and offers consultations. AromaLeigh - Information on canine and feline aromatherapy. Aromatherapy - A Pomeranian breeder describes her use of aromatherapy with her dogs. Suggested blends and combinations are given....List of "Aromatherapy" Resources
Alternative Medicine for Dogs
Complementary Therapy for Dogs - Recipes for Doggie Aromatherapy and Herbal Tea. Dog Owner's Guide to Alternative medicine - Information on alternative diets and holistic treatments for dogs. USDA Certified Organic PetGuard Organics For Dogs...List of "Alternative Medicine for Dogs" Resources
Alternative Medicine for Pets
Alternative Medicine - Pet Articles - Alternative Pet Articles Alternative Medicine Advisory - Offering science-based information on human and veterinary alternative medicine modalities, including acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and energy therapy. Alternative Pet Health - Articles and discussion forums on alternative pet health and natural rearing, indexed by animal and by treatment method....List of "Alternative Medicine for Pets" Resources
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"Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Older Urban African- Americans: Individual and Neighborhood Associations" (.pdf), Journal of the National Medical Association: The study, led by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, examines use of contemporary alternative medicine among blacks ages 60 and older.
