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.

• Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre - Centre of excellence for the provision of holistic natural medicine techniques, for the treatment of all kinds of animals. The first veterinary centre dedicated to Alternative Medicines in the UK.
• AltVetMed - Information on acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, Homeopathy, nutritional therapy and other alternative modalities, from veterinarians Susan Wynn and Jan Bergeron.
• Animal Institute of Holistic Health - Goal of this organization is to provide the highest level of training the field of alternative healthcare for animals through education.
• Animal, the Wellness Magazine - Articles on natural healing and nutrition, advice from leading animal experts, coping with pet loss, and acting on behalf of endangered animals.
• Animal Therapy Systems and Academy - Exclusive distributor of the Equine Calibrated Electro-Acuscope/Myoscope Microcurrent Therapy System. Offers a variety of classes in Animal Rehabilitation. Also features equine therapeutic products.
• Australian College of Natural Animal Medicine - Correspondence course provides graduates with a thorough, general understanding of the principles and practice of natural animal care and the use of natural methods, therapies and medicines in the care of common conditions.
• Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine - Working Dogs book review of veterinary reference/text book of the above title, by complementary/alternative veterinarians Allen Schoen and Susan Wynn.
• Complementary Veterinary Medicine - American Animal Hospital Association article.
• EthnoVetWeb - Information on ethnoveterinary medicine, or how people around the world use traditional methods to keep their animals healthy and productive, and how development can build on this information.
• Holistic and Alternative Veterinary Medicine - Pet Education - Information on massage, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine and other holistic techniques in dogs and cats. Index of commonly used food supplements.
• Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies - Courses on Shiatsu, massage, flower essence therapy, and energy healing.
• Kindred Spirits Foundation - Formed to increase awareness of alternative health options for companion animals, KSF is a tax exempt organization dedicated to animal welfare.
• Natural Animal Health - Chiropractic, homoeopathy, massage, herbs, acupuncture and other natural/alternative therapies for animals, how they work and who can do them. Practitioner search and animal health forum.
• Natural Rearing of Dogs and Cats - Information on holistic health care for animals. Articles on diet, vaccination, herbs, homeopathy, NAET allergy treatment, applied to pets.
• Naturally Paws - An information site covering natural health for animals, including homoeopathy, herbs, aromatherapy, acupuncture, holistic vets, water therapy, and nutrition. Also testimonials written by owners, articles written by vets, holistic phone help line, and advice message board.
• Out of the Earth - Natural healing alternatives for pets and their people, including aromatherapy and flower essence blends, goddess, yin, affirmations, inspiration, astrology, chakras, and crystals.
• Paw Cares - Public awareness for wholistic companion animal remedies and environmental solutions.
• People's Pet Journal - A unique web site and newsletter dedicated to the holistic health and well-being of your pet.
• Pet Sage Articles and Books - Articles and Books on pet nutrition, nutritive herbs, vitamins and supplements, pet food labels, holistic therapies, canine acupressure, joint diseases, non-violent training, and a holistic view of pet allergies.
• Shirley's Wellness Cafe - Information on: pet nutrition; homeopathy; herbs; alternative cancer therapy for animals; adverse effects of vaccines, shampoos, flea products, antibiotics and steroids; and animal rights issues.
• Taking Care Naturally - Dedicated to natural wellness for you and your companion animals, with emphasis on Addison's disease. Books and Products are reviewed and recommended.
• Taranet Alternative Animal Therapies - Online information source of complementary animal therapies, including acupuncture, animal communication, chirpractic, equine massage, herbal remedies, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, magnotherapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, radionics, reiki, shiatsu, ailments, and training.
• Theravet - Information on chiropractic manipulation, hydrotherapy, laser treatment, acupuncture, nutrition and behavioral therapy. Listing of animal therapists throughout the UK.
• Trina's Place - Pet Holistic Information - Providing links for alternative medicine in pets and humans, veterinary medicine, holistic pet health, pet nutrition, pet books... (Canada and World-wide).
• Use of Alternative Remedies in Pets - International Veterinary Information Service - Scientific article on giving herbs, flower essences and homeopathic remedies to pets.
• Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine - The goal of The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine is to help integrate holistic medicine into the veterinary field. We provide educational resources for veterinarians and pet owners, research the best holistic treatments for animals, and have developed nutriceuticals and herbal formulations specific to the needs of animal health.

Animal control officer survives attack from three dogs (KVBC Las Vegas)
A bloodied animal control officer was wheeled into UMC Thursday after escaping an attack from three pit bulls. Two of those dogs had to be tranquilized. All are expected to be put down.

SB owner fighting for 6 of 23 dogs :Humane Society cited same man for animals last year. (South Bend Tribune)
SOUTH BEND -- A hearing to determine who will retain custody of 23 dogs recently discovered in a garage was continued Thursday.

Man charged with cruelty after losing custody of dogs (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
The 43-year-old must pay the Humane Society for the dogs' care and cannot keep any of the 37 animals.

Scaredy cats & dogs Tips to keep your pets safe during fireworks season (Deseret Morning News)
The Fourth of July is no picnic for dogs and cats. A third more than normal will likely end up in shelters on July 5, after fireworks make them panic and bolt.

Crackdown On Moscow's Stray Dogs (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
With an estimated 100,000 feral dogs in Moscow, you are more likely to get attacked by a stray than a criminal in the Russian capital.

Flood Dogs Find Homes in Chicago (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
(CHICAGO) -- They were orphans following the floods but now they're finding new homes. A group called "Paws" rescued dogs from the floods in Iowa and Illinois...and brought them to Chicago.

BOOK REVIEW: A rich, unsentimental tale of a boy and his dogs (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Too many dog stories should come with warnings: Sentimentality ahead! Manipulative tear-jerker coming at you! But David Wroblewski's debut novel is a dog-rich tale that manages to be the complete opposite of all that. Smart, interesting and original, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" explores an unusual relationship between dogs and people minus the usual quirky adorableness that plagues many ...