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Arthritis in Dogs My dog Co- had a bad case of dog arthritis. He was about 7-7.5 years old. Co- was miserable, could hardly walk, would fall of the porch in the morning... Arthritis seemed to affect him mentally too. He spend his days curled up in a ball on the floor, avoiding any kind of movement. After the examination my vet gave me a few choices: Cortisone injections, pet Glucosamine, altering the diet. The vet told me basically that was it. The diet change was to get off dry dog food and start buying raw meat for the dog, I was even given an address of the butcher shop, that would sell me the scraps. But over the years I've noticed that Co- doesn't really do well on with raw meat. He loves it, no question. But he would always get a diarrhea attack after having any significant amount of it. Besides I was a struggling student then. I don't think I could have afforded raw meat twice a day for the dog, even if that meat was scraps. I also refused cortisone and glucosamine. From what I know cortisone reduces any kind of inflammatory process in the body, but does it by wring out the poor adrenal glands, and it is not good for anyone, especially aged, weak and imuno-compromised. It increases mobility by reducing the inflammation and therefore pain and discomfort....
Our dog Co- is nearly 12 years old All in all, he is a healthy animal. When we got him 8 years ago, the only inconvenience was his tender stomach. Once in a while, he would all of a sudden develop a diarrhea, with or without vomiting. Coincidentally, this usually would happen when nobody was at home. A few cleaning sessions at 12 o'clock at night and I decided -- enough. Something had to be done about it. I am not a great cook -- my food would not bring people back to my house begging for more -- but I'm a practicing cook. I cook a lot. In fact, it would be fair to say that, for the last say five years, I'm in a state of cooking something constantly. It could be actively boiling, baking, frying; or it could be passively soaking, overnight, for 24 hours, till it sprouts. My cooking is an obsession. I read cookbooks the way other people read novels. Hence, the fixing of Co-'s health was going to be done through his stomach. In other words, by changing his diet. In the beginning a strict regiment of feeding and walking was implemented. No snacking between the feedings. The dog's stomach responded favorably. I find that structured, scheduled activities, especially routine ones like waking up, feeding, walking them, done in an orderly fashion, done every day, make the dog a lot more agreeable and relaxed. For a while we enjoyed accident-free lifestyle; and it was great. Then, when he was about 6-7 years old, came a big...
Veterinarians Academy of Veterinary Dentistry - Web site for advanced dentistry for animals. Site features links, continuing education information and dental information for veterinarians and pet owners. DarkHorse Medical Ventures - Veterinary telemedicine over the web. Provides information on services, registeration, help guides, current developments and contacts. Dr. Larry Pet Vet - Veterinarian who providing online information about cats, dogs and exotic pets. Answers pet owners' questions and offers product reviews....
Ultrasonography Animal Imaging Systems (Canada) - Animal Imaging Systems (AIS) - diagnostic imaging agents for the animal healthcare industry including 3D Ultrasound & Tekappran radiopharmaceutical for nuclear scintigraphy. Choice Medical Systems, Inc. - New and pre-owned veterinary ultrasound, transducers, accessories, and supplies. Exclusive southeast distributor for Aloka ultrasound. Classic Medical (USA, Canada) - Offering new and used veterinary and animal science diagnostic ultrasound systems, biopsy guides, video printers and other support supplies. Draminski (PL) - Electronics in Agriculture - manufacturer of electronic devices for agriculture, animal breeders and dairy industry. Indus Instruments (USA) - Ultrasound for mouse and small animal research (cardiovascular, heart, lung research)....
Veterinary Schools Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia - Includes facilities, research, alumni, journal, and hospital. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin - Ireland. Includes news, history, departments, research, and library. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb - Croatia. Features admissions, history, location, departments, and research....
Veterinary Organizations Academy of Veterinary Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Includes publications, membership information, and meetings. American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Features newsletter, membership information, and events. American Animal Hospital Association - AAHA is a small animal veterinary association providing veterinary professionals with resources. Includes member services, continuing education, and publications....
Licensing Agencies Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Contact list. Download documents. Map. Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing: Board of Veterinary Examiners - Includes contact information, applications for licences, and regulations. American Association of Veterinary State Boards - The association of governmental agencies (boards) whose primary function is to protect the public by regulating veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine. Includes calendar, membership, consumer information, and database services....
Diagnostic Laboratories Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. - Manufacturer of animal health products and autogenous vaccines and bacterins with attached laboratory located in Fayette, Missouri. Includes product catalog, contact and company information, and laboratory information. Antech Diagnostics - A nationwide network of integrated veterinary diagnostic laboratories dedicated to providing our clients the finest in laboratory medicine. Axiom Veterinary Laboratories Ltd - Leading UK veterinary diagnostic referral laboratory specialising in clinical pathology, expert advise and interpretation of results. Laboratories in London, St. Helens, Dublin and Teignmouth Devon, England. Includes company information and services....
Conferences AVMA Annual Convention - Features location, dates, convention city information, exhibitor information, and a recap of the last convention, Pathology and Medicine of Reptiles and Amphibians - April 17-19, 2004 - Berlin (Germany). 7th International Symposium Southwest Veterinary Symposium - Annual meeting hosted by the state veterinary medical associations of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Includes dates, events, exhibits, and schedule. 11th ISWAVLD and OIE Seminar on Biotechnology - June 22-26,2003; Bangkok,Thailand -- Presented by the World Association of Veterinary Diagnosticians and Office International des Epizooties...
Continuing Education AONA Veterinary Case of the Quarter - Canine Femur - Case report. CPD Solutions - Provides surgical training courses to veterinarians. Includes contact information, tutors, booking, and courses offered. IVIS - International Veterinary Information Service - Provides free access veterinary textbooks. IVIS e-books are written by top experts and cover all species and disciplines. The target audience are veterinary students, veterinarians and academic clinicians worldwide. Also provides information on veterinary meetings, continuing education websites and veterinary organizations....
Veterinary Medicine Animal Science - Animal science, animal production, and veterinary medicine community. Literature search, news, reviews, and a job service. AONA Veterinary Cases - Information on veterinary health care education and treatment concerning musculo-skeletal injuries. Case Studies in Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine - The site presents veterinary patients in a grand rounds format. The participant is asked to examine all of the relevant material and then to make a diagnosis and answer questions regarding the case. Follow-up information and a case discussion follows....
Alternative Medicine Professional Organizations Task Force for Veterinary Science - Offering accurate, science-based and popular articles and abstracts on acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, "energy" therapy, herbal and traditional Chinese medicine and other forms of human and veterinary alternative medicine. (a.k.a. the Alt Med Primer). Articles of veterinary reference are noted with source/author in bold. 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....
More Alternative Medicine Practitioners 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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Reflexology SRS Canine Foot Reflexology - Brief history of and deesscriptio of the benefits of reflexology, canine reflexology classes and a canine foot reflexology chart....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
