Integrative Veterinary Care Journal Magazine - V4I4 Fall 2014

In this issue

16 THERAPEUTIC LASER THERAPY AND EXERCISES FOR SENIOR PETS Integrative medicine offers many approaches to soothe and even resolve geriatric pain. Laser therapy and a variety of exercises are two successful modalities to add to your practice. 22 VACCINATION AND CHANGING PROTOCOLS – PART 2 Titer testing as an alternative to annual boosters; vaccine dosages and duration of immunity; and the latest research projects being done on vaccination. 28 NUTRITION NOOK: FOOD PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE AGING PATIENT Medication through whole food nutrition treats health issues and prevents future problems – without side effects. 36 INTEGRATIVE PRACTICE: TEGRATIVE APPROACH TO GERIATRIC AND HOSPICE CARE Pharmaceutical or surgical intervention is often not an option in older patients. Using a variety of integrative therapies can be the best approach. 43 WEARABLE PEMF Miniaturized technology puts healing right on painful joints. 44 NEUTRACEUTICALS AND INFLAMMATION Botanical ingredients that support a healthy anti-inflammatory response. 46 TCVM ASSESSMENT AND CARE FOR OLDER PATIENTS The primary goal is to promote quality of life rather than cure disease. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can help accomplish this goal. 52 HERB USE IN SPORTING HORSES Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to equine health, but competition rules and regulations may prohibit their use in some cases. 63 LASER THERAPY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS Therapeutic laser works by the mechanism of photobiomodulation, and has several beneficial effects in decreasing inflammation and pain. 71 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR SENIORS Nutrients in food are not ideally absorbed in older pets, so adding a safe quantity of necessary vitamins and minerals is essential to health.