Integrative Veterinary Care Journal - V1I1 Premier Issue

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10 CLASS IV LASER THERAPY
It’s the hot technology for 2011 and veterinary medicine is buzzing about it.
14 INTEGRATIVE PRACTICE: THE ROAD TO INTEGRATIVE HEALING
Why a renowned veterinarian changed his definition of healing and began incorporating alternative therapies into his practice.
16 NUTRITION NOOK: FOOD LABELS 101
Making sense of ingredient lists on pet food packaging.
20 BACK TO SCHOOL: PUT A PIN IN IT!
What acupuncture can and cannot do.
22 ANTIOXIDANTS FOR OCULAR HEALTH
How these nutrients are proving beneficial for genetic eye disease.
28 TECH TALK: INTRODUCTION TO REIKI
This safe and effective energetic healing modality is backed up by promising preliminary research. Find out how you can use it to support the animals you care for.
30 EVIDENCE-BASED: MEDICINE FOR ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS – PART 1
Where is the clinical evidence demonstrating that animal supplements are safe and effective? Here’s a review of the evidence that’s currently available, and the limitations facing the industry.
34 EQUINE NUTRITION: ON THE SKINNY SIDE
Once you’ve ruled out health problems, packing a few pounds on an underweight “hard keeper” is easier than you may think.
38 PROFILE: DR. STEVE MARSDEN
Meet an award-winning Canadian veterinarian with a passion for the integrative approach.
40 MARKET TRENDS: TEAM EFFORT
Ten tips for building a strong relationship with clients.
44 INTEGRATIVE RESEARCH
Testing alternative treatment options for osteoarthritis.