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Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Edition No. 1

  • Book

  • 380 Pages
  • February 2011
  • John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • ID: 2221940
Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is the first resource on holistic veterinary care written specifically for the veterinary technician.    Organized by treatment modality, the book offers practical information designed to help readers develop an understanding of each modality, assist with procedures associated with holistic medicine, and knowledgeably discuss treatment options with clients.   Outlining the respective roles of technicians and veterinarians throughout, this book is a welcome reference for readers looking to expand their knowledge of complementary veterinary medicine and introduce additional treatment options in their practice.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

About the Author xi

Introduction xiii

1 What Is Holistic Medicine? 1

2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse in the Holistic Practice 17

3 Legal Implications 21

4 Introduction to Modalities 27

5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Physical Therapy and Hospice Care 37

6 The Touch Therapies 47

7 Detoxification 79

8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition 103

9 Nutraceuticals 123

10 For Veterinarians: Treatments with a Certification Program 173

11 Other Commonly Employed Modalities 217

12 Other Less Commonly Used Modalities 251

Appendices

Appendix 1 Glossary 267

Appendix 2 Alphabetical List of Holistic Veterinary Modalities 271

Appendix 3 Where to Go for More Help 277

Appendix 4 Questions to Help Define the Scope of Your Practice 281

Appendix 5 Patient History Chart 285

Appendix 6 Consent Form 289

Appendix 7 Vaccination Consent Form 293

Appendix 8 Writing Case Reports 297

Appendix 9 Special Diets for Disease Problems 307

Appendix 10 Analysis of Some Homemade Diets 311

Appendix 11 Doses for Herbs 317

Appendix 12 Dosing Schedule for Homotoxicology Formulas 321

Appendix 13 Alphabetical List of Bach Flower Remedies 323

Appendix 14 How to Find a Holistic Veterinarian 325

Appendix 15 Inventory Management 329

Appendix 16 Medicating and Grooming 337

Webliography 345

Index 347

Authors

Nancy Scanlan Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic.