Integrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice

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Rather than promoting alternative medicine as a replacement for conventional treatment, the book emphasizes a multimodal, patient-centered approach that combines evidence-based complementary therapies with modern veterinary practice. It discusses both the benefits and limitations of each modality, allowing clinicians to make informed decisions while maintaining high standards of patient care. Companion online resources include instructional videos demonstrating acupuncture techniques.

The book covers topics including:

• Principles of integrative veterinary medicine
• Evidence-based medicine and current controversies
• Combining complementary and conventional therapies
• Veterinary acupuncture
• Neurophysiology of acupuncture
• Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine concepts
• Veterinary manipulative therapy
• Massage therapy
• Myofascial release
• Herbal and botanical medicine
• Herb–drug interactions
• Safety and regulation of herbal products
• Integrative nutrition
• Obesity management
• Nutrition for performance and rehabilitation
• Physical rehabilitation
• Land and aquatic therapeutic exercises
• Pain management
• Integrative neurology
• Integrative oncology
• Behavioural medicine
• Chinese herbal medicine
• Equine integrative medicine
• Case-based clinical applications
• Companion website with instructional videos

By combining scientific evidence with practical clinical guidance, this book enables veterinarians to confidently integrate complementary treatment modalities into everyday practice while maintaining an evidence-based approach to patient care. It serves as an excellent introduction for clinicians interested in expanding their therapeutic options.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinarians
• Veterinary students
• Veterinary rehabilitation specialists
• Veterinary acupuncturists
• Veterinary physiotherapists
• Veterinary researchers
• Clinicians interested in evidence-based integrative medicine