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Alternative Medicines for the Geriatric Veterinary Patient

  • Title: Alternative Medicines for the Geriatric Veterinary Patient
  • Description:
    Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
    Vol 42(4), (July 2012), Pages 809-822. Authors: J. Randy Kidd

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  • Category: Integrative Care & Physical Rehabilitation

  • Abstract / Overview:

    • There are many medical modalities that are considered “alternative” or “complementary”—in this article, the methods with which the author is most familiar will be discussed: acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, flower essences (Bach flowers), and aromatherapy.


    Introduction

    ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES

    ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF USING ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES, ESPECIALLY FOR THE GERIATRIC PATIENT

     
    ACUPUNCTURE - History, Application, Conclusion


    CHIROPRACTIC - Introduction, Applying Chiropractic, Safety

     
    HERBAL MEDICINES - Introduction

    Examples of herbs with tonic or specific activities for the listed organ systems or conditions

    Veterinary homeopathic resources

    Advantages of Herbal Remedies for the Geriatric Patient

    Disadvantages

    HOMEOPATHY - Introduction

    Using Classic Homeopathy

     

    FLOWER ESSENCES/BACH FLOWERS 

    Selected flower essence remedies

    Summary

    References