Scanlan Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-470-95882-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 380 Seiten, E-Book

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Scanlan, Nancy

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface ix
About the Author xi
Introduction xiii
1 What Is Holistic Medicine? 1
2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse inthe Holistic Practice 17
3 Legal Implications 21
4 Introduction to Modalities 27
5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Physical Therapyand Hospice Care 37
6 The Touch Therapies 47
7 Detoxifi cation 79
8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition 103
9 Nutraceuticals 123
10 For Veterinarians: Treatments with a Certifi cation Program173
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 Modalities271
Appendix 3 Where to Go for More Help 277
Appendix 4 Questions to Help Defi ne the Scope of Your Practice281
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

Über Autor(innen)

Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and practices complementary and alternative medicine at Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic in Shasta Lake, California. She is a past-President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and a past-President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association.