Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine : principles and practice / edited by Allen M. Schoen, Susan G. Wynn.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schoen, Allen M.

Wynn, Susan G.

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alternative veterinary medicine.

Physical Description:

xiv, 820 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Mosby, [1998]

Summary:

This book provides readers with an introduction to unconventional modes of therapy, including practitioners' perspectives on specific therapies. It is divided into 9 sections: history, and underlying principles of alternative medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, energetic medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, miscellaneous therapies, integration into veterinary practice, and complementary and alternative perspectives. Some of the many topics covered are nutritional therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physical therapy, kinesiology, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, bioenergetic medicine, herbal therapy, ayurvedic medicine, and homeopathy. The appendixes include resources, including suppliers, web sites, recommended texts and periodicals, organizations, databases, and diagnostic software.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

0815179944

OCLC:

36573711