Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice [Hardcover]

Allen M. Schoen DVM MS (Author), Susan G. Wynn DVM (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815179944 | ISBN-13: 978-0815179948 | Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | Edition: 1st

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 820 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1st edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815179944
• ISBN-13: 978-0815179948
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #99 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Small Animal Medicine

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'd be hard pressed to find better!, February 24, 2001

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Morley Fruchtman (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book! With chapters on every kind of alternative/complimentary med you can think of, this book lets you know what the thought behind the process is. Now you understand! Now you can choose! I found this book to be a bit tough for the layman but certainly worth the possible struggle to understand some of the terminology. I thought this book was so worthwhile that I bought it for my traditional vet and he thought the material helped to build a bridge of understanding between the practioner of traditional medicine and the alternative practice. If you're looking for facts as presented by the practioners of alternative therpaies, this book shouldn't be missed. Yes, it's pricey but it offers a reference that no other book can beat!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any open-minded veterinarian., July 17, 1998

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H. M. Berschneider ([e-mail]) (Raleigh, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

This well written book provides an easy to read overview of a wide variety of non-conventional therapies. Each chapter is written by someone with experience in that specific area. References and suggested readings are provided for those who wish to investigate a modality in more depth. While it is not an instruction manual for alternative medicine, this book provides enough information to help a veterinarian advise a client interested in seeking other options for their animals. It is a valuable reference book for any verterinarian planning to practice in the next millenium.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much needed, long overdue- Bravo!, July 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

This 800 page textbook is well organized and is the most complete reference manual for the latest alternative therapies. A must have for professionals and quite helpful for the layman as well.