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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer Therapy for Your Pet

A cat

My inspiration for today’s blog post comes from two wonderful patients of The Animal Medical Center, Baby and Basil, who benefited from both traditional Chinese medicine and Western chemotherapy during the management of their cancer and inspired me to research the topic further. Traditional Chinese medicine is an alternative medical system different from our more

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Treating Pets with Acupuncture

Performing acupuncture on a dog

What is acupuncture? Developed in China over 3,000 years ago, acupuncture uses small needles inserted into specific points on the body to achieve a desired healing effect. This technique has been used in both human and veterinary patients to treat existing conditions and also to prevent new problems from arising. According to Chinese medical philosophy,

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Holistic Rehabilitation Therapies for Pets

Massaging a dog

As the acceptance and demand for holistic therapies in humans increases, many pet owners are seeking similar therapies for their pets as well. As a result of this increased demand, the American Veterinary Medical Association has established guidelines for veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathic and holistic treatment. The Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation and Fitness Service at

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