Alternative Medicine

» AltVetMed
   Information on acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional therapy and other alternative modalities, from veterinarians Susan Wynn and Jan Bergeron.

   
   http://www.altvetmed.org/

» Alternative Pet Health
   Articles and discussion forums on alternative pet health and natural rearing, indexed by animal and by treatment method.

   
   http://www.alternativepethealth.com/

» Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre
   Centre of excellence for the provision of holistic natural medicine techniques, for the treatment of all kinds of animals. The first veterinary centre dedicated to Alternative Medicines in the UK.

   
   http://www.alternativevet.org

» Animal Institute of Holistic Health
   Organization offering clinics, classes and seminars which provide training in natural and alternative therapies for animals.

   
   http://theanimalinstitute.com/holistictherapy.html

» Animal, the Wellness Magazine
   Articles on natural healing and nutrition, advice from leading animal experts, coping with pet loss, and acting on behalf of endangered animals.

   
   http://animalwellnessmagazine.com

» Caninenergy Ltd
   Provider of courses in complementary canine health care science. Gives a calendar and details of courses available which are held in Essex, UK.

   
   http://www.caninenergy.com/

» Complementary Veterinary Medicine
   American Animal Hospital Association article.

   
   http://www.healthypet.com/library.aspx

» Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
   Working Dogs book review of veterinary reference/text book of the above title, by complementary/alternative veterinarians Allen Schoen and Susan Wynn.

   
   http://www.workingdogs.com/mikajlo.htm

» Connections Reiki: Animal Healing and Wellness
   Offers Reiki and other natural and holistic healing techniques for pets.

   
   http://www.connectionsreiki.com

» EthnoVetWeb
   Information on ethnoveterinary medicine, or how people around the world use traditional methods to keep their animals healthy and productive, and how development can build on this information.

   
   http://www.ethnovetweb.com/

» Gold Bead Implantation in Small Animals
   Paper by Dr. Terry Durkes about the use of this therapy to treat a number of conditions.

   
   http://lochvale.freeservers.com/Durkes.html

» Hirudolab: International Medicinal Leech Center
   Breeders of leeches. Provides information on leeches and how they can be used in veterinary medicine for treating abscesses, painful joints, glaucoma, myasthenia and to heal venous diseases and thrombosis.

   
   http://www.hirudolab.com

» Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies
   Courses on Shiatsu, massage, flower essence therapy, and energy healing.

   
   http://www.theicat.co.uk/

» Natural Animal Health
   Chiropractic, homoeopathy, massage, herbs, acupuncture and other natural/alternative therapies for animals, how they work and who can do them. Practitioner search and animal health forum.

   
   http://www.natural-animal-health.co.uk/

» Natural Pet News
   Online resources and articles to help keep your pets healthy the natural way. Focus on prevention, nutrition, aromatherapy and other holistic and natural pet care.

   
   http://petcare.hhnews.com

» Natural Rearing of Dogs and Cats
   Information on holistic health care for animals. Articles on diet, vaccination, herbs, homeopathy, NAET allergy treatment, applied to pets.

   
   http://www.naturalrearing.com

» Out of the Earth
   Natural healing alternatives for pets and their people, including aromatherapy and flower essence blends, goddess, yin, affirmations, inspiration, astrology, chakras, and crystals.

   
   http://www.outoftheearth.com/

» Pet Sage Articles and Books
   Articles and Books on pet nutrition, nutritive herbs, vitamins and supplements, pet food labels, holistic therapies, canine acupressure, joint diseases, non-violent training, and a holistic view of pet allergies.

   
   http://www.petsage.com/p_articles.htm

» Reiki Me Well
   Describes how Reiki can help animals. Offers healing in the home for pets and owners in the Orange County, California area and free distance healing.

   
   http://www.reikimewell.synthasite.com

» Taranet Alternative Animal Therapies
   Online information source of complementary animal therapies, including acupuncture, animal communication, chirpractic, equine massage, herbal remedies, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, magnotherapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, radionics, reiki, shiatsu, ailments,

   
   http://www.taranet.co.uk/directory.htm

» The Naturally Healthy Pet
   Provides informational articles and a forum for discussion of natural therapies for keeping animals healthy. Membership required.

   
   http://www.thenaturallyhealthypet.com

» Theravet
   Information on chiropractic manipulation, hydrotherapy, laser treatment, acupuncture, nutrition and behavioral therapy. Listing of animal therapists throughout the UK.

   
   http://www.theravet.com

» Use of Alternative Remedies in Pets
   International Veterinary Information Service - Scientific article on giving herbs, flower essences and homeopathic remedies to pets.

   
   http://www.ivis.org/advances/Behavior_Houpt/schwartz/chapter_frm.asp?LA=1

» VetLord.org: Alternative Veterinary Medicine
   Dr. Tracy Lord DVM, a holistic veterinarian, provides a blog on pet health, well-being and behavior, recommends certain products and provides recipes and information on making cat and dog food at home.

   
   http://www.vetlord.org/

» Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine
   The goal of The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine is to help integrate holistic medicine into the veterinary field. They provide educational resources for veterinarians and pet owners, research the best holistic treatments for animals, and have

   
   http://www.viim.org/home.asp

» VeterinaryWatch
   Aims to encourage critical examination of the objective evidence and science, or lack of it, supporting claims made by alternative practitioners. Outlines its objectives, activities and goals.

   
   http://veterinarywatch.com