Preface to the Second Edition xxv
Preface to the Original Edition xxvii
About the Author xxix
Introduction xxxi
1 What Is Holistic Medicine? 1
2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse in the Holistic Practice 15
3 Legal Implications 23
4 Introduction to Modalities 29
5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Rehabilitation and Hospice Care 39
6 The Touch Therapies 59
7 Detoxification and Fasting 87
8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition 105
9 Nutraceuticals 123
10 More Treatments with a Certification Program 163
11 Other Commonly Employed Modalities 205
12 Other Less Commonly Used Modalities 229
Appendix 1: Glossary 241
Appendix 2: Alphabetical List of Holistic Veterinary Modalities 245
Appendix 3: Where to Go for More Help 249
Appendix 4: Questions to Help Define the Scope of Your Practice 253
Appendix 5: Patient History Chart 257
Appendix 6: Consent Form 261
Appendix 7: Vaccination Consent Form 263
Appendix 8: Writing Case Reports 265
Appendix 9: Special Diets for Disease Problems 273
Appendix 10: Analysis of Some Homemade Diets 277
Appendix 11: Doses for Herbs 281
Appendix 12: Dosing Schedule for Homotoxicology Formulas 283
Appendix 13: Alphabetical List of Bach Flower Remedies 285
Appendix 14: How to Find a Holistic Veterinarian 287
Appendix 15: Inventory Management 289
Appendix 16: Medicating and Grooming 295
Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 301
Index 307
