Julie/windancer
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Holistic/natural medicines. Are there two or three out there? Julie
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Newfs Forever
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Julie,
I really think it depends on what you are looking for.
Now, if you want an herbalist, I suggest you speak with Marina Zacharias at: naturalrearing.com
You can take a look at her website, and certainly you can speak with her directly. Whatever you choose.
Just give us an idea as to what you need.
HTH,
I really think it depends on what you are looking for.
Now, if you want an herbalist, I suggest you speak with Marina Zacharias at: naturalrearing.com
You can take a look at her website, and certainly you can speak with her directly. Whatever you choose.
Just give us an idea as to what you need.
HTH,
robandrobin
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Julie,
are you asking for companies that sell reliable products? Or are you seeking for an individual that provides pet services?
If you have a question regarding an herb or herbs you can pm me privately. I am a licensed herbalist. Ethically I can't provide complementary help over the internet, BUT, I can provide information.
At anyrate:
Some excellent reading:
Roger V. Kendall, Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice, ed
Wynn, Susan G. D.V.M, A.H.G., Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition and Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice
Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff-Tilford, All You Ever Wanted To Know About Herbs For Pets
"All You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs for Pets" is an excellent place to start just to learn. Here is the backcover All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource. This attractive, easy-to-read, yet comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to find, prepare, and use herbs to treat common pet ailments. It also provides detailed descriptions of each herb, including a brief history and common alternate names; its appearance, growing range, and harvesting methods; the methods; the medicinally potent parts and current findings of this herb's use on animals. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets covers North American herbs, including Western, Ayervedic and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, concentrating on the more familiar and widely dispersed native herbs.
As for companies, I often use human herbs on my pets because I know the quality.
Also specifically for pets:
http://www.petsage.com/
They have excellent products and I use them myself. Especially the tincture because dogs are very sensitive to the smell of alcohol used for making tinctures. They'll refuse to take it sometimes! Can't blame them. Apawthecary products for pets the alcohol is toned down with natural vegetable glycerin. It is also done by the right ratios and heat so that the active constituents aren't damaged. It's a tedious process that many companies don't bother with.
If you talk with pet herbalists and they are using TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbs please ensure they have a practicing license or training. Or if they are selling such products they have made themselves, the same applies. TCM is considered an alternative medicine in the US. Chinese herbs can be pretty tricky so make sure the person is licensed or practiced in tcm. Western Herbalism is different. We are listed under supplementation, not a medicine.
Whew, long post.
Last but not least here is an excellent source of information to find a holistic vet in your area!
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Hope this helps.
RObinK
are you asking for companies that sell reliable products? Or are you seeking for an individual that provides pet services?
If you have a question regarding an herb or herbs you can pm me privately. I am a licensed herbalist. Ethically I can't provide complementary help over the internet, BUT, I can provide information.
At anyrate:
Some excellent reading:
Roger V. Kendall, Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice, ed
Wynn, Susan G. D.V.M, A.H.G., Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition and Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice
Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff-Tilford, All You Ever Wanted To Know About Herbs For Pets
"All You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs for Pets" is an excellent place to start just to learn. Here is the backcover All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource. This attractive, easy-to-read, yet comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to find, prepare, and use herbs to treat common pet ailments. It also provides detailed descriptions of each herb, including a brief history and common alternate names; its appearance, growing range, and harvesting methods; the methods; the medicinally potent parts and current findings of this herb's use on animals. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets covers North American herbs, including Western, Ayervedic and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, concentrating on the more familiar and widely dispersed native herbs.
As for companies, I often use human herbs on my pets because I know the quality.
Also specifically for pets:
http://www.petsage.com/
They have excellent products and I use them myself. Especially the tincture because dogs are very sensitive to the smell of alcohol used for making tinctures. They'll refuse to take it sometimes! Can't blame them. Apawthecary products for pets the alcohol is toned down with natural vegetable glycerin. It is also done by the right ratios and heat so that the active constituents aren't damaged. It's a tedious process that many companies don't bother with.
If you talk with pet herbalists and they are using TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbs please ensure they have a practicing license or training. Or if they are selling such products they have made themselves, the same applies. TCM is considered an alternative medicine in the US. Chinese herbs can be pretty tricky so make sure the person is licensed or practiced in tcm. Western Herbalism is different. We are listed under supplementation, not a medicine.
Whew, long post.
Last but not least here is an excellent source of information to find a holistic vet in your area!
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Hope this helps.
RObinK