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naturestee

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What is it?
From Kathy Smith
http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/holistic.shtml

In holistic medicine, both examination and treatment focus on the patient as a whole, reducing the probability that treatment of one symptom or disease will create a problem in a different part of the body. Holistic medicine includes acupuncture/acupressure, chiropractic treatment, herbs, homeopathy, Reiki, and T-Touch. Each of these techniques is aimed at restoring balance within the body and stimulating the body to heal itself. Because holistic medicine treats the patient as a whole, it can sometimes succeed where traditional medicine has failed. This is particularly true of problems for which a "root cause" cannot be determined.


Be Cautious: Natural Does Not Mean Safe
From Robert H. Poppenga, DVM, Ph.D.
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00396.htm

Broadly defined, herbs are plants used for medicinal purposes or for their olfactory or flavoring properties. There is increasing interest in and use of herbs and other "natural" products by both veterinarians and animal owners to treat medical problems (herbal medicine). Many of these plant-derived chemicals are biologically active and, if exposure is of sufficient magnitude, potentially toxic. There are numerous case reports in the medical literature documenting serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects following human and animal exposure to herbal preparations. However, it is important to point out that, considered as a group, herbal products do not appear to be associated with a higher incidence of adverse effects or intoxication than from ingestion of prescription or OTC pharmaceuticals.

Using Herbs Simply and Safely
http://www.botanical.com/site/column_susun/susun_simple.html


Herbs Can Alter Drug Metabolism
http://www.thelinksroadanimalclinic.com/index.php?view=pageView&docid=100049335




Moderator Note

In short, "natural" treatments should be treated like any other drug- with caution and preferably given on the advice of a knowledgeable vet. Also, remember that they can interact with other drugs or remedies. Be sure to give full disclosure to your vet of any alternative remedies or strategies you wish to/are using.


Quick Links to Holistic Vets
*Vets are not necessarily rabbit savvy*
Holistic Vet Search
http://www.holisticvetlist.com/

British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Vet Directory
http://www.bahvs.com/findavet.htm

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.ahvma.org/

Tips on Finding a Trained Holistic Veterinarian (with referral lists)
http://www.naturalholistic.com/referral.htm


Articles

Rabbit References: Complementary and Althernative Therapies

Subjects: Finding a Holistic Vet, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Flower Remedies, Healing Touch, Herbal Therapies, Homeopathy, Honey in Wound Management, Hydrotherapy, Magnetic Therapy, Massage, Probiotics, Reiki, Tellington TTouch, and Traditional Chinese Medicine
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#altern


Veterinarian's Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_with_TOC.htm

Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine
http://www.viim.org/home.asp

British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons
http://www.bahvs.com/

Herbal Remedies for Rabbits
http://islandgems.net/herbalremedies.html

Herbs for Rabbits
http://www.healthypetcorner.com/rabbit.html

Bunny's Pharmacy
http://homepage.sunrise.ch/homepage/pglaus/apothekee.htm

Herbs for Rabbits- Aiding the Immune System (pg 6)
http://www.friendsofrabbits.org/pdf/fall05newsletter.pdf


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