Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Integrative Veterinary Oncology: Part II - Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Manual Therapies, Oxygen Therapies, Energy Work and Phototherapies.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Hershey, Betsy
- Affiliation:
- Integrative Veterinary Oncology · United States
Plain-English summary
Integrative veterinary oncology is a way to combine traditional cancer treatments with other therapies that might help pets feel better and improve their quality of life. This approach includes methods like homeopathy, acupuncture, sound therapy, energy work, and oxygen therapies. These complementary treatments can support pets with cancer by addressing their overall well-being, not just the disease itself. While the abstract doesn't provide specific details about individual cases or outcomes, the goal of these therapies is to enhance the care and comfort of pets undergoing cancer treatment.
Abstract
Integrative veterinary oncology combines complementary and alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatments to support the patient and provide improved quality of life. Complementary and alternative therapies modalities, including homeopathy, acupuncture, sound therapy, energy and biofield therapy, manipulative therapies, and oxygen therapies will be discussed in terms of how these therapies can benefit veterinary patients with cancer.
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