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The nature of integrative pet care

Is there evidence for the use of natural therapies such as herbs and acupuncture for treating pets? The answer probably depends on what is meant by evidence. A better question might be: How do holistic veterinary practitioners make ethical and best-practice decisions when recommending a treatment modality for a patient?

Integrative medicine is a curious balance. As a trained scientist, I always want to know what a treatment is and how it works. One definition of evidence-based medicine is to use good evidence

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