You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

Like the medical profession, the veterinary profession is quite conservative and takes time to adopt new concepts and techniques, particularly when they fall outside accepted practice. However, times are changing...

Homeopathy, acupuncture, herbalism and magnetism are just some of the alternative therapy modalities which are being used in general veterinary practice. Some, such as acupuncture, seem to have gained more credence with a doubting profession than others such as herbalism. Postgraduate training in veterinary homeopathy is even available through the Faculty of Homeopathy and a Degree is achievable. If one reviews the literature on a topic like magnetism one can't help but be impressed by the conclusions of the authors (CLICK HERE to see a  review Provet did for veterinarians). HOWEVER, some papers are more meaningful than others. If the study has included a proper "control group" to compare results with, or, even better, if it used  "placebo-controls" it has a greater scientific validity than an uncontrolled study in which any beneficial observations may simply be random findings.

Too many intelligent people advocate the benefits of acupuncture, homeopathy and the others for them to be totally useless - but how can skeptics be convinced unless scientific evidence can be produced to PROVE that they are effective methods of treatment ?

Provet has reviewed some of these alternative remedies...but we would like to hear about your experiences. If you have had an animal which has benefited (or not) from one of these forms of treatment send us the details and we will include them in a review to be broadcast on this web site later  ...CLICK HERE NOW feedback@provet.co.uk to submit your details. 

Thank You

Last updated : September 2013