Innovative Veterinary Care Journal

06/17/2026

The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team is on the ground helping combat the New World screwworm threat and protect livestock, pets, and wildlife. 💙

Twelve VET members deployed June 13 in support of Texas Animal Health Commission field operations.

06/17/2026

What is Veterinary Palliative Medicine Framed Within the One Health Paradigm?

Veterinary palliative medicine (VPM) is rapidly gaining recognition as a discipline that prioritizes the comfort and dignity of animals living with chronic or terminal illness. Yet its scope extends far beyond the patient. When framed within the One Health paradigm, VPM becomes a multidisciplinary practice that integrates animal welfare, caregiver well-being, and ecological sustainability. This holistic perspective challenges veterinary professionals to balance clinical efficacy, ethical responsibility, and environmental stewardship in end-of-life care....

Veterinary palliative medicine (VPM) is rapidly gaining recognition as a discipline that prioritizes the comfort and dignity of animals living with chronic or terminal illness. Yet its scope exten…

06/11/2026

Acupuncture as an Adjunct in Thoracolumbar IVDE

Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) remains one of the most common neurological emergencies in small animal practice, particularly in predisposed breeds such as Dachshunds. While surgical decompression is often the gold standard, many cases are managed medically due to financial or logistical constraints. This raises an important clinical question: can acupuncture improve recovery outcomes when added to medical management? A recent research critically appraised three studies:...

Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) remains one of the most common neurological emergencies in small animal practice, particularly in predisposed breeds such as Dachshunds. While su…

06/10/2026

TCVM Food Therapy Can Open New Doors for Patient Care

As integrative veterinary medicine continues to grow, more practitioners are exploring ways to blend Eastern and Western approaches to patient care. One area gaining attention is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Food Therapy — a system that classifies foods by their energetic properties and uses them to support balance and health in animal patients. For veterinary professionals already well-versed in conventional nutritional counseling, understanding TCVM food therapy can open new doors for patient care, especially in cases where standard dietary interventions fall short....

As integrative veterinary medicine continues to grow, more practitioners are exploring ways to blend Eastern and Western approaches to patient care. One area gaining attention is Traditional Chine…

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Integrative Liver Support: Herbal Hepatoprotectants in Dogs with Chronic Liver Disease

Chronic liver disease in dogs remains a significant clinical challenge. As integrative veterinary medicine continues to grow, two natural compounds have gained considerable attention for their hepatoprotective properties: silymarin (milk thistle) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). Understanding how these agents work — and where the evidence stands — is essential for clinicians seeking well-rounded treatment approaches. Silymarin: The Milk Thistle Compound Silymarin is the active flavonoid complex extracted from ...

Chronic liver disease in dogs remains a significant clinical challenge. As integrative veterinary medicine continues to grow, two natural compounds have gained considerable attention for their hep…

06/05/2026

Veterinary Acupuncture for Neurological Rehabilitation

As integrative medicine continues to expand within veterinary care, acupuncture is earning a more prominent role in the management of neurological conditions. From spinal cord injuries to peripheral nerve damage, acupuncture is showing real clinical promise as a complementary therapy — and veterinary professionals are taking notice. What Is Veterinary Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific anatomical points on the body....

As integrative medicine continues to expand within veterinary care, acupuncture is earning a more prominent role in the management of neurological conditions. From spinal cord injuries to peripher…

06/04/2026

CBD and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Dogs

For many dogs living with epilepsy, standard anti-seizure medications provide meaningful relief. But for some, seizures continue despite treatment. These cases are known as drug-resistant, or refractory, epilepsy — and they represent one of the most challenging problems in veterinary neurology. Fortunately, emerging research into cannabidiol (CBD) is offering new hope for these difficult cases. What Is Drug-Resistant Epilepsy? Idiopathic epilepsy…...

For many dogs living with epilepsy, standard anti-seizure medications provide meaningful relief. But for some, seizures continue despite treatment. These cases are known as drug-resistant, or refr…

06/03/2026

Can Medicinal Herbs Modulate the Gut Microbiome?

The gut microbiome has emerged as one of the most exciting frontiers in veterinary medicine. With trillions of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract of our animal patients, it's no surprise that researchers are now investigating how herbal supplements might interact with this complex ecosystem. As interest in integrative veterinary medicine grows, understanding the science behind herbal microbiome modulation is becoming increasingly relevant for clinical practice....

The gut microbiome has emerged as one of the most exciting frontiers in veterinary medicine. With trillions of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract of our animal patients, it& #821…

05/28/2026

Electro-Acupuncture in Canine Dental Surgery: A Promising Adjunct for Pain Management

Pain management during and after surgical dental extractions in dogs remains a critical aspect of veterinary practice. While multimodal analgesia is the gold standard, recent research has explored the integration of electro-acupuncture (EAP) as a complementary technique. A controlled study involving thirty canine patients undergoing surgical extraction of fractured or diseased teeth provides compelling evidence for the efficacy of EAP in enhancing analgesic outcomes....

Pain management during and after surgical dental extractions in dogs remains a critical aspect of veterinary practice. While multimodal analgesia is the gold standard, recent research has explored…