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Offering integrated homeopathic treatment,
acupuncture, medicinal herbs, chiropractic, aromatherapy and other natural and holistic therapies for animals
of all species
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* Winter Preparation *
Like it or not, Winter is on its way
Check list for
outdoor animals
Shelter
Food stocks
Bedding stocks
Rugs if needed
Pipe lagging
and Tap lagging
Beware ponies
on frosted grass (laminitis risk)
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Health Warning
Oak - Acorns
Now it's Autumn, if you
have a treasured oak tree in your garden, field or hedge, try to avoid
excessive ingestion of acorns by your horse or pony. Horses may eat a
few acorns without undue risk but can acquire an avid desire for them.
Too many and there is a risk of gastro-enteritis or even kidney damage,
from the tannin.
Keep a watch on your
horse's grazing habits and fence off an area around the oak, if too much
interest is shown.
See also:
Poisonous & Unfriendly Plants
(.pdf)
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Health Warning
Pony Laminitis
Don't sound the 'all clear' yet.
Spring and summer are major risk-times for pony
laminitis. However, we are
still seeing cases in October. Especially vulnerable at this time of
changing seasons are those with Cushings or similar signs. Watch out for
warmth in the feet (esp. front) and hesitancy on turning tightly, esp.
on a hard surface.
Avoid herbicides and artificial fertilisers. If there should
be an early frost, avoid allowing grazing until it has cleared.
Keep an eye on your pony's weight.
See
Laminitis
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HOLISTIC VET: This was the first
veterinary centre dedicated to alternative natural therapies in the UK (i.e. the UK's
first dedicated holistic veterinary practice) and among the first in the world.
We are centrally placed in England and offer traditional standards of
professional care. When we offer advice or treatments, the patient's interests
remain paramount and the client is in the driving seat throughout. This is
achieved through informed choice.
We
use
vet homeopathy, vet herbal medicine, vet acupuncture, chiropractic
manipulation, LASER, natural feeding and other natural and holistic therapies,
integrated into a holistic therapeutic programme and applied according to holistic principles,
offering an alternative approach to the conventional norm.
We accept no sponsorship from industry, commerce, insurance companies or any
other commercial interest and we do not depend upon product or medicine sales, so
our advice is truly independent and unaffected by profit motivation. Likewise,
we do not promote commercial activities, so our links do not promote marketing
material. We do not pay for search engine favours. Sadly, even in the holistic
and natural medicine worlds, there are vets whose advice is attended by
potential profits from product sales or links to companies.
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 The
Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre
was formally established in 1987, but
Christopher Day,
holistic vet,
homeopathic vet
(homoeopathic vet),
acupuncture vet,
herb vet
and practice principal, has been working in this field for more than 38
years, using acupuncture, homeopathy (homoeopathy), herbs (phytotherapy, herbal medicine or
herbalism) and other holistic, alternative or complementary therapies. A patient
will be offered an integrated programme of therapy, aimed at releasing, stimulating and
supporting the body's innate healing capability. This is truly holistic
veterinary care.
The pages on this site are
designed to give you information and enjoyment and to aid intelligent enquiry
and research, especially from a holistic and 'natural' point of view. Please browse and feel free to
make comments. Also feel free to download material but please respect copyright.
Images and photographs are reduced in quality for the web site but are available
at original quality, upon request. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your visit.
N.B.: Images are usually 'reduced quality' to facilitate page downloading -
please ask if interested in better quality.
Please note that this site is organic in nature, being frequently updated. It is
possibly the largest in its category (over 600 pages so far) and is very comprehensive.
It is still growing, as time permits. If you cannot find what you need today, come back soon
or, to contact us, visit the
contact page.
N.B.: The views expressed in this
site are those of holistic vet Christopher Day and are not necessarily those held by any
association to which he belongs or in which he may hold office.
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Holistic, Alternative,
Natural or Complementary?
At the
AVMC, we try not to be 'bogged down' by terminology, ideology or dogma. Much argument accompanies discussions
on nomenclature.
We do not mind whether we are called holistic, complementary,
alternative or natural. Likewise, it does not matter whether we are described as
a holistic, natural, herbal, homeopathic, chiropractic, acupuncture or integrated veterinary
practice. The medicine we use is the best we can offer, for
each patient and it matters not whether it is perceived as 'holistic medicine',
'alternative medicine', 'natural medicine', 'complementary medicine',
'complementary and alternative medicine' (CAM - CAVM) or 'integrated medicine'.
The emphasis is on patient care and welfare. We do not shun conventional therapy, per se,
considering its worth in each case. No truly holistic vet can ignore the
existence of conventional drugs which, while quite unable to cure chronic
disease, on rare occasions may be the only way to control distressing or painful
symptoms. It is noteworthy how much the body can achieve without drugs, however.
Our holistic and integrated service is offered in support of animal patients,
owners and carers and the veterinary profession. We are always willing to assist
vets in the UK and worldwide in providing integrated care for their patients,
providing the natural therapy component of
a treatment programme.
Acupuncture Vet -
Homeopathic Vet - Herbal Vet - Chiropractic Vet - Natural Vet - Holistic Vet -
Complementary Vet - Herb vet
As herb vet / herbal vet, Chris Day uses traditional
Western Herbs (veterinary phytotherapy), which naturally form the indigenous plant medicine of his
patients. As homeopathic vet, he uses many different homeopathic
methodologies, not being confined by any single doctrine in his delivery of
veterinary homeopathy. As acupuncture vet, he
uses needling, LASER stimulation, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture and
acupressure in his pursuit of veterinary acupuncture. As chiropractic vet, he examines every patient for correct skeletal
alignment and offers manipulation for those that require it (veterinary
chiropractic). As holistic vet, he
integrates these therapies, as needed and advises natural, species-suitable
feeding. As natural vet, he works closely with Nature and has a
deep respect for Nature.
The
Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre
is situated in the South East (sometimes also classified as South Midlands),
about an hour from London on a good run and adjacent to the Home Counties.
The first step in good science is observation
List of .pdf documents and articles, in alphabetical order
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"Information is power"
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Main Treatments offered (see
Therapies):
Homeopathic treatment - Veterinary Homeopathy
Acupuncture treatment - Veterinary Acupuncture
Herbal treatment - Veterinary Phytotherapy
Aromatherapy treatment - Veterinary Aromatherapy
Chiropractic treatment - Veterinary Chiropractic
Nutritional advice - Feeding advice
LASER treatment - LASER Therapy
Ultrasound treatment - Ultrasound Therapy
Back manipulation - Back treatment
Bach Flowers
Holistic medicine - Holistic veterinary medicine
Flower Essences
Tissue Salts
Holistic therapy - Holistic treatment - Holistic care
Holistic advice
Integrated Medicine
Anthroposophical medicines - Anthroposophy
Natural medicine - Alternative medicine -
Complementary medicine
CAM - CAVM
Natural Feeding - Natural Diet
We have a deep respect for Nature and work with
Nature
Chris Day is widely known for his work as an
acupuncture vet, herbal vet, homeopathic vet, chiropractic vet, holistic vet and
natural vet, delivered in a traditional and caring environment. However, he also uses a wider spectrum of natural therapies, in
order to offer each patient the best of integrated care.
These approaches, applied as part of an
integrated therapeutic approach, represent a philosophy that is alternative to
the current conventional norm but the use of alternative therapies does not do
away with the need for a thorough examination and assessment. Nor does it
preclude the use of modern diagnostic techniques where necessary. A truly holistic vet
will take into account all these things, in addition to closely scrutinising
lifestyle, diet, environment, riding, tack, shoeing, grazing, stabling,
management etc., depending upon the species.
We avoid box rest for horses (click),
wherever possible, because of its ill effects on the horse.
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of writing, there are two link bars at the base of each page, the first
offering the pages 'beneath' the viewed page (plus 'welcome' and 'up') and the second offering
some common landmark pages. At the top of each page are 25 buttons
linking to various key (main) pages of the site. Each page is well
sprinkled with useful links to other relevant pages. The
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Holistic
Vet in Oxfordshire
Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre
Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday: 09.00
- 17.00
Tuesday: 09.00 - 1300
AVMC - the home and
practice of Chris Day - holistic vet, natural vet, homeopathic vet, acupuncture vet,
herb vet and chiropractic vet with 38 years of experience in the field, practising
integrated medicine for all species. Our premises is 'lived in', with no
herbicides or pesticides used. We pride ourselves on a rich and diverse wild
life population around us. With a deep respect for Nature vet work does not need
to be environmentally unfriendly.
We invite and accept referrals for holistic and
alternative medicine treatment.
We see animals holistic veterinary
treatment at the
AVMC premises and we regularly visit an area stretching from Wales to London, from Devon
to Kent, from South to North Midlands and from Bristol, the Southwest and West
Midlands to the Wash and East Anglia. Visits are mainly to see horses but we can also arrange farm visits and house calls (home visits) for
domestic pets. We see many patients from London and visit London homes.
Bird Diseases
Cage Mammal Diseases
Camelid Diseases [Llamas, Alpacas
etc.]
Cat Diseases
Cattle Diseases
Dog Diseases
Donkey Diseases
Ferret Diseases
Fish Diseases
Goat Diseases
Horse Diseases
Pig Diseases
Pony Diseases
Rabbit Diseases
Reptile Diseases
Wild Animal Diseases
Zoo Animals
Animal species treated:
There are moves afoot to make
microchipping of all UK dogs compulsory. Read here to
examine some of the issues.
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We believe this site was
maliciously damaged on 30th July 2009. We believe this may be the work of
some sick individual or organisation that is against our work in
this field. A 'battle' was waged for several months. We hope we have now cleared the threat but it may not be
the end of the campaign.
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The Home and Practice of Holistic Vet
Chris Day
What is Holistic?
FAQ Holistic
In exceptional circumstances,
telephone and postal service can be provided, with the support
of and in cooperation
with your local vet
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Alternative,
Complementary, Natural, Holistic or what?
CAM-CAVM
Horses - Ponies
- Dogs - Cats -
Cattle - Pigs
- Sheep - Donkeys -
Goats - Deer (wild) -
Buffalo - Llamas -
Alpacas - Deer (farm) - Rabbits -
Ferrets
When the pursuit of technology and the
pursuit of money join forces, common sense, morals, ethics, decency and
humanity may be forgotten.
Equine Acupuncture Vet
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Some of the Diseases we are asked to treat:
Allergy
Arthritis
Aspergillosis
Asthma
Atopy
Autoimmune
Back problems
Campylobacter
Cancer
CDRM
Colitis
COPD
Cruciate ligament
Cushings syndrome
Cystitis
Dry Eye
Ear problems
Headshaking
Hip Dysplasia
IBD
Incontinence
Injury
Kidney disease
Lameness
Laminitis
Mastitis
Navicular
New Forest Eye
Paralysis
Pyoderma
Renal failure
Ringworm
Sarcoids
Skin disease
Spondylitis/Spondylosis
Suspensory injury
Tendon injury
Urticaria
Uveitis
Vaccination problems
Wobbler syndrome
Wounds not healing
see 'diseases' links to the left for a
more comprehensive list by species |
Dog - Cat -
Horse - Pony -
Farm - Donkey -
Goat - Rabbit -
Ferret
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Lectures
and Talks
Mr Day will give lectures or talks
on many aspects of animal welfare, animal management, natural
feeding, integrated medicine, holistic
medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbs etc. |
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Chris Day is known as a holistic
horse vet, holistic dog vet and holistic cat vet but we treat all species
with integrated veterinary care, with equal pleasure and privilege.
Alternative Veterinary
Medicine Centre
Chinham House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire SN7 8NQ
Tel: 01367 710324
Fax: 01367 718243
 Copyright © AVMC
- March 2007
Christopher Day was one of the first holistic vets in the UK and has set up
or helped to set up academic and educational structures for homeopathic vets
in the UK and around the world. He has also been involved in the academic
side of teaching acupuncture vets and animal chiropractors.
Our office hours are:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 09.00 - 17.00
(except bank holidays)
Tuesdays: 09.00 - 13.00
We mostly see cases of intractable chronic
disease but welcome patients with any chronic or acute problems, syndromes and
conditions. Some conditions
that we are asked to treat:
abscess,
allergy, allergies, arthritis, aspergillosis, aspergillus, asthma, atopy,
autoimmune, auto immune, back pain, back problems, bone cysts, campylobacter, cancer,
cardiomyopathy, CDRM, CHF, colitis, COPD, CRF, cruciate ligament, Cushings syndrome, cystitis, disc, DJD, dry eye,
ear problems, eczema, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, ERU, FUS, grass sickness, headshaking, head shaking, hip dysplasia, IBD,
IBS, incontinence, injury, kidney disease, lameness, laminitis, mastitis,
moonblindness, navicular, new forest eye, OCD, ophthalmia, paralysis, pyoderma, RAO, recurrent uveitis, renal
failure, ringworm, skin, sarcoids, skin disease, spavin, spondylitis, spondylosis,
suspensory injury, tendon injury, tendon, ligament, urological syndrome, urticaria, uveitis,
vaccination problems, vaccine, vaccination, vaccinosis, wobbler syndrome,
wobbler, wounds not healing, back, spine.
Treated with Natural /
Alternative / Holistic / Complementary - Therapy
Associated
websites:
http://chris-day.blogware.com/ -
www.acupuncture-animals.co.uk
- www.holistic-vet.co.uk -
www.homeopathic-vet.com -
www.veterinary-acupuncture.co.uk -
www.veterinary-homeopathy.co.uk
- www.veterinary-herbal.co.uk
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www.veterinary-holistic.co.uk
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www.alternativeveterinarymedicine.co.uk -
www.alternativeveterinarymedicinecentre.co.uk -
www.avmc.co.uk -
www.naturalfeeding.co.uk -
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~avmc
- www.chinhampublications.co.uk
- www.equineacupuncturevet.co.uk -
www.christopherday.co.uk
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www.holisticvetmed.co.uk.
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Chris Day is a vet who qualified in 1972 and
whose parents were both extremely vocational vets. He therefore studied
veterinary life and veterinary medicine from a very early age. He started to use
homeopathy on himself, from about 10 or 11 years of age. He bought books on
veterinary acupuncture and on homeopathic medicine, while at veterinary school,
in 1969. He studied these and started to use vet homeopathy in his first year as
a vet. Herbal medicine and acupuncture followed soon after. He became fascinated
by chiropractic treatment in the mid-70s. All this explains his holistic
approach and his integrated use of the different therapies, each having been
carefully built on the previous techniques. He thus has many years of experience
in the various therapies and has been brought up in an environment in which
patient care was always paramount.
Chris Day has also contributed articles to
Squidoo, on homeopathy, acupuncture, herbs and herbal
medicine, aromatherapy, laminitis, head shaking (headshaking), foot and mouth
disease (FMD) and homeopathic medicine, farm medicine, holistic medicine, rocks,
minerals and crystals in nature, natural feeding, dogs, cats, horses and ponies,
back pain, chiropractic, geology and other topics. These are quite
light-hearted, as befits such a forum. They are more by way of introducing
casual visitors to the subjects.
Hippocrates states: "The Physician
treats, Nature heals", recognising that it is not the medicine
that heals the body but the body itself.
The AVMC offers veterinary
acupuncture, veterinary homeopathy, veterinary herb medicine (veterinary herbs /
veterinary phytotherapy), veterinary chiropractic treatment and other
'alternative medicine' options, in a friendly, homely and relaxed environment,
generally much-appreciated by our animal visitors.
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