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Veterinary Research and Disease Investigation Center, Pakistan
*Corresponding author: Arsalan Khan, Veterinary Research and Disease Investigation Center, Dera Ismail Khan-29050, Pakistan
Submission: November 09, 2023;Published: December 13, 2023
This research provides an extensive examination of Integrative Veterinary Medicine (IVM), an emerging discipline that integrates Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with traditional veterinary methods in order to enhance the quality of care provided to animals. We analyze the philosophical foundations of IVM, emphasizing the transition towards a more comprehensive perspective on the welfare of animals, which takes into account environmental, emotional, and physical aspects. Various CAM modalities, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic care, homeopathy, nutritional therapy, physical rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and mind-body therapies, are enumerated in the article. Critical assessment encompasses challenges such as the absence of standardization, the necessity for validation grounded in evidence, professional skepticism, economic and ethical considerations, and regulatory complexities. The results of our study emphasize the increasing desire for holistic care among pet owners and the consequent obligation for the veterinary field to adopt and confront the difficulties posed by IVM. In conclusion, the study urges increased veterinary education, research, and discourse to facilitate the effective and responsible incorporation of CAM into conventional veterinary practice. The transformative and substantial potential of IVM in offering a more nuanced and comprehensive approach to animal healthcare is widely acknowledged.
Keywords:Acupuncture; Complementary and alternative medicine; Evidence-based practice; Herbal medicine; Homeopathy; Hydrotherapy; Integrative veterinary medicine
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