Re: RE: RE: Re: Chiropractors

["Tracey" <tracey@tbt.co.za>]

>Yes and no.  I think this article was just a defensive posture by
>the vets.  Since more of their client base is regularly
>using alternative medicine (and not talking to their regular vets
>about it), and most vets really don't know squat about alternative
>medicines, this is a retroactive approach to "catch up" to their
>clientele so that they can maintain a little more control.  I don't
>think this is a bad thing at all.  Then they could advise their
>clientele if the alternative treatment is beneficial, contraindicated,
>or just phooey witch doctor stuff.>


My vet will admit that he knows very little about alternative treatment, but
will readily suggest that I use them if we're stone-walled by something.
There is also a vet out here, Alec Niven, who specialises in homeopathy, and
uses it in conjunction with alopathy, with success.


Tracey