Head to tail wellness: western veterinary medicine meets eastern wisdom

There are many books that explain state-of-the-art Western veterinary medicine practices, and many that encourage pet owners to shun these high-tech methods in favor of natural and homeopathic remedies. Very few books and very few veterinarians, however, focus on how to enhance and extend the quality of life for pets who have chronic diseases brought about by aging and/or as a consequence of a non-proactive approach to wellness. This book stands above the rest byshowing readers how a reasonable combination of proven Western veterinary know-how and time-tested Eastern therapies promotes health and wellness. Dr. Stacy Fuchino is a leading veterinarian schooled in both Western veterinary medicine and Eastern therapies. Based in Los Angeles, he has made numerous TV appearances, including TBSs Animal ER and As Americas Top Dog, and serves many celebrity clients. Whether its a matter of harnessing the healing properties of food, eliminating bad elements from a pets environment, restoring an animals flowof energy, or treating bothersome symptoms, Dr. Stacy provides a revolutionary East-West approach, using the best of both worlds to bring a pets internal equilibrium and external environment into perfect harmony. Traditional veterinary medicine focuses on treating symptoms of illness with drugs and surgeries. Dr. Stacy evaluates a pets overall wellness profile, looking at both medical history and lifestyle patterns in the home to find the best way to support the animals ongoing health. This approach encourages pet owners to be much more proactive in evaluating changes in their pets and helps them adjust accordingly with natural remedies, whole food diets, acupuncture, and herbs. From a medical standpoint, this reduces the need for drugs and invasive therapies, but the true value is happy, healthy pets.Stacy Fuchino, VMD, has impeccable credentials in the veterinary field as well as a breadth of experience in Eastern treatments. An Asian American of Japanese ancestry, Dr. Stacy received his veterinary degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, then completed an externship at New York Citys renowned 24-Hour Animal Medical Center. After a year of intense studies under acclaimed veterinarian Stephen Ettinger, he went intoprivate practice in Los Angeles, augmenting his training by pursuing studies in traditional Eastern medicine at the Chi Institute for Animals and in feng shui at the American Feng Shui Institute. At his state-of-the-art Palos Verdes Pet Hospital in Redondo Beach, California, Dr. Stacy has treated animals suffering from nearly every ailment that can befall a pet. He blends a wide array of traditional veterinary services, including surgery, X-rays, and blood tests,with acupuncture and herbal remedies. He has made numerous TV appearances, including TBS Animal ER and As Americas Top Dog.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-50612-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés