General information about this Surgery:

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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY MEDICINE & NATURAL VETERINARY MEDICINE

CHRIS DAY is herbal vet, acupuncture vet, homeopathic vet, holistic vet, alternative vet, complementary vet and natural vet, with more than 40 years of experience in the field. We run the practice with a deep respect for Nature. We put the patient first and we do our best to ensure that clients have information to enable them to make informed decisions and choices. We run the practice on traditional lines, with traditional values.

THE AVMC is a dedicated holistic veterinary referral practice, delivering Veterinary Acupuncture [equine acupuncture, canine acupuncture, feline acupuncture etc.], Veterinary Homeopathy, Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Chiropractic Manipulation treatment, along with Natural Feeding advice.

LOCATION: We are situated in the South-East, half-way between Oxford and Swindon and half-way between Faringdon and Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We are near the M40 and M4. We are in the London commuter zone, equidistant from London and Bristol. We are in the picturesque Vale of White Horse.

THE ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE CENTRE is internationally renowned for veterinary holistic medicine, veterinary complementary medicine, veterinary natural medicine and veterinary alternative medicine, accepting referrals and second opinions from UK-wide. In the USA, this is known as Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine (CAVM).

SERVICE: We deliver vet homeopathy, vet acupuncture, vet herbal medicine, vet chiropractic, LASER therapy etc., in a dedicated, relaxed, pet-friendly holistic practice. Patients come to us, in Oxfordshire. We also visit horses, ponies, farms, dogs and cats in the UK. We co-operate with veterinarians around the world and have visited patients in Ireland and various countries in Mainland Europe, apart from visiting in the UK.

CHRISTOPHER DAY is a holistic vet, alternative vet, natural vet, homeopathic vet, herbal vet (herb vet, herbs vet), chiropractic vet, acupuncture vet and complementary vet, with more than 40 years of experience in the field. He provides veterinary expertise in Veterinary Homeopathy (homoeopathy), Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbs (Veterinary Herbal Medicine), Chiropractic manipulation, LASER Therapy, Ultrasound and other natural therapies, for ALL species: dogs (canine), cats (feline), horses and ponies (equine), cattle, sheep, pigs and other farm animals, goats, donkeys, camelids, birds (avian), wild or exotic animals.

HERBAL MEDICINE: The use of plant remedies (herb medicine, herbs or 'phytotherapy') to treat illness. We tend to prefer to use indigenous herbs, rather than exotic herbs, where possible, despite the modern trend towards Indian herbs and Chinese herbs. We practise traditional Western herbal medicine. We do not practise Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or Ayurvedic Medicine as such. More information at: http://www.alternativevet.org/herbs.htm (herbs vet, herb vet, herbal vet).

ACUPUNCTURE: We use needles (needling), LASER, electrical stimulation, moxibustion and other techniques, depending upon the patient and the condition, in order to stimulate 'acupuncture points', which are to be found along the 'acupuncture meridians'. We offer each patient chiropractic manipulation in order to ensure better efficacy of the acupuncture. Acupuncture is of value in paralysis and in painful conditions such as spondylosis, DJD, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, ERU, back pain, arthritis and uveitis. More information at: http://www.alternativevet.org/acupuncture.htm (acupuncture vet).

HOMEOPATHY - HOMOEOPATHY: This 200 year-old and very scientific form of medicine is used to enable and to stimulate the body's incredible innate healing capability. Because of the body's ability, many intractable conditions can respond to homeopathy with holistic methodology, such as allergy, atopy, arthritis, colitis, epilepsy, autoimmune problems, uveitis, sweet itch, ERU, DJD, RAO, OCD, head shaking, laminitis, urticaria, COPD, eczema, dermatitis, uveitis, IBD, IBS, conjunctivitis, cystitis. More information available at: http://www.alternativevet.org/homeopathy.htm (homeopathic vet).

CHIROPRACTIC MANIPULATION: We have a special interest in back health and back problems, for horses, ponies, dogs, cats and other species. We offer each and every patient a chiropractic check and any necessary manipulation. This therapy is much-appreciated by the patients and enhances their general welfare and healing capability. In working animals, it can transform performance. Back pain is very restricting and reduces range of movement, activity, performance, welfare and well being. Chiropractic vet work is extremely rewarding. More information: http://www.chiropractic-vet.co.uk (chiropractic vet).

NUTRITION: We advise on natural feeding and species-suitable feeding, believing good nutrition and a fresh, healthy diet to be the foundation upon which we build health. More information: http://www.naturalfeeding.co.uk (natural feeding).

HOLISTIC MEDICINE: We run a holistic practice. We integrate the above therapies and other natural techniques, in an individualised integrative therapeutic programme. We consider the patient as a whole, not just as a collection of signs and symptoms and not as a named 'disease' and we take into account diet, environment, lifestyle etc. for each patient. More information at: http://www.alternativevet.org/holistic_medicine.htm (holistic vet).

INTEGRATED MEDICINE: If patients are on current conventional therapy when we see them, we do not advise stopping it, for optimum patient safety and welfare. We integrate our input of natural therapies with each other and, if appropriate, they are integrated with the conventional medication. This is done in such a way that the various therapies neither clash nor dangerously summate and that they support each other. It is often found, however, as patients improve, that conventional drugs can be reduced or stopped at a later date. More information at: http://www.alternativevet.org/integrated.htm (integrated vet, integrative vet).

INFORMATION: Chris Day provides a major information and opinion website at: http://www.alternativevet.org, in order to inform readers about natural therapies, holistic veterinary medicine and animal welfare. One cannot make informed choices without information.

LECTURES & TEACHING: Chris Day provides lectures, with a good selection of modern visual aids. He is involved in teaching and in clinical research. He is also actively involved in animal welfare issues. He has published many books on veterinary homeopathy and natural veterinary medicine.

CONSULTATIONS: He consults at the practice and will visit ANY species, anywhere in the UK. It is mostly a referral service: http://www.alternativevet.org/contact.htm

VETTING: Time permitting, he can offer practice clients a holistic horse vetting or holistic pony vetting service:
http://www.alternativevet.org/vetting.htm

ONLINE: He offers an on-line VIDEO CONSULTATION SERVICE in support of local veterinary services, worldwide, for those who cannot find the help they need nearby and are unable to travel, whether from location, illness, disability, distance etc. Details: http://www.alternativevet.org/videolink.htm

SPECIES: We mainly treat horses, ponies, dogs, cats and birds but we see a steady number of goats, rabbits and donkeys. We also treat all manner of cage animals, reptiles and exotic species [Horse, Pony, Dog, Cat, Goat, Donkey, Rabbit, Bird].

ENVIRONMENT: We have a deep respect for and love of Nature. We use no herbicides or pesticides on the premises. All our cleaning and disinfectant reagents are natural/ecological. We allow the premises to be a haven for wildlife, rather than manicured and barren. Our patients really appear to appreciate all of this. We are avid recyclers and we have published an environment policy.

Our natural medicine is delivered in a homely and relaxed environment, which is both pet friendly and people friendly.

Dog acupuncture - Dog homeopathy - Horse acupuncture - Horse homeopathy - Cat acupuncture - Cat homeopathy

Species treated:

We treat the full range of pets at this surgery
We treat the full range of farm animals including equine
We have a particular interest and experience in the treatment of cattle, racehorses, sheep.
We treat indigenous wildlife without charge.

This surgery is near to these places:

Swindon, Knighton, Oxfordshire, Faringdon, Stanford In The Vale, North Denchworth, Sparsholt, Pusey, Sandshill, Little Coxwell, Baulking, Goosey, Shellingford, Letcombe Regis, Littleworth, Grove, Carswell Marsh, Kingston Bagpuize, Hinton Waldrist, Childrey, Westcot, Hatford, Great Coxwell, Charney Bassett, Kingston Lisle, Gainfield, Fawler, Denchworth, Carswell, Fernham, Little Hatford, Southmoor, West Hanney, Challow, Duxford, Grove Wick, Uffington, Chimney