David graduated from the University of Sydney in 1990 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree before working for a year as an agronomist/livestock adviser in Tamworth, NSW. He then returned to Sydney University for 2 years as a research officer and completed a Masters degree in Veterinary Science. In 1994, David went to South Africa to start his Veterinary Science degree at University of Pretoria. He then transferred to Murdoch University, Perth in 1996 and completed his Veterinary Science degree in 1998. David is keen to incorporate complementary medicine to the conventional veterinary medicine protocols and apply an integrative “all round” approach to solving small animal medicine issues. He set up a mobile Veterinary Acupuncture business in 2019 and in 2021 he joined All Natural Vet Care in Sydney.  

Topics discussed include:
Why Dr Ward became a Vet and how he became involved in alternative medicine.
What acupuncture is, its history and how it can be used as a treatment.
How meridians and acupoints work.
The difference between acupressure and acupuncture.
Dr Ward shares the main reasons why acupuncture is effective.
In what cases should acupuncture be used and why?
David talks about the benefits of combining acupuncture and rehabilitation.
Acupuncture with Chinese herbs, do they work together?
Using acupuncture as a calming agent before anaesthesia and as pain relief after anaesthesia.
Dr David shares his thoughts of where integrative medicine is headed in the veterinary field.

Resources mentioned:

College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) https://www.civtedu.org/

Canine Acupuncture Point Pro https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canine-acupuncture-point-pro/id540753765

You can find Dr Ward at All Natural Vet Care https://www.allnaturalvetcare.com/

David graduated from the University of Sydney in 1990 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree before working for a year as an agronomist/livestock adviser in Tamworth, NSW. He then returned to Sydney University for 2 years as a research officer and completed a Masters degree in Veterinary Science. In 1994, David went to South Africa to start his Veterinary Science degree at University of Pretoria. He then transferred to Murdoch University, Perth in 1996 and completed his Veterinary Science degree in 1998. David is keen to incorporate complementary medicine to the conventional veterinary medicine protocols and apply an integrative &ldquo;all round&rdquo; approach to solving small animal medicine issues. He set up a mobile Veterinary Acupuncture business in 2019 and in 2021 he joined All Natural Vet Care in Sydney.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Why Dr Ward became a Vet and how he became involved in alternative medicine.</li>
<li>What acupuncture is, its history and how it can be used as a treatment.</li>
<li>How meridians and acupoints work.</li>
<li>The difference between acupressure and acupuncture.</li>
<li>Dr Ward shares the main reasons why acupuncture is effective.</li>
<li>In what cases should acupuncture be used and why?</li>
<li>David talks about the benefits of combining acupuncture and rehabilitation.</li>
<li>Acupuncture with Chinese herbs, do they work together?</li>
<li>Using acupuncture as a calming agent before anaesthesia and as pain relief after anaesthesia.</li>
<li>Dr David shares his thoughts of where integrative medicine is headed in the veterinary field.</li>
</ul>
Resources mentioned:
College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) <a href="https://www.civtedu.org/">https://www.civtedu.org/</a>
Canine Acupuncture Point Pro <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canine-acupuncture-point-pro/id540753765">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canine-acupuncture-point-pro/id540753765</a>
You can find Dr Ward at All Natural Vet Care <a href="https://www.allnaturalvetcare.com/">https://www.allnaturalvetcare.com/</a>

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health. 

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

pureANIMAL Collective

David graduated from the University of Sydney in 1990 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree before working for a year as an agronomist/livestock adviser in Tamworth, NSW. He then returned to Sydney University for 2 years as a research officer and completed a Masters degree in Veterinary Science. In 1994, David went to South Africa to start his Veterinary Science degree at University of Pretoria. He then transferred to Murdoch University, Perth in 1996 and completed his Veterinary Science degree in 1998. David is keen to incorporate complementary medicine to the conventional veterinary medicine protocols and apply an integrative “all round” approach to solving small animal medicine issues. He set up a mobile Veterinary Acupuncture business in 2019 and in 2021 he joined All Natural Vet Care in Sydney.

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