The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy is a professional association founded in 1995 by Drs. Richard Pitcairn, Christina Chambreau and Jana Rygas. It is for licensed veterinarians who use homeopathy in their practices. Many members have been trained by Dr. Pitcairn. The AVH provides information on training, an annual conference, a mentor program for veterinarians presently in training and a journal for members.You can find a list of veterinarians to consult for homeopathic care through the web site for AVH.

Contact information: Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, PO Box 9280, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 (866) 652-1590 Voice & Fax (US & Canada) AVH Secretary: Stephanie Connell at steffisue@comcast.

For names of veterinarians trained by Dr. Pitcairn and specifically recommended by him, look at the ANHC Referral List.

The American Veterinary Chiropractic Association provides training programs for veterinarians in the use of physical manipulation (chiropractic) treatment.

Contact information: American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, 442154 E 140 Rd, Bluejacket, OK 74333. Phone number is (918) 784-2231; Fax (918) 784-2675.

The National Center for Homeopathy is an organization that supports the practice of homeopathy for both people and animals. They have an annual conference, summer classes in homeopathy, a referral service and a monthly journal. To find a practitioner in your area, search their directory.

Contact information: 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 306, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 548-7790; Fax (703) 548-7792. Email: info@homeopathic.org

The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association promotes various forms of alternative practice, overlapping with homeopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture but emphasizing a more eclectic approach including use of herbs, nutrition, neutroceuticals, ayurvedic medicine along with allopathic medicine.

Contact: Dr. Carvel G. Tiekert, Executive Director, 2218 Old Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. Phone: (410) 569-0795; Fax (410) 569-2346. Email: office@ahvma.org

The National Vaccine Information Center is a wonderful resource for vaccine information. Started by two mothers whose children were injured by vaccines, it is an up to date wealth of information. Barbara Fishers' book "A Shot In The Dark" is a "must read" for those concerned about the effects of the DPT vaccine on their children's health.

Contact information: National Vaccine Information Center, 421-E Church Street,Vienna, VA 22180. Phone: (703) 938-DPT3; Fax (703) 938-5768.