b'But the goals of the practitioners are the samean ani-mal restored to health with as good a quality of life as we can achieve. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can be a very effective tool in our medical toolbox and can be used aloneorintegratedwithtraditionalwesterntherapiesor other holistic modalities to achieve the best possible out-come for our friends.While this article is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Yin and Yang, hopefully it has shared some pearls of wisdom and opened the door for the reader to ask more questions. UDr. Bartholomew has been in practice for almost a quarter century and practicing TCVM almost as long. He was the first in the world to be awarded a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at the presti-gious Chi University in Reddick, Florida and is in the process of pursuing his Doctorate in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is currently a faculty member of the Chi University while also a Medical Director in pri-vate practice at Animal Hospital of Dunedin. It has been his passion to care for his patients and clients and to share TCVM with students. He may be reached at drbtcvm@gmail.com Love Y Animal HospitalChi UniversityatFirst of Dunedin9650 W. Hwy 318, Reddick, FL 1355 Pinehurst Road,800.860.1543 WoofDunedin, FLwww.CHIU.edu727.733.9351 www.AHofD.comYour Perfect Date Awaits!Take home a furry friend overnight to see if theyreyour perfect match.No appointmentsnecessary.5850 Brannen Rd. S. | Lakeland, FLwww.spcaflorida.orgSPCA Florida is an independent 501(c)3 non-prot organization in Lakeland, Florida, dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people in the community, SPCA Florida provides care, compassion and hope to several thousand homeless pets every year.www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER55'