Richard Pitcairn
Richard H. Pitcairn is the founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and coauthor of Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats (Rodale Press).
Contributions to Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine
Pitcairn has had a 100% homeopathic veterinary practice since 1978. In 1992 he initiated a 130 hour post-graduate certification training program in clinical homeopathy for licensed veterinarians.
Controversial Positions
Raw Meat
He is a strong advocate of feeding dogs and cats a raw meat diet, Pitcairn claims that such a regimen is very healthy for dogs and cats; among other things, he recommends raw meat to support the health of cats with kidney disease, a position not held by all experts.
Vaccine Avoidance
Pitcairn also argues for avoiding over-vaccination, as they can lead to a set of long-term health problems he collectively refers to as vaccinosis.
Books
- Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, ISBN 978-1-57954-973-2 and ISBN 1-57954-973-X