MAGNETIC FIELDS BASICS
Pets & Animals
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Almost
all the experimental research on the biologic effects of EMFs
has been done on animals - especially rats and mice. Work has
been done larger animals as well, guinea pigs, fish, dogs, cats,
apes, horses, cattle and birds. Most of this is basic biologic
or physiologic research. Little has been clinical.
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While there is little direct clinical research
information, it is clear that all biology is affected by EMFs.
Not all research results in animals may be applied to humans.
Results may be species specific and depend on the effects being
measured. Basic cellular effects are often able to be translated
to human experience. Many research models for specific diseases
have been developed in specific animals because they are
strongly related to human function. These include at a minimum,
heart disease and arthritis in dogs, antioxidants in guinea
pigs, cancers in mice, and so on.
Therefore, not infrequently, treatments that
work in humans will also work in animals. Drugs are usually
tested in animals first and if they work there, they are then
tested and, if appropriate, used in humans.
Some
of the first introductions of static magnets in the United
States began with their use in horses. Later, pulsed magnetic
fields were introduced as well for horses. At a conference put
on by the North American Academy of Magnetic Therapy, several
years ago, a veterinarian presented her experience in using
static magnets in horses where she was able to achieve dramatic
results, often saving horses from surgery and/or being
euthanized. Increasing numbers of veterinarians are using both
static and pulsed magnetic fields in their practices. This is
evidenced by an increasing supply from vendors of horse
blankets, sleep patterns for small pets, leg wraps, etc.
