Review of Living with Dogs: Collections and Traditions, At Home and Afield (Hardcover)

I am an avid collector of dog memorabilia and motif items and this book was an inspiration! My husband just thought I was obsessive about dog objects! Your book gave me new ideas for old dog items that I never wouldhave thought of.The photography is beautiful and the subjects are warmand true. I know that I am not alone in my endeavor to collect and displaywhat I love!

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Man's relationship with the world of dogs is not only universal, but also frequently all-encompassing, influencing how we live, what we collect, and how we spend our leisure time. Living with Dogs explores the multitude of ways that dog owners share their lives with their pets. In 26 delightfully written stories, a witty, admiring text, and 400 full-color photographs, the authors of The Sporting Life and A Passion for Golf capture the experiences of dogs and people--at home, in the country, in the city, and even at work, with a special focus on the nostalgic memorabilia that remind people of their devotion to their pets.

The authors visit passionate owners, breeders, trainers, and collectors across the country and offer a look into their dog-filled lives. Profiles include an interior designer who has amassed a lifetime of canine art; a collector with a house full of four-legged porcelain figurines; a bibliophile with an outstanding assortment of dog-literature first editions; an artist who specializes in dog portraits; and a veterinarian who proudly displays antique tools of his trade. The authors also focus on other aspects of dog devotion, including the Philadelphia All-Terrier Show; a hotel decorated with canine appointments; a New England camp exclusively for dogs; a boutique devoted to canine accessories; the American Kennel Club; and a Manhattan gallery specializing in 19th-century dog art.
Whether they are devoted to a particular breed or have simply fallen in love with dogs in general, the people featured here have succumbed to the "Slipcover School of Dog Management,allowing their dogs the complete run of their livesas well as their hearts.
With an extensive resource list that includes dog art galleries, dog shows, kennel clubs, breeders, supply houses, and more, Living with Dogs is the ultimate tribute to canine companions.

In 26 stories and 400 full-color photographs of homes, collections,galleries, meets, shows, kennels, and camps, Living with Dogs celebrates the devotion and passion of the millions of Americans for whom a life without dogs is not worth living.



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Review of Natural Healing For Dogs And Cats (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought this book for my mom since she has an aging dog.I read it before giving it to her and decided to get another one for myself.Even though I have house rabbits some of the recommendations still apply.If you love your pets, buy this book!

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Four drops of the flower essence crab apple will calm a stressed-out Siamese. An all-natural alternative to commercial pet food can eliminate kidney problems, digestive ailments, and dry skin. A tea bag compress will cool hot spots... The natural therapies used in human medicine--herbs, flower essences, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutritional therapy--work for your pet too!The editors of Prevention Health Books asked today's top holistic vets for the best natural ways to keep a dog or cat healthy, active, and youthful during the longest possible life.The result is an essential A-Z home-care encyclopedia for every pet owner, with up-to-date information about:* Home remedies for common ailments from Allergies to Worms * An Exercise program for total health...including when to put on the dog booties! * "Blended" care for serious illness, such as homeopathy for healing after surgery * Complete balanced, no-commercial-pet food diets for both dogs and cats * All-natural skincare treatment for itching, drab coat, mange, mites, and fleas! * Training tips and herbal help for barking, soiling, jumping and more * Clear guidelines for getting your pet to the vet to save his life!GIVE TENDER LOVING CARE-THE NATURAL WAY....* Soothe itchy skin with calendula ointment * Put vitamins to work--vitamins c and e fight allergic reactions * Strengthen the immune system with echinacea * Make coats glow with essential fats from fish oil and flaxseed oil * Wash with oatmeal...aveeno in their bathwater makes a super itch fighter * Change tap water to filtered, bottled, or distilled...the chemicals coming out of the faucet may be harming your pet's health! * Vaccinate...but do so with care. Too frequent vaccinations may compromise your pet's immune system * And what about giving a dog or cat a bone?Read the surprising answer inside!AUTHORBIO: PREVENTION HEALTH BOOKS is a division of Rodale, Inc., a publisher of such top-selling magazines as Prevention, Men's Health, and Runner's World, along with today's most authoritative health books, including the 20-million-copy selling Doctors Book of Home Remedies Series. Prevention, America's #1 Choice for Healthy Living, is the single most popular health magazine in the country and is the nation's third most trusted source for health advice, trailing only the doctor and pharmacist in authority. The Editors of Prevention Health Books are also the creators of the Prevention's Best titles: Pain-free Living for Seniors, Anti-Aging Secrets, Fat Fighters, Healing Herbs, Vitamin Cures, Complementary Cures, Natural Remedies For Women, and Power Foods.

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PREVENTION HEALTH BOOKS is a division of Rodale, Inc., a publisher of such top-selling magazines as Prevention, Men's Health, and Runner's World, along with today's most authoritative health books, including the 20-million-copy selling Doctors Book of Home Remedies Series.

Prevention, America's #1 Choice for Healthy Living, is the single most popular health magazine in the country and is the nation's third most trusted source for health advice, trailing only the doctor and pharmacist in authority.

The Editors of Prevention Health Books are also the creators of the Prevention's Best titles: Pain-free Living for Seniors, Anti-Aging Secrets, Fat Fighters, Healing Herbs, Vitamin Cures, Complementary Cures, Natural Remedies For Women, and Power Foods.

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Review of The Holistic Dog Book: Canine Care for the 21st Century (Paperback)

I would consider this a very strong complimenting book to go with Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats.

This truly is a "Holistic" book, encompassing all areas of sharing your life with a dog.Denise Flaim delves into topics like nutrition, training, communication, vaccinations, allergies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, cancer and "finding the perfect vet" (to name a few).This book is also crammed pack full of herbal remedies and essential oil healing therapies.And at the same time, I find her writing style to be friendly and encouraging--not judgemental of the reader for picking one thing over another.And at the same time, encouraging the reader to find the "right balance" for you and your canine companion.

I do not plan to practice healing through herbal and essential oil therapies on my own, but I do plan to seek out a holistic vet who will offer me these options for treating conditions and ailments of our canine friend.

After a long and courageous fight, our Chihuahua finally went to eternal rest one week ago today.During his 13 years, he was consistently put on drugs like cortisone, prednisone and antibiotics to relieve him of symptoms like skin allergies, anal gland problems, nasal congestion, etc.All of which finally manifested into Inflammatory Brain Disease.I am finally realizing that I probably could have prevented most if not all this by providing a more nutritious diet.I believe in the philosophy that symptoms are just what we see on the surface of a more fundamental problem and by using drugs like these to provide temporary comfort does not always address the root cause.

I borrowed this book from my library, but now after reading it cover-to-cover, I will purchase a copy to go along with Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats.Between these two books, and a partner relationship with a good holistic vet, I am better prepared to make decisions about our companion's health and happiness.

Product Description
"This book is an important contribution to improving the health, well-being and care of our closest animal companion, the dog…. No one with a dog should be without this book." -From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Holistic Dog Book addresses your whole dog and all the ways you can bring a more natural approach to your dog's care. Whether you're interested in essential oils, homeopathy, natural diets, herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage or emotionally satisfying training, you'll find what you need to make well-informed decisions about what's right for the both of you.



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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z (A--Z Books) (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated, colorful, spiralbound hardcover book would make a great gift for the dog or cat lover with an interest in natural remedies for animals.Of course it's nowhere near as thorough as Dr.Schwartz' excellent "Four Paws, Five Directions," but this A-Zguide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms andyawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tacklehealth problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead ofdrugs and chemical insecticides.Don't expect elaborate treatment plansand diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and naturalremedies you can try at home.And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care topoint out when it's a good idea to see a professional fordiagnosis/treatment.

Product Description
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they're developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems.

Some of the important subjects inNatural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z are:

-Healing the whole way

-What are acupuncture & acupressure

-Common & scientific herb names

-Healing by flower-using the essences about diet

-What homeopathy is

About the Author
Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., has been a natural and holistic veterinarian for more than 20 years; extremely well known and respected in her field, she is on the Board of Advisors for Healthy Living magazine and is the regular columnist for holistic pet advice. She is the author of Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 1-56170-636-1; and Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Dogs and Cats ISBN: 08-9087-7904. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z, hardcover ISBN: 1-56170-666-3. She is a resident of San Diego, California.

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Review of Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home (Hardcover)

Good, no-nonsense training book for pointing dog owners. Takes you from pup almost thru finished dog. There really aren't any (pointing) dog training books out there like this. I enjoyed it a lot. Easy read.

Product Description
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog s education. Explained is the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup s natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog.

About the Author
Richard Weaver is a professional dog trainer and breeder who lives with his English setters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

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Review of Natural Remedies For Dogs And Cats (Paperback)

The vast majority of people today believe that commercial pet food provides a safe and healthy diet for their dogs and cats.Veterinarians, who generally receive minimal instruction in nutrition, also recommend feeding only commercial animal food. CJ Puotinen disputes this advice in her latest book, Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats.
She's interviewed dozens of holistic pet care experts and studied all the available research on pet care.Time and time again, the evidence points to commercial pet foods as the source of chronic health problems in animals.
If left to themselves, dogs and cats eat raw prey that they have caught.This gives them a variety of food and nutrients.Even if prepared foods could imitate the variety, which they don't, the processing they undergo destroys the nutrients.Additionally, commercial pet foods contain a host of unhealthy products.
Puotinen describes the best diets for dogs and cats, and then explains how to achieve that.She even includes some recipes.
The second section of the book is devoted to natural remedies for ailing animals.She describes the basic nutrients needed by all animals--our pets need vitamins and minerals, just as we do--and how to best include them in a healthy diet.She then explains how various herbs are used in achieving and maintaining pet health.This section also includes recipes, such as one for a natural flea powder.
Puotinen provides an extensive resource section, including e-mail and web addresses.
She says her purpose "is to define, explain, and demonstrate herbal and nutritional techniques that many pet owners have used with good results," adding that "an informed owner is a pet's best medical insurance." Readers will find that she has provided all the information and resources they need in Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats to help them help their pets have long and healthy lives.

Product Description
This guide shows how a combination of formulae, simple techniques, easy-to-follow recipes, important safety informationm, clear instructions and helpful resources can keep a pet in optimum health.

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Featuring advice from some of the world's leading holistic veterinarians and herbalists, this indispensable book of home remedies for pets includes an extensive list of resources, feeding programs with sample menus, and an herbal "pharmacy" of nearly fifty recipes for sprays, salves, tinctures, oils, and powders. Compassionate and practical, Natural
Remedies for Dogs and Cats proves the more knowledgeable you are about your pet and the more you learn about common illnesses and how to prevent them, the happier, healthier, and longer your animal's life can be.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.



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Review of Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs (Paperback)

I found this book very disappointing.A large portion of the book talks about how the remedies apply to humans rather than dogs.The book is badly organized and is not laid out to be an easy to use reference book.There is no index and the table of contents is not very specific. Even the chapter detailing each of the remedies is not in alphabetical order for ease of finding a remedy.

Product Description
Dog owners can care for their canines from puppyhood to old age through a safe and natural system using the flower remedies created by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. This book explores how this healing therapy heals ailments with different flora and can be applied to dogs to ease their mental stress, worry, and other emotional problems. Individuals can gain a closer understanding with their dogs and spare them from unnecessary medications and drugs in the process. The book delves into the background of the 38 different Bach flower remedies and their applications in animal health, and italso addresses commonly asked questions that dog owners may have.



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Review of Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (Hardcover)

This is by far the best health care guide for dogs. From the quick index of symptoms on the inside cover, to the great coverage of many diseases and disorders in canines, this is a well-written and easy to understand book,that goes beyond the basics most dog care books give you, without becomingtoo technical. My vet actually kept one on hand in his office for quickreference.

Product Description
The classic bestseller-expanded and updated

The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast

• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems

• A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more

• Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog

• A glossary of terms

With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.



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Review of The Country Vet's Book of Home Remedies for Dogs (Paperback)

I think this is one of the greatest books I've ever read.We've had dogs all of my life, and this book has some wonderful tips on everything you could ever want to know.

Kudos to Kim Campbell Thortnon and Dr. Fortney! Our dog is 2 and is a beautiful Husky, however he really likes to put ourhands in his mouth.We've had some awful advice from trainers - even AKCtrainers that I wouldn't even consider.This book has helped immensely!

Product Description
Including information on picking a pet, choosing a vet, when to call the vet, plus homespun advice and do-it-yourself treatments for your pet, this guide--written by experts in the veterinary field--also features resource guides for veterinary specialists, animal protection agencies, and breeding associations.

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Review of Vet On Call: The Best Home Remedies for Keeping Your Dog Healthy (Dog Care Companions) (Paperback)

I have found this book to be most helpful.It is easy to read and full of good common sense advice.The book has also given me much more confidence in treating minor problems that I would normally have worried about and ended up taking the dog to the Vet just in case I wasn't doing the correct thing.I would recommend the book to any person with a dog, it will be a great help to both the person and the dog.


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When it comes to their dogs, pet owners want only the best. But every little puppy stomach ache doesn't have to end in an expensive and time-consuming trip to the vet. This first volume in the Dog Care Companions series shows dog owners how to give their pets vet-quality care at home. Vet on Call begins with the best information-- comprehensive, reliable, and based on interviews with the nation's top vets. In the true Pets: Part of the Family spirit, plenty of fun is added to the facts, bountiful photographs, bright how-to boxes, breed specific details, and lively stories. Most importantly, Vet on Call offers a full range of treatment choices that dog owners demand, from folk remedies and over the counter products to time-tested techniques that are truly unusual yet effective. Dog owners have plenty of love for their pets. Vet on Call gives them the power to treat their dogs to the best in veterinary care.


From the Back Cover
Dog Care Companions

All the answers you need to keep your dog in the peak of health! You'll find expert, practical advice on topics such as:

Chewing . . .

Exercise . . .

Aging . . .

. . . Even raiding the trash!

Vet on Call shows exactly how to use home remedies to keep your dog happy and healthy year after year.

Vet on Call is part of the Dog Care Companions, a series of books for pet lovers on behavior, health care, training, communication, and more.


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