Review of Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians (Paperback)

I can not say enough good things about this book.I refer to it more times a day than I can count.It contains vital informationthat all pet lovers should know, from the quality of foods we feed them to the treatments for illnesses they get.I unfortunatly got this book after I lost my beautiful Ragdoll cat to fatty liver disease.Had I gotten it while he was alive I believe there could have been hope to save him.I still have three other cats though and this book is my "Bible" when it comes to their care.My other Ragdoll was on a "prescription" diet that was supposed to be good for her.After 4 months of diarrhea (that the vet kept giving pills for which did no good), I found this book.I changed her diet, gave her milk thistle, some probiotics (for one week), and she made a 100 percent turn around.This book also contains many telephone numbers where you can order herbs if you aren't lucky enough to live in an area where pet health stores (or people health stores) are available. I highly recommed this book.It is informative, thorough and will really open your eyes to your pets health.

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You probably feel like you know everything about your cat and his needs, but chances are there's a lot you aren't aware of. For example, did you know that the food you feed him every day has nowhere near enough nutritional value, or that he may have chronic tooth decay? Have you ever been told that the essence of the flower holly can help him be less jealous, or that a massage can lessen his arthritis pains?

The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats is an introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural methods, treatments, and foods that are now available for cats. Veterinarians from around the country offer information and opinions to help you determine what's best for your cat. In addition to showing you how to develop a healthy diet for your pet, these doctors will tell you about alternative treatments such as homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, and herbal medicine.

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You probably feel like you know everything about your cat and his needs, but chances are there's a lot you aren't aware of. For example, did you know that the food you feed him every day has nowhere near enough nutritional value, or that he may have chronic tooth decay? Have you ever been told that the essence of the flower holly can help him be less jealous, or that a massage can lessen his arthritis pains?

The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats is an introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural methods, treatments, and foods that are now available for cats. Veterinarians from around the country offer information and opinions to help you determine what's best for your cat. In addition to showing you how to develop a healthy diet for your pet, these doctors will tell you about alternative treatments such as homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, and herbal medicine.



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Review of Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians (Paperback)

Martin Zucker has interviewed over thirty holistic vets for this book.They share which supplements, dietary changes, herbs, homeopathic remedies, or flower essences they have found to be effective for conditions rangingfrom arthritis and cancer to parasites and yeast infections.If you'vebeen into natural rearing for a while, few of the suggestions will be newto you, but the book is nonetheless a nice resource.
In addition tothe A-Z index of canine health problems and suggested natural remedies,there are brief chapters introducing various holistic therapies (herbs,nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, flower essences,acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage techniques), plus chapters onvaccinations/titers and nutrition.However, while it's great that theholistic vets interviewed for this book are advocating fresh food diets,the information presented in the chapter on homemade meals is notsufficient to enable anyone to prepare a balanced homemade diet for theirdog(s).For properly balanced fresh food diet plans, check out books byBillinghurst, Volhard, or Pitcairn.I also have to disagree with thesection on feeding bones -- in my experience with natural dog rearing andas an animal nutrition consultant I have found that softer, raw bones suchas chicken necks or backs that are consumed in their entirety are far saferthan the big, hard beef bones recommended in the book.

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The world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and using vitamins, herbs, and other natural cures can help prevent or heal ailments ranging from excessive scratching to depression to a host of serious diseases.

The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs is both an introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural healing methods, treatments, and foods now available for dogs. Author Martin Zucker offers advice from dozens of holistic practitioners and licensed veterinarians, who share their recipes, insights, and "prescriptions." Here dog owners will find information on everything from nutritional supplements to massage therapy, as well as how these treatments can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional medications and surgical techniques.

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The world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and using vitamins, herbs, and other natural cures can help prevent or heal ailments ranging from excessive scratching to depression to a host of serious diseases.

The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs is both an introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural healing methods, treatments, and foods now available for dogs. Author Martin Zucker offers advice from dozens of holistic practitioners and licensed veterinarians, who share their recipes, insights, and "prescriptions." Here dog owners will find information on everything from nutritional supplements to massage therapy, as well as how these treatments can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional medications and surgical techniques.



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