Pet Lover's Guide to Natural Healing for Cats and Dogs

by Barbara Fougere

Part of the Pet Lover's Guide series, this volume presents detailed information on alternative therapies for both dogs and cats. Written in a clear, simple manner, the book is divided into three main parts. Part 1, on diet and natural therapies, addresses the importance of diet for pets, and discusses the pros and cons of both commercially available and homemade diets. It also covers the basic explanations of the various alternative therapies widely used by holistic veterinarians and readily available to pet owners (e.g., supplements and herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic and other manual healing). Part 2 makes recommendations for specific health conditions, such as skin problems or digestive tract problems, and describes how various alternative therapies are used alone or in combination with allopathic therapies to treat or relieve the condition. Finally, Part 3 offers an overview of health maintenance and preventive health, and includes information about vaccinations, flea and tick control, weight control, and caring for the aging pet.

Genres: Animals

648 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2005

Reviews

[Cherie]

This book is not something to read, but rather to keep as a reference for using alternative healings for your pets. A lot of good stuff, but it is a lot of work. Some good info about healthy weight management for pets, though I think Luna would disagree with the part about cats liking exercise as much as dogs.