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Health: Holistic / Alternative

The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat
This book was written by (veterinarian) Dr. Martin Goldstein and published by Knopf in April 1999. This paperback version was published in June 2000. If there is only one book that you ever buy for your cherished canine companion, this is the one! It is a groundbreaking, inspirational guide that no pet owner should be without. Dr. Goldstein actually shows you what and what not to do and the whys behind these decisions. He details his success treating cancer and leukemia, utilizing acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. His incredible "Alphabet of Ailments" tackles common problems one by one in a clear and effective manner. Dr. Goldstein also addresses the power of the mind-body connection when we think about what provokes and how we cure disease. In his comforting way, that comes from being in veterinary practice for 25 years, he offers his wisdom on dealing - both physically and psychologically - with the death of our most cherished companions. Finally, there is a comprehensive source guide which lists pet health-care centers, doctors, and products. In that way, you will be able to act on the advice and recommendations in this "I-can't-put-it-down" book.

the complete holistic dog book (2003)
By Jan Allegretti & Katy Sommers. Naturally, you want the best for your canine companion's body, mind, and spirit. Animal healers Jan Allegretti and Katy Sommers discuss natural preventive health care, including early socialization, environmental safety, nutrition, and the application of alternative therapies and allopathic medicine. A thorough grounding in homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbal remedies provides practical techniques for treating hundreds of common canine illnesses, injuries, and health problems. Also covering the special needs of older dogs, The Complete Holistic Dog Book is a compassionate reference for animal guardians and caregivers, at home as well as in a clinical setting.

Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog Book, 2nd Edition (2000)
By Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown. Fulfill your dog's individual needs for good health, find out what is REALLY in dog food and how to read labels, how to test your dog's diet (simple tests you can do yourself), homeopathy, chiropractic, alternative therapies, supplements, herbs, etc. This book will provide every dog owner with the practical information needed to use these holistic treatments from emergency care to chronic conditions.

The Holistic Dog Book: Canine Care for the 21st Century (2003)
By Denise Flaim. Addresses the 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 both you and your dog.

Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians
This book was written by Martin Zucker and published by Three Rivers Press in February 2000. This book 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.

The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care (2000)
By CJ Puotinen. Revised edition. Complete book of natural pet care education: basic steps in adopting a dog or puppy, solving common problems with dogs & cats, obedience training, how to find and live with the perfect bird or rabbit! Includes a natural diet for dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hands-on therapies, flower essences, healing with light and color, the vaccination controversy, holistic treatment of cancer, and holistic first aid.

Shock to the System: The Facts About Animal Vaccination, Pet Food and How to Keep your Pets Healthy (2005)
Have you ever wondered if your pets need all the vaccines they are subjected to in a lifetime? Shock to the System covers the latest information on the vaccine issue and puts other pieces of the puzzle into the picture. Diet, environmental toxins, pharmaceuticals and stress all play a part in the health of companion animals. The latest book by Catherine O’Driscoll empowers you to make knowledgeable decisions on the vaccines your pets receive. It covers dog, cat and horse vaccines. Chapters include: Vaccine Studies, Vets on Vaccines, Duration of Immunity, Homeopathic Vaccine Alternative, the Healthcare War and more.

The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs

This book was written by Darlene Arden, Gus Thornton and Douglas Brum (Editor). It was published in December 2002 by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books. Arden is an animal journalist, author, lecturer, and host of her own cable show, and was assisted by specialists associated with the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston, Mass., in creating this book. Too often dog owners wait until a pet is struck with an illness to seek out veterinary advice. The importance of implementing a program that prevents illness from occurring is key to a happy and healthy pet. Topics covered include: Dentistry, grooming, and nutrition; Emergencies, surgery, first aid, and vaccinations; Training and behavior; and, Caring for middle-aged and advanced-aged dogs. Angell's unique preventive care handouts and brochure pages (offered for the first time to the general public) are also included. Now, through this book, readers and their veterinarians can create a preventive care program that mimics Angell's to fit the individual dog and lifestyle.

Bach Flower Remedies for Animals (1999)

By Helen Graham & Gregory Vlamis. Correcting behavior problems in animals can save their lives; euthanasia for behavior problems is the main cause of death in young animals. This book provides descriptions of each of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies and their application to the treatment of a range of domestic animals, including horses. It also describes diagnostic symptoms, appropriate treatment regimens, illustrated with cases histories. Includes a list of sources of flower remedies.

Treating Animal Illnesses & Emotional Stress with Flower Essence Remedies (1998)

By Jessica Bear & Tricia Lewis. Flower essences offer the pet owner safe, effective, easy-to-administer and useful solutions to many of their animal's holistic health needs. Formulas and their use are explained in terms for novice and expert alike. Includes history and philosophy, what the remedies are and how they work.

Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals (2002)

By Kristen Leigh Bell. A comprehensive guide to the use of essential oils and hydrosols with animals - dogs, cats, birds, horses, ferrets, rabbits, small rodents. Aromatherapy can be used alone or in combination with other conventional, alternative, complementary or holistic treatments. But it's important to buy the highest quality essential oils and hydrosols, to dilute them, and then to use them appropriately. Explains holistic aromatherapy, what it is and how it works, takes a close look at the use of aromatics for a variety of species, both for specific ailments or conditions and for general maintenance. Includes a large reference section for brewing your own aromatics, sources, further reading, etc.

Four Paws, Five Directions, A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs (1996)

By Muriel Lee. A guide to Chinese medicine for cats and dogs. Used with great success on humans for thousands of years, acupressure, food, and herbal therapy are finally available to our pets. Starting with the head and working toward the toes, this book addresses problems that anyone living with an animal companion may encounter. For example, a number of behavioral problems are actually physiological in origin. Instead of costly remedial training, a change in diet or the addition of acupressure or herbs to the animal's care may be the solution. Practical procedures are outlined in clear, comprehensible language, with worksheets, diagnosis charts, and photos. These are procedures you can use to treat your animal at home. Treatment and prevention approach.

The Well-Connected Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure

This book was written by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis and published by Tallgrass Publishers in 1999. Just by reading this book and trying the stretches and the point recipes for common problems, you can help your dog's health. This book is an easy to follow manual with lots of illustrations, photographs and charts. Acupressure connects you with 1000's of years of natural healing, and will give you the tools to participate in your dog's optimal health. Nancy Zidonis teaches acupressure throughout the US and Europe and is a founding board member of The International Alliance of Animal Therapy and Healing (IAATH).

Getting in Ttouch with your Dog (2001)

By Linda Tellington-Jones. A gentle approach to influencing behavior, health and performance. The focus is more on improving and maintaining the quality of an animal companion's life, instilling self-confidence so that a mutual relationship can be developed with the owner. TTouch method is currently being used by dog owners, trainers, breeders, vets, and vet techs, as well as in animal shelters around the world. It is much more than just a training method. Using a combination of specific TTouches, a dog's performance and health is improved, common behavior issues are solved, and physical problems are positively influenced.

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs (1999)

By Don Hamilton. Small doses for small animals refers to dogs and cats, rather than larger domestic animals. Intended to supplement the advice of a vet. Many conditions are amenable to home care, but other situations warrant veterinary assistance. Contents: Introduction to Homeopathy; The Nature of Disease; The Nature of Cure. Part Two includes: Where to Start When You Have a Sick Animal; using Homeopathy at Home; then common ailments of each system are discussed, followed by Therapeutic Indications by Condition. Part Three: Vaccinations: Helpful or Harmful?

Basic Homeopathy for Beast . . . and Man (1997)

By Ilse Garriss. A good reference guide whether you have no experience, some experience, or a lot of experience! Easy-to-use book tells you how to use the remedies, suggests starter kits for the home, indexes over 90 homeopathic remedies, and includes common problem sections on: animal husbandry, behavior modification, care of the older companion, dealing with chronic conditions, keeping your companion healthy, trauma and emergency first aid.

Hands-on Healing for Pets (2003)

By Margrit Coates. Discover how to use healing energy to make a real difference to your pet's health and happiness. Healing helps you to communicate and understand what your pet is thinking and feeling. Essential steps are given here, as well as advice on how healing can be used alongside other therapies. Also includes comprehensive sections on animal chakras and the use of crystals.

wild health: lessons in natural wellness from the animal kingdom (2002)

By Cindy Engel. Zoopharmacognosy, or animal self-medication is a new field in biology. It explores the range of ways animals keep themselves healthy, carefully separating scientifically verifiable fact from folklore, hard data from daydreams. As with holistic medicine, there turns out to be more fact in folklore than was previously thought. Animals eat plants that have medicinal properties. They select the right foods for a nutritionally balanced diet, often doing a better job of it than humans do. They even manipulate their own reproduction with chemistry, using some plants as aphrodisiacs and others to enhance fertility. And animals have a great deal to teach us!

The Last Chance Dog and Other True Stories of Holistic Animal Healing

This book was written by Donna Kelleher and was published in February 2003 by Scribner. Readers will be inspired by this instructive collection of stories about holistic veterinary medicine. Kelleher, a veterinarian who received her original training in traditional Western medicine, explains how she came to realize that there was a more "compassionate way to heal animals." She cleverly combines true stories of holistic healing with practical explanations of the underlying theories and practice. The result is a book that works on many levels: as an entertaining read, a crash course in acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicine and a testament to the will and spirit of the animals Kelleher works with.

Dr. Donna Kelleher recounts her most intriguing cases as she takes us through the intuitive art of diagnosing animals and effecting miraculous cures with safe, natural treatments that succeed where conventional medicine has failed. Holistic medicine is their last chance, and over and over again, Kelleher heals with the gentle powers of acupuncture, animal nutrition, herbal treatments, and chiropractic. Her stories of unforgettable, ailing animals -- and the people who fight to save them -- are truly inspirational as she transforms the animals' health and the lives of those who love them. The book includes advice on everything from vaccinations and commercial pet foods to step-by-step instructions for simple, safe remedies for a multitude of common conditions, including allergies, digestive problems, urinary tract infections, pain, hot spots, itchy skin, fear, and anxiety.

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