 Just released in 2012!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
by Liz Palika
I was first introduced to natural remedies, especially herbal remedies, by my grandmother. Several herbs were staples in her kitchen: peppermint, chamomile, willow bark, ginger, milk thistle, slippery elm, and red clover. I helped her garden too, and as we planted, weeded, and harvested her flowers and herbs, she taught me about those plants– what they needed to grow, how they would be dried, and what uses they provided. I loved going down into her basement to see all the herbs drying in bunches. I loved the smell of all those herbs.
I have implemented several natural health techniques into the lifestyle I share with my dogs and cats. I also incorporate those techniques with conventional veterinary medicine. I have found a balance between the two that is comfortable for both me and my veterinarian. What I do may or may not work for you; you’re going to have to find the balance that you will be happy with. However, I am more than happy to lead you along on this journey of discovery. I find natural health techniques to be fascinating. I hope you do, too.
This veterinarian-reviewed and approved guide gives you everything you need to know to keep your dog or cat healthy and happy, naturally. In it, you get:
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An inside look at what natural health care is–and isn't–and how it can benefit your pet.
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An exploration of both sides of the vaccination debate, and how to choose what's best for your dog or cat.
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Easy tips for natural grooming and body care to keep your pet looking and feeling good.
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Advice on feeding your pet a nutritious commercial, raw, or home-cooked diet, plus a variety of dog and cat-approved meal, treat, and other recipes.
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A-to-Z coverage of health issues your dog or cat might face, along with the natural care you can offer for relief.
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Suggestions for finding the right balance between natural health care and conventiional veterinary medicine.
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Table of Contents
Part 1: An Overview of Natural Health
1. What does “natural” mean?
2. Natural healing Therapies
3. Homeopathy and Herbal Remedies
4. Flowers, Oils and Pheromones
5. Natural Healing Around the World
Part 2: Start with the basics
6. All about Vaccinations
7. Natural Body Care from Head to Toe
8. Play, Exercise, and Time with You
Part 3: Good Food for Better Health
9. A lesson in Nutrition
10. Commercial Pet Food
11. The Raw Food Alternative
12. Cooking for Your Pet
13. Supplements Add Nutrition
Part 4: Your Pet’s Health from A to Z
14. Allergies to conjunctivitis
15. Constipation to urinary Tract Disease
16. Fleas to intestinal Parasites
17. Kidney Disease to urinary issues
18. The Aging Pet
Appendixes:
A- Glossary
B- Resources
C- Recipes
Index |
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