Book Description
Articles in Time and US News and World Reports have cited alternative medicine as the fastest-growing area in veterinary care. More than ever, pet owners are demanding facts on using these non-invasive healing methods for their pets. Author Amy Shojai has interviewed top vets across the country, including members of the Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and noted veterinarian Susan Wynn. Pet owners will learn why some vets moved away from mainstream medicine, how the "Healing Instinct" leads animals to their own natural cures, and how alternative therapies actually work. Readers will find tips for treating problems like aggression, fleas, and heart problems with accupressure, homeopathy, nutrition, herbs, exercise and traditional home remedies. Sidebars give "Alternative Success" stories and warning signs for when to call the vet. Now pet owners can be sure their pets have the same practical, holistic healing options as humans do.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book!.......2007-06-17
This book is absolutely awesome! It begins by explaining what alternative medicine is, why pets get sick, and making the switch from allopathic to holistic medicine. It also describes, from A to Z, common ailments and how various vets treat them. There are snippets about how pets treat themselves for certain diseases, when to call the vet, and anecdotes pertaining to the ailment. It also has an extensive alternative healing resource guide.
Natural Healing.......2007-05-26
This book is full of several remedies for many different illnesses, problems, etc...
Highly recommended.
Another winner from Amy.......2005-07-22
Amy has written yet another good book for pet owners. As the trend in natural healing continues, good resources such as this book, The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, and The Allergy Solution for Dogs serve as important sources of information for pet owners. Read this book and start learning how you can work with your doctor to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Saving my dog's life.......2005-07-06
A friend knew how my aging dog, Nina, was quite ill and that my family was not planning a second surgery, as she might not survive the operation and, besides, the mass on her liver had grown back in a year. She gave me a copy of this wonderful book, which gives options for health care. Impressed with the book, I ordered many copies and have given a copy to others who love their dogs and cats and want an option to drugs or surgery. Here it is! Nina's had extra time with her family and I have a new respect for natural healing, for pets and for people. You should buy several copies of "New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats", so you may share the love.
Couldn't Put it Down................2002-06-25
I am in the process of learning about holistic health care for my 2 lhasa apsos and have recently purchased a few books on the subject. I started one book and set it aside to finish later. I picked up "New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats" and couldn't put it down until I was finished! I was so impressed with the layout of such a large amount of information. This book is chock-full of great information and it is presented in a terrific format giving the read first the "The Signs" of the condition, then "The Cause" and the "The Solutions". The solutions can be numerous with the author offering different suggestions and not seeming to be biased towards any one particular holistic remedy. Directions are very clear, concise, and easily understood. Some choices mentioned are natural diet (which seems to be the first and obvious step towards better health care for an animal), natural supplements, herbal remedies, vitamins, aroma-therapy, magnet therapy, accupressure with diagrams shown, and of course, recommendations to call your vet to assist in dosage. Although you feel there is alot to learn, the information is broken down so well, it is easy to retain alot of what you read in the first go around with this book. I am sure I will be picking it up time and time again while working to get my dogs in the best possible health. Also included are some behavior problems. I guarantee you will learn some new and valuable information!
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Worthy reference, needs more recipies for meals.......2006-12-16
(four and a half stars)
Diane draws upon a lot of other people's work, mostly a good thing. Diet, massage, accupressure, accupuncture, herbs, flower essences are presented in a common sense and practical way. She tackles some complex issues with simplicity, though unfortunatly some of the information I find personally to linger a bit, and some which isnt really necessary to include, though I think most books are like this. On the other hand, bold, enlightening and informative statements are present throughout. This book is not just for animals...Dianes experience in other fields shows, it improves oneself too.
This book is infused (mostly) with passion, and kindles a relationship with animals and the earth that I all too often forget and all too many people don't know or understand, which is ashame because it is an absolutely beautiful thing. I feel closer to and more aware of my pet cat and dog, respect them more, and as a result have a much more beneficial and empowering relationship with them.
This book is not overly practical, it needs more recipies and some of the table information like herbs and vitamins needs to be freed from all the text and categorized better. A little information is also a bit unclear, so requires extra research.
I've read a few nasty comments about Diane Stein and her 'feminist' bias. She does not belong to such a category, she is aware of the differences between males and females, and holds a very traditional and timeless, yet unfortunately dying persepctive, which you can investigate in futher detail in the article "REVOLT AGAINST THE FEMINISTS: The Traditional Woman According To Julius Evola by Troy Southgate", which is freely available on the interent. Her personal experience is conveyed very strongly throughout the book, unfortunately she does come across as a bit disdaining towards males. It is up to everyone to accept and understand her, rather than just criticize.
Great information but beware New Age writing style.......1999-11-13
I love this book. I enjoyed reading it and I use it as an occasional reference. I particularly like the Reiki healing and Flower Essence sections. The section on pet death was very beautiful. Unfortunately, when I tried to share this book with my husband, his masculinity was threatened by the exclusive use of the female pronouns and the references to The Patriarchy. Women are used to reading books with only male pronouns and with insults to women, but many men may be unable to read this book. Also, this book will appeal to the intuitively inclined, rather than to the scientific or literal minded. Diane Stein's book The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats covers many of the same topics in more detail, and written in a more universal style.
incredibly informative - a must for your shelf!.......1998-12-05
looking for a book that will tell you what you need to know about anything going on with your pet? A-Z ....This book as well as Dr. Pitcarn's book are two books you must have if you love your pet like a family member!
Book Description
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.
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Great advice, great photos.......2006-02-19
Dr Fougere offers some excellent, balanced advice. Readers will appreciate the fact that she views alternative modalities as a valuable adjunct to, and not a substitute for, traditional veterinary medicine. The colour photographs are stunning and the price makes this a perfect gift for the keen pet owner.
Book 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 in Natural 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
Customer Reviews:
Fun for beginner.......2007-04-04
This is a fun book, especially for the beginner.
The drawing are wonderful!
Dr. Cheryl is my vet!.......2001-06-02
Not only is this a great book, but Dr. Cheryl is a wonderful veterinarian!! She is incredibly intuitive and knowledgeable and my animals (cats, dogs, and horses) have been in the best of health since being under her care -- and I had some rather difficult cases.
what every pet owner needs!.......2000-06-26
It's about time someone put together a clear and concise guide to the numerous alternative veterinary treatments available. Dr. Schwartz gives us a path to greater involvement in our pets' care, while stating clearly when to consult a health care professional. As an obedience instructor for over 20 years, I recommend this book highly to all owners of dogs and cats!
Great Gift for the Holistically Minded Dog or Cat Lover.......2000-03-25
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-Z guide to dozens of ailments (from abscesses and arthritis to worms and yawning) is nonetheless a solid reference for those who prefer to tackle health problems with nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, and massage instead of drugs and chemical insecticides. Don't expect elaborate treatment plans and diagnosis techniques from this little book -- just safe and natural remedies you can try at home. And yes, Dr. Schwartz does take care to point out when it's a good idea to see a professional for diagnosis/treatment.
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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.
Customer Reviews:
Animal Devotee.......2007-03-23
This book is easy to read and explains common pet problems such as barking, incontinence and stomach problems. It is nice to know that simple remedies sometimes are the best.
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Live Healthier and Longer with your own Garden.......2006-04-03
This extraordinary book is the best I have ever seen on home gardens. Its authors grew all their own vegetables and meat from a tiny California plot. Application of the sound ecological principles in this book could increase the carrying capacity of the Earth by many times, and we would not have to worry about overpopulation for a while.
Even Health Food stores may add irritating chemicals to Organically Grown food, as I learned from an extremely chemically-sensitive friend who could not eat such produce. Also, food loses nutrients between farm and store, no matter how it is grown. So you simply cannot buy as high-quality food in any store at any price as you can grow yourself.
The authors had great success getting their city of Berkeley to adopt ecologically sound pest control. This is one of the most essential chapers in the book.
3 R's and an S of Pest Control
R-Residues. Most of us worry about this one.
R-Resurgence. Pesticides build up to higher levels in predators than prey, leading to the pest Resurgence to higher levels than before. This R is of concern with "Organic" methods like onion spray and not only from artificial poisons.
S-Secondary pests. Pests that had been present in very minor numbers may explode to major problems with the removal of predators.
R-Resistance. Most of us understand that pests' high reproductive rates mean that pests resistant to chemical controls soon become the entire population.
These ecological understandings are essential to anyone who wishes to make a truly positive contribution to the well-being of the natural world and to the human ecosystems that depend on it.
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From the early part of the first century BC, Egyptian cultural artefacts spread to an increasing degree into Palestine and Syria and (via the Greeks and Phoenicians) into the Greek, Italian and Western Phoenician spheres. Following a presentation of the Near Eastern background and a survey of Sardinian findspots, this work lists the types of monument found on Sardinia (from the 8th c. to the Roman period). In the case of both amulets (gods in human and animal form) and scarabs made if steatite and fayence an attempt is made, using a carefully developed typology (both of material and form) and other statistical criteria, to derive a characterisation of groups of differing origin (Egyptian, Eastern Phoenician, Punic). These objects reflect the expansion and adaptation of polupar Egyptian magic. Even the Egyptian motifs on hard-stone Punic scarabs and precious-metal artefacts have a religious significance, which is very closely related to Egyptian concepts. In the same way the Egyptian elements on Punic steles and portions of architecture underline their sacral character. This study pursues methodological goals using evidence from the whole of Mediterranean area.
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