Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

by Pitcairn, Richard H.; Pitcairn, Susan Hubble

• ISBN13: 9780878573950
• ISBN10: 087857395X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1982-09-01
• Publisher: Rodale Pr

Summary

Now completely updated and revised, this is an expanded edition of the classic natural pet-care book by veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Pitcairn-- both renowned specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment and natural healing for pets. Written with the warmth and compassion that have won the Pitcairns a nationwide following, this guide will help you select the most compatible dog or cat for your own lifestyle-- and show you how to provide the very best in companionship, healing, nutrition and lifelong care. Since its publication more than a decade ago, the Pitcairns' book has become the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats. A comprehensive, thorough reference, this pet-lover's companion will tell you: * How to choose a healthy animal * Dozens of recipes for delicious, economical, healthful pet food-- with completely updated tables, charts and nutritional guidelines * How to give your pet a checkup * What's really in pet foods-- and which ones to avoid to ensure your pet's best health * Special diets for special pets * A guide to handling emergencies that includes techniques for external heart massage, artificial respiration and control of bleeding PLUS: An in-depth, alphabetical "Quick Reference" section that gives specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of animal diseases and disorders-- from abscesses, allergies and behavior problems to vaccination risks, weight problems and worms. The Pitcairns' approach is drug-free and holistic-- with special attention to homeopathic and alternative remedies and treatments.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. viii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Natural Health for Pets
We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care	p. 2
What Do They Really Put in Pet Food?	p. 7
Try a Basic Natural Diet--With Supplements	p. 22
Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food	p. 43
Special Diets for Special Pets	p. 60
Helping Your Pet Make the Switch	p. 80
Exercise, Rest and Natural Grooming	p. 89
Creating a Healthier Environment	p. 104
Choosing a Healthy Animal	p. 114
Emotional Connections and Your Pet's Health	p. 144
Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Ownership	p. 149
Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations	p. 174
Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet's Death	p. 183
Holistic and Alternative Therapies	p. 189
How to Care For a Sick Animal	p. 207
Quick Reference
How to Use the Quick Reference Section	p. 222
Abscesses	p. 227
Allergies	p. 229
Anal Gland Problems	p. 232
Anemia	p. 233
Appetite Problems	p. 234
Arthritis	p. 235
Behavior Problems	p. 237
Bladder Problems	p. 239
Breast Tumors	p. 244
Cancer	p. 245
Constipation	p. 248
Dental Problems	p. 250
Diabetes	p. 253
Diarrhea and Dysentery	p. 255
Distemper, Chorea and Feline Panleukopenia	p. 257
Ear Problems	p. 261
Epilepsy	p. 265
Eye Problems	p. 267
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus	p. 269
Feline Infectious Peritonitis	p. 270
Feline Leukemia	p. 272
Foxtails	p. 274
Hair Loss	p. 275
Heart Problems	p. 275
Heartworms	p. 277
Hip Dysplasia	p. 280
Jaundice	p. 281
Kidney Failure	p. 282
Liver Problems	p. 286
Lyme Disease	p. 288
Pancreatitis	p. 290
Paralysis	p. 291
Pregnancy, Birth and Care of Newborns	p. 293
Rabies	p. 296
Radiation Toxicity	p. 296
Reproductive Organ Problems	p. 297
Skin Parasites	p. 299
Skin Problems	p. 303
Spaying and Neutering	p. 308
Stomach Problems	p. 309
Toxoplasmosis	p. 315
Upper Respiratory Infections	p. 317
Vaccinations	p. 321
Vomiting	p. 326
Warts	p. 327
Weight Problems	p. 327
Worms	p. 330
Special Guides
Handling Emergencies and Giving First Aid	p. 337
Schedule for Herbal Treatment	p. 346
Schedule for Homeopathic Treatment	p. 348
Additional Recipes	p. 350
Sources of Natural Pet Products	p. 352
Recommended Reading and Tapes	p. 357
Normal Values of Vital Signs	p. 360
Index	p. 363
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