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Pitcairn Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago The book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revisedfor the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care. They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lyme disease, and the West Nile virus. Theyve updated dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth Quick Reference section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorderswith special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.

Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Washington State University. Since establishing his private practice in homeopathic veterinary medicine, he opened a clinic offering only holistic animal care, in Eugene, Oregon.

Susan Hubble Pitcairn was the driving force for the completion of the first edition of this book.

Foreword

vii

Preface

Acknowledgments

xiii

PART ONE: NATURAL HEALTH FOR PETS

We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care

(6)

What's Really in Pet Food

(20)

Try a Basic Natural Diet---with Supplements

(31)

Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food

(28)

Special Diets for Special Pets

(21)

Helping Your Pet Make the Switch

109

(10)

Exercise, Rest, and Natural Grooming

119

(16)

Creating a Healthier Environment

135

(17)

Choosing a Healthy Animal

152

(32)

Emotional Connections and Your Pet's Health

184

(6)

Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Management

190

(31)

Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations

221

(12)

Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet's Death

233

(9)

Holistic and Alternative Therapies

242

(30)

How to Care for a Sick Animal

272

(182)

PART TWO: QUICK REFERENCE

How to Use the Quick Reference Section

287

(1)

How to Look Up a Particular Disease

288

(1)

What You Can Expect

288

(1)

Signs of Progress

289

(2)

Healing Discharges

291

(2)

Common Pet Ailments and Their Treatments

293

(1)

Abscesses

293

(2)

Addison's Disease

295

(1)

Allergies

296

(4)

Anal Gland Problems

300

(1)

Anemia

301

(2)

Appetite Problems

303

(1)

Arthritis

304

(2)

Behavior Problems

306

(3)

Bladder Problems

309

(7)

Breast Tumors

316

(1)

Cancer

317

(3)

Constipation

320

(2)

Cushing's Disease

322

(1)

Dental Problems

323

(4)

Diabetes

327

(2)

Diarrhea and Dysentery

329

(3)

Distemper, Chorea, and Feline Panleukopenia

332

(5)

Ear Problems

337

(4)

Epilepsy

341

(2)

Eye Problems

343

(3)

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

346

(1)

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

347

(3)

Feline Leukemia (FeLV)

350

(2)

Foxtails

352

(1)

Hair Loss

353

(1)

Heart Problems

353

(3)

Heartworms

356

(3)

Hip Dysplasia

359

(2)

Jaundice

361

(1)

Kidney Failure

361

(6)

Liver Problems

367

(2)

Lyme Disease

369

(3)

Pancreatitis

372

(2)

Paralysis

374

(1)

Pregnancy, Birth, and Care of Newborns

375

(4)

Rabies

379

(1)

Radiation Toxicity

380

(1)

Reproductive Organ Problems

380

(2)

Skin Parasites

382

(6)

Skin Problems

388

(5)

Spaying and Neutering

393

(2)

Stomach Problems

395

(7)

Thyroid Disorders

402

(3)

Toxoplasmosis

405

(2)

Upper Respiratory Infections (``Colds'')

407

(4)

Vaccinations

411

(6)

Vomiting

417

(1)

Warts

418

(1)

Weight Problems

419

(3)

West Nile Virus

422

(1)

Worms

422

(7)

Handling Emergencies and Giving First Aid

429

(9)

Schedule for Herbal Treatment

438

(3)

Schedule for Homeopathic Treatment

441

(3)

Additional Recipes---Snacks and Treats

444

(8)

Normal Vital Sign Values

452

(1)

Parts of a Dog and Cat

453

(1)

Endnotes

454

(1)

Index

455

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