The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nation's Top Holistic Veterinarians

by ZUCKER, MARTIN

• ISBN13: 9780609803721
• ISBN10: 0609803727
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-25
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

The world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and using vitamins, herbs, and other natural cures can help prevent or heal ailments ranging from excessive scratching to depression to a host of serious diseases. The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogsis 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.

Author Biography

Martin Zucker has been writing about alternative medicine and health issues for twenty years. His expertise, combined with the knowledge and opinions of experts from around the country, makes <b>The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs</b> the ultimate resource on alternative health for dogs.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
Introduction	xv
How to Use This Book	xix
Part One --- Natural Healing for Healthier Dogs	1	(84)
Why Alternative Veterinary Medicine?	3	(4)
The Ill-Health Epidemic	7	(3)
The Problem with Pet Food	10	(5)
Making the Switch to a Better Diet	15	(7)
Feeding Option #1---You want your dog to eat a better diet, but you are just too busy...all you can do is fill the bowl with kibble	22	(2)
Feeding Option #2---You're busy, but you can share table scraps and add meat and vegetables to your dog's diet	24	(9)
Feeding Option #3---The deluxe treatment: homemade meals	33	(9)
Nutritional Supplements	42	(5)
Herbs	47	(3)
Homeopathic Remedies	50	(6)
Flower Essences-Healing the Emotions	56	(4)
Veterinary Acupuncture	60	(4)
Veterinary Chiropractic	64	(5)
Massage Techniques	69	(3)
The Vaccination Question-How Often, How Much?	72	(7)
What to Do When Nothing Seems to Work	79	(6)
Part Two --- An A to Z of Canine Problems	85	(170)
Introduction to Part Two	87	(1)
How to Give your Dog Natural Remedies	87	(1)
Giving the Proper Dosage to Your Dog	88	(1)
Arthritis	89	(11)
Asthma	100	(1)
Back Problems	101	(3)
Bad Breath	104	(1)
Behavioral Problems	105	(4)
Cancer	109	(13)
Dental Health	122	(7)
Digestive Disorders (including constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, digestive enzyme deficiency, malabsorption, gas, irritable bowel, stool eating)	129	(12)
Ear Problems	141	(6)
Epilepsy (Seizures)	147	(4)
Eye Problems	151	(2)
First Aid	153	(4)
Fleas, Ticks, and Insect Pests	157	(7)
Food Allergies	164	(8)
Heart Problems	172	(6)
Heat Stroke and Hot Weather	178	(2)
Hip Dysplasia	180	(5)
Incontinence	185	(2)
Infectious Illnesses (Colds, Viruses, Bacterial Infections)	187	(6)
Kidney and Urinary Tract Conditions	193	(3)
Liver Disease	196	(4)
Motion Sickness	200	(1)
Neuromuscular Collapse or Paralysis	201	(1)
Obesity	202	(7)
Old Age	209	(3)
Parasites	212	(7)
Pregnancy, Nursing, and Beyond	219	(3)
Prostate	222	(1)
Skin Disorders and Allergies	223	(17)
Stress	240	(4)
Surgery	244	(4)
Toxicity and Drug Side Effects	248	(3)
Yeast Infections	251	(4)
Appendixes	255	(16)
A. List of Contributing Veterinarians	257	(3)
B. Resources: Holistic Veterinary Organizations and Natural Pet Product Manufacturers/Distributors	260	(7)
C. Recommended Reading	267	(4)
Index	271