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9780609803721

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

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  • ISBN13:

    9780609803721

  • ISBN10:

    0609803727

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-01-25
  • Publisher: Crown

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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

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