Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats

Veterinarian Shawn Messonnier has written a comprehensive guide to the holistic care of dogs and cats. Messonnier has written many books on natural pet care and has been a regular columnist for DOG FANCY and CAT FANCY magazine. NATURAL HEALTH BIBLE FOR DOGS AND CATS is divided into four sections. Part I features a lengthy Conditions section which lists major concerns of pet owners such as cancer, distemper, and parvovirus. Each condition is covered in a short essay that includes a description of the conventional course of action and holistic alternatives. Part II lists an exhaustive catalogue of herbs such as coltsfoot and ginger and their uses in holistic animal care. Messonnier's informative and easy-to-read text includes warnings for any herb or supplement that could potentially cause a negative reaction in animals on conventional drug therapies. Part III focuses on diet recommendations and the dangers of feeding an animal exclusively commercial pet food. Part IV covers Other Complementary Therapies, which explains the benefits of acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathy as health-care options, and how a pet guardian can use them to enhance an animal's health and vitality. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.