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Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD & Susan Hubble Pitcairn.

List rating: 4.5

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A classic natural pet-care book from two celebrated veterinary specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment, and natural healing for pets, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats offers valuable natural and holistic advice on a host of pet topics, including, but not limited to, diet, exercise, environment, coping with a pet's death, and how to care for a sick animal. In addition to their thorough discussion of the above, Richard Pitcairn, D.V.M., and his wife, Susan Hubble Pitcairn, M.S., offer a comprehensive "quick reference" section on animal illnesses, organized alphabetically and including a brief description of each illness, preventative measures that may be taken, and holistic and natural treatment options for both dogs and cats--treatments that should always be discussed with one's vet before being used. Occasional line drawings, informative graphs, and the Pitcairn's intelligent prose make this guide a must-have for pet owners interested in a natural lifestyle for their pets.

Paperback - 383 pages New&Updtd edition (July 1995) Rodale Pr;
ISBN: 0875962432 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.94 x 9.02 x 7.35

Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health by Tom Lonsdale.

Book Description
For the price of a 15 minute consultation with your vet Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health provides hours of reading pleasure. In 391 easy-to-read pages you can discover masses of information not available in whole libraries of veterinary textbooks. If you are a pet owner this book will likely be one of the best investments that you have ever made. Big savings in vet bills and feed bills are likely to be measurable benefits.

But how can you measure the benefits of pain-free happy pets? How can you measure your feelings? - knowing that you have done the best for the pets in your care. You can't. But you and your pets can experience those feelings - because Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health.

Paperback - 389 pages; Publisher: Rivetco P/L;
ISBN: 0646396242; (August 2001)

Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements by Shawn Messonnier.

**Winner of the Better Health For Life Award from the Cat Writer's Association 2001.**

Paperback - 480 pages (May 17, 2001) Prima Publishing;
ISBN: 0761526730 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.17 x 10.84 x 8.46

The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by C. J. Puotinen, Beverly Cappel-King.

List Rating: 5

*****Recommended by Cass*****

*****Recommended by Jennifer*****
This book covers dogs, cats, birds, and in some cases even rabbits-everything from food to homeopathy, herbal, light & colour therapy, aromatherapy, hands-on therapies, flower essences (a chapter on each) as well as vaccination, cancer and first aid. There's a section which covers various treatments for certain ailments. I've found it very useful.

Book Description
Alternative health titles are topping bestseller lists as people search for effective, natural ways to care for themselves and their families--and, as every pet owner knows, house pets are family too. In this revised edition of her groundbreaking work, CJ Puotinen gives animal lovers even more of the information they'll need to care for their dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits the natural way.

Paperback - 544 pages Revised edition (November 2000) Keats Pub;
ISBN: 0658009966 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.41 x 9.04 x 7.04

Earl Mindell's Nutrition & Health for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy With Natural Preventative Care and Remedies by Earl Mindell, Elizabeth Renaghan.

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Just like humans, dogs require exercise and proper nutrition to keep them in top physical form. While most of us are pretty good at giving our pets plenty of exercise, we don't have the slightest idea what constitutes good nutrition for dogs. Earl Mindell's Nutrition and Health for Dogs is the perfect antidote, providing everything responsible dog owners need to know about their dogs' nutritional needs. Mindell, author of Earl Mindell's Herb Bible and Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible, offers a clear, concise, and easy-to-read guide to the dos and don'ts of dog nutrition, beginning with a general overview of canine nutritional needs. This covers such topics as water quality, fresh foods, and the inadequacy of most commercial dog food. The sections on vitamins and minerals feature nicely laid-out charts explaining the importance of each element, the foods that contain it, and how to tell if your dog is getting too much or too little. The rest of the book examines more specific aspects of canine health, including your dog's immune system, natural flea control, and common diseases and their treatments. The section on breed-specific problems is especially useful to prospective dog owners, alphabetically listing genetic defects as well as ailments that might arise from various environmental/dietary factors. With its clear, logical layout, handy graphs, and glossary, Earl Mindell's Nutrition and Health for Dogs will help you add years of healthy and happy living to your dog's life.

Paperback - 324 pages (March 1998) Prima Publishing;
ISBN: 076151158X ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.81 x 9.20 x 7.41

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts about Pet Food by Ann M. Martin, Michael W. Fox.

The publisher, NewSage Press , February 19, 1998
First book to investigate the commercial pet food industry. As the publisher of Ann N. Martin's book, "Food Pets Die For," I am most impressed with the thorough and meticulous investigation the author undertook for seven years. Her findings and facts are verified and footnoted throughout the book, revealing a shocking but truthful inside look at what is legally allowed in pet food. Martin has taken tremendous risks to uncover information that has never been published before. Her book is the first to look at this issue in depth. Hopefully, more voices will follow, and speak out on this issue. We at NewSage Press applaud her commitment as a consumer and as an author to challenge and expose the underpinnings of a multi-billion dollar industry---the pet food industry. Veterinarian Dr. Michael W. Fox says, "Ann Martin is to the pet food industry what Rachel Carson was to the petro-chemical-pesticide industry."Gar Smith of "Earth Island Journal," wrote, "Ann Martin's book rips the curtain off one of the most suppressed news stories of the decade...It took courage and amazing persistence to write this astounding book." I agree! Maureen R. Michelson Publisher, NewSage Press

Paperback - 148 pages (October 1997) Newsage Pr;
ISBN: 0939165317 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.38 x 9.01 x 6.02

Consumer's Guide to Dog Food by Liz Palika.

Synopsis
For anyone who's wondered what the differences are in the huge variety of dog foods out there, and what's best for the dog, this book tells them. With new products hitting the shelves every day, the dog food industry is booming. This book demystifies canine nutrition and compares the ingredients in leading brands in clear, simple, objective language.

Paperback (May 1996) IDG Books Worldwide;
ISBN: 087605467X ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.40 x 9.20 x 6.11

Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats: The Ultimate Diet by Kymythy Schultze.

Book Description
This book will help pet-lovers enable their dogs and cats to enjoy an ideal quality of life though a species appropriate diet of raw, natural foods.

Paperback (October 1999) Hay House;
ISBN: 1561706361 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 7.23 x 5.00

Give Your Dog a Bone by Ian Billinghurst.

Paperback Ian Billinghurst (December, 1993)

See Spot Live Longer by Steve Brown, Beth Taylor

Product Description:
See Spot Live Longer is essential reading for all dog owners who want their dogs to live long, healthy lives. This is the first book that combines up to date nutritional science with easy to follow, practical advice that people can immediately use to help their dogs live longer.

Paperback Creekobear Press (October 6, 2004)

Switching to Raw by Susan K. Johnson

Spiral-bound Birchrun Basics (1998)

Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy for You and Your Dog by Carina Beth Macdonald.

Book Description
Raw feeding is the hottest topic in dog care today. You may have heard about the "BARF" diet - Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods. Learn why and how to feed your dog this new (but really OLD) diet. "Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy for You and Your Dog " explains in simple, friendly and understandable terms the logic behind this approach. This fun and slightly irreverent book shows you how feeding your dog a raw diet can be effective, economical, and easy for you and healthy for your dog. Learn how to make it work for your dog and you!

Paperback Dogwise Publishing (2003)

Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative by Donald R. Strombeck.

Book Info
Univ. of California, Davis. Nutrition and dietetics book for owners, breeders, and veterinarians. Includes over 200 computer-based recipes, complete nutritional content data, special diets, and food quality and safety information. Softcover.

Paperback - 366 pages 1st edition (January 15, 1999) Iowa State University Press;
ISBN: 0813821495 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.91 x 9.02 x 5.99

Keep Your Dog Healthy the Natural Way by Pat Lazarus.

Book Description
The best treat you can give your dog is a long and happy life. Keep Your Dog Healthy the Natural Way tells you how to do it. Millions of people who use holistic healing techniques on themselves are now discovering they can apply these same powerful practices to their canine companions for a longer, healthier life. Drawing on the clinical experiences of dozens of holistic veterinarians around the country, medical writer Pat Lazarus gives you all the information you need to protect your pet's health and insure his survival to a lively old age. Inside you'll find - The inexpensive natural diet that every dog needs to maintain a strong immune system - The startling facts about conventional vaccinations--and the safer alternatives - Tailor-made diets for pregnant dogs, nursing mothers, and active puppies - The healing benefits of acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, and food supplements for old and "terminally" ill dogs - New hope for infectious diseases, cancer, heart trouble and hypertension, arthritis, and problems of the eye, skin, and hair - The revealing truth about the ingredients in most commercial dog food And much more! With the easy, natural care detailed in this book--including an essential directory of holistic veterinarians nationwide--your dog can enjoy the good health he deserves, from puppyhood to ripe old age.

Paperback - 288 pages 1 Ed edition (August 1999) Fawcett Books;
ISBN: 0449005143 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.81 x 8.20 x 5.53

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The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard, Kerry L Brown. Hardcover.

Hardcover - 294 pages (August 1995) IDG Books Worldwide;
ISBN: 0876055609 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.97 x 9.61 x 6.41

Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard, Kerry L Brown. Paperback.

Paperback - 352 pages 2nd edition (June 2000) Hungry Minds, Inc;
ISBN: 1582451532 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.85 x 9.27 x 6.16

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Finding nutritional data for dogs can be a difficult business--and while much of the information in Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog is presented by anecdote, there's still plenty of worthwhile reading here. Aimed at dog owners that are already fairly committed to nonallopathic forms of health care for their pets, much of the book is based around author Wendy Volhard's Natural Diet. The Natural Diet is fairly labor intensive, as Volhard is the first to admit, but she provides page after page of testimonials that credit the diet with improved temperaments, better activity levels, and exemplary physical health. Each ingredient in this diet is discussed in depth, so owners not ready to take the step of providing a complete diet from scratch can still learn about potentially valuable supplements, as well as what ingredients to look for in a commercial diet. Beyond the dietary information provided, there are several chapters that give solid explanations of different types of health care available, including homeopathy, kinesiology, and the five-element theory. For those who still prefer allopathic care for their dogs, the chapters that cover standard lab tests are extremely useful, finally giving a layman's guide for urinalysis, blood serum, liver function, and thyroid testing. A glossary defines various terms such as acidosis and hepatic, and each description is easily understandable, even by those with no medical background whatsoever. For puppy owners, the chapter discussing vaccinations is informative--Volhard questions the necessity of many we take for granted, and suggests several methods for lowering the required number for your pup. Ultimately, the majority of this book is geared toward folks who are already committed to providing their pooches with alternative health care and homemade food. No matter how interesting the dietary concepts presented here, if you aren't already a true believer it's not likely that Volhard's anecdotes will provide you with enough statistical proof to completely overhaul your dog's way of life. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Natural Food Recipes for Healthy Dogs by Carol Boyle.

Book Description
Every dog, whether product of pedigree or pound, will benefit from the years of research behind the recipes included in this book. The alternative approach, the fastest growing area of animal care, has taken nutrition by storm. This book will show owners easy , inexpensive, healthy recipes, and guide them to help for specific, food related dog health problems. Easy-to-find ingredients and simple instructions combine to make this the most up-to-date book of its kind; a must for every dog owner. Carol Boyle helped to develop the nutrition section of a four level university course on dogs, and is also an award-winning writer.

The author, Carol Boyle (http://www.naturaldogfood.com email: carol@naturaldogfood.com) , September 3, 1997
Prepare healthy meals for your family, both human and canine The recipes in this cookbook are designed to be prepared for your entire family, including the canine members. The recipes are simple to follow and use easy-to-find ingredients that emphasize fresh, wholesome and natural foods. If you try to eat healthy foods and prepare healthy meals for your family, you avoid overly processed and manufactured foods. If you shun instant food in tear open bags or pop open cans, why feed them to your dog?

Paperback - 160 pages (September 1997) Hungry Minds, Inc;
ISBN: 0876055846 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.41 x 9.21 x 6.13

Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z by Cheryl Schwartz.

Book Description
Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats A-Z is filled with natural and holistic practices that can return your pets to health and keep them there. Set in an A-Z format, this beautiful book makes it easy to look up any issue your pet has.

Hardcover - 156 pages (March 2000) Hay House;
ISBN: 1561706663 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.79 x 7.00 x 9.05

Natural Dog Care : A Complete Guide to Holistic Health Care for Dogs by Celeste Yarnall.

*****Recommended by Kat*****

Paperback - 320 pages 1 Ed edition (May 1998) Charles Tuttle Co.;
ISBN: 1885203470 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.30 x 9.08 x 6.01

Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine by Allen Schoen & Susan Wynn.

Book Description
Veterinary Institute for Therapeutic Alternatives. Comprehensive text introducting veterinarians to the scientific basis and clinical applications of many of the techniques in CAM (complementary and alternative medicine.) Halftone illustrations. 33 contributors, 24 U.S.

Book Info
Veterinary Institute for Therapeutic Alternatives. Comprehensive text introducting veterinarians to the scientific basis and clinical applications of many of the techniques in CAM (complementary and alternative medicine.) Halftone illustrations. 33 contributors, 24 U.S.

Hardcover - 820 pages 1st edition (January 15, 1998) Mosby-Year Book;
ISBN: 0815179944

Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition by Susan Wynn & Steve Marsden.

Book Description
This practical guide synthesizes the types of treatment available for specific diseases. It is a handy reference that provides readers with an understanding of complementary and alternative treatment options for more than 130 common disease states and describes a variety of possible approaches to small animal disorders. Concentrating on nutrition, herbs, traditional Chinese medicines, and physical therapies, the authors present both tradition- and evidence-based therapies for disorders not always responsive to conventional therapies.

Paperback: 740 pages ; Mosby-Year Book;
ISBN: 0323013546; (October 15, 2002)

The Holistic Animal Handbook : A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health, and Communication by Kate Solisti-Mattelon, Patrice Mattelon, Robert Silver

Book Description
Based on seven years of working with companion animals and people, this handbook provides tools and techniques for creating an environment in which pets and their owners can happily coexist and thrive. Focusing primarily on dogs, cats, and horses (but relevant to virtually all animals), the book posits a dual premise: healthy companion animals are better equipped to help the humans they love, just as educated humans are better able to comprehend what their animals are about. The goal is to provide pet owners with a starting point from which they can foster and practice deeper interspecies communication.

Paperback - 176 pages (June 2000) Beyond Words Pub Co;
ISBN: 1582700230 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.55 x 9.01 x 7.06

Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats by C. J. Puotinen.

Product Description:
Featuring advice from some of the world's leading holistic veterinarians and herbalists, this indispensable book of home remedies for pets includes an extensive list of resources, feeding programs with sample menus, and an herbal "pharmacy" of nearly fifty recipes for sprays, salves, tinctures, oils, and powders. Compassionate and practical, Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats proves the more knowledgeable you are about your pet and the more you learn about common illnesses and how to prevent them, the happier, healthier, and longer your animal's life can be.

Paperback - 144 pages (October 1999) Publishers' Group West;
ISBN: 0879838272 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x 8.99 x 6.00

Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians by Martin Zucker.

The author, Martin Zucker mzucker@mindspring.com , September 6, 1999
A treasury of practical information from 35 veterinarians Interest in alternative medicine, for people -- and for pets -- is soaring. But choosing the best natural remedy from a dizzying array of natural health care products can be a confusing task. To help pet owners find the most effective products for their animals, I interviewed 35 leading holistic veterinarians and asked them: "Which natural remedies work the best for pets?" I collected their detailed answers for this book and an accompanying book entitled "The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats." Unlike other holistic pet books, which generally contain the recommendations of a single veterinarian, this book is packed with effective and clinically proven healing options from experienced clinicians who collectively have practiced for more than 900 years! Their tips and comments give you practical guidelines for keeping dogs optimally healthy for a lifetime. They tell you what are the best products to use, when to use them, and how much to use. The book contains the following information: · How to protect pets from an epidemic of sickness and premature death affecting purebreds and increasing numbers of mixed breed animals. · An A to Z of common canine conditions and detailed instructions on how to get maximum benefits from vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, herbs, homeopathic remedies and flower essences. · What's wrong with most commercial pet food...and which brands are the best. · How time strapped pet owners can prepare healthier diets for their animals. · The amazing benefits of raw meat. · The low-down on lamb and rice. Is it still the best diet for avoiding food allergies? · The foods and ingredients most likely to cause allergic reactions. · Why you should regularly brush your dog's teeth, just as you do your own. · How to revitalize older animals. · How vaccinations are the frequent cause of skin disorders and unwellness and what you can do about it. · How to recognize and defuse stress -- often the unrecognized cause of behavioral and health problems. · How two incredible lab tests can help ailing dogs when nothing seems to work.

Paperback - 256 pages (February 2000) Three Rivers Pr;
ISBN: 0609803727 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x 8.02 x 5.19

Complete Holistic Dog Book: Home Health Care for Our Canine Companions by Jan Allegretti, Katy Sommers.

About the Author
JAN ALLEGRETTI has been a holistic animal health care consultant for more than 14 years. She is the author of numerous articles on animal care and welfare. Jan lives and works in Ukiah, California.
KATY SOMMERS graduated from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. Her small-animal hospital in Mendocino County, California, combines alternative therapies and conventional medicine with an emphasis on preventative care.

Product Description:
Anywhere Around the World, and director of a consulting firm near Chicago, Illinois.

Naturally, you want the best for your canine companion’s body, mind, and spirit. Ensure a lifetime of tail wags and dogged good health with THE COMPLETE HOLISTIC DOG BOOK. Animal healers Jan Allegretti and Katy Sommers discuss natural preventive health care, including early socialization, environmental safety, nutrition, and the application of alternative therapies and allopathic medicine. A thorough grounding in homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbal remedies provides practical techniques for treating hundreds of common canine illnesses, injuries, and health problems. Also covering the special needs of older dogs, THE COMPLETE HOLISTIC DOG BOOK is a compassionate reference for animal guardians and caregivers, at home as well as in a clinical setting.

Paperback - Celestial Arts (November 1, 2003)
ISBN: 1587611449

The Holistic Dog Book: Canine Care for the 21st Century by Denise Flaim, Michael W. Fox, Denise Flaim

Product Description:
"This book is an important contribution to improving the health, well-being and care of our closest animal companion, the dog…. No one with a dog should be without this book." —From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox
The Holistic Dog Book addresses your whole dog and all the ways you can bring a more natural approach to your dog's care. Whether you're interested in essential oils, homeopathy, natural diets, herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage or emotionally satisfying training, you'll find what you need to make well-informed decisions about what's right for the both of you.

Paperback - Howell Book House; 1st edition (March 15, 2003)
ISBN: 0764517635

The Nature of Animal Healing : The Path to Your Pet's Health, Happiness, and Longevity by Martin Goldstein.

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As an accomplished doctor of veterinary medicine, Martin Goldstein is well respected for his 25 years worth of experience in the field--experience he effectively utilizes in conjunction with his expertise in holistic medicine in his new book, The Nature of Animal Healing: The Path to Your Pet's Health, Happiness, and Longevity. Goldstein begins with a broad explanation of the origins of diseases in pets, then moves on to taking action against those diseases, not only offering thorough discussions of specific ailments--including cancer, allergies, and arthritis--and the holistic medicines available to help in the healing process, but also speaking to the "dubious legacy of vaccines" as well as the questionable quality of pet food. Finally, Goldstein turns his attention to the spiritual realm, addressing both the bonds that we have with our pets--and how those bonds aid in preventing and fighting our pets' health problems--as well as dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Goldstein's expert advice, inclusion of inspiring real-life cases, and thorough resource "compendium of holistic books, newsletters, Web sites, veterinarians, and associations" make this book a valuable addition to any pet owner's library. --Julia King

Hardcover - 357 pages (April 1999) Knopf;
ISBN: 0679455000 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.33 x 9.60 x 6.67

Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils and Hydrosols With Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell

About the Author
Kristen Leigh Bell is a master aromatherapist certified by the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, and has been working with aromatherapy and essential oils for the past ten years.

Product Description:
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils and hydrosols extracted from plants, flowers, trees, seeds and fruit. Just as aromatherapy has become scientifically validated medical practice for people, it has become an increasingly popular health treatment for animals.
This book will fill a growing need for effective aromatherapy information and treatments that improve and maintain animal health, as well as prevent common ailments in dogs, cats, and other animals. This comprehensive guide will focus on safety and common uses of essential oils, application methods, recipes for various ailments, and in-depth information on the safest and simplest essential oils to use for everyday aromatic animal care.

Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals is a reliable and trustworthy holistic aromatherapy sourcebook for pet owners, aromatherapy lovers and all petcare-related professionals. It provides the soundest and safest advice, recipes and supported information available. Since no book of this magnitude and focus currently exists, it will be a widely used resource and will answer a growing demand for information about this exciting and aromatic topic.

Paperback - Lantern Books (September 1, 2002)

The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cat by Diane Stein.

Paperback - 341 pages (September 1994) Crossing Pr;
ISBN: 0895946866 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.82 x 9.03 x 7.08

The Holistic Puppy by Diane Stein.

Paperback - 160 pages (August 1998) Crossing Pr;
ISBN: 0895949466 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.41 x 9.04 x 7.05

Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats by Diane Stein.

*****Recommended by Kat*****

Ingram
This new book is a must for the pet owner who wants to extend holistic healing methods to the entire household. The author takes pet medicine to a very natural conclusion, drawing on the same New Age therapeutic approaches used for humans. Stein shows how to use nutrition, vitamins, minerals, massage, herbs, and homeopathy to promote pet health. Illustrations.

Paperback - 190 pages (April 1993) Crossing Pr;
ISBN: 0895946149 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 10.15 x 8.70

The Holistic Veterinary Handbook : Safe, Effective Treatment Plans for the Companion Animal Practitioner by William G. Winter, DVM.

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The Holistic Veterinary Handbook is for those of us who really care about the welfare of the furry creatures we live with. Designed predominantly for open-minded veterinarians, the handbook explains to the layperson how to find a holistic dog doctor and what sorts of treatments such a vet might use as curatives. Discussed are methods to prevent or alleviate congestion, house soiling, hyperactivity, epilepsy, cancer, heart problems, and many other ailments through the use of herbs, chiropractic, homeopathy, and/or animal psychology, while avoiding invasive surgical procedures. It's a kinder, gentler care.

Paperback (August 1997) Galde Press, Inc.;
ISBN: 1880090473

The Natural Dog : A Complete Guide for Caring Owners by Mary L. Brennan, Norma Eckroate (Contributor), Glenna Hartwell (Illustrator).

Synopsis
Full of real-life case studies and anecdotes, this book emphasizes a holistic approach to caring for your dog while providing the up-to-date and vital information every dog-owner needs, from adopting and training dogs to diet and grooming. Includes an A-Z guide covering over 40 common canine health problems. Line drawings.

Paperback - 350 pages Reprint edition (January 1994) Plume;
ISBN: 0452270197 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.06 x 9.09 x 7.35

Reigning Cats & Dogs : Good Nutrition Healthy Happy Animals by Pat McKay.

Paperback (June 1992) Pat McKay;
ISBN: 0963239414

The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat by Juliette De Bairacli Levy.

Synopsis
Now available in paperback, this is the fifth edition of Levy's handbook for herbal veterinary care. Updated to include information on cats as well as dogs, this guide covers rearing of young, treating specific diseases with herbs, and a general discussion on disease prevention.

Paperback 6th edition (October 1995) Faber & Faber;
ISBN: 0571161154 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.14 x 7.78 x 5.02

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The Healing Power of Illness : The Meaning of Symptoms and How to Interpret Them by Thorwald Dethlefsen, Rudiger Dahlke, Peter Lemesurier (Translator). English Translation.

Paperback - 160 pages Reissue edition (August 1997) Element;
ISBN: 186204080X ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.83 x 8.53 x 5.46

La enfermedad como camino by Thorwald Dethlefsen, Rudiger Dahlke. Versión Española.

Paperback 5 edition (October 1998) Plaza & Janes (Spain);
ISBN: 8401520282 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.67 x 7.69 x 4.97

Synopsis
Originally published in Germany in 1983, this pioneering book was the first to tie physical symptoms to their spiritual components. Now the revised paperback edition combines the skills of a trained psychologist and a medical practitioner to show how patients actually create illnesses; symptoms are real; healing is an expansion of consciousness.
This is a book that challenges accepted ideas of exactly what illness really is. The patient is not the innocent victim of some quirk of nature, but actually brings about his or her own sickness. Symptoms are bodily expressions of psychological conflicts, able through their symbolism to reveal the patient's true problems.

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Healing With Whole Foods : Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitchford. Paperback

Paperback Rev edition (July 1996) North Atlantic Books;
ISBN: 1556432208 ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.45 x 10.36 x 7.93

Healing With Whole Foods : Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitchford. Hardcover

Hardcover 2nd edition (July 1996) North Atlantic Books;
ISBN: 1556432216 ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.08 x 10.32 x 8.04

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Used as a reference by students of acupuncture, this is a hefty, truly comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine. It's also a primer on nutrition--including facts about green foods, such as spirulina and blue-green algae, and the "regeneration diets" used by cancer patients and arthritics--along with an inspiring cookbook with more than 300 mostly vegetarian, nutrient-packed recipes.
The information on Chinese medicine is useful for helping to diagnose health imbalances, especially nascent illnesses. It's smartly paired with the whole-foods program because the Chinese have attributed various health-balancing properties to foods, so you can tailor your diet to help alleviate symptoms of illness. For example, Chinese medicine dictates that someone with low energy and a pale complexion (a yin deficiency) would benefit from avoiding bitter foods and increasing "sweet" foods such as soy, black sesame seeds, parsnips, rice, and oats. (Note that the Chinese definition of sweet foods is much different from the American one!)
Pitchford says in his dedication that he hopes the reader finds "healing, awareness, and peace" from following his program. The diet is certainly acetic by American standards (no alcohol, caffeine, white flour, fried foods, or sugar, and a minimum of eggs and dairy) but the reasons he gives for avoiding these "negative energy" foods are compelling. From the adrenal damage imparted by coffee to immune dysfunction brought on by excess refined sugar, Pitchford spurs you to rethink every dietary choice and its ultimate influence on your health. Without being alarmist, he adds dietary tips for protecting yourself against the dangers of modern life, including neutralizing damage from water fluoridation (thyroid and immune-system problems may result; fluoride is a carcinogen). There's further reading on food combining, female health, heart disease, pregnancy, fasting, and weight loss. Overall, this is a wonderful book for anyone who's serious about strengthening his or her body from the inside out. --Erica Jorgensen

Prescription for Nutritional Healing : A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Food Supplements by James F. Balch, MD and Phyllis A. Balch, CNC.

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Prescription for Nutritional Healing by nutritionist Phyllis A. Balch and James F. Balch, M.D., has long been considered one of the most trusted, comprehensive sources on the mind-boggling array of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements now available. Working from the premise that a good diet promotes good health, this third edition of PNH still starts with the basics: consume fresh produce, grains, and lean meats; avoid foods that are processed or high in saturated fat; cook using glass, stainless steel, or iron--never aluminum; and drink filtered water. The authors also stand by their claim that the government-prescribed recommended daily allowances are ridiculously low, and that the book's optimal daily intake for nutrients should be followed instead. So what's new in the third edition? Along with now-accepted remedies, like zinc and echinacea for the common cold, the Balches also explore many of the newer supplements to hit the market: SAMe (recommended for depression and joint pain), phosphatidyl serine (mental acuity), red yeast rice (cholesterol), and 5-HTP (weight loss, insomnia, depression). You'll also find an expanded chapter on alternative therapies that encompasses Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, along with a hefty section on pain control that offers a grab bag of options such as acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, chiropractic care, and massage. Still, the bulk of the book remains the more than 250 health conditions--from everyday problems such as insect bites and bad breath to serious diseases including bulimia, cancer, and AIDS--and the nutritional protocols the Balches recommend for treatment. Since any number of supplements can be taken for the same condition, the Balches make sifting through the glut of information a little easier by separating their nutrient recommendations into four categories: essential, very important, important, and helpful. And they take a lot of the guesswork out of buying supplements by listing the brands they know and trust. Once again, the authors have squeezed in an impressive amount of information, including valuable sidebars on topics such as the dangers of aspartame; how to choose a calcium supplement; common heart problems and procedures; cancer risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments; and sports nutrition. This is not relaxing reading, but it's enormously useful. While the material can be dense, the authors still manage to present it in a straightforward manner that's understandable even for readers without a medical degree. --Norine Dworkin

Paperback - 776 pages 3rd Rev&ex edition (October 19, 2000) Avery Penguin Putnam;
ISBN: 1583330771 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.62 x 10.83 x 8.50

Foods That Heal Companion Cookbook : Showing You the Light at the End of the Refrigerator by Maureen Kennedy Salaman.

*****Recommended by Debbi*****

Paperback (May 1993) Bay to Bay Distribution Inc;
ISBN: 0913087165 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.58 x 8.98 x 6.02

Foods That Heal: A Guide to Understanding and Using the Healing Powers of Natural Foods by Dr. Bernard Jensen.

Synopsis
The American Cancer Society recently recommended that Americans eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. Based upon the works of pioneering nutritionists, this well-researched, comprehensive guide reveals the restorative and healing properties of fruits and vegetables. A food analysis chart includes the length of time needed for digestion. Line drawings. 50 charts.

Paperback 2Nd/Rev edition (April 1993) Avery Pub Group;
ISBN: 0895295636 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.87 x 8.96 x 6.02