Author: Karen Cutler Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781497574922 Category : Languages : en Pages : 58
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Did you ever wonder if the same herbs that work so well for you will be good for your pet. This is a simple guide that lists more than 100 herbs from A-Z and there human/animal specific uses, precautions and clinical actions. This book will cover the following topics: Common Name of Herb Primary uses Species Specific - for example, small animals, sheep, reptiles, rabbits, etc. Clinical Action Human - Primary use Animal - Primary and veterinary use Preparation Contraindictions, Precautions and Drug Interactions Part of the plant commonly used
Author: Mary L. Wulff Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1935484761 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 329
Book Description
Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals' lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals.The book is organized into three chapters, the first is dedicated to the "Principles and Practices of Herbalism," discussing the many facets of herbs, concerns about toxicity, basic herbal preparation, the ethical use of herbs, the connection between herbs and diet, and using herbs as dietary supplements.Chapter 2, titled "Materia Medica: An A-Z Guide to Herbs for Animals," is an exhaustive 150-page section presenting color photographs and text about the appearance, habitat and range, cycle and bloom season, parts used, primary medicinal activities, strongest affinities, common uses, availability, propagation and harvest, alternatives and adjuncts, and cautions and comments for 65 different herbs (from Alfalfa to Yucca!). The common uses section is extensive for each herb, discussing the nutrient value, various qualities, and ways in which the herb is used for specific treatments.The third chapter of the book is titled "An Herbal Repertory for Animals: Ailments and Treatments" and details remedies for the following: anxiety, nervousness, and behavioral problems; arthritis and hip dysplasia; cancer; cardiovascular problems; digestive system problems; ear problems; elderly animal care; endocrine system and related problems; epilepsy, convulsions, and seizures; eye problems; first aid, immune system care; mouth and nose problems; parasite-related problems; pregnancy and lactation; skin problems; and urinary problems. The authors share over two dozen herbal remedies for various ailments, from asthma and pneumonia to constipation and eye cleaner. A glossary of over 200 terms is included, as are references and a comprehensive index. .
Author: Mary Wulff-Tilford Publisher: Perseus Books ISBN: 9781889540641 Category : Alternative veterinary medicine Languages : en Pages : 0
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This attractive, easy-to-read, yet comprehensive guide offers pet owners step-by-step instructions on how to find, prepare, and use herbs to treat common pet ailments.
Author: Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M. Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0307558606 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 513
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2000 Winner, Better Health for Life Award, Cat Writer's Association (CWA) When it comes to your dog's or your cat's health, you want the best health care available. But did you know that conventional medicine is not the only answer, or even the best answer? Inside you'll learn from a respected veterinarian how the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can benefit your dog or cat. This comprehensive guide discusses more than 40 common conditions or diseases that can affect your pet and how they can be treated or improved with natural medicine. Easy to understand and use, with cross-references between conditions and treatments, this informative resource includes: ·An A-Z guide to common health conditions ·An A-Z guide to herbs, vitamins, and supplements ·Dietary recommendations for specific health concerns ·Proven complementary therapies for your pet ·And much, much more! Do your pet a great favor—add this complete reference to your library. You'll both be glad you did. Inside, natural treatments for: ·Allergies ·Obesity ·Cancer ·Kidney Disease ·Arthritis ·Heart Disease ·Feline Leukemia ·Dental Disease ·Ear Infections ·And many more common conditions Praise for Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats "Incredibly well thought-out and organized. This bible will serve as an excellent reference for veterinarians and pet owners alike."—L. Phillips Brown, D.V.M., product manager, Inter-Cal Nutraceuticals "A concise overview of common animal conditions and available complementary therapies that will help readers ensure their pets and patients receive the best treatment."—Myrna Milani, D.V.M., author, Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet "This bible is a 'new testament' that may help pet caregivers heal their sick pets."—Alice Villalobos, D.V.M.
Author: Master Herbalist C. D. Meacham Publisher: ISBN: 9780557695768 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 80
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Designed for people in a hurry, this short and to the point book will give you fast answers to how herbs can help give your pet a longer, higher quality life. Included within are safe herbal alternatives for such common ailments as allergies, arthritis, asthma, ear infections, bladder infections, diabetes, seizures, stress, and more for your cat or dog.
Author: Karen Cutler Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781547224760 Category : Languages : en Pages : 78
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Did you ever wonder if the same Herbs and Vitamin/Minerals that work so well for you will be good for your pet. This is a simple guide that lists more than 100 herbs from A-Z and there human/animal specific uses, precautions and clinical actions. I have also added vitamins and minerals to this book. This book will cover the following topics: Common Name of Herb Primary uses Species Specific - for example, small animals, sheep, reptiles, rabbits, etc. Clinical Action Human - Primary use Animal - Primary and veterinary use Preparation Contraindictions, Precautions and Drug Interactions Part of the plant commonly used Vitamins and Minerals Lost Temple Websites: LostTempleFitness.com LostTemplePets.com LostTempleNutrition.com LostTempleArt.com
Author: Theo Williams Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
Aѕ the рrеvаlеnсе of сhrоnіс dіѕеаѕе аnd іmmunе dеfісіеnсу continue tо rіѕе іn оur соmраnіоn аnіmаlѕ, more аnd more guаrdіаnѕ аrе looking for more еffесtіvе аnd safer methods of treating dіѕеаѕе thаn аrе оffеrеd bу соnvеntіоnаl mеdісіnе. Herbal rеmеdіеѕ аrе a vаluаblе tool in both рrеvеntіng аnd trеаtіng the issues thаt рlаguе mаnу оf today's pets. The аnсеѕtоrѕ оf our соmраnіоn аnіmаlѕ hаd inherent instincts that guіdеd thеm іn fоrаgіng fоr рlаntѕ and hеrbѕ tо аіd wіth healing of wounds оr іllnеѕѕ оr for dіѕсоmfоrt ѕuсh аѕ dіgеѕtіvе trоublеѕ, аѕ wеll аѕ ѕоurсеѕ оf іmроrtаnt vіtаmіnѕ, minerals and trасе еlеmеntѕ nееdеd in their diet. Nаtіvе peoples аrоund thе wоrld learned about the uѕе оf рlаntѕ аnd herbs from wаtсhіng wild аnіmаlѕ. Thоugh our companions аrе rаrеlу аblе tо fоrаgе fоr thе herbs thеу mау bе іn nееd of аnу lоngеr, wіth education and thе guidance of a hоlіѕtісаllу trаіnеd veterinarian, wе can ѕtіll hеlр them оbtаіn орtіmаl hеаlth and hеаl frоm discomfort аnd disease thrоugh thе proper use of hеrbѕ. Herbs have рlауеd аn іmроrtаnt role in nаturаl lіvіng since thеіr advent on the еаrth. Thеу hаvе bееn аdmіrеd fоr thеіr bеаutу аnd frаgrаnсе, рrіzеd fоr their flаvоr, аnd uѕеd for соmmоn аіlmеntѕ fоr thоuѕаndѕ оf уеаrѕ. An herb іѕ аn еdіblе plant with аrоmаtіс lеаvеѕ, ѕееdѕ оr flоwеrѕ and іѕ оftеn uѕеd fоr іtѕ сulіnаrу, rеlіgіоuѕ, mеdісіnаl оr frаgrаnt рrореrtіеѕ. Some аrе wееdѕ and wіldflоwеrѕ whіlе some are ground соvеrѕ аnd lеаvеѕ. Hеrbѕ hоld an important раrt іn many аѕресtѕ of life. The most common uѕеѕ іnсludе mеdісіnаl, personal саrе, сlеаnіng, frаgrаnсе and culinary рurроѕеѕ. Examples оf herbs are bаѕіl, parsley, rоѕеmаrу, thyme аnd dill. Hеrbѕ are іdеntіfіеd bу thеіr grееn, leafy, ѕріnу оr mossy ԛuаlіtіеѕ. Whаt еxасtlу іѕ thе dіffеrеnсе between an herb аnd a spice? Dried bаrk, rооt, bеrrу, ѕееd, twіg оr оthеr plant mаttеr that іѕ uѕеd tо ѕеаѕоn оr flаvоr food іѕ соnѕіdеrеd a ѕрісе. Sоmеtіmеѕ the twо аrе uѕеd іntеrсhаngеаblу, fоr еxаmрlе, chives аnd раrѕlеу аrе tесhnісаllу hеrbѕ, but mаnу think оf them аѕ ѕрісеѕ аѕ wеll. Cіnnаmоn is the bаrk оf a trее. Cаrdаmоm іѕ a ѕееd роd. Allspice іѕ a dried bеrrу. Cloves аrе dried flоwеr budѕ. Thеѕе аrе еxаmрlеѕ оf ѕрісеѕ. Spices are оftеn uѕеd іn dried form whіlе hеrbѕ саn bе used еіthеr frеѕh or dried. Whіlе spices аrе оftеn ground into a fіnе роwdеr to rеlеаѕе thеіr aromatic flаvоr and nuаnсеѕ, herbs оnlу need to bе chopped, сruѕhеd оr muddlеd. Whеn you fіnd yourself сооkіng with tons оf fresh herbs, it mіght be bеnеfісіаl tо ѕtаrt уоur оwn hеrb gаrdеn.Frеѕh herbs tаkе cooking tо thе next level. Yоu саn zір up pesto with bаѕіl, poolside guacamole wіth cilantro, оr frеѕh ѕаlаd wіth mіnt. After wееkѕ оf trуіng to mаіntаіn рrісеу ѕtоrе-bоught stems in mаѕоn jars full оf water, I mаdе thе decision tо ѕtаrt grоwіng my оwn herbs.
Author: Dr Elizabeth David Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 58
Book Description
his book is the answer for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals' lives through natural therapies. This book is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments.
Author: Randy Kidd Publisher: Storey Publishing ISBN: 1580171893 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 209
Book Description
Holistic veterinarian Dr. Randy Kidd explains how herbs can be used in the care of dogs. Includes chapters on common dog ailments and how to address them. Illustrations.
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