The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care

Author: Celeste Yarnall
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1616735546
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Celeste Yarnall’s time-tested natural and holistic expertise gives cat owners insight into natural alternatives in food, medication, alternative therapies, and healing practices, improving the lives of feline friends and well as their caregivers. With Dr. Jean Hofve, the esteemed holistic veterinarian, she explores nutrition as preventative medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, and groundbreaking anti-aging modalities never before published in a pet care guide. The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care also includes a complete bibliography and a list of suppliers of holistic remedies and services. As with all other pet health guides, it is a comprehensive resource intended to complement veterinary care, not replace it.

The New Natural Cat

Author: Anitra Frazier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101119217
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 578

Book Description
Here is the definitive handbook for concerned cat lovers everywhere, now thoroughly revised and updated with an all-new health encyclopedia. Offers basic tips on choosing a vet, dealing with litter box problems, selecting a scratching post, proper grooming and diet, caring for sick cats, and much more. 20 line drawings.

The Holistic Cat

Author: Jennifer A. Coscia
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556437668
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Written in an accessible and engaging style for both seasoned cat lovers and first-time owners, The Holistic Cat focuses on disease prevention and provides specific tips for raising a cat in a healthy, safe environment. Author Jennifer Coscia combines many years of experience as a nutritional consultant and as the owner of an animal rescue adoption organization to cover a range of topics including nutrition, conventional vs. holistic healthcare and the use of complementary veterinary care, indoor vs. outdoor cats, vaccine-related illnesses, household and outdoor hazards, disease-specific advice, and how to make suitable arrangements for care while traveling and moving. Coscia also explores how overuse of vaccines and drugs in veterinary care, along with chemicals and contaminants in pet foods and the water supply, have radically increased disease in cats. The Holistic Cat contains inspiring first-person rescue stories complemented by vibrant photographs. This indispensable resource teaches a new approach to feline health and is also a valuable guide for veterinary students who want to learn about using alternative modalities to treat these extraordinary creatures.

Holistic Cat

Author: Holly Mash
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847977812
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 349

Book Description
The Holistic Cat is a comprehensive guide to natural health care for your cat. It explores the complementary treatments available to look after your cat in a range of everyday situations, as well as for first aid and focuses on diet, natural remedies and preventative and integrated health care. Topics covered also include the understanding of the feline mind; kitten care, multiple cat households and indoor cats; care of the elderly cat and the importance of nutrition and how to provide a balance diet. Holistic treatments for common ailments, including abscesses, dental health, and heart and respiratory problems are covered too. There are 104 colour photographs.

Heal Your Cat the Natural Way

Author: Richard Allport
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840002980
Category : Alternative veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
In recent years more and more people have been turning to alternative or complementary therapies, both for their own healthcare and for that of their pets. For many, natural remedies that work in harmony with the body's systems are the first choice to cure a range of ailments. Cats, just like people, suffer from the side effects that can result from the overuse of heavy synthetic drugs and invasive procedures.

The Whole Pet Diet

Author: Andi Brown
Publisher: Celestial Arts
ISBN: 1587612712
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging‚ or you just want them to be as healthy as possible‚ THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats‚ and it just might change the way you eat, too.

Cat Care, Naturally

Author: Celeste Yarnall
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
After years of intensive research into feline health and nutrition, Celeste Yarnall introduces a program of natural cat care for all who love and live with cats. In this comprehensive reference, she examines nutrition as preventive medicine and discusses fresh food diets, suggested meal plans, vitamins and minerals, herbal treatments, flower remedies, and homeopathic treatment for your cat.

The Natural Cat

Author: Anitra Frazier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780452289758
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 532

Book Description
The holistic bible for cat caregivers and a must-have gift for cat lovers—now updated and expanded. The Natural Cat was one of the first books to advocate natural cat care when it was originally published in 1983. Now fully revised and expanded to address the many new discoveries in holistic pet care, this updated edition includes: -A new introduction detailing the latest advances in holistic care for cats -Updated statistics, new diet guidelines, and health care recommendations, including the latest on vaccines -An updated resources section with suggestions for finding a holistic veterinarian and advice on how to deal with conventional veterinarians -A complete overhaul of language to reflect new attitudes toward caregiving Combined with classic and reliable advice on grooming, neutering and spaying, common feline health problems, elder cat care, behavioral problems, and emotional bonding, the latest information makes this edition of The Natural Cat the only handbook pet owners will need to naturally nurture a happy, healthy cat.

Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats

Author: Shawn Messonnier
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN: 0761526730
Category : Alternative veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 513

Book Description
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 "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.

Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats

Author: Diane Stein
Publisher: Crossing Press
ISBN: 0307783782
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
This invaluable resource tells how to use nutrition, minerals, massage, herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, flower essences, and psychic healing for optimal health. Meticulously researched. Fully illustrated. Comprehensive guide to holistic healing methods. Extensive resource directory. Effective ways to reduce veterinary costs.