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Written by a qualified veterinarian, this is a complete and comprehensive guide to health care for cats and dogs, providing invaluable advice on essential aspects of care, such as diet and vaccinations, as well as a guide to holistic treatments.
The first part of the book describes the main lifestyle choices every dog and cat owner makes, whether or not they are aware of them: settling in a new puppy or kitten, vaccination, neutering, diet, finding the right veterinarian, and caring for the ageing animal.
The second part describes the main holistic modalities and their relevance when animals become sick. What they are, how they work, when they are useful, and how to find a practitioner. Also includes chapters on osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, Bach’s flower remedies, and herbal medicine.
The third part of the book discusses a range of common health problems in dogs and cats, both from a conventional veterinary point of view and from an holistic perspective, and aims to help the owner understand the condition they are facing, as well as providing tips on how to supplement their veterinarian’s advice and treatment.

From the Publisher

Bursting with up-to-date information on all important areas of animal health, the information in this book will help maintain good health, or offer help and support during an illness.

It is said that fleas hide so successfully in thick cat fur, and that cats clean themselves so fastidiously, that you stand a better chance of finding an ingested flea in a cat stool sample than seeing it on your cat.

It is a decidedly bad idea to have a stressed cat loose in the car, which is why I advise against administering anything during the trip. This is why applying a pheromone spray in the car is often the most practical method of calming a cat during journeys.

Cats are (unlike humans, dogs and horses) by nature solitary and independent creatures. No wonder, then, that the living conditions we offer them often lead to stress.

It is beyond the scope of this book to discuss the considerations of a professional veterinary homeopath when planning the treatment for an individual case. It takes three to four years of homeopathic study, and a lifetime of experience for a vet to learn how to use homeopathy to treat chronic illness such as allergies or epilepsy.

Please, please, please, don’t lose sight of the main message of this book, which is this: when treating holistically, the treatment is never based simply on the diagnosis. Holistic treatment is always chosen specifically for each and every individual patient.

You want a vet, of course, who is good at their job, and who has a good bedside manner. There is more to it than that, however, and the right vet for your neighbour may not be the right vet for you.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hubble&Hattie (15 Oct. 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787114155
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787114159
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 1.46 x 24 cm