The Holistic Cat: A Complete Guide to Natural Health Care

by Holly Mash

Overview

An ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about the holistic approach to feline health, this guide is particularly useful for cat owners, veterinarians, and other pet professionals

This 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. This book introduces complementary therapies, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, and integrated health care, and helps readers learn to understand the feline mind. Kitten care, multiple cat households, and indoor cats are all covered, as well as care of the elderly cat and how you can enhance their final years. Learn about preventative healthcare and supplements, such as vaccinations, worming, fleas, and neutering, and the importance of nutrition provided by a well-balanced diet, as well as holistic treatments for common ailments, such as abscesses, dental health, and heart and respiratory problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847977809
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	931,439
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Holly Mash is a fully qualified veterinary surgeon specializing in complementary medicine. She is the author of The Holistic Dog, veterinary advisor to Your Dog and Your Cat magazines, and is the founder and director of The Holistic Pet Company.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing Complementary Therapies 7

2 The Feline Mind 27

3 Multiple-Cat Households 41

4 The Kitten 53

5 The Elderly Cat 68

6 The Indoor Cat 84

7 Diet and Nutrition 99

8 Routine Health Care and Commonly Used Supplements 116

9 Holistic Treatments for Common Ailments 134

Useful Addresses 156

Further Reading and Acknowledgements 157

Index 158

Editorial Reviews

"For readers who want a starting point for the basics and strengths of integrated feline veterinary care." —Library Journal

From the Publisher

05/15/2015
Holistic care addresses the whole patient, including diet, environment, behavior, and presenting medical conditions. Mash (The Holistic Dog) practices veterinary surgery and complementary medicine in England. In this guide, she introduces facets of integrative medicine specifically intended for felines. This focus is important, as cats' bodies process the chemical compounds in some herbal and other natural remedies differently from dogs' and humans' bodies. Mash begins with overviews of complementary practices such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Some information concerning behavior and home care may conflict with advice that U.S. readers hear from their veterinarians (e.g., the book's perspective that felines are better with outdoor access). Readers expecting how-to information will most enjoy practicable sections, such as those covering diet and the "Tellington TTouch" method. The text-heavy guide would have benefited from more illustrations showing cat body language and certain medical conditions. Some of the text, too, repeats in different sections and would have been easier to digest in cohesive chapters. VERDICT For readers who want a starting point for the basics and strengths of integrated feline veterinary care.—Meagan Storey, Virginia Beach

Library Journal