You Can Heal Your Pet: The Practical Guide to Holistic Health and Veterinary Care

by Elizabeth Whiter, Rohini Sathish

Overview

An empowering, no-nonsense guide to holistic pet care—from treating ailments with herbal remedies to finding the perfect veterinarian—for the modern pet owner.

Combining the expertise and knowledge of a leading veterinary surgeon and an internationally renowned animal complementary therapist, this unique and authoritative guide is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking holistic health care advice for their pets. Elizabeth Whiter and Dr. Rohini Sathish offer:

• a comprehensive A-Z directory of common health conditions with treatment options
• top tips to harvest and make tried-and-tested herbal remedies
• dietary advice for optimum health, and easy-to-make food recipes
• information on how to vet your vet!
• a step-by-step guide to energy healing and acupressure points

While conventional veterinary treatment is vital for acute conditions and emergencies, it fails to cure chronic problems. The way forward is a holistic, integrated approach with the active input of a dedicated pet owner—you. You, and only you, can really heal your pet!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781805251
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	05/04/2015
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	284,332
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Elizabeth Whiter runs a complementary animal clinic in Sussex and delivers lectures, workshops and professional diploma courses in animal healing and nutrition. www.elizabethwhiter.com

Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS is an award-winning holistic and integrative veterinary surgeon with 21 years' experience. She has been nominated for Vet of the Year 2015, and lives in Cheshire, UK.
www.rohinisholisticvetcare.com

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr Detnian Dressier vii

Preface ix

Introduction xiii

Part I Holistic and Practical Pet Care

Chapter 1 Food Is Medicine - Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle for Pets 3

Chapter 2 A-Z Food Recipes for Cats and Dogs - Wholesome, Easy-to-Make Meals and Treats 39

Chapter 3 A-Z Pet-Friendly Herbs - Simple Plant Remedies for Everyday Use 55

Chapter 4 Harvesting Nature's Bounty for Your Pet - Gathering and Preparing Herbs 93

Part II Healing and Integrated Vet Care

Chapter 5 How to Give Healing to Your Pet - Everything is Possible for Those Who Believe 103

Chapter 6 Fingers and Thumbs - You Can Do It Acupressure 119

Chapter 7 A-Z Common Conditions in Cats and Dogs ? Easy Reference with Treatment Options 131

Part III Empowering the Pet Guardian

Chapter 8 Which Drugs and Why - Pros and Cons of Medication 251

Chapter 9 The Vaccination Debate - Should Companion Animals be Vaccinated? 261

Chapter 10 How co Vet Your Vet - Choosing the Right Vet for You and Your Pet 269

Part IV Responsible Pet Guardianship

Chapter 11 Give a Pet a Home - Adopting a Rescued Animal 277

Chapter 12 When It Is Time to Let Go - Dealing with the Loss of Your Pet 283

Bibliography 293

Further Reading 295

Resources 296

Acknowledgements 300

Index 303

About the Authors 317