Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

Name: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
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ISBN: 9781579549732

ISBN-10: 157954973X

ISBN-13: 9781579549732

Edition: 3rd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Richard H. Pitcairn, Susan Hubble Pitcairn, Susan Hubble

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Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago The book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revised--for the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care. They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button…

Book details

List price: $22.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Publication date: 9/3/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.50" wide x 8.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.002



Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments



Natural Health for Pets



We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care



What's Really in Pet Food



Try a Basic Natural Diet-with Supplements



Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food



Special Diets for Special Pets



Helping Your Pet Make the Switch



Exercise, Rest, and Natural Grooming



Creating a Healthier Environment



Choosing a Healthy Animal



Emotional Connections and Your Pet's Health



Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Management



Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations



Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet's Death



Holistic and Alternative Therapies



How to Care for a Sick Animal



Quick Reference


How to Use the Quick Reference Section


How to Look Up a Particular Disease


What You Can Expect


Signs of Progress


Healing Discharges


Common Pet Ailments and Their Treatments


Abscesses


Addison's Disease


Allergies


Anal Gland Problems


Anemia


Appetite Problems


Arthritis


Behavior Problems


Bladder Problems


Breast Tumors


Cancer


Constipation


Cushing's Disease


Dental Problems


Diabetes


Diarrhea and Dysentery


Distemper, Chorea, and Feline Panleukopenia


Ear Problems


Epilepsy


Eye Problems


Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)


Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)


Feline Leukemia (FeLV)


Foxtails


Hair Loss


Heart Problems


Heartworms


Hip Dysplasia


Jaundice


Kidney Failure


Liver Problems


Lyme Disease


Pancreatitis


Paralysis


Pregnancy, Birth, and Care of Newborns


Rabies


Radiation Toxicity


Reproductive Organ Problems


Skin Parasites


Skin Problems


Spaying and Neutering


Stomach Problems


Thyroid Disorders


Toxoplasmosis


Upper Respiratory Infections ("Colds")


Vaccinations


Vomiting


Warts


Weight Problems


West Nile Virus


Worms


Handling Emergencies and Giving First Aid


Schedule for Herbal Treatment


Schedule for Homeopathic Treatment


Additional Recipes-Snacks and Treats


Normal Vital SignValues


Parts of Dog and Cat


Endnotes


Index