Authors: Cheryl Schwartz
ISBN-13: 9781561707935, ISBN-10: 1561707937
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hay House, Inc.
Date Published: September 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z is an easy-to-use guide for simple, at-home animal care written by Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., who has been practicing holistic veterinary care for more than 20 years. Under each alphabetical listing in this beautifully illustrated book, you will find a short description of a problem or condition, followed by herbal, homeopathic, nutritional, or massage recommendations to make your animal friend feel better.
Natural healing modalities are the most gentle and effective methods for treating many common ailments. You may apply these recommendations along with your veterinarian's regiments, or use them on their own. Also under certain listings are guidelines for seeking professional care. Special attention has been given to enhancing your animal's stamina, performance, and immune system- all leading to optimal health.
Introduction | v | |
Healing the Whole Way | ||
Acupuncture and Acupressure | ||
Herbs, Homeopathy, Flower Essences | ||
Diet | ||
How to Use This Book | ||
The A-Z List | 1 | |
Abscess | ||
Anal Glands | ||
Anemia and Bleeding | ||
Appetite | ||
Arthritis | ||
Bad Breath | ||
Barking Excessively | ||
Bite Wounds | ||
Bronchitis | ||
Burns | ||
Burping | ||
Cancer | ||
Cataracts and Senile | ||
Dystrophy of the Lens | ||
Circling and Pacing | ||
Coat Condition | ||
Colic | ||
Colitis | ||
Conjunctivitis | ||
Constipation | ||
Coughing | ||
Cystitis | ||
Dandruff and Dry Skin | ||
Demodex Mange | ||
Diarrhea | ||
Dry Eye and Pannus | ||
Emergency | ||
False Pregnancy | ||
Fear | ||
FIV and FeLV | ||
Flea Bite Dermatitis | ||
Fleas | ||
Foxtails and Splinters | ||
Gas/Flatulence | ||
Gum Problems and Gingivitis | ||
High-Strung | ||
Hip Dysplasia | ||
Hives | ||
Hot Spots | ||
Hypothyroidism | ||
Immune System | ||
Incontinence | ||
Itching | ||
Jaundice | ||
Jealousy | ||
Kennel Cough | ||
Kidney Weakness | ||
Knee Problems | ||
Labor, Pregnancy, and Lactation | ||
Liver Health | ||
Lung Health | ||
Mastitis and Mammary Glands | ||
Moist Paws | ||
Motion Sickness | ||
Mourning, Grieving, and Sadness | ||
Mouths, Lips, and Tongues | ||
Muscle Spasms, Tightness, and Twitching | ||
Nail and Tail Smash | ||
Nail Bed Infection | ||
Nail Cracking | ||
Neck Problems | ||
Noise Sensitivity | ||
Obsessions | ||
Pacing and Panting | ||
Pancreatitis | ||
Paw and Pad Problems | ||
Performance Enhancers | ||
Prostate Gland | ||
Ringworm | ||
Sinus Woes and Sneezing | ||
Skin Sores and Scabs | ||
Strains, Sprains, and Spasms | ||
Teeth | ||
Under the Tail | ||
Vaginitis | ||
Vomiting | ||
Warts | ||
Weight Gain | ||
Weight Loss | ||
Worms | ||
Yawning | ||
Appendix | Common and Scientific Herb Names | 123 |
Resources | 127 | |
About the Author | 135 |