New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats: Over 1,000 At-Home Remedies for Your Pet's Problems

by Amy Shojai

Articles in Time and US News and World Reports have cited alternative medicine as the fastest-growing area in veterinary care. More than ever, pet owners are demanding facts on using these non-invasive healing methods for their pets. Author Amy Shojai has interviewed top vets across the country, including members of the Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and noted veterinarian Susan Wynn. Pet owners will learn why some vets moved away from mainstream medicine, how the "Healing Instinct" leads animals to their own natural cures, and how alternative therapies actually work. Readers will find tips for treating problems like aggression, fleas, and heart problems with accupressure, homeopathy, nutrition, herbs, exercise and traditional home remedies. Sidebars give "Alternative Success" stories and warning signs for when to call the vet. Now pet owners can be sure their pets have the same practical, holistic healing options as humans do.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference, Dogs, Pets, Cats

500 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 1999

About the author

Amy Shojai has been reinventing herself for years. She writes THRILLERS WITH BITE! in her debut thriller LOST AND FOUND that features a service dog, hero cat, an animal behaviorist named September Day, and assorted mayhem. The sequel HIDE AND SEEK continues the story with terror from the past revisiting the heroine. The next book in the series, SHOW AND TELL brings the story full circle. The 4th title FIGHT OR FLIGHT introduces some new characters and challenges. And book #5 HIT AND RUN answers many questions about September's past.

Amy's a certified animal behavior consultant, and the award-winning author of 35+ best-selling pet books that cover furry babies to old-fogies, first aid to natural healing, and behavior/training to Chicken Soup-icity. She created the puppies.about.com site and was the cat behavior expert at cats.About.com. Amy has been featured as an expert in hundreds of print venues including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reader's Digest, and Family Circle, as well as national radio and television networks such as CNN, Animal Planet's DOGS 101 and CATS 101. She brings her unique pet-centric viewpoint to her Bling, Bitches & Blood Blog, public appearances.

Reviews

[Angela]

This is my go-to book whenever something is troubling my dogs. It has been money-saver several times over the years instead of me forking over my bills to the vet. OF course, it's not a vet replacement but helps with common problems like fleas, coughing, vomiting, gas, hot spots, etc.

[CindiB]

This resource was very user friendly and informative.
I was able to find pertinent information I was seeking for treating ailments for our pets and effectively put their suggestions to use.
I would recommend this selection to others looking for homeopathic remedies for their dogs and cats.

[Diane]

Interesting. I wish I could find my notes from this book. Lots of natural treatments to try for conditions that regular vet medicine has not helped.

[Lita Stetler]

This is such a great resource for at home remedies for your beloved pets! From massage, to herbs, to cheats this book will help you find alternatives to just rushing your animal to the vet every time they sneeze or step out of place! This version I read was older, I’m considering getting the newest edition with even more advice!

[Charlotte Dunkle]

I really like the fact that this book offers more than one option for the different dog problems.

[Dr Divya]

The book is too good!