Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care

by Randy Kidd

Maintain your dog’s health the natural way with gentle, chemical-free treatments for both preventative care and acute health problems. Dr. Randy Kidd offers herbal remedies for common dog ailments, including hot spots, hip dysplasia, anxiety, and respiratory illness. A complete overview of the canine body is included, with accompanying tips to improve the health and function of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints. Regardless of your dog’s age and breed, you’ll find simple treatments to keep her healthy and active throughout her life. 

Genres: Herbs, Animals

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 2000

About the author

Randy Kidd DVM PhD holds doctorates in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State
University and Veterinary and Clinical Pathology from Kansas State University. After
practicing traditional veterinary medicine for many years, he opened Honoring the
Animals, a holistic practice in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kidd was the author of two
books including “Dr Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Care For Dogs”, a columnist for multiple pet
care magazines including Dogs Naturally and Herbs for Health. He was Past President
of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and a leader in many other civic
and nature-oriented organizations. Retired from active practice, he continued writing,
speaking and teaching on the big topic of “Reuniting The Human Spirit With The Soul Of
Nature”. And just like the rabbit playing tricks, he died on January 15, 2024, toward the
end of the Year of the Rabbit!

Reviews

[Luminea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun and easy to read book that was a good introduction to using herbs for your dog and yourself. I was expecting a dry textbook type book but Dr. Kidd has a great sense of humour that charmed me right from the beginning. He clearly has a great passion for herbs and for animals. His enthusiasm inspired me to explore alternative therapies for my own health and encouraged me to reads more books about herbs. My next animal companion will definitely benefit from having herbs in their diet!

[Dr. Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

The herb info in the book was obviously very good but the nutrition advice for a carnivore animal was non-existent...more like for a vegetarian of which dogs are NOT. Plus if you went to the vet every time he recommended it you would go broke. I also don't believe that herbs should be used as often and extensively on a daily basis as he says. Better that the nutrition is correct, no vaccines, no topical pesticides, etc. and then use the herbs & tinctures as needed.

[Kei · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed that nearly all of the flavor text was the same as his cat book, although that is understandable.
Useful, although it mostly pointed out that dealing with herbs for dogs is almost exactly the same as dealing with them for humans.