Natural Health Books
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Consumer's Dictionary Of Household, Yard And Office Chemicals If you ever wondered about those long strings of chemical ingredients printed on the container labels of cleaners, pesticides, cosmetics, etc., this book will make them eminently clear. Many of these compounds are extremely dangerous and must be used with informed care. |
Winter, Ruth |
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Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way The sixty recipes collected here focus on simplicity, using human-quality ingredients that can readily be found in the everyday kitchen pantry. You will be able to whip up de-leash-ous foods that will make your dog smile, sit up, and beg for more! Many traditional dog foods are manufactured from the lowest-grade ingredients, but in Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way, you will learn to prepare flavorful foods for your furry four-legged best friend. The delicious delicacies—including Say Cheese! Chasers, Biscotti Bites, PupOvers, Yip Yap Banana Snaps, and Labrador Lasagna—were developed using ingredients approved by one of the nation's top animal nutritionists, and dog-tested by the authors’ own beloved pack of hounds. |
Beckloff, Mark |
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Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats The book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats They cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lymes disease, and the West Nile virus. There are dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth "Quick Reference" section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorders-with special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies. |
Pitcairn, Richard H., DVM, PhD |
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Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food The first expose of the shocking practices within the pet food manufacturing industry. Since the book's publication in 1997, she has been calling attention to the dubious ingredients and methods employed by many firms. Martin continues to put pressure on the big companies to find alternatives. She suggests that if acceptable commercially prepared food is not available, food can be made at home using safe and human-quality ingredients, and she provides recipes and suggestions for supplements. |
Martin, Ann N |
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Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog A MUST for every dog owner — Feeding your dog healthier food, Understanding Vaccines and lab tests, supplements — what to use & when. Common medical procedures, working with allergies. |
Volhard, Wendy |
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Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative Learn about cooking for your pets including many recipes to try. Nutrition and dietetics book for owners, breeders, and veterinarians. Includes over 200 recipes, complete nutritional content data, special diets, and food quality and safety information. |
Strombeck, Donald R., DVM, PhD |
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Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats: Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements When it comes to your dog's or your cat's health, you want the best health care available. But did you know that conventional medicine is not the only answer, or even the best answer? Inside you'll learn from a respected veterinarian how the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can benefit your dog or cat. |
Messonnier, Shawn, DVM |
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Natural Immunity — Why You Should Not Vaccinate This is a MUST read for all pet owners! Get educated about vaccinations and disease and then draw your own conclusions about annual vaccinations. |
McKay, Pat (www.patmckay.com) |
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People Food for Dogs If you choose to feed “people” food, this book gives you an alternative to typical table scraps. The book is designed to give you natural, healthy food to supplement commercial dog food or as a transition to a “people food” diet for your dog. The author provides important information and healthy options that allow you to create your own supplementing options. |
Merwick, Katie |
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Pet Allergies: Remedies for an Epidemic This is a MUST for all pet owners, especially if your pet has allergies or other health problems. An unrecognized epidemic of allergies and disease is ravaging dogs and cats. This book discusses how commercial pet food can undermine your pet’s health, allergy-provoking foods, and new ideas for relief of allergies, skin problems and other major conditions. |
Plechner, Alfred |
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Pets at Risk: From Allergies to Cancer, Remedies for an Unsuspected Epidemic During the past 30 years of clinical work, renowned veterinarian Dr. Alfred Plechner has identified a widespread but unrecognized deficiency in the endocrine-immune system of these animals that is wreaking havoc on the pet population. Pets at Risk is his proven program of intervention and care. The book is designed to be used jointly by pet owners and vets. |
Plechner, Alfred |
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Protect Your Pet: More Shocking Facts An expose’ of inadequate regulation and unsavory industry practices in the pet food industry. With perseverance, Martin ferreted out the truth confirmed by the head of one meat-processing company that the U.S. permits the sale of condemned meat as pet food. Though it may provoke disgust and outrage, pet owners who want the best for their cats and dogs should read this book. Martin provides a commonsense approach to the vaccination schedule and her recommendations are based on solid research and are carefully footnoted. She concludes her book with recipes for healthy, homemade pet food, a listing of pet food and pet health-related web sites, and a state-by-state list of agencies concerned with food safety. |
Martin, Ann N. |
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Reigning Cats & Dogs: Good Nutrition Healthy Happy Animals This is a simple nutrition program based on raw meat and pureed raw veggies. Contains a good section on the different vegetables one can feed as well as info on nutritional supplements, purified water, fasting, detoxification, and natural flea control. |
McKay, Pat |
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Shock to the System The facts about animal vaccination, pet food, and how to keep your pets healthy- Are vaccinations and stress making your pets SICK? |
O’Driscoll, Catherine |
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Simple Cooking for Dogs 101 A MUST HAVE book for anyone with a puppy or a newly adopted dog of any age! (Order here) |
Katie K9 |
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The Complete Holistic Dog Book Homeopathy cures, wholesome diets, herbs & how to use them, treating injuries & illness the natural way, the holistic lifestyle. |
Allegretti, Jan |
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The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats: Over 1,000 Solutions to Your Pet's Problems A panel of respected vets provides hints for everyday pet healthcare. Each section includes descriptions and suggestions for coping with or curing ailments ranging from arthritis to shedding. Almost 100 different symptoms and problems are covered, and several of the chapters have a section entitled "When To See the Vet." Though this book is not a medical reference or a substitute for veterinary care, it is full of useful tips for making your dog's or cat's life more comfortable. |
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The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat Goldstein begins with a broad explanation of the origins of diseases in pets, then moves on to taking action against those diseases, not only offering thorough discussions of specific ailments — including cancer, allergies, and arthritis — and the holistic medicines available to help in the healing process, but also speaking to the "dubious legacy of vaccines" as well as the questionable quality of pet food. Finally, Goldstein turns his attention to the spiritual realm, addressing both the bonds that we have with our pets — and how those bonds aid in preventing and fighting our pets' health problems — as well as dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Goldstein's expert advice, inclusion of inspiring real-life cases, and thorough resource "compendium of holistic books, newsletters, Web sites, veterinarians, and associations" make this book a valuable addition to any pet owner's library. |
Goldstein, Martin, DVM |
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The New Natural Cat This book covers all aspects of caring for a cat. Drawing on her experience as a nutritionist and groomer to develop her holistic method of raising cats, Frazier advocates natural foods and gives recipes for maximum nutrition. She advises against flea collars and deplores declawing. Her simple cleaning routine solves litter box problems. Anecdotes show how and why her advice is effective, and both owners and cats will benefit from her grooming and handling suggestions. "A Guide to Common Feline Health Problems," a list of physical disorders with symptoms and possible solutions, is also included. |
Frazier, Anitra |
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Three Dog Bakery Cookbook The book that dogs everywhere have been salivating for has arrived. The Three Dog Bakery Cookbook unleashes some of the never before published recipes for the famous bakery's delicious treats made from all-natural, healthy ingredients for your pooch. The six chapters include treats for all good doggie occasions including tasty appetizers, luscious entrees, sweet treats, savory snacks, and special goodies for holidays and celebrations. |
Beckloff, Mark |
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Tiny Game Hunting: Environmentally Healthy Ways to Trap and Kill the Pests in Your House and Garden The authors scope out household and garden pests — from ants and cockroaches to fleas, flies and houseplant pests, rabbits and aphids, gophers, beetles and slugs. And they happily take the sting — or bite — out of the subject. They explain how to kill and trap pests using environmentally friendly, homemade remedies that may cause some controversy simply because they are so inherently disgusting." (The authors wisely suggest recruiting for this purpose a blender that is no longer in use in the kitchen.). This commonsensical, well-organized book details more than 200 non-chemical methods for dealing with insect pests. |
Klein, Hilary Dole |
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Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians An introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural methods, treatments, and foods that are now available for cats. Veterinarians from around the country offer information and opinions to help you determine what's best for your cat. In addition to showing you how to develop a healthy diet for your pet, these doctors will tell you about alternative treatments such as homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, and herbal medicine. |
Zucker, Martin |
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What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines Veterinarians around the world were advising pet owners to vaccinate their animal companions against disease every year. In the author's opinion, annual vaccination is neither necessary, nor safe. In this book the author brings fresh information and explains why she feels you can protect your dogs and cats from disease homeopathically, without risking their lives at the same time. |
O’Driscoll, Catherine |
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Whole Dog Journal The ONLY magazine to subscribe to! Provides dog owners with well-researched, in-depth articles about all aspects of natural dog care and training. Whole Dog Journal does not accept advertising so it can feature unbiased test reports of food, treats, toys and training aids as well as training and behavior information. |
800-424-7887 |