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An eye opening education into improving your pets quality of life
This book was recommended by my Aunt who owns a terrier breed. After following the advice in Dr. Pitcairn's book the change in her dog was amazing. His coat is no longer dark and oily but bright and shiny, small sores on his back are gone, his breathe is fresh and the energy that he displays makes him look like a puppy again.
Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
I have found this book very helpful for many things that affect my dogs.I'm so glad I purchased it.I have recommended to many friends.

My Pet Bible!
There is no better advice and help you can get than using this book.His first one I still have, the binding is gone and it is dog earred and the pages loose, but I have marks and all on it and use it all the time.I cannot recommend it more.This book will help you in helping your animals without the use of chemicals, antibiotics and drugs. Do yourself a favor and buy it... and more important, once you do,use it... !!Then, check out your area for a naturopathic vet. You will not be sorry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Cats    3. Cats - Care/Health    4. Dogs    5. Dogs - Care/Health    6. Dogs - General    7. Health    8. Pets   

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A wonderful reference book for all cat owners!!
After continually receiving calls from family & friends who ask me to 'look up' something for them, this year I've begun giving this book as gifts to all my cat-loving friends & family.
Must Have Reference Book
This is a must have.I have the "Dog Owner's" version and refer to it regularly as my dogs age.I learned the hard way to question the vet and become familiar with their diagnosis.There are times when a second opinion is needed and this book has helped guide me in making that decision.It covers a variety of symptons and causes at a "lay-man's" level.It's not too technical but gives you an idea of when you should run to the vet or treat it at home.Every animal owner should have a medical reference book of some sort for their pets since their physiology is so different from ours and there are so many various diseases that only animals get.

Upsetting Pictures
I agree with most of the others who have talked about this book in terms of it's easy-to-read and informative nature.However, I found the pictures of sick kitties very upsetting and it makes it hard for me to use this book.The pictures seem like those you would find in a clinical textbook for someone in veterinary school and while others may find this helpful I wish they had excluded them since they do not seem completely necessary in order to understand the text.I would not have bought this book if I had known ahead of time that it included such graphic pictures.Anyone who is very sensitive to this like myself, be forwarned! ... Read more

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Raw Food Diet

Excellent Resource for Raw Food Nutrition
This book provides a straight-forward approach to a raw-food diet, and the changes required to maintain the health of your pet through the process.It also helps to have someone who can assist you in locating the ingredients locally, but Schultze provides all the requisite information that you will need.A great resource to go to when you get a nagging question, or have a concern.Try not to let people talk you out of trying the diet, as you WILL see changes in the health of your pet; many veterinarians that I have spoken with are not particularly supportive.My 2 y/o Lab has a softer coat, clearer eyes, and better muscle tone since I have started him on the diet.This diet is slightly more expensive than feeding dog chow, but the reward of having a healthy, happy pet far outweigh the associated costs.Good luck, and enjoy your pet!

The Great Resource
This book is the best and most easy to read for up to date holistic treatments for your pet. I own a lot of animal books, and this one is a keeper!! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

As an accomplished doctor of veterinary medicine, Martin Goldstein is well respected for his 25 years worth of experience in the field--experience he effectively utilizes in conjunction with his expertise in holistic medicine in his new book, Read more

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excellent book
excellent book for learning more about your pets and their nutrition and how to help them be healthy w/o a lot of allopathic intervention which sometimes does more to hurt than to help.

Wish I had this book years ago!
I have several books on natural healing and feeding of our pets. I started with an adopted puppy that was not doing well on any of the better commercial brands. This book has reinforced that I am doing the right things, and sadly I could have done more for my beloveds that I had before him. I am making sure that everyone in my family has a copy, as well as our veterinarians. If my current vet isn't willing to work with me, I will find another.

Excellent Book on Natural Healing for Animals
This was my introduction of sorts to the blessings of natural/holistic animal care and it has been an indespensible resource.I've given it as gifts to 6 different people, 3 of whom are veterinarians!
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Way too difficult for anyone not deep into homeopathy
I was sadly misled by all these glowing reviews. You'd have to be a herbologist or a wizard from Hogwarts to make these remedies. It's annoying how they keep calling the dog or cat "your companion." And there was nothing in the index about spraying or behaviorial problems.
Homeopathic pet care
Good book. Fairly basic or moderate beginner level.
Nearly all you need to know
I purchased this book a few weeks ago and was very impressed with the simple way it was laid out.I have just ordered another 2 copies, because my holistic veterinary surgeon 'borrowed' the book and decided to keep it, and an animal naturopath also requested a copy.
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Reviews (8)

Garlic for Cats?
As one of the veterinarians who contributed to this book, I was interested to see some of the comments, especially about garlic.
Regarding garlic for cats
I was browsing around for natural cat health information, and read the review below, titled "Disappointing".
Disappointing!
Of the dozens of books I've purchased online, this book has the distinction of being the first one I've ever returned.Having read the comments of other reviewers, I expected this to be a cutting-edge remedy and nutrition guide.Instead, I found it to be a haphazard collation of miscellaneous remedies offered by a number of different vets.These remedies lack adequate detail on indications, contraindications, preparation, dosage and treatment, and at least one of the remedies I looked up was simply a promotion of the vet's own product.Homeopathic medicines were suggested as blanket remedies for things such as intestinal parasites, with no consideration for the complexities of homeopathic prescribing.Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Alternative treatment    3. Cats    4. Cats - Care/Health    5. Cats - General    6. Diseases    7. Health    8. Holistic veterinary medicine    9. Pets    10. Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal    11. Pets / Cats / General   

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Obviously not a cat person
I was extremely disappointed when I got this book, especially considering all the high marks from groomers it received. The drawings (no photo references) are generally pointless and unprofessional. The grooming information is weak and the handling info is basically non-existent. From the viewpoint of a cat lover/owner and cat rescue volunteer, the author should stick to dogs. Unfortunately, this appears to be the only cat grooming guide available at the moment. However, I suggest looking into some good cat behavior books (such as "The cat who cried for help" by Dr. Nicholas Dodman (he also wrote a wonderful book on canine behavior, "The dog who loved too much") or "PetSpeak: Share Your Pet's Secret Language" by the editors of Pets) to help with cat handling. Whether you're a pet owner or professional groomer, knowing how the cat is going to react is vital for your's and the cat's safety.

Great info for cat lovers who think cats can't be groomed!
Although I haven't extensively read this book, a copy was shown to me by acat breeder.I looked up areas that I know are problems for cat owners. My business is grooming cats, and clients always ask the same questions;this book uses many of the techniques that I have used in 9 yrs of groomingcats.nice pictures, too! ... Read more

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Informative Book
This is a very good book on Cats.It's great for the beginner as well as the long time owner.It is an enjoyable read and very informative.I learned some new things and really enjoyed the book.

Very good behavioral info, missed the mark on nutrition
While all of Ms. Johnson-Bennett's insights on cat (and human) behavior ring true to this cat lover, I feel that she missed the mark completely in her assertion that most commercial foods are as 'nutritionally complete' as they would like consumers to believe. For high quality nutritional information, I suggest "The New Natural Cat" by Anitra Frasier, "Natural Health for Dogs and Cats" by Richard Pitcairn, and "Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats" and "The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats" by Diane Stein.These all contain much more in depth information about what our animal companions need, how most (not all) commercial foods fail pitifully, and how to best feed pets on any budget. Look deeper, you will find wonderful information just inside the cover.

Good beginner's guide
The information is helpful, easy to read, and seems intended for people who haven't lived with cats. For those who have, there aren't any new insights into the care and feed of or psychology of cats. ... Read more

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Another winner from Amy
Amy has written yet another good book for pet owners. As the trend in natural healing continues, good resources such as this book, The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, and The Allergy Solution for Dogs serve as important sources of information for pet owners. Read this book and start learning how you can work with your doctor to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Saving my dog's life
A friend knew how my aging dog, Nina, was quite ill and that my family was not planning a second surgery, as she might not survive the operation and, besides, the mass on her liver had grown back in a year. She gave me a copy of this wonderful book, which gives options for health care.Impressed with the book, I ordered many copies and have given a copy to others who love their dogs and cats and want an option to drugs or surgery. Here it is!Nina's had extra time with her family and I have a new respect for natural healing, for pets and for people. You should buy several copies of "New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats", so you may share the love.

Couldn't Put it Down.........
I am in the process of learning about holistic health care for my 2 lhasa apsos and have recently purchased a few books on the subject. I started one book and set it aside to finish later.I picked up "New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats" and couldn't put it down until I was finished!I was so impressed with the layout of such a large amount of information.This book is chock-full of great information and it is presented in a terrific format giving the read first the "The Signs" of the condition, then "The Cause" and the "The Solutions".The solutions can be numerous with the author offering different suggestions and not seeming to be biased towards any one particular holistic remedy.Directions are very clear, concise, and easily understood.Some choices mentioned are natural diet (which seems to be the first and obvious step towards better health care for an animal), natural supplements, herbal remedies, vitamins, aroma-therapy, magnet therapy, accupressure with diagrams shown, and of course, recommendations to call your vet to assist in dosage.Although you feel there is alot to learn, the information is broken down so well, it is easy to retain alot of what you read in the first go around with this book. I am sure I will be picking it up time and time again while working to get my dogs in the best possible health.Also included are some behavior problems.I guarantee you will learn some new and valuable information! ... Read more

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Herbal Handbook
Well this book is mainly only for the use for dogs.I was thinking it's be more like a herbal/ailment glossary.You know, about what's wrong with your pet and what herb to use for it.It does have that in the book but very little and it's got more literature in it than I had wanted.

the complete herbal book for the cat and dog.
This book is an excellent source of almost forgotten and useful information. I am constantly going back to reread sections and have bought it for my farming, animal loving daughters.

good overall idea, BUT...
First I will give the author due credit for her general ideas on natural rearing, caution of over-vaccination, recommendation of a natural raw diet and advice to provide plenty of exercise, sunshine and love.
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Editorial Review

A classic natural pet-care book from two celebrated veterinary specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment, and natural healing for pets, Read more

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The best book to improve your pets health and keep them healthy!
I can't praise this book enough. It has literally saved me hundreds of dollars in pet care costs and more importantly saved at least one of my pets' life. I've owned my copy for at least eight years. I have a Weimaraner with allergies which this book has kept her allergy free without the prescriptions recommended by the vet.
Inaccurate advice and some expensive suggestions
I read this book hoping to find another way to try and treat my dogs skin problems and with the interest to start feeding him more rare food (less kibble).
The Must-Have Go To Guide for Natural Pet Health
Every aspect of caring for your companion dogs and cats health is covered here. The sheer volume of topics addressed make this book an invaluable resource that any dog or cat owner interested in their animal's health and longevity and quality of life will use again and again. From preventative health maintenance to injury treatment, to better choices in real nutrition and supplements, to natural pest control tips, proper environment and other care concerns and much, much more, it is all here in easy to follow ancedotes and instructions.
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It'll be a good reference....
I compared it to another guide, and it will do the trick!I just wanted a way to treat my dogs beofre taking them to the vet...

Excellent reference for Dogs and Cats
I can recommend this book to anyone that wants to improve the health of their dog or cat. I have a special needs dog and I needed information on the proper supplements and food to feed him.
Lacking substance
Save your money, this book will just give you the briefest of overviews.If you are interested in dog health or have a dog with an allergy problem, this is not the book to buy.Even the overviews are incomplete, a fluff piece.You would do better looking up animal allergies on the internet. ... Read more

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Guide to Owning a Ragdoll Cat
Excellent reference for Ragdoll owners.This book is so comprehensive you won't need anything else.All you need to know about your Ragdoll and more.

Excellent!
I bought this book last week, and have had a lot of fun reading it!We added a Ragdoll cat to our family last year, and I had been looking for a good book about Ragdolls!It gives history of the breed's origin, the special nature of the breed, etc.It is just what I thought I was buying.If you have a Ragdoll, or are planning to get one, this will be a fun and useful tool for you!

A reader from Arizona
A wonderful amount of information in a little pocket guide ... I enjoyed this book and found it very useful. It has been difficult to find much information on this wonderful breed, and Ms. Nelson has done a great job trying to impart as many facts as possible while keeping the book a manageable size. ... Read more

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cat owners manual
this was a very helpfull book and had a lot of good informationI am now a expereanced cat owner but this book still helps me

The Art of Loving a Regal Feline
Those majestic little lions and tigers who share our lair - cats! This is a scrumptious instruction manual for feline upkeep and the people owned by them. Funny, witty, informative, and sensitive to the purr's needs ... a great handbook on the art of loving your little lion or tiger.

A Tech Manual for a Sophisticated Device - a Cat
We have operating manuals for our computers, digital cameras, sound systems, television, and all manner of other devices. This entertaining book provides an operating manual for a much more complex assembly, a cat. Cats are amazing creatures. Their ability to hear, to detect odors, and to operate in darkness is far beyond that of humans. They solve problems. They open doors. My cat recognizes, and acts upon, a surprising number of words, and I assume that is typical for cats. Research shows that cats have highly-developed brains. The portion of the brain devoted to speech is unfortunately not developed, but my cat goes to elaborate lengths to communicate her wishes and feelings.
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Editorial Review

It's a lot easier for the layperson to tell when a fellow human is feeling poorly than it is to understand the inner workings of a cat. For one thing, people use words to tell you what hurts and when it started. And for another thing, we, as fellow people, have a little insight into what's healthy human behavior and what isn't. When the toddler cries and then vomits lunch, we sense something's not right, even if the child can't verbalize the problem. But when your cat brings up a hairball, does that mean she is ill? When your cat meows, it's hard to know if it means "Hey, pet me," or "I feel rotten."Read more

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Basic Guide, Helpful for Quick Reference
I was pleased with the covering of information about normal cat behavior and normal cat functions--so as to better determine such with my own cats.However, the book is not comprehensive in its covering of abnormalites of feline health.I do like that it lists little icons next to various symptoms and diseases referring to the urgency of the situation.This book is a nice base covering of information to know about your cats in general, and for several problems that might arise over their life span.

Good overall book.
This book really helped us out because we thought our cat was not only crazy, but also sick.Sick and crazy is a bad combo.Turned out she just had allergies and typical cat spaz behavior.The book goes in depth to let you know what is going on with your pet so you don't have to shell out the big bucks to a vet.If you do have to go to a vet for something you can help them pinpoint the problem much quicker if you have done some research using the book beforehand. ONE OF THE BEST IF YOU NEED HELP FOR YOUR CAT BUDDY
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A little too in depth for the Average Dog Owner...
I purchased this book thinking that it would give me simple at home remedies (like cooking white rice and chicken for digestive ailments)...Um, not quite.
Natural Remedies that Really Work!
I ran across this book when my elderly dog was diagnosed with a heart murmur and heart disease.When conventional medicine couldn't help I decided to give natural medicine a try.I used some of the remediessuggested for heart disease and was frankly astounded at his improvement. We were very happy to have him with us for 5 more years than I expected. The book is easy to understand and ailments and their remedies are listedin alphabetical order in the back of the book.This is really a must havefor every dog and cat owner that wants to find out how they can improve thehealth of their pet naturally.

Very effective and practical self-help treatments
This book is very well organized and extremely easy to understand for the layman.Using the techniques suggested in the book I was able to cure my 12 year old cat from a 2 year bout with diabetes.The book descibes avariety of natural healing techniques that can be employed to deal with awide range of ailments that pets often contract. There's no hocus pocusabout this book, it's strictly a how to do it manual.I heartily recommendthis book to anyone with an open mind to the power of herbs, acupuncture,massage and good nutrition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative treatment    2. Alternative veterinary medicin    3. Alternative veterinary medicine    4. Animals    5. Cats    6. Cats - Care/Health    7. Diseases    8. Dogs    9. Dogs - Care/Health    10. Handbooks & Manuals    11. Pets    12. Reference    13. Complementary Medicine   

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Wonderful cat-specific book!
Well, here's another satisfied customer! :)
What a great book!
I received my copies of Sandy Arora's book last night and I was up until midnight reading it ~ and I had to get up at 5am!
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Reviews (5)

Needs to Be Updated
While there is solid medical information here, the information on cat "training" or behavior modification is appallingly outdated. The author states "most cats respond to punishment" and advocates "a spank on the rump as a last resort." Times have changed, and so have behavior modification methods when it comes to felines. Also, very little information was offered on cat psychology or behavior, which if the cat owner is not aware of can lead to unnecessary surrenders to cat shelters when the problem behavior could be modified. This may have been a good cat reference book at one time, but that time has long passed. It needs a lot of updating.

Real Substance
Looking for a reliable and helpful reference in caring for my pets, I have looked at and rejected many, many books published for the general public on dog and cat care. Most of them are so general in approach as to be next to useless. a *must have* book if you care about your cats
still use my original 1975 edition that was bought that year, but have seen this re-issue and am glad it is back in print... it is a *must have*. over 21 years, 'the well cat book' has been the saving grace for more cats than i can remember; housepets who needed general care on up to rescuing farm cats that were involved in serious accidents (if you're not the squeamish sort)... most people don't end up in such situations, but the needed information is there. Read more

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An amazing resource
I highly recommend this wonderful book for owners of adult cats of any age.The information is very well presented, complete, and useful to any cat owner.I would definitely recommend that a cat owner have this knowledge BEFORE their cat is old so they can be informed and prepared what to look for in their cat and get proper supportive care before the cat is too ill.
A must read!
Cats are living longer and there's more advanced care available for them.This book clearly talks about all the issues related to the older cat.It has something for everyone in that it give details about complicated information (such as cellular aging) which will be read with interest by those who have some knowledge about cats....but it also explaine things in simpler language for the lay-person. Both practical and heartfelt...a real boon to cat lovers...
Amy Shojai has written perhaps her best work with this book--a touching, caring, hopeful tribute to the aging pet.We who are pet lovers have to face that there will be an end to our beloved pets' lives, but Shojai's book combines practical advice and emotional support to help ensure your aging cat lives out the rest of her days in comfort and happiness.Including chapters on nutrition, exercise, play, and that last sad choice we are sometimes forced to make--euthanasia--Complete Care for Your Aging Cat is a vital addition to any pet lover's bookshelf.Read more

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This covers it all for Cat Lovers!
I learned more than I ever thought possible regarding the care of cats. A terrific book, and my only regret is that it was not available some sixty years ago when I started my love affair with cats.I am doubly impressed that the Humane Society of the Unted States has endorsed this terrific owners manual. My hats off to Arden Moore along with thanks for writing such an informative book for all cat owners.

Good, but a bit over the top...
There is some very valuable advice on how to deal with your kitten.I immediately stopped playing the foot under the covers game with my kitten in order to discourage her from attacking my toes.There are sensible suggestions on how to say "no" to your kitten.And I'm anticipating a move in the next few months, and I think Moore's suggestion to rub a wet towel on your kitten and then rub the towel on the walls of the new house, so that she'll recognize her own scent, will work.On the other hand Moore thinks you ought to keep a first aid kit for one cat that would easily fill the needs of a family of five, she suggests cutting the handles off of paper bags so that kitty won't get herself strangled in them, she suggests making your own scratching post, and gives advice on how to make several toys that pretty much amount to ones you can buy or glorified versions of regular items (socks, a belt from an old robe) that are sure to bring out kitty playfulness without the elaborate Martha Stewart like construction.I was also confused by some of the eating strictures.One table says kittens can't eat dry food until 12 weeks, but the text has kittens eating dry food much earlier.Moore seems to make light of lactose intolerance, and among her kitty treats includes scrambled eggs with margarine and cottage cheese!!! And her kitty chowder seems more like a human treat to me.Counterpointing the interesting suggestion to give your kitten a small piece of raw tuna as an alternative or addition to brushing are chapters on command training, new age therapies and kitty massage.This is fine and cuddly, though I doubt I'll teach my kitten to do much more than sit, if that, and I'm not taking her for acupuncture.This primer is written not so much by a cat lover as a cat fanatic.(Though I admit that if you're going to be a fanatic, it may as well be of cats.)Still I prefer the more practical down to earth advice of Cats for Dummies, than some of the outlandish, occasionally preposterous, cat adulation techniques of the Kitten Owner's manual.Then again, I am going to try the kitty massage.

very impressive
I have been a cat owner for over 7 years and there was alot in the book that I was amazed at.I never knew you could train your cat to speak and things.I was able to follow the guide and now my cat speaks!It took alot of treats tho!!!Read more

Subjects:  1. Cats - Care/Health    2. Cats - General    3. Kittens    4. Miscellanea    5. Pets    6. Reference    7. Cats    8. Reference works