You Can Heal Your Pet: The Practical Guide to Holistic Health and Veterinary Care

by Elizabeth Whiter, Rohini Sathish

Overview

You Can Heal Your Pet is a no-nonsense guide that inspires a new type of holistic pet care and empowers the modern pet owner. Combining the expertise and knowledge of leading veterinary surgeon Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS, and internationally renowned animal complementary therapist Elizabeth Whiter, this unique and authoritative guide provides:

a comprehensive A-Z directory of common health conditions with treatment options

top tips to harvest and make simple, tried-and-tested herbal remedies

dietary advice for optimum health, and easy-to-make food recipes

information on how to vet your vet!

a step-by-step guide to energy healing and acupressure points

Both Liz and Rohini believe that while conventional veterinary treatment is vital for acute conditions and emergencies, it fails to cure chronic problems. The way forward is a holistic, integrated approach with the active input of a dedicated pet owner - you. You, and only you, can really heal your pet!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781804933
Publisher:	Hay House UK
Publication date:	05/04/2015
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	481,790
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth Whiter runs a complementary animal clinic in Sussex and delivers lectures, workshops and professional diploma courses in animal healing and nutrition. www.elizabethwhiter.com

Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS is an award-winning holistic and integrative veterinary surgeon with 21 years' experience. She has been nominated for Vet of the Year 2015, and lives in Cheshire, UK.
www.rohinisholisticvetcare.com

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr Detnian Dressier vii

Preface ix

Introduction xiii

Part I Holistic and Practical Pet Care

Chapter 1 Food Is Medicine - Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle for Pets 3

Chapter 2 A-Z Food Recipes for Cats and Dogs - Wholesome, Easy-to-Make Meals and Treats 39

Chapter 3 A-Z Pet-Friendly Herbs - Simple Plant Remedies for Everyday Use 55

Chapter 4 Harvesting Nature's Bounty for Your Pet - Gathering and Preparing Herbs 93

Part II Healing and Integrated Vet Care

Chapter 5 How to Give Healing to Your Pet - Everything is Possible for Those Who Believe 103

Chapter 6 Fingers and Thumbs - You Can Do It Acupressure 119

Chapter 7 A-Z Common Conditions in Cats and Dogs ? Easy Reference with Treatment Options 131

Part III Empowering the Pet Guardian

Chapter 8 Which Drugs and Why - Pros and Cons of Medication 251

Chapter 9 The Vaccination Debate - Should Companion Animals be Vaccinated? 261

Chapter 10 How co Vet Your Vet - Choosing the Right Vet for You and Your Pet 269

Part IV Responsible Pet Guardianship

Chapter 11 Give a Pet a Home - Adopting a Rescued Animal 277

Chapter 12 When It Is Time to Let Go - Dealing with the Loss of Your Pet 283

Bibliography 293

Further Reading 295

Resources 296

Acknowledgements 300

Index 303

About the Authors 317