A complete revision of a ground-breaking reference.
Designed to provide updated information found in the original book, as well as lots of new topics, and a new organization—this second edition is more user-friendly than ever!
Readers will get the latest on:
- Healthful diets for dogs of every age and activity level
- How to modify your dog’s diet to best meet seasonal needs
- Natural ways to keep your dog healthy throughout all stages of life
- How to care for a dog in poor health
- The vaccine controversy—the pros, the cons and how to sort them out * Homeopathic remedies
- Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, chiropractics and use of medicinal herbs
Table of Content
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
PART 1:
Diet, Allergies & Health.
The Natural Diet.
Natural Diet Ingredients & Why They Work.
Preparation of the Natural Diet.
Special Supplements.
Breeding Your Dog & Raising Puppies.
The Older Dog–Dietary & Emotional Needs.
PART 2:
Vaccinations, Heartworm & Common Medical Procedures.
Laboratory Tests–What do They Tell Us?
Thyroid & Adrenal Glands.
Kinesiology.
Homeopathy.
Complementary Therapies.
PART 3:
A Short Course on the Five-Element Theory.
Spring & Summer.
Fall, Winter & In Between the Seasons.
Appendix I.
A Brief Reference Guide.
Appendix II.
Sources of Ingredients & Products.
Appendix III.
Vitamins & Minerals.
Appendix IV.
Interpretation of Blood Work & Urinalysis.
Bibliography.
Index.
About the author
Wendy Volhard is an award-winning author and lecturer on nutrition, behavior, and training for dogs. She has also developed the most widely used system for puppy aptitude testing. Ms. Volhard is the co-author, with husband Jack, of The Canine Good Citizen.
Kerry Brown, D.V.M., is a practicing veterinarian specializing in holistic medicine.
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