The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog

Wendy Volhard (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

336 Seiten

2000 | 2nd Revised edition
Howell Book House Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-58245-153-4 (ISBN)

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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

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.

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	10.5.2000
Zusatzinfo	illustrations
Verlagsort	TN
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
ISBN-10	1-58245-153-2 / 1582451532
ISBN-13	978-1-58245-153-4 / 9781582451534
Zustand	Neuware