Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog - 2nd Edition by Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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 levelHow to modify your dog's diet to best meet seasonal needsNatural ways to keep your dog healthy throughout all stages of lifeHow to care for a dog in poor healthThe vaccine controversy--the pros, the cons and how to sort them out * Homeopathic remediesAlternative therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, chiropractics and use of medicinal herbs
- About the Author: Wendy Volhard is an award-winning author and lecturer on nutrition, behavior, and training for dogs.
- 336 Pages
- Pets, Dogs
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Book Synopsis
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
From the Back Cover
Holistic veterinary care remains one of the fastest-growing specialties in canine medicine. Like the original, the second edition of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog includes all of the in-depth information readers need to evaluate their dogs' dietary and medical regimens in light of holistic alternatives, and provides them with a new way to look at canine health in general. However, this new edition is updated and revamped with more information on all things holistic for the new millennium. In this updated version of a dog care classic, readers learn more about:- How to read commercial dog food labels and understand what they really mean
- The Natural Diet and how to prepare it
- Raising puppies and caring for older dogs
- What supplements are all about
- How to assess vaccinations and lab tests
- Kinesiology
- Homeopathy
- The Five-Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine and much more.
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.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.27 Inches (H) x 6.16 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.23 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Pets
Sub-Genre: Dogs
Publisher: Howell Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2000
TCIN: 88264733
UPC: 9781582451534
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-9391
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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