Learn how to treat animals with the healing power of reiki, using energy to calm, heal and improve the well being of dogs, cats, horses and more. "Animal Reiki is a great introduction to the growing field of energy medicine. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book will be enjoyed by animal guardians and veterinarians alike." --SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM, author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats "I learned a lot from Animal Reiki and highly recommend it to a wide audience." --MARC BEKOFF, University of Colorado, author of Minding Animals and editor of the Encyclopedia of Animal Behav... View More...
Veterinarian Donald Hamilton specialises in homeopathic medicine. In this guide, he introduces natural remedies for treating common, acute, and chronic problems in cats and dogs. He covers digestive complaints, skin diseases (including irritation from fleas), respiratory disorders, urinary diseases, mouth, teeth, and gum problems, ear pain, musculoskeletal ailments, injuries and traumas, and psychological and behavioural problems. View More...
The suicide rate for veterinarians is almost four times higher than the general population across the UK, Australia, US, New Zealand and Canada. The act of suicide is most usually at the end of a long road of distress. And it's that distress -- the everyday difficulties, anxieties, and emotional burden -- that a caring vet, nurse, technician or assistant can suffer, all too quietly. This book examines the unique factors that produce high rates of stress and burnout in the veterinary profession and the practical steps all vet workers can take to cope better. It features four main sections. The ... View More...
Strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, Herriot has swapped his wellingtons and breeches for sheepskin boots and a flying suit. But very soon the vet-turned-airman is grounded, and back to his old life in the Dales. View More...
Take Indiana Jones, mix in a dash of Marlon Perkins, a bit of Jack Hanna, and a pinch of Dr. Dolittle, and you get Dr. William Karesh, wildlife veterinarian and adventurer extraordinaire. From the jungles of the Amazon, to the golden savannas of Africa, to the rocky shores of Patagonia, Dr. Karesh plies an extraordinary craft. A healer of international renown, his patients are often as ferociously toothed as riley are difficult to subdue. A man whose commitment to conservation is as fierce as the landscapes and animals he encounters, his exploits put fictional characters to shame. Whether comb... View More...
Over vaccinating combined with stress, poor nutrition and other factors is putting our pets at risk. O'Driscoll explains how to improve the lives of companion animals by addressing this issues. View More...
Over 400,000 copies of Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years agoThe book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revised--for the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship an... View More...
As cats and dogs live with us for longer periods of time, they are privy to our habits and faults, facing environmental toxins, antibiotic overuse, commercial convenience foods, and chemical parasite products. As a result, they are developing more complex imbalances affecting the immune system. They also get stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, and thyroid and heart disorders. In short, they mirror all of our problems. View More...