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"The most comprehensive guide to natural health care for pets-- required reading for all animal lovers!"--Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., Editor, "Veterinary Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Medicine"

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Discusses the nutritional value of commercial pet foods and recommends drug-free treatments for common diseases.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Holistic Dog & Cat Care, 10 May 1999

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This is often the first book I recommend to someone interested in learning about the holistic approach to dog and cat care. Dr. Pitcairn includes info on the pet food industry and what's wrong with most commercial foods. He then provides balanced recipes and ideas for feeding a homemade, natural diet. Unfortunately the diet he recommends is too high in grains (dogs and cats are carnivores and if grains are fed at all, they should make up only a small percentage of the foods fed -- raw muscle and organ meats, bones, fish, pulped veggies, eggs, even fruit and nuts, are all more appropriate foods for the canine or feline). On a positive note, Pitcairn's perfectly balanced "fresh food kibble booster recipes" are an excellent way for those who are not ready to feed a diet that's entirely homemade to add fresh foods to their animals' kibble several times a week. Apart from nutrition, Dr. Pitcairn addresses grooming and exercise, creating a healthier living environment, natural and effective flea control, alternative therapies, caring for a sick animal, handling emergencies, plus a large A-Z section of pet ailments and their holistic treatments. Since Dr. Pitcairn is a homeopathic vet, it is not surprising that the focus is often on homeopathic remedies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, common sense approach to caring for your pet., 5 Dec 1998

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I love my dog and have always been concerned about the chemicals, dyes and other additives found in most commercial dog foods. I have talked to many veterinarians who are unconcerned about the rancid meat scraps, etc. that are put into kibble. Although I have found a product containing no chemical additives, I still felt guilty about feeding my dog something that I wouldn't expect a person to be able to live on. I have read many books on dog health, and was not impressed by any of them. Then I read Dr. Pitcairn's book. It was intelligent, well written and made perfect sense. The only inhibition I had about starting a natural diet for my dog was the cost. I'm a graduate student and money is tight. However, I started supplementing my dog's kibble with Pitcairn's suggested recepies. She is bouncing and playing like a puppy, her teeth are cleaner and her coat has gone from dull to shiny. I am so impressed by the changes I've seen, I have decided to eliminate the kibble entirely. Feeding my dog a natural food diet is much easier and less expensive than I thought. I have already extolled the virtues of this book to all of my dog owning friends and would highly recommend it to anyone who cares about the health of their animal. A wonderful book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you have pets, you'll need this book., 8 Feb 2002

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This book is a pet guardian's bible. It provides invaluable info on nutrition, health care, homeopathic and herbal remedies and cases of emergency. It really paid off for me when my kitten had an infection in August 2001, the vets of my area were all on vacation and I was desperate. And following the info on this book, I chose a homeopathic remedy (with fingers crossed). My boy was fine in a matter of hours.

Now I keep it close to my bed for fast access.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book for keeping doggies healthy
This book is full of natural ways to treat your doggy and avoid too many vet bills

Published 17 days ago by jeannie

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I imagined
Bought this book after my cat was diagnosed with potential renal failure. I was looking for food diets that I could perhaps make myself that could be used instead of the bland... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Simon Jones

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but not that useful
I was a bit disappointed with this book. I assumed that 'natural health' remedies would include more herbal treatments, use of vitamins and minerals and store cupboard remedies... Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2004 by J. Welch

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is wonderful. I have 2 dogs who were the pickiest eaters. They hated dry dog food. I heard about this book on NPR and decided to give it a try. Read more

Published on 26 Aug 1999

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I have 2 Siamese cats who are 15 and an Oriental that is 10. All 3 cats have been vomiting off and on for many years. Read more

Published on 18 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!
I rescued a horribly abused dog from a terrible home about 8 years ago. He had multiple problems, including a chronic ear infection (or so the vets told me). Read more

Published on 16 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on the subject of alternative diets
As an animal nutritionist for some years, and a breeder of German Shepherd dogs, I find this book to be one of the best written on the subject of alternative diets. Read more

Published on 26 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding
We have a 1.5 y.o. Llaso Apso who has had dry skin since birth. He started really scratching in the Fall nearing his first birthday. Read more

Published on 23 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
This book does for dogs and cats what "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" does for humans. Read more

Published on 12 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all pet owners!
After reading about what is put in pet food, I purchased this book for its recipes for home made pet food. I have found it to be worth so much more. Read more

Published on 28 Feb 1999

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