Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, livre ebook

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
  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.