Richard Allport, DVMHeal Your Cat the Natural Way
Juliette de Bairacli
Levy Cats
Naturally
(note: currently out of print)
This is a truly quirky book, and a great deal of caution and research
is advisable when using any information from it. Some of the suggestions,
while interesting, are neither easy to implement, nor safe. Her use
of essential oils, and certain herbs such as rue and wormwood, are questionable
at best. Despite these caveats, it is an interesting book, and gives
a totally different perspective to holistic cat care. It certainly
is a compelling book, and makes for interesting reading
Juliette de Bairacli
Levy The
Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat
This book may be considered among the classics for herbal use in cats
and dogs. There's an extensive section in the book on specific diseases/conditions
and their treatment using herbs. General recipes are given for starting
cats on a natural diet and much of the information that she may include
that is directed to canines can be adapted for felines.
K. J. Biddis Homeopathy in Veterinary Practice
Tim Couzens and Grace
McHattie My
Cat is Driving Me Crazy
(note: out of print, but Amazon will search for it)
An excellent book written by two people who really understand what
makes cats tick. While this is just a 132 page paperback, it is chock
full of great information. It covers mostly mental and behavioral
issues, such as - spraying, aggression, fears, phobias, and depression,
to name just a few. In each section, the authors recommend herbs,
Bach Flower essences, and homeopathic remedies (with wonderful profiles
of each, such that the reader gets a really good picture of the type of
cat that would need said remedy)
Tim Couzens and
Grace McHattie Your
Cat Naturally : A Guide to Behavior and Health Care
Starts out with lots of good introductory material such as how to groom
a cat, clip their claws, etc. It then goes on to give a brief description
of ailments from A-Z, with 2-3 suggested homeopathic and herbal remedies
per ailment. Ignore dosing information for the homeopathic remedies.
For more information on how to use homeopathy, read the Homeopathy
FAQ
Christopher Day The
Homeopathic Treatment of Small Animals
While this book is not just cat-oriented, it does discuss cat-specific
diseases, such as FeLV. It has a good history of homeopathy, as well
as a discussion of how to use homeopathic remedies, and when to not treat
one's cat at home. Possible remedies for each condition are listed,
as well as thumbnail sketches of frequently used remedies
Rudolf Deiser Natural Health Care for Your Cat : Quick Self-Help Using Homeopathy and Bach Flowers
Edmund R. Dorosz, DVM
Let's
Cook for Our Cat
(Available thru dogandcatbooks.com)
Valuable information on nutrition; digestion and absorption of nutrients,
and nutritionally related problems
Anitra Frazier The
New Natural Cat
If I could afford only one book on cat care, this would be the one
I would buy. Anitra Frazier's obvious love for cats is
evident in this book. The first half of this book deals with
basic cat care topics such as trimming claws, grooming and getting a kitty
to use her scratching post, etc. The second half of the book is an
invaluable guide to holistic cat care. It is in alphabetical order
and gives detailed symptoms for each disease followed by diet, herb, and
supplement suggestions for each disease problem
Bruce Fogle DVM Natural Cat Care
Dr. Martin Goldstein The Nature of Animal Healing
Donald Hamilton Small Doses for Small Animals : Homeopathy for Cats and Dogs
Pat Lazarus Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way
George Macleod Cats: Homeopathic Remedies
Pat McKay Reigning
Cats and Dogs
A simple, easy-to-follow guide for switching your pet to a natural,
grainless diet. Includes basic recipes, descriptions of the types
of meats & vegetables appropriate to a well balanced diet, and discussions
of nutritional supplements, detoxification, and fasting
Richard
H. Pitcairn, DVM and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Dr.
Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats
This book is written by a vet who also holds a doctorate in Immunology.
I like the fact that he is able to provide a convincing argument for feeding
raw food to our kitty companions. He also has detailed recipes with
a breakdown of nutritional values. A lot of Holisticat members have
over the years, tweaked his recipes to the point where we have cut way
back on his grain %, or eliminated grains altogether. Dr. Pitcairn
also devotes a large part of the book to treating various diseases, such
as heart disease, gingivitis, etc. The herb and supplement suggestions
are good, but needless to say, the homeopathic ones are just guidelines
to be used as a starting point. To learn more about homeopathy, read the
Homeopathy
FAQ. For detailed
remedy descriptions, click here: http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/default.htm
Alfred J. Plechner, DVM Pet Allergies
C.J. Puotinen The
Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care
A valuable resource to holistic care for your pets. Includes an alphabetical
reference of treatments for common pet problems, well developed sections
on various natural healing modalities, and interviews with leading practitioners
in alternative veterinary healing.
Allen
M. Schoen, DVM and Susan G. Wynn, DVM
Complementary
and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice
Kymythy R. SchultzeThe
Ultimate Diet : Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats
Provides an insightful discussion of our pets' nutritional needs. Geared
toward the person changing his/her pet from commercial foods to a natural
diet. Includes user-friendly items such as a shopping list, a sample
monthly menu, and spiral binding
Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
Four
Paws, Five Directions
Discusses TCM, including acupuncture, acupressure, herbs, and food
therapies for cats and dogs. Includes useful illustrations of cat
anatomy for pressure and pulse points and meridians. Well documented.
Diane Stein Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats
Diane Stein The
Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cats
Nutrition, vitamins, minerals, massage, herbs and homeopathy: Section
1 reviews each in detail, Section 2 applies the remedies to common conditions
and diseases.
Donald R. Strombeck, DVM Home Prepared Dog and Cat Diets : The Healthful Alternative
Wendy Volhard
and Kerry Brown DVM The
Holistic Guide to a Healthy Dog
Although primarily written for dog owners, this book has some excellent
information in it on laboratory tests, kinesiology and supplements.
One chapter contains a reference guide for certain diseases or conditions
in which it lists causes and symptoms, then provides possible treatments
to consider.
Kaetheryn Walker Homeopathic First Aid for Animals
William G. Winter, D.V.M. The Holistic Veterinary Handbook
H.G. Wolff Your
Healthy Cat: Homeopathic Medicines for Common Feline Ailments
This book is a good one to look at for acute problems. It is also helpful
if used as a starting point when one doesn't have time to repertorize.
Dr. Wolff lists many possible remedies for various diseases including
eye, nose, cardiac, liver, and kidney problems. These are useful to then
look up in a Materia Medica for more detailed symptom information
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