Volhard / Brown Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog

2. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-36710-0
Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Volhard, Wendy

Brown, Kerry

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

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.