Alternative Treatments for Animals: A Guide to Naturally Healing Cats, Dogs, Horses, and More for Owners and Caregivers
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Alternative Treatments for Animals: A Guide to Naturally Healing Cats, Dogs, Horses, and More for Owners and Caregivers
By (Author) Lisa Preston
Foreword by Race Foster
Skyhorse Publishing
Sky Pony Press
7th April 2020
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
636.08955
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 152mm, Height 228mm, Spine 25mm
623g
Description
With alternative treatments as diverse as acupuncture, homeopathy, or feng shui, give your pets the best carenaturally.
In addition to traditional veterinary treatments, modern pet owners are now offered a wide range of alternative treatments for their animals. This authoritative guide, illuminated by case histories and personal experiences, will help pet owners and caregivers understand and select from a wealth of options.
Discussing the scope of illnesses and conditions that different approaches are intended to aid, pet expert Lisa Preston covers the strengths and limitations of todays most popular alternative therapy methods and offers solid advice on choosing a practitioner and integrating care. Alternative treatments discussed include:
- Chiropractic
- Homeopathic
- Naturopathic
- Holistic
- And more!
We all want what is best for our pets. In that spirit, this book allows us to make sure they get just that.
Reviews
"A great job of covering this material." --Professor Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
Author Bio
Lisa Preston graduated from Oregon Health Science University's Advanced Paramedic Training program. After a career in paramedicine, she worked for many years as an investigator. She has tried or observed many of the alternative treatments in this book and studied them all. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Race Foster, DVM, received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. A member of the Michigan and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Associations, Dr. Foster is the coauthor of four books on pet health, care, and behavior, and has served as a member of the board for the Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He lives in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
