Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lovers Guide to a Healthy, Happy, and Extraordinary Life

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Currently there are 70-80 million American households with dogs and 74-96 million with cats. The U.S Pet industry is worth $62 billion dollars and rising.

The popularity of current TV shows featuring dogs and catsincluding National Geographics Cesar 911 with Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, (a story featuring Millan is included in the book), Animal Planets, My Cat From Hell, with cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy (who has agreed to provide a quote for the book), and Animal Planets Pitbulls & Paroleesshow how many people are interested in animal-related stories and information.

Dog and cat videos on Youtube are reaching billions of people today

133 million Americans have at lest one chronic disease, many of which are preventable through lifestyle; this book is the first of its kind to offer an alternative perspective on prevention and healing through our relationships with our companion animals.

Celebrity contributions for the book include Jack Canfield, Jackson Galaxy, and Jane Velez Mitchell.

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2017 International Book Awards Winner in Animals/Pets 2017 Living Now Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets 2018 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets 2017 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets: General 2017 Foreword Indies Gold Medal in Adult NonfictionPets & Animals 2018 Next Generation Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Animals & Pets "Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse is a beautifully written book filled with healing insights and heartwarming stories which compel us to look at our relationships with our dogs and cats in a whole new way. For those who seek out alternative therapies or for those who are just curious, this engaging, informative, and entertaining read will have you marveling over the healing powers of dogs and cats. If you love animals you will love this book. If you dont live with an animal, you will want to adopt one so you too can live a healthier, happier, and more extraordinary life." Maria Jacquemetton, Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and Writer of Mad Men "Loved it! Everything that Carlyn shares in her book is the truth about the benefit of pets and your health. I know people who are alive today due to their pets attitude, influence, and love. So read, learn, and get a pet!" Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Animals & Miracles and A Book of Miracles "A truly masterful and inspiring work. Reading Carlyns words felt as though I was embarking on a journey of healing wisdom from over the ages. Her powerful message for humans and their animal friends is a must read for all animal guardians if we are all to thrive in our modern world. It is a great honor and pleasure for me to recommend this absolutely wonderful book." Elliot Katz, DVM, Founder and President Emeritus, In Defense of Animals

Author Bio

Carlyn Montes De Oca is an acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and animal advocate in private practice near San Francisco. She holds a bachelors degree from Loyola Marymount University in communication arts and a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperors College. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell University. She was voted PETAs Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 in 2011, and has been a spokesperson for the Guardian Campaign at In Defense of Animals. She is also the founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity. Montes De Oca lives in Marin County with her husband, Ken, and her beloved rescue animals.