Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, 3rd Revised and Updated Edition
By Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, 3rd Revised and Updated Edition PDF. Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago
The book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revised–for the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care.
They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lyme disease, and the West Nile virus. They’ve updated dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth “Quick Reference” section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorders-with special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments PART ONE: NATURAL HEALTH FOR PETS
Chapter 1: We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care
Chapter 2: What’s Really in Pet Food
Chapter 3: Try a Basic Natural Diet—with Supplements
Chapter 4: Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food
Chapter 5: Special Diets for Special Pets
Chapter 6: Helping Your Pet Make the Switch
Chapter 7: Exercise, Rest, and Natural Grooming
Chapter 8: Creating a Healthier Environment
Chapter 9: Choosing a Healthy Animal
Chapter 10: Emotional Connections and Your Pet’s Health
Chapter 11: Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Management
Chapter 12: Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations
Chapter 13: Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet’s Death
Chapter 14: Holistic and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 15: How to Care for a Sick Animal
PART TWO: QUICK REFERENCE
How to Use the Quick Reference Section
How to Look Up a Particular Disease
What You Can Expect
Signs of Progress
Healing Discharges
Common Pet Ailments and Their Treatments
Abscesses
Addison’s Disease
Allergies
Anal Gland Problems
Anemia
Appetite Problems
Arthritis
Behavior Problems
Bladder Problems
Breast Tumors
Cancer
Constipation
Cushing’s Disease
Dental Problems
Diabetes
Diarrhea and Dysentery
Distemper, Chorea, and Feline Panleukopenia
Ear Problems
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Foxtails
Hair Loss
Heart Problems
Heartworms
Hip Dysplasia
Jaundice
Kidney Failure
Liver Problems
Lyme Disease
Pancreatitis
Paralysis
Pregnancy, Birth, and Care of Newborns
Rabies
Radiation Toxicity
Reproductive Organ Problems
Skin Parasites
Skin Problems
Spaying and Neutering
Thyroid Disorders
Toxoplasmosis
Upper Respiratory Infections (“Colds”)
Vaccinations
Vomiting
Warts
Weight Problems
West Nile Virus
Worms
Handling Emergencies and Giving First Aid
Schedule for Herbal Treatment
Schedule for Homeopathic Treatment
Additional Recipes—Snacks and Treats
Normal Vital SignValues
Parts of a Dog and Cat
Endnotes
Index
Copyright
