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This book is an easy-to-read, basic and sensible book for any cat owner that wishes to gain a basic understanding of common
holistic health principles. A quick read (great for busy folks) that touts natural health, but the
information comes from both traditional veterinarians and those
practicing alternative health. For individuals interested in caring for
their cat without the use of drugs or chemicals, this book will enable
you to incorporate holistic treatments into your lifestyle and benefit
from reduced health care costs and a longer and healthier life for your
cat. 184 pages, paperback, color photos - with lots of sidebars,
comparison charts, decision-making guides and extensive resources.
In this book, you'll learn about:
- The basics of holistic cat care - happy cat necessities; basic body care; grooming; skin conditions
- How to feed kitty right - feeding requirements; a case for raw diets; a cat's ideal diet; cooking for your cat; safety concerns
- Raw diet recipes - transitioning to a raw diet; nutritional
supplements and vitamins; how to prepare raw cat food at home; diets
for
specific health conditions
- Routine veterinary care - choosing a veterinarian; vaccinations; spaying and neutering; why get blood and urine tests?
- Home care and minor ailments - aromatherapy; herbs; flower
essences; general guidelines for minor ailments; pre- and postsurgery
care; parasites;
digestive upset; litter box issues; appetite and weight loss
- Understanding cat behavior - rule out physical problems; think
like a cat; flower essences for mental health; should you let your cats
outside?;
bringing home a new baby; bringing home a new cat; spraying or
inappropriate elimination; aggression, mood swings and unpredictable
behavior; pet peeves
- And more
About the authors
Sandy Arora has devoted the last eight years to
helping people feed their cats a species-appropriate diet and treat
their
cats' health using gentle, holistic means. Through her Holisticat
mailing list on yahoo and website holisticat.com, she has counseled
hundreds of cat caregivers, and continues to give freely of her time.
Regina Schwabe, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian
with a special interest in holistic therapy,
including nutrtition. She is a 1976 graduate of the Tieraerztliche
Hochschule Hannover, Germany and is certified in veterinary acupuncture
and chiropractic. Her practice has encompassed large as well as small
animals but is currently focused on integrative medicine for dogs and
cats. Pamplin Animal Wellness Services is located in rural central
Virginia.
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