Health & Healing

The new tie-in from Channel 4 TV series 'It's Me or the Dog', on the hottest canine subject of the day. 'You are what you eat' is as true for dogs as it is for humans. There's no wonder that so many dogs have behavioural problems when you look at what really goes into a typical can of dog food. Or why dog obesity is increasing exponentially when you look at the sedentary lifestyles so many owners lead. Here top trainer and 'It's Me or the Dog' presenter Victoria Stilwell shows how you can have a happy, fit, healthy dog by giving them the right food and the right exercise. Along the way she deals with all sorts of related behavioural problems - from food stealing to managing exercise - in her typically feisty and highly effective way.

Includes:
 DOGS' DINNERS

• Good food/bad food

• What/how much should puppies and dogs eat?

• How to make simple dog food yourself

• Food for puppies/older dogs/particular conditions

FAT DOG TO SLIM DOG

• What is overweight?

• Eating plans for overweight dogs

• Top tips for sticking to it

PROBLEMS PROBLEMS

• Behavioural problems around food and Victoria's solutions to them including stealing food, constant begging etc.

WALKIES AND WORKOUTS

• How exercise is crucial to well-being

• How much exercise different breeds need

• Motivating reluctant exercisers

• Dealing with problems when exercising such as running off, pulling on lead etc.

H/B £16.99

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You may also be interested in Victoria Stilwell's other book
It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet

The Shiatsu techniques in this book have been chosen for their simplicity, effectiveness and fun. They will benefit all dogs: young and old, sick, injured and healthy, working dogs and family pets. Essential reading for all dog owners who want to have a closer and happier relationship with their canine companions.  Packed with colour photos to illustrate.

Holistic veterinary care remains one of the fastest growing specialities in canine medicine. Like the original, this second edition includes all the in depth information needed to evaluate your dogs' dietary and medical regimens in light of holistic alternatives.  This book is the latest  update of a well loved classic. Whether you're a new dog owner or an old pro at home remedies and healthy diets for dogs, you will gain insight into canine health as a whole and into your own dogs' health and well being.
Wendy Volhard is an award winning author and lecturer on nutrition, behaviour & training for dogs.  Kerry Brown is a veterinarian specialising in holistic medicine.

Includes:

• How to read commercial dog food labels & understand what they really mean

• A natural diet & how to prepare it

• Raising puppies & caring for older dogs

• What supplements are all about

• How to assess vaccinations & lab tests

• Kinesiology

• Homeopathy

• The Five-Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine & much more

Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing & Treating Cancer in Dogs

by Shawn Messonier,DVM

Cancer is the number one killer of dogs. One out of 3 dogs will get cancer and of those 50% will die. With statistics like these, this book is long overdue!

In this easy-to-use guide, all the options including complementary therapies such as antioxidants, herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, raw food, glandular supplements, and acupuncture are fully covered. He stresses that while no one therapy is right for every pet, boosting the immune system is an excellent complement to conventional therapies like radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, as well as an important preventive program for healthy dogs.

Presenting the reader with clinical studies supporting these treatments or with his own extensive clinical experience where studies are not yet available, Dr. Messonnier gives readers an objective and up-to-date survey — complete with the pros and cons of each treatment — of all the integrative options available for treating and preventing cancer in dogs.

S/B £10.99

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Massage and stretching strengthens the bond between you and your dog in a natural way and with regular massage you help to maintain good health longer and improve the quality of your dog's life.

The benefits of regular massage include:

• The risk of injury is substantially reduced

• You may be able to detect changes in your dog's health before they can be seen 

• A happy and healthy canine friend

Your dog will want a massage and will no longer be content with random rubbing and neither will you. In this colourful book you will learn the basics of dog massage and stretching in a simple step by step manual.

The authors are licensed dog physiotherapists and treat dogs with muscle, tendon, joint and cartilage related problems.  Clear easy to follow instructions and well illustrated throughout.

This book delves into some of today’s most troubling canine illnesses, including diabetes, pancreatitis, Cushing’s disease, hypothyroidism, liver disease, kidney degeneration & more. This book explores the factors that really cause these illnesses, examines options for treatment, and provides detailed instructions on how to care for chronically ill dogs. With this award winning author's book, readers can help their dogs have a better quality of life, and spare future pets a lifetime of chronic disease.

”..a wealth of practical ideas on how and what to feed dogs as well as sound advice on traditional treatments. ……provides reassuring answers for dog owners in an easy to read approach – an owner’s manual for the conscientious and caring pet owner.”  Albert J. Simpson DVM

Topics covered include:

• Autoimmune disease & hormonal function

• Commercial & homemade diets

• Giving insulin injections

• Home blood glucose testing

• Hypoglycemic episodes

• Comfort measures for Cushinoid dogs                                   

• Digestive enzymes & other nutritional aides

• Related ophthalmic diseases & treatment

• Urinary tract disease, infection & incontinence

• Skin problems

• Liver, thyroid & dental issues

• 180+ pages

 S/B £21.50

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This work takes a close look at the most common neurological disorder diagnosed in dogs. It provides owners with detailed discussions of nervous system function and why seizures occur. It covers related healthcare issues, such as thyroid, bladder, and liver disease. The book discusses traditional medical treatments, as well as various alternative therapies. The book teaches owners methods to help their dogs before, during, and after seizures. They can learn to identify and minimise seizure activity. Perhaps most importantly, "Canine Epilepsy" examines seizure triggers, such as diet, vaccines, and chemicals, and the very clear links to metabolism and brain activity.

Chapters include:

• The Doctor Client Relationship

• Normal Canine Structure

• Epilepsy: Definitions and Diagnosis

• Seizure-Provoking Factors

• Overview of Treatments

• Antiepileptic Drugs

• Dietary Therapy

• Alternative Therapies

• Seizures: Before, During, After

•  Additional Health Concerns

• 180+ pages

S/B £21.50

+UK p&p £2.50

 Old Wives' & Dogs' Tales

by Linda Adam

A collection of hundreds of health tips from around the UK for cuts & sores, fleas, upset tummies, aches & pains, skin problems, chewing, nasty whiffs etc. Find out the simple, safe, effective methods that have been folk knowledge for centuries. An alternative to expensive over-the-counter preparations. Every cure listed in this book is entirely kind and safe using ingredients anyone can find in their kitchen cupboards, or growing in fields and gardens.

S/B £5.99

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The latest edition of this classic book covers natural rearing of dogs & cats, from birth onwards. The use of herbs and herbal medicine to prevent and cure disease is very thoroughly covered. Juliette is world renowned for her expertise with herbal medicine and has been breeding and showing champion Afghan Hounds since the 1930s. 

S/B £12.99

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  Pet Allergies - Remedies for an Epidemic

     by Alfred Plechner, D.V.M. & Martin Zucker

 

This highly-acclaimed book has become essential reading for pet owners and breeders. An unrecognized epidemic of allergy and disease is ravaging cats and dogs.

• Why is it happening?

• What can you do to protect your pets?

This much-talked-about book, based on many years of clinical experience, provides answers and solutions. It reveals the startling facts of why pets become sick and die before their time, why they constantly scratch, develop allergies and attract fleas.

S/B £5.99

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The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats
by Diane Stein

"Rich with information that has never been published before. It is thought-provoking and is also a good comparative analysis of the work done by other writers in the field of holistic animal care." Tiger Tribe

This incredibly popular book was out of print until a recent Indian reprint which is now available here in the UK. 

S/B £5.99

+ UK p&p £1.50
 

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Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats
by Diane Stein

Well known author Diane Stein discusses her approach to healing & optimum health with a view to reducing vet bills. Homoeopathy, acupuncture/pressure, herbs, massage, psychic healing, muscle testing and flower essences are also covered.     
"one of the most comprehensive encyclopedias of natural healing methods on the market today. In today’s world of escalating medical and veterinary costs, this book provides a timely solution to utilizing ancient healing methods that have been proved effective, safe and gentle." Gloria Dodd, DVM

 S/B £13.99

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