Editorial Review:

PitcairnOver 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years agoThe book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revisedfor 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. Theyve 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 disorderswith special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Great Resource! Invaluable!:

I bought 3 of these after Dr Pitcairn's name kept appearing as I researched holistic pet care information (I gave one to my son and one to a close friend who have dogs). I have been feeding a raw diet to my 2 dogs and 3 cats for over 2 years now, and have been an advocate against frequent vaccinations for my pets for quite some time. I have read about and donated to the "Rabies Challenge Fund" after having a cherished family dog die of acute Kidney failure from getting the Lyme Vaccine. This book has... more info

Natural Health for Dogs & Cats:

Good book with some great ideas. I will say that even though some holistic and natural ways of taking care of your pet is a great idea it is not always the right way to go. My Boxer puppy Sturgeon came home with kennel cough, we first tried antibiotics and then gave the ways of this book a try. But the results were not what we had hoped for. We ended up going back to modern medicine after a 3 weeks of natural remedy only to see him gradually go back to his bad kennel cough days. Great ideas and philosophy... more info

A Good one...:

This is a good book. Easy to read. The only issue I have at ALL is that the recipes in it are very grain-heavy. I don't have dogs that do well with grains in their diet due to allergies. The 'Healthy Powder' recipe has yeast in it, which also contributes to allergies. (Though he does say he has heard of this issue before, he has 'not seen it' in his practice).
He does not strongly advocate feeding raw bones, & instead relies on calcium supplements to balance out the meat in the recipes. He makes... more info

Eye Opening:

I love the approach taken in this book- the examples are clear and follow common sense. I have always had an interest in holistic/ natural medicine, but hate the way it is described sometimes. in several books I've read the authors make holistic medicine sound like hocus pocus.
Even though I've always been relatively careful about what I eat, this book has opened my eyes and made me more careful of what I buy and eat myself.
Our dog had terrible skin problems when she was a puppy- constantly... more info

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