The Complete Holistic Dog Book
Home Health Care for Our Canine Companions
by Katy Sommers and Jan Allegretti, DVMAvailable in paperback from Amazon.com » and
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Naturally, you want the best for your canine companion's body, mind, and spirit. Ensure a lifetime of tail wags and dogged good health with The Complete Holistic Dog Book. Animal healers Jan Allegretti and Katy Sommers discuss natural preventive health care, including early socialization, environmental safety, nutrition, and the application of alternative therapies and allopathic medicine. A thorough grounding in homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbal remedies provides practical techniques for treating hundreds of common canine illnesses, injuries, and health problems. Also covering the special needs of older dogs, The Complete Holistic Dog Book is a compassionate reference for animal guardians and caregivers, at home as well as in a clinical setting.
The Complete Holistic Dog Book, co-authored by Dr. Katy Sommers and local dog-lover Jan Allegretti, is a great source for community members interested in exploring holistic options and natural remedies for their dog's homecare.
Published in 2003, it is still receiving great reviews from dog lovers all over the nation as well as the publishers of leading healthcare journals for dogs. Dog Fancy rated Dr. Sommers' book with "4 Bones," the top rating for a dog-care book. Bark Magazine, a wonderfully written Bay Area magazine for dog lovers, has done repeated articles about this book and recently published an excerpt from the chapter on herbal medicine for dogs.
If you are interested in purchasing a book, you may do so directly at Mendocino Animal Hospital, where a portion of the proceeds is donated to our Animal Care Fund for animals in need. Ask for an autographed copy! This book is also available through many on-line sources and fine bookstores everywhere.
What Experts are Saying...
"What a marvel! This is a wonderful, deep, absolutely perfect book! You cannot read a single page without being informed, challenged, and changed."
Jeffry Moussaieff Masson, Ph.D.,
author of Dogs Never Lie About Love and When Elephants Weep
"A thorough guide that seamlessly integrates the best of both conventional and alternative healing traditions.... Practical and readable without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Should be on the bookshelf of every conscientious animal guardian."
Jean Donaldson, Director of Education, The San Francisco SPCA,
author of The Culture Clash
"In all my years of veterinary practice, never have I read a more sensitive, intelligent, and compassionate book...."
Elliot Katz, D.V.M., President, In Defense of Animals
"The Complete Holistic Dog Book is an excellent resource for all dog lovers. It provides a wealth of information that will benefit all our Kindred Spirits. It is a wonderful contribution to the wolrd of holistic animal healing."
Allen M. Schoen, M.S., D.V.M., Director, Veterinary Institute of Therapeutic Alternatives,
author of Kindred Spirits