15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Covers Wide Range of Canine Ailments, July 22 2000
By Sasha - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Homoeopathic Medicine for Dogs: A handbook for vets and pet owners (Paperback)
Like other books on homeopathy, this book is best used together with a comprehensive materia medica. It's important to keep in mind that the listed remedies are suggestions only and may or may not fit the individual patient's symptom picture. Having said that, this book covers a wider range of ailments than most books on veterinary homeopathy. The introduction to homeopathy section, however, is very brief and there is little information on taking a case and selecting the correct remedy, so this is not the best book for someone new to homeopathy (check out books by Dr. Don Hamilton or Dr. Christopher Day first).
In addition to the guide to canine ailments, there are descriptions of thirteen constitutional types, excerpts from readers' letters, and some interesting essays on veterinary homeopathy including one on homeopathic alternatives to vaccinations.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book I couldn't live without, Jan 24 2000
By Christina Pleinert - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Homoeopathic Medicine for Dogs: A handbook for vets and pet owners (Paperback)
I actualy refer to the german original (12th edition) published in Stuttgart in 1998, supposing the english version has the same content.
This book has helped me and my chows overcome quite a few problems when I didn't feel comfortable with the sometimes "radical" solutions offered by my vet. A short introduction to the subject helps the newcomer to orientate himself - the rest is built up according to body regions, making it easy to find what you are looking for. A glossary of substances and a separate section on selected examples end this serious, yet simple reference work. I recommend it !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Have relied on this one for years!, Oct 15 2005
By Kat "Dog Lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Homoeopathic Medicine for Dogs: A handbook for vets and pet owners (Paperback)
We breed dogs in Germany and have relied on this book for years. It has helped many of our dogs. The information is easy to find and comprehensive.
It does help to read a general book on homeopathy first, but it is a great reference when it comes to every day issues.