- Paperback: 190 pages
- Publisher: Crossing Press (April 1 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0895946149
- ISBN-13: 978-0895946140
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 1 x 25.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#158,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #94 in Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Veterinary Medicine > Small Animal Medicine
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Product Description
From Library Journal
In this combination of New Age feminist and holistic medicine propaganda, the author berates the patriarchal society, the Food and Drug Administration, and industry generally. Her book emphasizes proper nutrition, but her recommendations, based on others' writings, are contradictory and conflict with current recommendations from the government's expert committee on the nutrition of dogs and cats. While some aspects of holistic medicine, such as massaging an animal to relax it, are valid, most remedies, such as using flower essences for slipped discs, are useless and could delay an owner's seeking proper treatment for a pet. Prescribing arsenic--a poison--for diarrhea is one of the book's potentially harmful recommendations. Furthermore, not all readers will be sympathetic with Stein's references to communicating with spirits and reincarnation. Although it occasionally provides useful information, this book should be avoided because the average reader will not be able to distinguish legitimate from dangerous advice-- A. Louis Shor, DVM, Veterinary Consultant, Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
This invaluable resource tells how to use nutrition, minerals, massage, herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, flower essences, and psychic healing for optimal health.
- Meticulously researched.
- Fully illustrated.
- Comprehensive guide to holistic healing methods.
- Extensive resource directory.
- Effective ways to reduce veterinary costs.
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Dogs and cats, as mammals, have physical anatomies quite similar to that of people. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Refrence Book!,
By Valerie Cline (Toronto Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Paperback)
I agree -this book is a staple along with Dr. Pitcairn’s book.I am unhappy with the extremely uninformed review by A. Louis Shor for the Library Journal. Why someone who clearly knows nothing about holistic medicine is reviewing such a book is a mystery. His comment about the author Diane Stein recommending arsenic is seriously misleading as the author is referring to a Homeopathic preparation called Arsinicum Album which is completely different from the organic property he is referring to. It is a shame there is still such ridiculously uninformed reactionary reflexes to holistic medicine. Thankfully there are a great many Veterinarians who understand the value of Holistic practices including Homeopathy. You only have to go to these websites to see what I mean: This is a fine book which I have had in my personal library for over 15 years. Not that I expect that point to mean anything to may readers, however if you are looking for one book that collates all the major points for integrative and holistic animal healing from most of major contributors on the subject: Anitra Frazer, Pat McKay, Juliette de Bairacli Levy, Dr Richard Pitcairn DVM, Dr George Macleod DVM, Dr Wendell Belfield DVM, Dr Alfred Plechner DVM to name a few –THIS IS THE BOOK! The book covers many major approaches to healing: It is possibly the best all in one book for holistic pet care I have since it incorporates all the major points from other authors on the many subjects –diets perspectives from all the players including Pitcairn, Anitra Frazer and Pat McKay, opinions from all the voices on each subject; plus she has included comprehensive tables and charts explaining all the major herbs and their properties, homeopathic medicines and their most common uses, charts of pressure points and more. This is a very well thought out reference book packed with information which the reader can then decide to incorporate into care for their pet or not. You get a very big picture –you are not expected to use every technique.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great information but beware New Age writing style,
By A Customer
This review is from: Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Paperback)
I love this book. I enjoyed reading it and I use it as an occasional reference. I particularly like the Reiki healing and Flower Essence sections. The section on pet death was very beautiful. Unfortunately, when I tried to share this book with my husband, his masculinity was threatened by the exclusive use of the female pronouns and the references to The Patriarchy. Women are used to reading books with only male pronouns and with insults to women, but many men may be unable to read this book. Also, this book will appeal to the intuitively inclined, rather than to the scientific or literal minded. Diane Stein's book The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats covers many of the same topics in more detail, and written in a more universal style.
5.0 out of 5 stars
incredibly informative - a must for your shelf!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Paperback)
looking for a book that will tell you what you need to know about anything going on with your pet? A-Z ....This book as well as Dr. Pitcarn's book are two books you must have if you love your pet like a family member!
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