Are you doing some last minute shopping for pet lovers this season? By this point, you are probably tired of hearing requests not to give pets as gifts and are familiar with the many reasons to avoid this temptation. So then, what to get for that pet lover in your life who has everything? Most pet guardians will tell you that you can’t put a price on having a healthy pet. Offer some peace of mind during this season of peace and consider giving these books on holistic pet health.
- The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for your Dog and Cat by Martin Goldstein, DVM. This book is divided into three parts for easy referencing: Understanding Disease, Taking Action, and Understanding Your Pet.
- Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard H Pitcairn, DVM and Susan Hubble Pitcairn. Here is another very accessible choice. Part one is Natural Health for Pets and Part Two is an easy to use Quick Reference section.
- Four Paws Five Directions, A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM. Not only are there three parts: The Theory, The Diagnosis, The Treatment, this indispensible guide contains several pages of color photos clearly illustrating meridians and acupressure points.
Pet nutrition can be a source of confusion and frustration for the discerning pet guardian. Give the gift of simplicity and clarity with these books that contain clear language and of course, recipes.
- Not Fit for a Dog! The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food by Michael W. Fox, DVM, Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM and Marion E. Smart, DVM. Published this year, this resource contains up to date information, research and recommendations.
- Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats, Simple Homemade Food by Beth Taylor and Karen Shaw Becker, DVM. From the front cover to the pledge on the last page, this book literally shows how healthy feeding is at the core of caring for our pets in a holistic way – body, mind and spirit.
Look for these valuable additions to any pet health library at your favorite Hudson Valley bookstore and have a joyous holiday season.