Pets / Cats Books

An essential book for any caring pet owner, DR. PITCAIRN'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALTH FOR DOGS AND CATS covers everything from fresh food diets to alternative therapies for common pet ailments. Dr. Pitcairn, a holistic veterinarian, makes a solid argument for a simple grain-based diet and natural remedies. His extensive research is backed up by his often humorous and touching stories of dogs and cats that his methods have saved. In addition to recommending a chemical-free diet and natural health treatments, the book gives exercise routines, suggestions for creating a safe, toxin-free environment for your animal, and even a chapter on helping your pet die with dignity. The second half of the book features an extensive A-to-Z list of common pet illnesses and their holistic treatment options, including preventive treatments. The book uses graphs and illustrations to make the more technical concepts clear and easy to follow.

Heartwarming cat stories from the world's most beloved veterinarian.

Ralph Steadman's tribute to his friend Hunter S. Thompson's cat, and to cats in general. Illustrated by the author.

A resource guide for cat and dog owners containing alternative, "holistic" solutions for solving a variety of health and behavioral problems. The book provides natural remedies for pets culled from a variety of sources, such as veterinarians, health-food industry conventions, and firsthand knowledge and use. The book's sections are arranged alphabetically and are interspersed with real-life stories on such topics as Ear Infection, Loneliness, Kidney Disease, and Diet Tips.

This sequel to THE CAT WHO WENT TO PARIS and A CAT ABROAD continues the saga of Norton's adventures at home and abroad, and teaches his owner a valuable lesson about letting go when the time comes.

Newly updated, this essential book for any caring pet owner covers everything from fresh food diets to alternative therapies for common pet ailments. Dr. Pitcairn, a holistic veterinarian, makes a solid argument for a simple grain-based diet and natural remedies. His extensive research is backed up by his often humorous and touching stories of dogs and cats that his methods have saved. In addition to recommending a chemical-free diet and natural health treatments, the book gives exercise routines, suggestions for creating a safe, toxin-free environment for your animal, and even a chapter on helping your pet die with dignity. The second half of the book features an extensive A-to-Z list of common pet illnesses and their holistic treatment options, including preventive treatments. The book uses graphs and illustrations to make the more technical concepts clear and easy to follow.