From the Book - Regular Print - Fourth edition, revised and updated.
Introduction: A deeper look at "natural" and "holistic"
Ch. 1. A tiny dog, a big shift
Ch. 2. What's really in pet food
Ch. 3. What's happening to all our food?
Ch. 4. Loving the earth ... and all animals
Ch. 5. Healthy, humane, and sustainable : new diets for a new era
Ch. 8. Special diets for special pets
Ch. 9. Choosing a healthy animal
Ch. 10. Creating a healthy home
Ch. 11. Exercise, rest, grooming, and play
Ch. 12. Living together : responsible pet management
Ch. 13. Connections : emotions and your animal's health
Ch. 14. Tips for special situations
Ch. 15. Saying goodbye : coping with a pet's death
Ch. 16. Vaccines : friend or foe?
Ch. 17. Holistic and alternative therapies
Ch. 18. How to care for a sick animal
QUICK REFERENCE SECTION. How to use the Quick Reference Section
Common pet ailments and their treatments
Handling emergencies and giving first aid
Schedule for herbal treatment
Schedule for homeopathic treatment.
From the Book - Regular Print - Third edition, revised and updated.
Part 1 Natural Health for Pets --
Chapter 1 We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care 3 --
Chapter 2 What's Really in Pet Food 9 --
Chapter 3 Try a Basic Natural Diet-with Supplements 29 --
Chapter 4 Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food 60 --
Chapter 5 Special Diets for Special Pets 88 --
Chapter 6 Helping Your Pet Make the Switch 109 --
Chapter 7 Exercise, Rest, and Natural Grooming 119 --
Chapter 8 Creating a Healthier Environment 135 --
Chapter 9 Choosing a Healthy Animal 152 --
Chapter 10 Emotional Connections and Your Pet's Health 184 --
Chapter 11 Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Management 190 --
Chapter 12 Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations 221 --
Chapter 13 Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet's Death 233 --
Chapter 14 Holistic and Alternative Therapies 242 --
Chapter 15 How to Care for a Sick Animal 272 --
How to Use the Quick Reference Section 287 --
How to Look Up a Particular Disease 288 --
What You Can Expect 288 --
Healing Discharges 291 --
Common Pet Ailments and Their Treatments 293 --
Anal Gland Problems 300 --
Diarrhea and Dysentery 329 --
Distemper, Chorea, and Feline Panleukopenia 332 --
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) 346 --
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) 347 --
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) 350 --
Pregnancy, Birth, and Care of Newborns 375 --
Radiation Toxicity 380 --
Reproductive Organ Problems 380 --
Spaying and Neutering 393 --
Upper Respiratory Infections ("Colds") 407 --
Handling Emergencies and Giving First Aid 429 --
Schedule for Herbal Treatment 438 --
Schedule for Homeopathic Treatment 441 --
Additional Recipes-Snacks and Treats 444 --
Normal Vital SignValues 452 --
Parts of Dog and Cat 453.