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Extend and enhance the quality of your pet's life
Be proactive about your pet's wellness and let Dr. Stacy show
you how a reasonable combination of proven Western veterinary
know-how and time-tested Eastern therapies can promote health and
vitality for your furry companion.
Whether it's a matter of harnessing the healing properties of
food, eliminating harmful elements from a pet's surroundings,
restoring an animal's flow of energy, or treating bothersome
symptoms, Dr. Stacy provides a revolutionary East-West approach,
blending the best of both worlds to bring your pet's internal and
external environments into perfect harmony.Written by a leading
veterinarian schooled in both Western veterinary medicine and
traditional Eastern medicinePacked with charts, quizzes,
inspirational quotes, and moreAn appendix lists alternative
veterinary practitioners around the U.S.
"Head to Tail Wellness" will show you how to make positive
changes in your pet's life that will reduce the need for drugs and
invasive therapies and, most importantly, yield a happy, healthy
pet.
The second volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series
Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling
and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the over thirty years
since his delightful animal stories were first introduced to the
world.
Now in a new edition for the first time in a decade, "All Things
Bright and Beautiful" is the beloved sequel to Herriot's first
collection, "All Creatures Great and Small," and picks up as
Herriot, now newly married, journeys among the remote hillside
farms and valley towns of the Yorkshire Dales, caring for their
inhabitants---both two- and four-legged. Throughout, Herriot's deep
compassion, humor, and love of life shine out as we laugh, cry, and
delight in his portraits of his many, varied animal patients and
their equally varied owners.
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40 cool tricks you can teach your pet
Ever wonder how you can train your dog and other pets to perform
amazing tricks like the ones you see on TV? Now you too can impress
family and friends with 40 cool tricks that are a cinch to master
with your four-legged companions. You'll learn how to teach the
basics that every good dog should know: sit, down, come, and stay.
Then you'll move onto the classics, like shake and roll over. And
if you really want to captivate your audience, you can learn more
advanced tricks, like working with props and taking your show on
the road to perform at schools, nursing homes, and other
pet-friendly venues.
Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you
can trust, the ASPCA Kids books were written by animal lovers for
animal lovers--just like you.
It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million
clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly.
Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for
Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and
operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and
concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well
as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on
everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and
business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested
in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business
more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from
professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle
unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their
owners.
It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million
clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly.
Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for
Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and
operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and
concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well
as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on
everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and
business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested
in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business
more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from
professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle
unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their
owners.
Over the past thirty years there has been a tremendous growth in interest in the multidisciplinary field of human-companion animal interactions and relationships. The increased interest in human-pet relationships is not surprising considering that pets are kept in at least half of the households in Western societies. What is so special about the relationships people have with their pets? Are we very different from our ancestors in the way we feel about animals? What does pet keeping tell us about ourselves and our relationships with people? Can pets be good for our health? Does having pets help promote empathy for other humans? Companion Animals and Us brings together some of the newest research from a wide variety of disciplines including anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, and human and veterinary medicine to explore these and many other questions. This book will provide fascinating reading for anyone interested in understanding more about the human-pet relationships.
Despite their promise of a complete and balanced meal, most
commercial pet foods are chock-full of dangerous by-products,
indigestible fillers, and chemical preservatives. It's no wonder
that owners spends thousands of dollars every year treating their
pets' digestive disorders, tumors, joint and back problems, skin
irritations, allergies, and heart, liver, and kidney disease. In
THE WHOLE PET DIET, Andi Brown combines simple home cooking with
natural supplements, dedicated playtime, exercise, and good
old-fashioned pampering to help regulate pets' weight and tap into
their natural healing powers.
How Smart Is Your Dog? If you've ever wondered what is really going
on inside your dog's head, here is your chance to find out. In this
revised and updated version of this perennially popular book,
psychologist and prizewinning trainer Stanley Coren provides a
startling view of the intelligence of our oldest and closest animal
companions. Do dogs really think? Are they conscious in the same
way humans are? What is the nature of canine memory? Can dogs
communicate with us -- and, if so, how can we understand them? Do
they have feelings such as guilt, loyalty, and jealousy? Do they
experience joy and sorrow? Drawing on scientific research that has
stood the test of the past decade, interviews with top breeders and
trainers, and his own personal observations as a lifelong dog
lover, Stanley Coren speculates on these and many other fascinating
questions about man's best friend. He offers practical tips on how
to evaluate your dog's body language and understand the
sophisticated "language" of a dog's bark, and how to tailor a
training program to suit your dog's special needs. Here, too, are
the famous, controversial lists and rankings of more than 100
breeds for obedience and working intelligence, as well as for
specialized tasks such as hunting, home security, and
companionship. Rich in wit, wisdom, and anecdote, The Intelligence
of Dogs is a book that will bring you a greater understanding and
enjoyment of the habits, antics, and abilities of your dog.
"Pets at Risk" is an informative book on the breakthrough clinical
discoveries by veterinariam Al Plechner, . For more than 35 years
he has treated tens-of-thousands of cats and dogs in his Los
Angeles veterinary clinic, and has identified a widespread, but
unrecognized deficiency in the endocrine-immune system of cats and
dogs. These deficiencies result in symptoms ranging from allergies
to serious immunological diseases and cancer. Over that time he has
spoken to dozens of veterinarians who report seeing more and more
animals unresponsive to conventional treatment.
Dr. Plechner, DVM, has developed a program for treating pets facing
endocrine-immune deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. This book is
written for the layperson to understand the root of disease and
symptoms animals suffer. The author hopes that the reader will work
with his or her veterinarian in using the treatment program. This
book requires a working partnership between the pet owner and the
veterinarian since a part of the treatment includes pharmaceuticals
or natural supplements as well as a healthy diet and careful
attention to food allergies.
In this engaging and thought-provoking book, Stephen Webb brings a Christian perspective to bear on the subject of our responsibility to animals, looked at through the lens of our relations with pets - especially dogs. Webb argues that the emotional bond with companion animals should play a central role in the way we think about animals in general, and - against the more extreme animal liberationists - defends the intermingling of the human and animal worlds. He tries to imagine what it would be like to treat animals as a gift from God, and indeed argues that not only are animals a gift for us, but they give to us; we need to attend to their giving and return their gifts appropriately. Throughout the book he insists that what Christians call grace is present in our relations with animals just as it is with humans.
Ann Martin continues her thorough investigation of pet-related
issues, revealing more shocking facts. Carefully and methodically,
Martin explains the ongoing problems with most commercial pet
foods. She also builds a strong case against the popular raw meat
diets, and questions yearly vaccinations, making a convincing link
between increased cancer in pets and overvaccination. Protect Your
Pet includes healthy recipes, alternative choices, and solid
advice.
Susan Chernak McElroy credits her astounding triumph over cancer to the love of the animals in her life. In Animals as Teachers & Healers she shares her remarkable story along with true stories from others who have been touched by the loving energies of animals.
A woman escapes an abusive relationship by observing how her boyfriend treated her two Arabian horses . . . a German shepherd cocoons its body around a toddler during a house fire . . . a coyote gives a couple wisdom about their rebellious daughter . . . a little three-legged frog imparts a valuable lesson to a frightened nine-year-old girl. Unique and compelling, Animals as Teachers & Healers invites us to reconnect with the boundless gifts of joy, wisdom, and deep healing that flow from our ageless and intimate relationship with the animal kingdom.
This lovable creature is on its way to being the third most popular
companion animal after dogs and cats.
The best-selling animal advocate Temple Grandin offers the most
exciting exploration of how animals feel since The Hidden Life of
Dogs.
In her groundbreaking and best-selling book Animals in Translation,
Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as
her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver
extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now
she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the
best and happiest life--on their terms, not ours.
It's usually easy to pinpoint the cause of physical pain in
animals, but to know what is causing them emotional distress is
much harder. rawing on the latest research and her own work,
Grandin identifies the core emotional needs of animals. Then she
explains how to fulfill them for dogs and cats, horses, farm
animals, and zoo animals.Whether it's how to make the healthiest
environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how
to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in
the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to
challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our
bond with our fellow creatures.
Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of
research, experimentation, and experience.
This is essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for,
or simply cared about an animal.
In 2011, Manny was the runt of the litter and on his way to a
shelter. But when his parents scooped him up, named him after the
world famous boxer, Manny Pacquiao, and began posting photos of him
sleeping in their sink accompanied by humorous, optimistic
captions, Manny went viral. Whether he's wearing sunglasses,
hitting up music festivals, or sleeping in adorable costumes, this
little Frenchie always encourages a positive, do-gooder outlook to
his followers. Packed with cheeky humor, witty wisdom, and charming
anecdotes, Manny the Frenchie's Art of Happiness will satisfy dog
lovers of all breeds. Based on his popular Instagram feed
@Manny_the_Frenchie, this is an illustrated and humorous guide to
living a happy and fulfilling life by 'the most famous French
bulldog in the world...who's downright amazing' (Buzzfeed.com).
Natural healing for pets has emerged into the
mainstream-veterinarians across the nation are now providing
acupuncture, chiropractic, and other alternative methods. With
Energy Healing for Animals, acclaimed animal communicator Joan
Ranquet offers an essential guide for anyone seeking to enhance
their pet's health, longevity, and quality of life-and deepen their
bond with a beloved companion. "Animals are so receptive to healing
energy," explains Joan, "that they're often easier to work with
than our fellow humans. In this engaging do-it-yourself pet therapy
resource, this gifted healer offers a broad spectrum of guidance
and tools to help our animal companions with behavior issues, pain
relief, anxiety, and overall well-being. Here she presents
practical instruction in pet Reiki, massage, feng shui, chakra
systems, acupressure, Healing Touch, and much more-including
breed-specific guidance for cats and dogs.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I'd been in so many scrapes with Theo
and he'd always saved me. Those days were the hardest of my life so
far and ... at the darkest point, those big brown eyes and that
torn ear where I needed them to be. Right there next to me.' PC
Gareth Greaves first met Theo, a German Shepherd, when he was a
nervous 14-month-old puppy. They were instantly inseparable and
police dog Theo became the best partner Gareth's ever had. During
six-and-a-half years of active service, police dog Theo located,
tracked and detained suspects leading to more than 200 arrests. In
that time, he endured broken ribs and being bitten by assailants as
well as being set on fire. From tackling and detaining an arsonist,
to protecting Gareth from a gang of men with machetes in an armed
robbery, Theo's bravery knew no bounds. Time and time again he put
his own life at risk (often coming close to death) to save others.
Even while off duty Theo has been a rock to his partner, providing
emotional support as Gareth learned that some of the hardest
battles aren't always on the front line. My Hero Theo is the
heartwarming story of one man and his heroic dog - and the bond
that sees them go above and beyond the call of duty to keep each
other safe.
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