Pet Medicine

At 22 Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year out of college and severely depressed. Summoned by Julie's incoherent phone call, her mother raced from Ohio to New York and took her home. Haunted by troubling childhood memories, Julie continued to sink into suicidal depression. Psychiatrists, therapists, and family tried to intervene, but nothing reached her until the day she decided to do one hopeful thing: adopt a golden retriever puppy she named Bunker.

Jon Katz is the New York Times best-selling author of numerous nonfiction tales of man's best friend. Here he presents the story of two dogs that profoundly affected his life and work. Skittish border collie Izzy pushes him into rewarding work with Hospice. And black lab Lenore's gentle spirit helps remind him why he wanted to work with animals in the first place.

It's no secret that many modern medicines are incredibly expensive, with some on the cusp of being unaffordable. In fact, it is estimated that Eli Lilly made $7.4 billion in revenue from their diabetes drug alone last year. Perhaps you are tired of paying such exorbitant prices for modern medicine. Or you may be interested in finding more natural and holistic methods to treat your illnesses and ailments. If this describes your current situation, you've come to the right place. Introducing Make Natural Medicines at Home, the perfect book to learn how to make natural, affordable herbal ...

Our beloved companion animals often suffer from chronic diseases or repeating complaints that respond only temporarily to traditional treatments, requiring frequent or even lifelong dosing. As the staunchest advocate for your own cats and dogs, you can greatly increase their health by learning to recognize chronic disease and partnering with a homeopathic veterinarian. The Practical Handbook of Veterinary Homeopathy opens your eyes to the enormous potential of homeopathy.

Natural and Holistic Care for Dogs – Enhance Your Dog’s Life, Naturally! I love dogs! In this book, you will learn all about how to care for your dog in a natural and sustainable way. I think there are natural alternative remedies, cures, and care for dogs that mainstream science doesn’t address. Have you ever heard of adapting Ayurveda to your dog? What about using Reiki? We all know that a massage feels amazing for a human; what about for your fur-baby? This book will show you great alternative ways to care for your pet. We will address all areas of a natural pet lifestyle, ...

The year is 1925. It is sixty degrees below zero. The wind sweeps tons of snow over the deep-frozen Alaskan landscape. The nearest railhead is seven hundred miles away. Airplanes cannot fly. The way to Nome is blocked by a treacherous frozen sound, an icebound port, and mountains to the west. But there is a diphtheria epidemic in Nome. The children need serum from the outside world if they are to survive. Their only hope is a few chosen Eskimo drivers and their teams of dogs.

The Spirit of Animal Healing is chock-full of the very latest integrative medical knowledge (which combines conventional therapies with complementary and alternative medicine). Coupled with the vast amount of specialized expertise and learning Dr. Marty has gained from his own practice over the past 55 years, the book takes listeners on a journey to the leading edge of integrative veterinary understanding to achieve greater insight into the minds and bodies of their animal companions.

In this groundbreaking audiobook, Goodavage brings us behind the scenes of cutting-edge science at top research centers, and into the lives of people whose well-being depends on their devoted, highly skilled personal MDs (medical dogs). With her signature wit and passion, Goodavage explores how doctor dogs are becoming our happy allies in the fight against dozens of physical and mental conditions.

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.

The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people's beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader's case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. The Vet at Noah's Ark follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals

As a pet care professional how many times have you had a client that just received the news their pet is terminally ill, has died tragically, or is dealing with pet loss? And how many times have you had to deliver the news yourself? You are not sure what to say, but you want to be compassionate and helpful. You are literally either lost for words, feel like you said the wrong thing, or would like to be more effective when delivering the news. It is critical to know how to help your clients when they are faced with pet loss death and grief. With the increasing growth in the pet care industry...

From the Bronx to beyond!. From Musician to Physician to Builder. I started out with an ideal at an early age. By five I just knew that I was going to be a doctor. We all knew, from my relatives to my parents and really to my friends that I was to become a doctor. Having learned to play piano I graduated to Rock keyboards and guitars and finally , after Woodstock, to a decision. Musician or Physician. That's how my parents put it. The next thing I knew I was off to Medical School. Having received a full scholarship to the University of Guadalajara's State Medical School, through the Social ...

Elevate Your Dog’s Well-Being with Balanced, Holistic Care. Your dog isn’t just a pet, they’re a beloved member of your family, deserving of a life filled with health, happiness, and vitality. In The Holistic Dog Blueprint – Transform Your Dog's Life Through Holistic Care, discover how a natural, well-rounded approach to your dog’s care can make all the difference. Whether you're a first-time dog parent or a seasoned pet owner, this comprehensive guide empowers you to nurture every aspect of your dog’s well-being. Drawing on expert insights, practical advice, and science-backed ...

When Dr. Penny Parker goes to work at a family veterinary practice in her hometown, she becomes a mentor to two externs and a matchmaker for an orphan dog. Pixie belonged to a lifelong Fern Springs resident, who took her everywhere in his coveted antique car. Denny Mathers was president of the local nursing home visits, popular with dog-lovers at the dog park, and a rabble rouser with his friends. He had a big heart for the community and a checkered past he left behind. After he unexpectedly passed away at the clinic, his family secrets emerged. Why did a man with a heart of gold become ...

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet...From instant New York Times best seller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine - the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life, death, fate, and love. Love is the Best Medicine immerses you in the true life drama of beloved pets whose lives hang in the balance. It underscores the profound bond we have with the animals in our lives and the incredible responsibility Nick carries as their healer.

Whether online or at the pet store, there are a bewildering variety of pet healthcare products and services to choose from. Diets and supplements, ancient herbs and folk remedies, and even high-tech treatments like hyperbaric oxygen tanks and laser therapy. Everything promises to give your pet better health and a longer life, and isn't that what every pet owner wants? Brennen McKenzie, a vet with 20 years of experience and the former president of the Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine Association, helps pet owners and veterinary professionals understand the claims and the evidence.

For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well is Dr. Renee’s unforgettable testament to the extraordinary healing nature of dogs. Every day in her veterinary practice, she bears witness to the undeniable bond between pets and their people.

A Second Chance. A Deadly Secret. Grace, a brilliant young scientist with terminal cancer, is offered a revolutionary new treatment: a full body transplant. Reborn into the healthy body of a suicide victim, she is sworn to secrecy about her illicit surgery. But her miraculous recovery sparks suspicion. Grace becomes the target of an unseen enemy who is relentlessly hunting her, determined to unearth the truth and extinguish her borrowed life. Thrust into a sinister cat-and-mouse game, she fights for her life, love, and the very essence of who she is. The Body Transplant is a gripping ...

This is a book for the enlightened dog owners - a groundbreaking, "whole-dog" approach to raising a puppy, from the halls of one of the most prestigious and pioneering veterinary schools in the world. Nowhere else will readers find this whole-dog approach, a unique combination of training, behavior, and health care.

Since you are reading this, you love your pet, and because you know the benefits of essential oils, you want your pet to enjoy the benefits of essential oils just as you do. Essential oils are important to us for many reasons; they are also important to pets. For pets, most of these reasons are no different.