ALTERNATIVE PET CARE

With new information surfacing concerning the questionable safety of vaccinations, conventional medications, food quality, environmental stresses, and the causes and treatments of illness and disease, more and more people are turning to alternative and preventitive medicine for a new approach to pet wellness. Although conventional medicine will always hold an important place in the health of humans and animals alike, by taking into account and supporting your furry friend's whole being, alternative medicine can prevent the onset of many problems.

Alternative/preventitive medicine considers many factors in the treatment of companion animals. Along with conventional tests, physical signs such as appearance (shiny coat and eyes, breath), environmental and emotional stresses which have been shown to cause or aggravate certain conditions, are taken into account.

Alternative/preventitive medicine includes the practice of acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathics, herbs, flower remedies, nutrition and supplements, cancer and chronic/terminal disease therapies.

On this page you will find links to a nationwide directory of alternative veterinarians, pet adoption, on-line shopping for high quality foods, as well as a selection of compelling books on this subject.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES
• A wide scope of information on Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine written by two veterinarians.
• Why not adopt a friend?
• On-line shopping for healthy food and pet products.

BOOKS
• Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
• The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog or Cat by Martin Goldstein
• Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing : A Heartwarming Look at the Spiritual Bond Between Animals and Humans by Allen M. Schoen
• The New Natural Cat : A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners by Anitra Frazier
• Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians by Martin Zucker
• Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians by Martin Zucker
• Herbs for Pets by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford & Gregory L. Tilford
• The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cat by Diane Stein