Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care Book by Randy Kidd

Author: Kidd, Randy
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Copyright: 2000
Number of Pages: 192
ISBN: 1580171893
Price: $14.95

As a dog lover, you may have considered using herbs as a part of your pet's health-care regimen. Perhaps you've wondered:

• Are herbs really safe for use on my older dog?
• Which plants are best for dogs with hot spots, hip dysplasia, and anxiety?
• What's the best way to give my dog herbal remedies?

In this comprehensive guide, holistic veterinarian Randy Kidd offers thorough, up-to-date information on gentle, chemical-free treatments for preventive care as well as immediate health problems. he also explains how to choose, make, and administer the best herbal preparations, and he provides at-a-glance information on more than 40 versatile herbs that will help you keep your pooch healthy and happy through every stage of life.

Table of Contents:

• Part 1: Introducing Herbs
• Introduction to Herbalism
• 10 Steps to Holistic Medicine for Dogs
• Using Herbs for Health
• Learning about Herbs
• Delivery Systems
• Herbs for Organs, Systems, and Specials Conditions
• The Aging Body
• Arthritis and the Musculoskeletal System
• Cancers
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Ears
• The Eyes
• The Gastrointestinal System
• The Liver
• The Nervous System
• The Reproductive System (Neutered Dogs)
• The Reproductive System (Non-neutered Dogs)
• The Respiratory System
• The Skin
• The Thyroid
• The Urinary System
• The Herbal Repertory
• Glossary
• Tonic Herbs
• Herbs for Specific Conditions
• Resources
• Index