The Holistic Veterinary Handbook: Safe, Effective Treatment Plans for the Companion Animal Practitioner [Illustrated] [Paperback]

William G. Winter (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 219 pages
• Publisher: Galde Pr; 1 edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880090473
• ISBN-13: 978-1880090473
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Holistic Veterinary Handbook, February 15, 2002

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Craig Ng (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Holistic Veterinary Handbook: Safe, Effective Treatment Plans for the Companion Animal Practitioner (Paperback)

This is the first book review that I have ever written. I am drawn to do so because; "The Holistic Veterinary Handbook" by William Winter is such a gem. I am very thankful for William's hard work to compile such a great reference for a holistic approach to animal health. His veterinarian knowledge and schooling has been brought to a place of insight, understanding and wisdom through his gifts of writing, organization, clarity and seeing from a bigger picture. (a larger more "whole-listic" point of view for health.)
"The Holistic Veterinary Handbook" is a quick, complete, and usable reference that resources from several modalities of treatment; diet, herbs, flower essences, vitamins, exercise, and massage just to name a few.

I also enjoyed how the book was lightly peppered with quotes of wisdom and consciousness from shamans and philosophers.

The handbook is complete with over 40 pages of handouts for clients. These handouts are time saving, well written for the layperson, and full of information that will help keep the client educated and involved with the healing and health their pets.

In short, I am very thankful for William's dedication to animal health demonstrated through the writing of this book.

Sincerely,
Craig Ng

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Essential Reading, January 24, 2000

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Sasha - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Holistic Veterinary Handbook: Safe, Effective Treatment Plans for the Companion Animal Practitioner (Paperback)

This book is written primarily for vets and features basic treatment plans for various behavioral, digestive, CNS, mouth, eye and ear, skin, respiratory, glandular, urinary, reproductive, heart/circular disorders plus basic treatment suggestions for cancer and trauma/infection utilizing a variety of holistic therapies including acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and massage. Dr. Winter has also included numerous "client handouts" with info on everything from dealing with flea problems to treating hypothyroidism naturally. There's also a dosage table for herbs and nutritional supplements and a resource guide.
The treatment plans are *very* basic and I would consider them no more than a very general guideline. There is virtually no treatment plan I would implement "as is." While published in 1997, this book somehow seems quite a bit older. Much of the information presented wasn't cutting edge even in '96/'97 and it seems even more dated now. Those looking for information on preparing a natural diet for their animals will also be disappointed. While Dr. Winter recommends feeding homeprepared food, the client handout included does not provide adequate information on preparing a properly balanced diet for dogs or cats. One of the problems with the diet he recommends for dogs is that it includes just 20%-25% animal products (meat, eggs, dairy) which is way too low for a healthy carnivore.
For people who are relatively new to holistic veterinary medicine, there are many better books available. On the other hand, if you already have a collection of books on natural nutrition and holistic health care for dogs and cats and are looking for more information and treatment ideas, you may want to add this one to your library.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His Basics are Timeless, January 22, 2002

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Smith Ridge Veterinary Center/ Marty Goldstein (South Salem, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Holistic Veterinary Handbook: Safe, Effective Treatment Plans for the Companion Animal Practitioner (Paperback)

As man becomes more technologically advanced, the application of this knowledge tends to change society and its practices. In the field of communication for example, just look at the difference between the first Morse Code transmission and the Internet. But still, there is nothing like sitting down to dinner with a good friend and having a great talk. The same can be said about veterinary medicine. Although change has been huge and constantly upgrades, there are basics which will stay fundamental. Especially in the field of holistic veterinary medicine which already tends to be a throw-back to older medicinal practice, some of the basics are just common sense and timeless. Will's manual is a fine representation of these principles. It is always handy around our clinic!