Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner [Paperback]

Kaetheryn Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997

An A-to-Z reference for using homeopathy to treat animals. 

The gentle and effective qualities that have made homeopathy such a popular remedy for humans make it the perfect treatment method for animals as well. This reader-friendly guide is an A-to-Z reference for treating almost any emergency that may befall our beloved animal companions. Practical clinical instruction in homeopathy and first aid is included for each condition, from broken bones to diarrhea, from poisoning to fleas. Special sections discuss caring for orphaned young animals and understanding how homeopathic medicines work. It makes the perfect guide for those who want to give animals the non-threatening, natural care they need. 

Homeopathy for Animals applies to many different animal species, including pets, horses, barnyard animals, even birds and reptiles. 

Real-life anecdotes from the author's 20 years of veterinary experience treating household pets and farm and wild animals make Homeopathy for Animals as entertaining as it is useful. 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The cases in this book show homeopathy in action on a level everyone can relate to, and the demonstration of how what is observed is turned into the means of remedy selection is particularly useful. This is a book that will certainly find a place in the market."
(John Saxton, Homeopathy Today )

About the Author

Kaetheryn Walker teaches workshops in homeopathy and animal care throughout the Northeast. She lives in Belfast, Maine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press; 1 edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892817372
• ISBN-13: 978-0892817375
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for anyone who cares for animals!, July 19, 2002

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Dee Walter (Halifax, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner (Paperback)

Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner, by by Kaetheryn Walker is probably the first book I reach for when a medical crisis arises. While this is not the book one needs to search for consitutional remedies, it is a must for those sudden acute conditions that pop up unexpectedly. As the manager of a small feline sanctuary where I care for over 40 cats, I recommend this book highly.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Quaint, but not what I was looking for, January 9, 2007

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Karena Thurston (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner (Paperback)

I was trying to find a desk reference or "materia medica" of sorts for using homeopathy with animals. I have been brought up on homeopathic care for myself above going to doctors for colds, allergies and the like so now that I have a cat I am beginning to question typical veterinary practice, especially since my cat was prescribed amoxicillin for an upper respiratory cold and it was even flavored orange - you can imagine trying to give that to an animal that would prefer fish over citrus.

This book had some cute illustrations but was more of a story-book that I would have really had to read through all of than a quick, practical reference that I could turn to in recognising and treating symptoms.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have pets, this book is a must!, December 16, 2003

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Dee Walter (Halifax, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner (Paperback)

My second favorite reference book when it comes to the homeopathic treatment of cats, and my number one choice when it comes to acute health situations. The conditions are in alphabetical order, so you can find the information you need in a hurry. This book is quite simple to use, especially if you have little or no background in homeopathy.