Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Paperback)

by Diane Stein (Author) "Dogs and cats, as mammals, have physical anatomies quite similar to that of people..." (more)
Key Phrases: nature healing conings, pet multiple vitamin, coat ailments, Richard Pitcairn, Anitra Frazier, New York (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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In this combination of New Age feminist and holistic medicine propaganda, the author berates the patriarchal society, the Food and Drug Administration, and industry generally. Her book emphasizes proper nutrition, but her recommendations, based on others' writings, are contradictory and conflict with current recommendations from the government's expert committee on the nutrition of dogs and cats. While some aspects of holistic medicine, such as massaging an animal to relax it, are valid, most remedies, such as using flower essences for slipped discs, are useless and could delay an owner's seeking proper treatment for a pet. Prescribing arsenic--a poison--for diarrhea is one of the book's potentially harmful recommendations. Furthermore, not all readers will be sympathetic with Stein's references to communicating with spirits and reincarnation. Although it occasionally provides useful information, this book should be avoided because the average reader will not be able to distinguish legitimate from dangerous advice-- A. Louis Shor, DVM, Veterinary Consultant, Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
This new book is a must for the pet owner who wants to extend holistic healing methods to the entire household. The author takes pet medicine to a very natural conclusion, drawing on the same New Age therapeutic approaches used for humans. Stein shows how to use nutrition, vitamins, minerals, massage, herbs, and homeopathy to promote pet health. Illustrations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Crossing Press (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895946149
• ISBN-13: 978-0895946140
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,424 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great information but beware New Age writing style, November 12, 1999

By A Customer

I love this book. I enjoyed reading it and I use it as an occasional reference. I particularly like the Reiki healing and Flower Essence sections. The section on pet death was very beautiful. Unfortunately, when I tried to share this book with my husband, his masculinity was threatened by the exclusive use of the female pronouns and the references to The Patriarchy. Women are used to reading books with only male pronouns and with insults to women, but many men may be unable to read this book. Also, this book will appeal to the intuitively inclined, rather than to the scientific or literal minded. Diane Stein's book The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats covers many of the same topics in more detail, and written in a more universal style.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars incredibly informative - a must for your shelf!, December 5, 1998

By A Customer

looking for a book that will tell you what you need to know about anything going on with your pet? A-Z ....This book as well as Dr. Pitcarn's book are two books you must have if you love your pet like a family member!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book but......, February 29, 2008

By	Ladyhawk Wright "Book Reading Maven" (Ten Mile, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This is a great book and I love all of Diane Stein's material but this is a lot of the same stuff that Dr. Wendell Belfield was teaching in the late 70's when I first started breeding German Shepherds. It is a well kept secret among breeders all over the world.

I have used the Mega C Plus and the Mega C drops from his company for my breeding dogs and have never had one bit of hip trouble. His link is http://www.belfield.com/about.php to get the best nutritional suppliments possible for your dog and cat!