The Natural Cat: The Comprehensive Guide to Optimum Care (Paperback)

~ (Author), Norma Eckroate (Author)
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Product Description

The holistic bible for cat caregivers—now updated and expanded.

The Natural Cat was one of the first books to advocate natural cat care when it was originally published in 1981. Now fully revised and expanded to address the many new discoveries in holistic pet care, this edition includes:

• A new introduction detailing the latest advances in holistic care for cats
• Updated statistics, new diet guidelines, and health care recommendations, including the latest on vaccines
• An updated resources section with suggestions for finding a holistic veterinarian and advice on how to deal with conventional veterinarians
• A complete overhaul of language to reflect new attitudes toward caregiving

Combined with classic and reliable advice on grooming, neutering and spaying, common feline health problems, elder cat care, behavioral problems, and emotional bonding, the latest information makes this edition of The Natural Cat the only handbook pet owners will need to naturally nurture a happy, healthy cat.

About the Author

Anitra Frazier is a nationally known feline nutritionist, groomer, and behaviorist, and a pioneer in holistic health for cats. She is the executive director of Anitra’s Natural Cat, a house-call service providing holistic health care and grooming, and heads Fluff City, New York’s feline health spa and hospice. NORMA ECKROATE has also coauthored The Dog Whisperer, The Puppy Whisperer, and Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Rev Exp edition (November 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452289750
• ISBN-13: 978-0452289758
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anitra Frazier saved my cat's life., November 25, 2008

By	Sherry "MomToTwoBoys" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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12 years ago, when my Pywacket became diabetic, doctors were prescribing so-called high fiber dry food -- not much different than the food that was causing the epidemic of diabetes in the first place.

After reading Anitra's last book, I was talking to one of the leading experts in feline diabetes who offered up one simple line. "I have to agree with her on one very basic point! Cats are carnivores."

That may sound obvious now, but it was the first moment I realized that my poor sick kitty didn't need the meat flavored cereal that that same expert was prescribing. My cat needed meat, and lots of it!!

Pywacket lived well with diabetes for six years with fewer vet visits than ever. His pre-diabetes asthma was mysteriously cured, and he died of old age at 19.5. Now Anitra has updated her book and I was first in line.

She has already answered questions I spent hours on the internet trying to find, especially what if anything to use to supplement a cat's diet. I do admit that I am not up to feeding raw food as Anitra has long suggested. I have 2 little kids at home, and even a small risk is too much. Still, following Anitra's basic recommendations using high quality wet foods and adding fresh chicken, I have seen my new cats become little fluff bunnies, long haired cats with NO matts ever!

Anitra Frazier understands cats from the slow "I love you blink" to diet, to what it is like to live with these amazing creatures. for my 2 new cats, the latest edition of her wonderful book will stand as my first reference for a long time. Buy it. Study it! You will save thousands in vet bills and for the first time perhaps, truly understand your amazing animals.

Thank you Anitra! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars K. Kuhn, April 21, 2009

By	K. Kuhn (San Rafael, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Natural Cat is the best feline guidance available. I have been using Anitra's book for three decades, and still refer to it. The section on pilling alone is worth the price of the book. Pilling was always a traumatic experience under the best of circumstances. After following Anitra's instructions with great success (the first time!) my cat/s and I never looked back. This is but one positive example of many.

I often give this book as a gift, evoking applause and gratitude from humans and their beloved cats every time. Everyone who has or loves cats will want to own this book. It is a must for first time feline caregivers.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful reference, December 15, 2008

By	Loves to Match (Southern California) - See all my reviews

I have an earlier version of The Natural Cat and have consulted it so many times when I have health or diet concerns for my cats. It has helpful advice on so many different topics -- from nutrition, to diarhea, coat to nails. I highly recommend this book for any pet owner who is looking for alternatives to always running to the vet or giving medicine.