Pet Allergies (Paperback)

~ Alfred J. Plechner DVM (Author), (Author) "Are your cats and dogs eternally scratching?..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Very Healthy Enterprises; 1st edition (June 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961545208
• ISBN-13: 978-0961545208
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #426,605 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An important book for petowners, February 20, 1999

By A Customer

As far as I know, this is really the only book on this subject for laypersons. Luckily, it is very helpful, with good information on nutrition and immunological disorders as well as allergies. This book helped me understand my cat's ongoing food allergies and helped me improve her health (it is even more informative on dogs than cats). I highly recommend it for its detail and brevity; the author is a veterinarian who has specialized in this problem and seems very reliable and knowledgable. Some of his information contradicts things I have read in other pet health/nutrition books -- he recommends cooking homemade food, for example -- and there are no recipes here, only guidelines; but the author is also responsible for producing a line of anti-allergy pet food that my cat did very well on. One of the best things about this book is that it does not oversimplify the problem; he recommends consulting with a vet for complex problems. But his advice and information would definitely give you an idea of the kinds of questions to ask and the tests to ask for. Buy another book for recipes, but buy this book for scientific explanations of allergy problems in terms a layperson can understand, and for good advice on how to begin addressing those problems.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was a life saver, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This book was not only a life saver but an eye opener as well. The information contained in this book describes the problems, makes you think about the causes and then helps you to find a remedy. It also makes you think a great deal about the question, "If this is what the food we give to the animals we love does to them, what is the food we are giving to ourselves and our children doing to us?" As the doctors mention in the back of the book, many of the allergies and symptoms that humans have can be so closely compared to the allergies and symptoms our animals have. A great book to buy and have on your shelf for reference and review. I have my beloved dog with me today because of this book. Thank you

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved my dog's life., May 19, 1999

By A Customer

Having been through every possible traditional and alternative course of treatment for my very food-allergic dog, I was at wit's end when I stumbled across this book and convinced my vet to read it too. My dog is 99% better thanks to Dr. Plechner and I honestly never thought I would see it happen. This book is revolutionary, if you ask me.