Natural Healing for Dogs

Natural, holistic, complementary, alternative - all of these are words used for healthcare that goes beyond the conventional. Humans have been using natural healing methods and treatments on themselves and their animal companions for thousands of years and it is these ancient methods, along with a number of more modern discoveries, that form a huge part of natural healthcare today. A truly holistic approach to healthcare for animals is one that balances emotional needs with the physical. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, that often treat the symptoms not the cause, natural healthcare takes the whole animal into account to create a treatment, or course of treatments, that support the animal's overall health and wellbeing. Disease is precisely that - a dis-ease in the body - and it is often a symptom of wider problems. If the body is imbalanced in any way, it manifests this imbalance in physical symptoms. Maintaining your dog's health and treating your dog's symptoms using complementary methods and therapies can help your dog to stay in tip-top shape, or support his own healing processes if he gets sick. We are not recommending that you simply choose purely natural or purely conventional methods of treatment for your dog - the beauty of natural therapies is that they work in tandem with conventional medicines and treatments to support your dog's health. There are certain conditions that will need urgent medical attention, and that assistance should always be sought if your dog's life is in danger. There are a number of ailments contained within this book that require urgent veterinary treatment However, complementary therapies can help your dog to heal, for example, after a trauma or surgery, as well as helping to heal chronic conditions. Some herbal medicines and essential oils can interact with prescribed conventional medicines, so always make sure that you consult your vet before embarking on a course of natural treatment for your dog. I have been deeply interested in and passionate about natural treatments for animals for a long timeand, as a "conventional" vet, people may be surprised to learn that I support complementary therapies! To me, it's all about treating the animal as a whole, ensuring their optimum health and comfort whatever their age and stage. This book is an introduction to a range of natural treatments and therapies for your dog, along with an A-Z compendium of 40 various ailments and how to treat them. The list is comprehensive but by no means exhaustive, and if you need further information on how to treat your dog holistically, consult your vet or holistic vet practitioner. The best of health to you and your dog! Gordon Table Of Contents: Introduction General care for your dog Acupuncture Aromatherapy Bach Flower Remedies Chinese Herbal Medicine Chiropractic Diet and nutrition Homeopathy Massage Nutraceuticals Reiki Tellington TTouch Western Herbal Medicine Ailments and illnesses