The harder to
find titles you can acquire at:
Minimum Price Books
I usually go
for the used books offered for a fraction of cost. Most
of them are in great condition and it saves money.
First, I recommend you acquire my favorite
book - every breeder & pet owner should have:
The Nature of Animal Healing
by Dr. Martin Goldstein
And.........
Dr. Pitcairne’s
Complete Guide to Natural Health For Dogs & Cats
by Richard H. Pitcairn,
D.V.M., Ph.D. & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
The diet formulations for cats in this book are not agreed with among many natural breeders
and Holistic vets, just too many grains and vegetables for a carnivore. The book is a great self help guide nonetheless.
For those of you a bit more experienced
:
Cats: Homoeopathic Remedies
by George Macleod MRCVS, DVSM
These books are a necessity for first
time users if you wish to help yourselves raise naturally with herbs and homeopathy.
Recommended Reading
Homeopathy
The Home Handbook For Survival
By Alan Schmukler
This is a great book for the beginner and for all to have
in dire emergencies if there is ever no medical help available ( if stuck away from civilization or in the midst of destruction).
It is a step by step guide that is easy to follow and understand and you will enjoy it! It lists remedies for Antibiotic
Resistant Infections, even teaches you how to make your own remedies from scratch in emergencies and lsits remedies for
every occupation to have on hand.
There is a section to help you find a Homeopathic doctor
throughout the world. Lists books, where to buy dropper bottles and glass bottles if you need them, Homeopathic Pharmacies,
Homeopathic organizations and hospitals around the world, etc. Just a marvelous book for the average layman!!
Since we use the same medicines for our pets - this is a great book for that alone as it has a very good Materia Medica reference
for symptoms and their remedies. It explicitly tells you how to choose the right remedy and gives examples so you get
a clear picture. Sometimes we may miss a subtle symptom which may delay a cure but remedies change as the symptoms
change and you will learn about that also in this book. It will teach you to be very observant.
The Nature of Animal Healing
By Martin Goldstein, D.V.M.
Everyone should have this book.
It outlines the principles of natural healing, covers commercial foods in very plain, understandable terms so people know
just how bad they really are. He covers many diseases and the natural treatments he has used to cure. He explains
Healing Crisis of the body - both human and animal and gives his own as an example also. I have experienced this in
one of my cats who had multiple issues shortly after I got the cat. In switching the cat to a species appropriate
diet ( raw ) and using natural health care, the body detoxified itself and many things happened while the body was rebuilding
and cleaning out - something one can only appreciate by experiencing it in person - quite remarkable. I've done it enough
to know what to expect. The cat is doing wonderful now ;-)
I use this book as reference for disease
and health issues as well as a number of others on this page. They all are invaluable for giving pet owners and breeders
empowerment to care for your pets yourselves - Much healthcare can be done by the owner easily at such a savings
if people would just take the time to learn !
Homeopathy Today
This is a monthly magazine offered
by National Center For Homeopathy It is practical and easy to read. You'll learn about using homeopathic
medicines via some of the finest homeopaths and authors. Lists latest events, reasearch, books, case studies, etc.
Great for getting off on the right foot!! To learn more and order this magazine, go to :
http://www.homeopathic.org
The Complete Herbal Handbook For
the Dog And The Cat
By Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Probably one of the most revered herbalists
of our time who has traveled the world learning of traditional herbal use by many peoples including the Gypsies.
She has raised Turkuman Afghan hounds
for over 50 years - naturally. There is not one herbalist, homeopathist who does not know this lady. Her medicines
have always been herbs and fresh foods.
This is a great book with so much information
- especially for the dog breeder. The cat section is small but worth reading, most of the dog sections apply
to the cat also but obviously in smaller ration. There is quite alot on cleansing, ailments, treatment, diet, case
studies, etc. Quite an interesting read as she incorporates much of the ways the ancient peoples treated many afflictions.
Very interesting reading.
Natural
Health For Dogs & Cats
By Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. &
Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Whether you are a pet owner or
a breeder, you should have this book. Dr. Pitcairn and his wife Susan are renowned specialists in the field of natural
animal health care. They are a compassionate duo and this book is just absolutely wonderful. The average layperson
will have much success following any treatment plan outlined that fits your animal's problem. The only thing I don't
agree with is the diets they outline which contain grains and things that a carnivore should not eat. Dogs of course
are not an obligate carnivore like a cat and can tolerate these dietary additions. I suggest you follow the diet guideling
in Michelle Bernard's book " Raising Cats Naturally" also listed on this page. I have had glowing reviews on the health
of my cats and kittens from adopter's veterinarians. I raise them with a species appropriate diet for a reason - that
is how they were designed and that is how they remain healthy.
Natural Horse
A great magazine devoted to natural
care for horses.
It is available in print or online subscription.
This is the only natural horse care magazine I know of and I love it ! For an example of content from a random
issue : Wild horses and nature, Vital minerals in Herbs - outlining the rich benefits herbs give to horses, Essential
Oils : Healing THE PSYCHE, Bad Habits Or Bad Training, Homeopathy use with horses, Rehabilitating problem hooves - barefoot,
Depression and Horse Therapy, Aloe Vera for the Horse - internal and external uses, Barn security, horse tips, numerous sources
for natural horse care supplies, Natural Care Veterinarians, Natural Hoof Care Farriers, Equine Dentists, Photo Contests,
Legislative & Conventional Veterinary Medicine Alerts, etc.
I highly recommend this publication !
Tumours
of The Breast
By James Compton Burnett, MD
I have not acquired this book yet.
It is basically on human breast tumours but because we and our animals can both use the same homeopathic medicine
for our ailments and since these tumours can also occur in our pets, I felt it would be worth listing. Burnett is an
older homeopathic doctor so you may not understand his writings perfectly so it is a good idea to get the first mentioned
book above by Alan Schmukler to familiarize yourself with homeopathy. You should then understand other books on the
subject pretty well.
This book is a small book as most of Burnett's are
- simple and to the point with case studies. It is 92 pages and my guess is that every page contains valuable content.
Last I checked at Minimum Price Books it was $2.- so get it!! Could be of great assistance to someone.
Flower Essences for Animals
By Lila Devi
Please get this book
!!! If you are having behavioral issues whether it be you, your children, or your animals - this book will help you
immensely. Too many animals are given up to shelters/rescues because of behavioral issues. With this book - you will understand
and relinquish them. Lila Devi is founder and director of Master's Flower Essences. She developed Master's
Essences in 1977 which is the oldest line of essences outside of the UK. She has a bachelor of arts in English
and Psychology and a secondary-education teaching certificate from the University of Michigan.
Flower Essences are a wonderful, complimentary
healing aid to use with herbal/homeopathic medicine. They work almost instantly with animals. This book is very
informative and teaches you to understand behavior, roots, causes and how to remedy the undesireables. This is such a wonderful
book for everyone from the pet owner to shelters, rescues, breeders, etc. Animals dealing with trauma, fear, aggression,
bad habits, etc. can all be helped immensely with this book and simple flower essences.
Ringworm, It's Constitutional Nature
and Cure
By J. Compton Burnett, M.D.
1892 - This little book is wonderful.
I find the case studies to be very interesting though it is on human cases of ringworm - the treatments would still cross
over to animals. It gives a variety of cases with different forms of ringworm and the treatment/cures. You will
enjoy reading the small book and learn much to help you with this condition. Also, keep in mind, when homeopathic treatments
do not respond - it is suspect that vaccinosis plays a very big part in the block to cure. Treat the vaccinosis issue to remove
that block.
Organon of Medicine
Translation by William Boericke, M.D.
This is the bible of homeopathy. The fifth
and last German edition published in 1833 was left interleaved by Samuel Hahnemann in his 86th year ready for publication.
This is the Sixth Edition in English. You will walk away with a completely different view of disease, symptoms, treatment,
etc. It is a first and must read for anyone wanting to understand Homeopathy.
Raising cats Naturally
by Michelle T. Bernard
Available at :
Michelle has raised American Shorthairs for over 10 years - naturally. She is well versed in Homeopathy and is very
passionate about natural rearing. This book is a must have for anyone wanting to feed and raise cats as they were meant to
be raised ( at least as close as possible to nature). This book will give you the confidence you need and all the references
to back up every bit of information in it. This is her culmination - along with the help of many of her veterinary counterparts
in the field - of many years of experience. You will learn about vaccination, food preparation, understanding carnivores
and their needs along with topics on health. There is also an index listing for sourcing supplies.
For you Persian owners, please see my Alternative page
on this site for extra information on raising Persians with a raw diet, natural care.
Nursing And Hand Rearing Newborn
Kittens
By Betty Bloomfield
Great little book !
It is said that Betty
has probably hand reared more puppies and kittens than anyone else in the UK. For many years, Betty has been involved
in breeding, showing and obedience trials in the dog world. Since saving a Persian kitten given to her, she has attended
many cat shows speaking with breeders and owners. Many sick, orphaned, premature and special needs kittens and puppies
arrive regularly at Betty's Hertfordshire clinic founded in 1972. Betty was a nurse who worked in a special care
baby unit which greatly benefitted the clinic. Her expertise in hand rearing and special interest on the nutrition of
neonates is invaluable. Her book covers everything from problems starting at conception to Clinical conditions, Cleft
Palate, Chest Deformities, Leg Deformities, Fading Kitten Syndrome, Pneumonia, Septicaemia, Nutritional Requirements &
Feed Mixtures, Rehydration Mixtures, Constipation, Tube Feeding, Hypoglycaemia, Diarrhea, Shock, Hypothermia, etc. all in
short and to the point sections along with diagrams of a number of things. I certainly recommend this book for breeders
and pet owners alike.
The
New Natural Cat
By Anitra Frazier
One of the best books published on Holistic
care for your cat.
This is a thick book that covers everything from
A to Z. I wouldn't know where to start to describe this book as there isn't really anything it does not cover. Another must
read.
Natural
Insect Repellants
By Janette Grainger &
Connie Moore
FLEAS, TICKS, ANTS, FIRE ANTS, WORMS, MOTHS, SLUGS,
TAPEWORMS, SILVERFISH, OH MY !!!
This is one of the best for a little book.
( 151 pages) It covers a wide range of controls and has lots of useful tips. Many safe formulas for shampoos, powders,
oils, cleaning, repellents and the likes using herbs and essential oils and other natural products. Very easy to understand
- covers pets, people and plants.
*** Again, do not use essential oils on or near cats.
Do not let them in a room where these oils have been used until it has been aired out for a day.
The Naturally Clean Home
By Karyn Siegel-Maier
Excellent reference for making your own
cleaning products from laundry, to floors, furniture, rugs, air fresheners, polishes, waxes, car deodorizor, auto waxes,
chrome polishes, washes, etc. Tons of information in here.
Dr.
Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care
By Randy Kidd, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Randy has a D.V.M.
degree from Ohio State University, Ph.D. in Pathology/Clinical Pathology from Kansas State University. He is a practicing
holistic veterinarian and has practices in San Francisco, Ca. and McLouth, Kansas. He is a popular speaker on alternative
pet care, columnist for Herbs for Health magazine and a consultant for pet supplement companies. He has written articles for
Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and Veterinary Medicine.
Self explanatory. This book is based on using
herbal medicine. It is another wonderful book that explains how to choose, make and administer preparations along with information
on over 40 herbs. Covers everything from the eyes to the urninary system. What herbs are safe for diabetic cats, best plants
to treat fleas, arthritis, coughing. Excellent herbal reference on preventive care and immediate health problems.
Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders & Veterinarians
By Carolyn
M. Vella, Lorraine M. Shelton, John J. Mcgonagle, Terry W. Stanglein
Excellent book on genetics and a must for every
breeder.
Aromatherapy A Lifetime Guide to Healing
With Essential Oils
By Valerie Gennari Cooksley
Excellent book ! I cannot say enough about
this book - It is thick and every page is full of valuable information. This is a wonderful self - help guide with Aromatherapy
treatments for Digestive, Respiratory, Ear, Nose, Throat, Circulatory, Muscle and Joint problems, Skin and Hair, Children,
Emotions, Memory, Baths, Body treatments, etc.
Discusses Essential Oils and how they are produced,
knowing the real thing from the imitations, and includes a great Reference Guide.
You will love this book
* Remember
- Essential Oils are not for cats
Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals
By Kristen Leigh Bell
Kristen has studied with Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt of the
Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, has her Master's Certification on Aromatherapy for Pets and is the founder of Aromaleigh
Aromatherapy. She has used aromatherapy with animals for over 10 years. This is a quality book.
Covers Aromatherapy for Dogs, Cats, Horses,
Birds, Ferrets, Hamsters, Fish and Amphibians, etc. Wonderful book with many formulations for pet soaps, healing oils,
pest control and the likes. There is alot of information in this book ! You will also find a Supplier list for Essential
Oils, Hydrosols, Essential Oil Testing, Flower Essences, Packaging, Soap Suppliers, Education and a few others.
I love this book.
Back To Eden
By Jethro Kloss
A very inspirational and ambitious man, he developed a plant to manufacture wholesome foods
for the health of the human race. He traveled giving lectures and food demonstrations, helping people one-on-one to understand
the importance of a healthy diet and how they were causing thier own disease and early deaths. Many seeked this man out for
treatment, advice, any help for their health. Jethro and his wife took many a stranger in to their home to heal
them with herbal and water therapy, nourishing diet and massage. This book is mainly directed towards
human health. You will be astonished at the wide variety of material covered in this book. It is absolutely wonderful and
will keep your complete interest. Covered are : Soil Preparation and Farming, postmortem findings due to lifelong negative
dietary habits, water treatment for pneumonia, Making syrups, salves, poultices, herbs and their medicinal uses, Treating
diseases with herbs such as heart problems, rabies, arthritis, jaundice, impure blood, influenza, insomnia, kidney stones,
blood pressure, mumps, prostate, ringworm, sinus, gastritis, syphilis, ulcers, etc. Covers also, fiber, breads, elimination
diets, discusses health destroying foods such as baking powder, condiments and caffeine. There are many treatments outlined
and many recipes for better health. This is a must have, small but very thick book. There are a few revisions - I have the
1994 version. You will love this book as it has had many rave reviews.
The Back To Eden Cookbook
By Jethro Kloss
With his 40 years of experience preparing natural foods, this little book is a treasure! You will learn how to
make your own soy milk, soy butter, cream, natural peanut butter, nut milk, nut cheese, etc. There are recipes for main
dishes, soups, whole grain breads, dressings, sauces, seasonings, spreads & desserts. Make mayonnaise, baked honey
apples, jellies, coffee, teas and broths. All of them made naturally for your health. The natural condiments and
spreads and dressings add wonderful flavor to these dishes and are a wonderful and usually unthought of inclusion that help
you adjust well to a healthy, new diet.
Cats: Homeopathic Remedies
By George Macleod MRCVS, DVS
You
have to have this book - especially if you are a breeder. This man is the best in my opinion and many others.
The late Dr. Macleod is a graduate of Glasgow University, worked for the British Government during WWII and was one of the
very few veterinary surgeons that used homeopathy wholly and exclusively. He was the president of The British Association
of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons and also a Veterinary Consultant to the Homeopathic Development Foundation.
This is a great addition to your homeopathic library. It starts out with a Materia Medica of remedies and is followed by many
diseases and a list of remedies for specific symptoms. A very helpful book for the cat owner and breeder. I do suggest
you include a book on case taking so you know how to use homeopathy correctly. Symptoms and proper remedies for them make
a huge difference. You have to be aware of the slightest symptoms to pick the correct remedy.
Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia
Medica
By William Boericke, M.D.
This is an excellent Homeopathic
pocket manual with over 1,076 pages of Materia Medica. It is a more in depth book on symptoms and remedy. Indespensible resource
of information and will serve you well. This is a book most homeopathic doctors and veterinarians referr to.
Concordant Materia Medica
By Frans Vermeulen
With over 30 years of study which started when he was an elementary school teacher in 1976,
Frans is one of the foremost Homeopathic doctors in the Netherlands. He is one of the highest rated instructors in the field.
This is twice the amount of the before mentioned Materia Medica above. If you are a bit more experienced - you will appreciate
the vast amount of information in this book. This book has 1,686 pages of more in-depth remedy/symptom materia medica.
This is another must have book that will come in handy for extremely hard cases. Not for the beginner to start with but it
will come in handy when you have acquired at least the basic skills of case taking.
