Introduction Prevention: Helping Our Dogs Live Better, Healthier, Longer Lives Using Natural Alternatives
Chapter One What is Health?
Chapter Two What is Disease?
Chapter Three Health-Care Considerations: Choosing the Care that is Right for Your Dog, and the Best Person to Provide it
Chapter Four Holistic Care: From Acupuncture to Homeopathy
Chapter Five Vaccines
Chapter Six Check-ups: Health and Age
Chapter Seven Food and Nutrition
Chapter Eight Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention
Chapter Nine Understanding Natural Remedies: From Herbs to Cod Liver Oil
Chapter Ten Traditional Veterinary Care: From Medicine to Surgery
Chapter Eleven Be Your Dog's Medical Advocate
Chapter Twelve Environmental Toxins and Natural Solutions
Appendix A Breeds
Appendix B Breed-Specific Diseases
Appendix C Treatments for Common Diseases
Resources
References and Suggested Reading
Index
About the Authors
Acknowledgments