The holistic cat
Subtitle: a complete guide to natural health care
By: Holly Mash
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Ramsbury
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781847977809
Subjects: Cats; Diseases; Alternative treatment; Alternative veterinary medicine
Description: This is a comprehensive guide to natural health care for your cat. It explores the complementary treatments available to look after your cat in a range of everyday situations, as well as for first aid and focuses on diet, natural remedies, and preventative and integrated health care. This book introduces complementary therapies, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, and integrated health care, and helps readers learn to understand the feline mind. Kitten care, multiple cat households, and indoor cats are all covered, as well as care of the elderly cat and how you can enhance their final years. Learn about preventative healthcare and supplements, such as vaccinations, worming, fleas, and neutering, and the importance of nutrition provided by a well-balanced diet, as well as holistic treatments for common ailments, such as abscesses, dental health, and heart and respiratory problems.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introducing complementary therapies; title: The feline mind; title: Multiple-cat households; title: The kitten; title: The elderly cat; title: The indoor cat; title: Diet and nutrition; title: Routine health care and commonly used supplements; title: Holistic treatments for common ailments.