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Author: Lise Hansen
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: Hubble&Hattie
Dimensions:
Width: 20.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 0.721kg
ISBN: 9781787114159
ISBN 10: 1787114155
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 October 2019
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
Foreword Part one: A healthy life - the lifestyle choices every dog or cat owner will be making The beginning - the arrival of your puppy or kitten Diet - factory food, homecooking or raw food Choosing your vet - Your important ally, annual healthcheck Vaccination - a final farewell to routine boosters Parasite prevention - fleas, worms, ticks Neutering: spaying/castration The final stage - old age, natural death or euthanasia Part two: On health and disease An holistic view of health and what this can bring to the treatment of animals What is it to be holistic? The important holistic treatment methods: Homeopathy Acupuncture Manual techniques (osteopathy, chiropractics, cranio-sacral therapy, massage) Bach's flower remedies Herbal medicine Part three: Dealing with disease - How to help your sick animal. Common conditions in dogs and cats: Focus on allergy Skin (wounds, cat abcesses, allergic eczema, hotspots, ear infections, eosinofilic granuloma, overgrooming, tumors) Digestive system (dental hygiene, gingivitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, anal sacs) Airways (kennel cough, cat flu, asthma) Heart disease Thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism) Urinary organs (cystitis, urinary crystals-and stones, incontinence, kidney disease) Sexual organs (womb infections, cryptorchidism) Nervous system (epilepsy) Musculo-skeletal system (acute injuries, fractures, cruciate ligaments, dysplasia, osteoarthritis) Surgery Behavioural problems (aggression, fear, motion sickness, stress, overgrooming, inappropriate urination) Supplements Useful contacts (where to buy the products or find the practitioner you need) Further reading Index
Reviews
This to me is an inspiring approach to animal treatment and indeed a book I will keep for future reference. Publisher Hubble and Hattie in their usual excellent manner have used superb photos, an easy to use and understand layout and an easy read and reference style. It is excellent in all aspects and a book no dog or cat lover should really be without. - Dog Training Weekly. [This book] is a great present choice for any pet owner this Christmas. Like all the books from specialist pet publishers Hubble and Hattie it's a stylish and attractive volume that looks good, as well as providing valuable advice and health information. - Driving with Dogs. A comprehensive book that is highly relevant (even indispensable) to every dog and cat carer. The one book that no dog or cat lover should be without! - Australian Cat Lover.
This to me is an inspiring approach to animal treatment and indeed a book I will keep for future reference. Publisher Hubble and Hattie in their usual excellent manner have used superb photos, an easy to use and understand layout and an easy read and reference style. It is excellent in all aspects and a book no dog or cat lover should really be without. - Dog Training Weekly. [This book] is a great present choice for any pet owner this Christmas. Like all the books from specialist pet publishers Hubble and Hattie it's a stylish and attractive volume that looks good, as well as providing valuable advice and health information. - Driving with Dogs. A comprehensive book that is highly relevant (even indispensable) to every dog and cat carer. The one book that no dog or cat lover should be without! - Australian Cat Lover. A vibrant testament to the dedication of Dr. Lise Hansen who believes that the very act of seeing an animal requires an obligation to stay well informed ... An invaluable guide. - Geelong U3A Dog Handling Skills Class. I am delighted with the content, presentation, and style of this book. This is, at last, a care book that I can enthusiastically recommend to my clients. - Sarah Fox Chapman MS, DVM, MRCVS, VetMFHom.
Author Information
Since graduating from vet school in 1994, Lise Hansen DVM MRCVS CertIAVH PCH has spent the last 25 years working in small animal practice. Early in her veterinary career, Lise pursued post-graduate training in veterinary homeopathy and acupuncture. Today, she focuses on her homeopathic referral practice spread over three clinics: her own practice in Aarhus, Denmark, a veterinary clinic just north of Copenhagen, and Hyde Park Veterinary Centre in central London. Lise is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences for the benefit of dogs and cats, and she teaches and lectures internationally to animal carers and veterinary colleagues alike.
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