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Recommended books:
The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat by Juliette de Baïracli Levy
Juliette pioneered the concept of Natural Rearing back in the early part of the 20th Century and so her methods have been proven over numerous generations of dogs; Juliette talks of dogs routinely enjoying lifespans of around double those that we accept today (i.e. dogs living into their late teens and twenties) and, just as if not more importantly, disease-free lives. Her book primarily covers diet (what to feed and why), and the use of herbs (both as nutritional support and as remedies for ailments); it also touches on alternative therapies and the dangers of conventional vaccinations. Many of the more recent publications on raw feeding were founded on Juliette's work.
The Holistic Guide to a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown
Another useful book on canine nutrition and complementary therapies, based on the principles of Juliette de Baïracli Levy. Very good for getting started as it contains a "menu" with specific amounts based on the weight of the dog.
What Vets Don't Tell You about Vaccines by Catherine O'Driscoll
The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats by Midi Fairgrieve
A useful reference book on feeding and alternative therapies. Contains an introduction to each therapy at the start, followed by a number of appropriate treatments for each ailment, listed alphabetically by ailment
Heal Your Dog the Natural Way by Richard Allport
A useful reference book on feeding and alternative therapies. Contains an introduction to each therapy at the start, followed by a number of appropriate treatments for each ailment, listed alphabetically by ailment
Juliette pioneered the concept of Natural Rearing back in the early part of the 20th Century and so her methods have been proven over numerous generations of dogs; Juliette talks of dogs routinely enjoying lifespans of around double those that we accept today (i.e. dogs living into their late teens and twenties) and, just as if not more importantly, disease-free lives. Her book primarily covers diet (what to feed and why), and the use of herbs (both as nutritional support and as remedies for ailments); it also touches on alternative therapies and the dangers of conventional vaccinations. Many of the more recent publications on raw feeding were founded on Juliette's work.
The Holistic Guide to a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown
Another useful book on canine nutrition and complementary therapies, based on the principles of Juliette de Baïracli Levy. Very good for getting started as it contains a "menu" with specific amounts based on the weight of the dog.
What Vets Don't Tell You about Vaccines by Catherine O'Driscoll
The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats by Midi Fairgrieve
A useful reference book on feeding and alternative therapies. Contains an introduction to each therapy at the start, followed by a number of appropriate treatments for each ailment, listed alphabetically by ailment
Heal Your Dog the Natural Way by Richard Allport
A useful reference book on feeding and alternative therapies. Contains an introduction to each therapy at the start, followed by a number of appropriate treatments for each ailment, listed alphabetically by ailment
Useful websites:
Wormcount
Test your dog's faeces simply and cheaply, to avoid unnecessary worming.
Natural Rearing.com
Contains lots of useful information on feeding naturally in practical terms, alternative therapies, vaccinations, as well as the horrors of what goes into pet food. Also a supplier of useful products.
Canine Health Concern
Organisation founded by Catherine O'Driscoll to campaign against over-vaccination and promote naturally healthy dogs, useful source of information.
The Dog's Dinner
A useful guide to raw feeding for beginners (but please bear in mind that Estrelas need much less food for their size than most other breeds, we find 1.25% of their ideal body weight to be about right as a daily maintenance amount for an adult).
Natural Dog Health Remedies
Articles and useful reference site for natural remedies for dog health
Dawn Waterhouse
Homeopath: compassionate holistic healing for people and animals, for learning about using homeopathy for your own pets for common ailments and vaccination alternatives.
Grandma Loves The Dog
Retailer of natural products for animals, owned by Catherine O'Driscoll
BAVH (British Association of Veterinary Herbalists) - Find a Herbal Vet
The BAVH is a UK-based, non-profit organisation representing the growing body of vets using herbal medicines to treat animals. Use this page to find a herbal vet near you.
BAHVS (British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons) - Find a Vet
Veterinary Surgeries offering veterinary homeopathy in the UK. Note: this list is not exhaustive.
British Homeopathic Association - Find a Practitioner
Another site which enables you to search for a homeopath near you, whether it be a homeopathic vet, doctor, dentist, midwife, nurse, or other kind of practitioner that you are seeking.
Mercer & Hughes
Ilse Pedler: holistic vet practising alternative & conventional veterinary medicine
Athena Holistics Ltd
Alan Slater: holistic/alternative vet
Alternative Veterinary Medical Centre
Christopher Day: alternative/holistic vet
Natural Healing Solutions
Roger Meacock: holistic vet for people and animals!
Test your dog's faeces simply and cheaply, to avoid unnecessary worming.
Natural Rearing.com
Contains lots of useful information on feeding naturally in practical terms, alternative therapies, vaccinations, as well as the horrors of what goes into pet food. Also a supplier of useful products.
Canine Health Concern
Organisation founded by Catherine O'Driscoll to campaign against over-vaccination and promote naturally healthy dogs, useful source of information.
The Dog's Dinner
A useful guide to raw feeding for beginners (but please bear in mind that Estrelas need much less food for their size than most other breeds, we find 1.25% of their ideal body weight to be about right as a daily maintenance amount for an adult).
Natural Dog Health Remedies
Articles and useful reference site for natural remedies for dog health
Dawn Waterhouse
Homeopath: compassionate holistic healing for people and animals, for learning about using homeopathy for your own pets for common ailments and vaccination alternatives.
Grandma Loves The Dog
Retailer of natural products for animals, owned by Catherine O'Driscoll
BAVH (British Association of Veterinary Herbalists) - Find a Herbal Vet
The BAVH is a UK-based, non-profit organisation representing the growing body of vets using herbal medicines to treat animals. Use this page to find a herbal vet near you.
BAHVS (British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons) - Find a Vet
Veterinary Surgeries offering veterinary homeopathy in the UK. Note: this list is not exhaustive.
British Homeopathic Association - Find a Practitioner
Another site which enables you to search for a homeopath near you, whether it be a homeopathic vet, doctor, dentist, midwife, nurse, or other kind of practitioner that you are seeking.
Mercer & Hughes
Ilse Pedler: holistic vet practising alternative & conventional veterinary medicine
Athena Holistics Ltd
Alan Slater: holistic/alternative vet
Alternative Veterinary Medical Centre
Christopher Day: alternative/holistic vet
Natural Healing Solutions
Roger Meacock: holistic vet for people and animals!
