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Herbs for Pets

The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet's Life

Mary L Wulff author Gregory L Tilford author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Companion House

Published:23rd Jul '09

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This essential guide provides pet owners with natural remedies for various ailments. Herbs for Pets is a comprehensive resource for holistic animal care.

In Herbs for Pets, herbalists Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff provide pet owners with a comprehensive guide to enhancing their animals' health through natural remedies. This second revised edition serves as an essential resource, featuring an extensive array of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments. The book takes readers on an illustrated journey through Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that can be found in North America, detailing their holistic uses and potential contraindications.

Organized into three informative chapters, the first chapter discusses the foundational principles and practices of herbalism. It covers essential topics such as toxicity concerns, basic herbal preparation, and the ethical considerations of using herbs. The authors emphasize the importance of the relationship between herbs and diet, encouraging readers to consider herbs as dietary supplements for their pets.

The second chapter, an extensive A-Z guide, showcases 65 different herbs, complete with color photographs and detailed descriptions. The final chapter focuses on an herbal repertory for animals, addressing a wide range of ailments from anxiety to skin problems. With over two dozen herbal remedies provided, Herbs for Pets equips pet owners with the knowledge needed to care for their companions holistically, alongside a glossary and comprehensive index for easy reference.

ISBN: 9781933958781

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 794g

325 pages

Second Edition