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A partir de su amplia experiencia y con un novedoso enfoque de nuestra relación con los animales, el renombrado veterinario Allen M. Schoen revela que estos son protagonistas de increíbles actos de valor y solidaridad para con los humanos y otras especies.

En un trabajo de investigación que es en parte historia personal y en parte defensa de un enfoque más holístico de la veterinaria, este atípico hombre de ciencia nos cuenta de qué manera empezó a observar y a responder gradualmente a los estados emocionales de los animales, y no sólo a sus necesidades físicas. Desde entonces, con la ayuda de Megan, su perro, ha aprendido a ocuparse de ellos en esos dos niveles, y ha incorporado la medicina alternativa a su práctica, con espectaculares resultados.

En la línea de un número cada vez mayor de libros que exploran nuestra interrelación con los animales y nos animan a abandonar nuestra actitud de superioridad hacia ellos, la obra de Schoen se distingue por su frescura y su profunda sensibilidad.

¿Cómo garantizar el bienestar de nuestros animales de compañía? ¿Cómo afianzar los increíbles lazos de amistad y amor que se establecen entre nosotros y nuestros fieles compañeros?

Allen M. Schoen, uno de los veterinarios estadounidenses más prestigiosos, nos presenta en esta obra algunos de sus métodos más novedosos, que combinan la práctica veterinaria convencional con la medicina alternativa y que buscan el mayor bienestar posible para unos seres que, día tras día, nos dan ejemplo de generosidad y entrega sin límites. ... Read more

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This new book is a must for the pet owner who wants to extend holistic healing methods to the entire household. The author takes pet medicine to a very natural conclusion, drawing on the same New Age therapeutic approaches used for humans. Stein shows how to use nutrition, vitamins, minerals, massage, herbs, and homeopathy to promote pet health. Illustrations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

chlorophyll is essensial...
My 13 year old dog is doing amazing and I read the book over and over again.I find points that I may have missed, such as when trying the herbs only try 1 remedy before trying another. Chamomile and cinnamon for diarrhea as well as phosphorus,liquid chlorophyll works for arthritis, fasting and cleansing the blood (amazing).This is one of the best pet books out there, but do work with your vets of course. She simplifies all the other dogs books and reference books/Vets I may have never heard of (I have many many natural dog books). I think this book should be essential to your book collection if you own a pet. No you don't need to be a feminist to gain from this book that is just stupid.Although you do need to be more open minded. My dog was cured from heart disease thanks to this book (as well as working with his vets)! I am glad I found this book a year ago when my dog was diagnosewith heart disease. Now I am looking for a book for me written by Diane Stein. :)

healing dogs and cats
This appears to be just what I was looking for.I trust Diane Stein's books and this one appears to be just as good as I figured it would be.Thank you.

Excellent book on alternative healing
For those of us with dogs, like myself, haunted by skin allergies, food allergies, hot spots, etc, you may want to try this book.Now, I have not tried the flower essences noted.(They aren't easy to find in my relatively small town with one health food store).I have tried many of her other ideas, and I've found the book useful.I also appreciate her extensive discussion on ethoxyquin (E preservative), a rubber derivative that has consistently been linked to cancer in dogs and deformities in pups of breeding dogs.

NEW AGE
If you are into new age feminism this book is for you, NOT for me;
it is unfortuate becsuse it potentially has alot of useful factual pet care information; it is unfortuate to have been tainted with subjective information not worth sorting through.

Alternative healing works
Diane Stein has written a detailed, interesting healing guide with alternative methods to heal our pets. Western methods are many times harsh, compromise the immune system, and can harm. Many great ideas are featured in this guide. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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Four drops of the flower essence crab apple will calm a stressed-out Siamese. An all-natural alternative to commercial pet food can eliminate kidney problems, digestive ailments, and dry skin. A tea bag compress will cool hot spots... The natural therapies used in human medicine--herbs, flower essences, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutritional therapy--work for your pet too!The editors of Prevention Health Books asked today's top holistic vets for the best natural ways to keep a dog or cat healthy, active, and youthful during the longest possible life.The result is an essential A-Z home-care encyclopedia for every pet owner, with up-to-date information about:* Home remedies for common ailments from Allergies to Worms * An Exercise program for total health...including when to put on the dog booties! * "Blended" care for serious illness, such as homeopathy for healing after surgery * Complete balanced, no-commercial-pet food diets for both dogs and cats * All-natural skincare treatment for itching, drab coat, mange, mites, and fleas! * Training tips and herbal help for barking, soiling, jumping and more * Clear guidelines for getting your pet to the vet to save his life!GIVE TENDER LOVING CARE-THE NATURAL WAY....* Soothe itchy skin with calendula ointment * Put vitamins to work--vitamins c and e fight allergic reactions * Strengthen the immune system with echinacea * Make coats glow with essential fats from fish oil and flaxseed oil * Wash with oatmeal...aveeno in their bathwater makes a super itch fighter * Change tap water to filtered, bottled, or distilled...the chemicals coming out of the faucet may be harming your pet's health! * Vaccinate...but do so with care. Too frequent vaccinations may compromise your pet's immune system * And what about giving a dog or cat a bone?Read the surprising answer inside!AUTHORBIO: PREVENTION HEALTH BOOKS is a division of Rodale, Inc., a publisher of such top-selling magazines as Prevention, Men's Health, and Runner's World, along with today's most authoritative health books, including the 20-million-copy selling Doctors Book of Home Remedies Series. Prevention, America's #1 Choice for Healthy Living, is the single most popular health magazine in the country and is the nation's third most trusted source for health advice, trailing only the doctor and pharmacist in authority. The Editors of Prevention Health Books are also the creators of the Prevention's Best titles: Pain-free Living for Seniors, Anti-Aging Secrets, Fat Fighters, Healing Herbs, Vitamin Cures, Complementary Cures, Natural Remedies For Women, and Power Foods. ... Read more

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What a great book!
I bought this book for my mom since she has an aging dog.I read it before giving it to her and decided to get another one for myself.Even though I have house rabbits some of the recommendations still apply.If you love your pets, buy this book!

Animal Devotee
This book is easy to read and explains common pet problems such as barking, incontinence and stomach problems.It is nice to know that simple remedies sometimes are the best. ... Read more

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If you've ever loved an animal and hated to see it suffer, you now have the good fortune to meet Dr. Allen M. Schoen, whose integration of conventional and alternative medical techniques is revolutionizing the practice of veterinary medicine. Drawing on his experience of treating many different kinds of animals, as well as his knowledge of the healing power of the human-animal bond, Dr. Schoen teaches us:

* How love for our pets can literally save their lives, and how their love for us can be transforming
* How we can establish a deep connection with our pets that will improve their health and well-being, as well as increase our ability to communicate with them
* How the simple techniques of "listening," "touching," and "feeling" can bring comfort to our pets and a deeper understanding of their needs ... Read more

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An invaluable book for any devoted pet owner!
As a college student aspiring to work with animals, this is the kind of book that consistently validates and reinforces my chosen career path. Dr. Allen M. Schoen, veterinarian and founder of the Veterinary Institute for Therapeutic Alternatives in Connecticut, has put together here a delightful and even potentially life-saving collection of stories and advice for pet owners. He eases the reader into the book by beginning with a few stories of the more miraculous cases he has seen over the years. Included is the story of Megan, a stray golden retriever that came to him with what appeared to be a hopeless case of heartworm. He promised her that if she made it, he'd keep her, and make it she did, going on to provide miraculous healing powers of her own to numerous other animals Dr. Schoen has treated. Schoen also relates some stories of incidents from his younger life that inspired his decision to enter a career where he could help animals.

Part II, entitled "Bonding," explores the major ways in which relationships between animals and humans, animals and others of their kind, and even between animals of different species, are developed, maintained, and strengthened. Schoen focuses on four major elements - listening, touching, feeling, and letting go. For each of these topics Schoen has related a series of truly heartwarming tales.

Part III, which comprises about half the bulk of the book, is entitled "Healing" and takes on a slightly more scholarly air. Dr. Schoen has incorporated various methods of alternative healing into his practice for years, and uses things like acupuncture, herbal treatments, and homeopathic remedies in conjunction with standard Western medicine. And he gets results, as evidenced by the numerous examples he gives of such treatments succeeding where conventional Western treatments have failed. He begins by introducing us to acupuncture, explaining how he came to be convinced of its effectiveness, and following this with a section on the different ways in which acupuncture and acupressure can help your own pet. There are also diagrams showing a few of the major acupressure points that he feels all pet owners should know, with explanations of what stimulation of these various points will do.

Schoen next explores the world of herbal remedies, again explaining how he was introduced to these as alternative treatments and how they can work to help your pet should Western medicine fail. He includes a "Top Nine" list of herbal remedies every pet owner should be aware of, explaining what each herb does and how it works, and sharing example cases from his own experience. However, Schoen warns all pet owners to consult a veterinarian or herbal specialist before attempting to treat your pet yourself, as herbs can be harmful or even lethal if used improperly or in the wrong amounts.

Next Schoen includes a brief section on nutrition and diet. He details the basic nutritional needs of the average dog and cat, and includes helpful charts that show how much of certain nutrients animals should receive based on their body weight. Also included are a few of Schoen's own recommended recipes for balanced, home-prepared meals for your pet.

The final alternative healing method Schoen discusses is the use of homeopathic remedies. Similar in a way to inoculations, except for the fact that they are used to treat rather than prevent illnesses, homeopathic treatments rely on the use of heavily diluted samples of agents which, if encountered in large quantities, would actually cause the symptoms the patient is experiencing. For example, an allergic reaction to bee stings would be treated by crushing the bee, diluting the resulting pulp until only a trace amount of bee residue remains, and giving a few drops to the patient. Though such treatments remain the topic of heated debate, Schoen has repeatedly experienced success with these methods and provides numerous example stories to prove it.

Part IV, the final section of the book, is entitled "Teachings" and eases us back out of the book in much the same way we were drawn in - with a series of uplifting tales about the things animals can teach their humans and each other. Among these things are compassion, forgiveness, transformation, gratitude, sacrifice, and joy. One of my favorite tales was of a small stray cat named Daisy, adopted by a friend of Dr. Schoen's, who could not fully adjust to a life shared with humans until another cat was introduced to the household. The newcomer showed Daisy how to interact with their human companion and helped her overcome her confusion and fear. The very last story in the book takes us back to Megan, Schoen's golden retriever, in her final days at the age of fourteen. Schoen relates how, even in the process of dying, this very special dog continued to teach him valuable lessons about life.

This is a book any pet owner should read, particularly those with cats and dogs. However, any animal lover will find plenty of useful material here, as there are also stories of Schoen's experiences with horses, cows, rabbits, birds, and other animals - even a camel. The stories are thoroughly enjoyable, often downright amazing, and the insights and advice offered by Dr. Schoen are invaluable. An owner of five cats myself, the book brought to my attention numerous alternative veterinary treatments that I had now known about before. The writing is fluid, colorful, lively, and very friendly, and the book can easily be finished in a day or two. At the very end Schoen has included an appendix with contact information for various veterinary resources, and also a short list of recommended further reading. I recommend this book most highly to any pet owner, animal lover, aspiring veterinarian, and also to practicing veterinarians looking for additional treatment alternatives.

Emily, Manhattan Beach CA
Truly beautiful.Made me cry then smile.I have a 12-year golden retriever myself, and they are definitely a gift of joy and love

A Book for all Animal Lovers
Dr. Schoen and Pam Proctor have written a remarkable tale of veterinary practice and the animals and people encountered along the way.Dr. Schoen relates his own path from traditional veterianry medicine to a mixedpractice including alternative therapies for animals.His stories ofhealing will intrigue you to continue turning each page as you follow thelives of his extraordianry patients.Thank you Dr. Schoen and Pam Proctor. As a veterinary student I found this book extremely inspiring.

Wonderful Reading and Very Informative
After reading this book I can think of so many people I'd like to send it to! I highly recommend it to anyone who has or loves animals. Some of the information in this book can save the lives of animal companions by showing the additional options available to heal health problems.

Excellent.Couldn't be better. He is a Herriott look alike
Very good book. Would recommend it to anyone ... Read more

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Aims to achieve the purpose of relieving the suffering of our canine friends. ... Read more

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This title aims to be a useful book in the treatment of common disease of pet animals. ... Read more

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Discover how the healing power of crystals can be used to enhance the wellbeing and happiness of the animals in your care.

Crystal healing is as effective and potent a healing art today as it was in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is even more effective with animals than for humans, and any pet owner or animal caregiver can easily learn to master the basic techniques of choosing and cleansing crystals, dowsing and crystal massage, making crystal essences, and the use of crystal layouts in healing. Crystal Healing for Animals explains these methods in plain and simple language and will be useful for beginners and experienced crystal users alike.

Crystal healing allows us to take an active role in the health of our animal companions, in the sure knowledge that we can do no wrong. Crystals have a healing energy that is powerful and profound, but is completely safe and gentle.

Take a guided tour of thirty of the most commonly used and effective healing crystal and gemstones, showing how you can easily and inexpensively build up a collection that will last a life time and go on providing healing support to your animal friends as the years go by. Animal problems covered include: abuse and trauma, allergies, bereavement and grief, hyperactivity, constipation, inflammation, low immunity, muscle strains and pains, post-surgical recovery, stress, training problems and animal/human relationships, and much more. This book also contains special sections on training and animal rescue, showing the role that crystals can play in this context.

The authors are specialists in natural therapies in animal care. They are the founders of S.A.F.E.R, the international Society for Animal Flower Essence Research, which also investigates the use of crystal therapy for animals. They are the authors of three other books on natural healing for animals, and have their own monthly Holistic Page in a national UK dog magazine. They are actively involved in animal rescue and rehabilitation. ... Read more

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Crystal Healing For Animals
I am an animal communicator and work with animals and their humans.I am always looking for new ways to continue working as the voice between animals and people.This book is giving me additional tools to use through the use of the crystal to work with animals and help alleviate some of their problems.It is also helpful for the humans as many people are more familiar with crystals and how to use them then other energies I work with.Through knowledge I've learned from the book, I am able to give the human tools and confidence to better work with their animal.
Thank you.

Think Outside the Box
There is so much more to healing animals than the western-based medical modalities that so many turn to. Crystal healing has been used for many years on humans as well as animals, and can be extremely effective. The author does a nice job of laying out which stones can be helpful for which ailments, and provides a lot of immediately useful information.
- Nicole Wilde, author Energy Healing for Dogs: Using Hands-On Healing to Improve Canine Health and Behavior

"Bon marché"
I bought this book to help my "oldest daughter" out and together with aromatherapy she got better!
It lists gemstones suitable for each problem/disease and it's really easy to put into practice.
It was a really good deal!

Great book!
I love working with crystals and this book has shown me how best to utilize their healing capabilities.I especially like the layout sketches in this book.It took nearly six weeks to get the book, but it is well worth the wait.

powerful medicine
I stumbled upon this book on a trip to Lily Dale, New York. The ideas about crystal healing for animals are a natural extension of my learning about the same for people. I'm anxious to try crystal essences, and enjoy reading about crystals for specific conditions. Our animals deserve this type of energetic healing without the side effects of medications. ... Read more

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This is a truly comprehensive and practical guide to the modern practice of veterinary homeopathy for horses and ponies, an effective system of medicine which is both safe and without side effects. It covers a wide range of equine ailments and their accompanying suggested remedies enable treatment to be tailored specifically to the individual and thus ensure the best chance of success. This book is a major contribution to the field of complementary medicine and is an invaluable reference for horse owners and veterinary practitioners. ... Read more

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A great handbook for homeopathic horse health.
This is a great book that I would recommend to anyone...horse owner, horse caregiver or equine homeopathic practioner. Always consult with your vet -- maybe they will even get something out of this book! It reads like a medical book, with detailed information on conditions and treatments. Great book that I will refer to again and again.

THE Homeopathy Book for your Horse
This book will leave all other Homeopathy books written about the Equine in the dust,
The care and detail in the writing translates into the most thorough Homeopathy book for
horses that you will find anywhere. Excellent detail throughout, well explained, and a top-notch
index which makes it easy to find a symptom in an emergency. Contains emergency section,
as well as pre and post-op remedies. So well done that a beginner can understand it but so detailed
that a Professional will find the rare and obscure disease or illness included. Kudos to Dr. Couzens
for the finest animal publication of its kind. If you are experienced in homeopathy this may also help you
with your Dog or Cat in such things as pre/post op, eye problems, skin problems, etc.
A Best Buy for the Money! ... Read more

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A hands–on guide to natural energy healing for pets from a leading animal healer and communicator. ... Read more

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A worthwhile buy indeed!
I love this book. It's very comprehensive and in addition to teaching on animal chakras and healing through those, Coates discusses the use of crystals which I found to be very helpful. Her discussion of the brachial or key chakra that not many other healers discuss with animals I found to be spot on with my own feelings, and without this book I would not have been able to help my own dog Millie.
If Coates' methods seem simple - it's because they are. I was lucky enough to attend a workshop with Margrit Coates and healing really is something we all have the ability to do quite simply. She's very down-to-earth which should hopefully not put off those who are unconvinced by new age stuff. And she does say that healing is not a preferred route to going to a holistic vet first. If you can't get to see her personally as I think she spends most of her time in the UK, I thoroughly recommend the book. She also does a DVD that I think only plays on UK DVD players or computers that take it. The CDs I also find nice when massaging animals.

Lovely book!
This is a very wonderful, extremely informative book.Highly recommended to anyone who loves animals and has a desire to help them.

Healing for Pets
Margrit Coats is one of the Best! This book is excellent as well as the one she wrote just for horses... A must have in your library for Healing Animals!

Hands-on Healing for Pets
This is one of the BEST books I have encountered on healing energy work for animals.
I use it extensively and highly recommend it to all animal lovers.
My dogs give it a big "paws up"!

Hands on healing for pets
I thought it was a little wordy before getting to the "meat of the subject" ... Read more

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This book on Homeopathy in relation to poultry is the first of it's kind. It deals with all the poultry diseases, their homeopathic treatment and management. It will be very useful for all doctors, vets and poultry farm owners as homeopathic medicines are not only cheap, but also extremely effective. They can also be used as preventives. ... Read more

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The arthritis cure that swept the country in 1997 was originally developed to treat animals. N.Y. Times writer Jane Brody learned of the cure from her vet. & tried it on her 11-year-old dog, & then on herself -- with gratifying results. Here, Beale & Adderly show pet owners that arthritis no longer needs to ruin the lives of their animal companions. Explains the disease, its causes & prevention, & how the science behind the this Cure works. Discusses which animals tend to be more prone to arthritis & why, outlines a program that includes diet & exercise. Describeshow to administer the easily obtainable supplements, vitamins, & minerals that make up this cure. Here is the painless, low-cost, natural cure that countless pet owners have been waiting for. ... Read more

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Arthritis for dogs
I ordered this book to help me with my dog Foxy.Foxy has since died.The book has been added to my libary.

Good Service
Thank you for your prompt service.Your communication every step of the way was greatly appreciated.

Help relieve your pet's pain
Very informative book.Covers everything from explaining Arthritis, how it develops, how to recognize the signs and various step to help your pet.I learned so much from this book.It explains how exercise and diet can greatly help your pet and what to look for in commercial pet foods.The book also explores the supplements that can promote healthy joints and what pain medicine is available for your pet.Everything in the book is relatively easy and inexpensive and will give your pet a better quality of life. ... Read more

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This comprehensive guide is designed to help those who wish to know how to use essential oils on their horses and covers everything from profiles of the oils themselves, what utensils to use and the conditions that can be treated. Essential oils are used to treat sweet itch and other skin problems, mud fever, strained muscles and tendons, respiratory ailments, digestive and emotional problems, to ward off flies and much, much more. The guide also shows massage sequences that are easy to understand and can be undertaken by the most novice horse owner, as well as providing essential oil chemistry profiling and giving details of where you can purchase everything you would need. In an age when the world at large is looking for less invasive, gentler routes to health and well-being for their animals, especially horses, this guide is an illuminating, thought-provoking work that should be part of every stable yard and equine home. ... Read more

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Exactly what I was looking for!
This is the PERFECT book for someone wanting to know about essential oils/aromatherapy for their horse. It has a great chapter that describes a basic kit of what you need to get started.

Fantastic!! A reference must have!!
Whether you have extensive EO experience or just want to learn. This is the book for you. Very thorough! Anyone giving care to a horse should own this book! on an added note, I have years of experience with EOs and I only recommend AMRITA oils. They are the purest and therefore the most responsive to work properly. Don't settle for oils that are not third party certified. anyone can call themselves organic these days. Cranio sacral massage with aromatherapy is very very effective! Buy the book, if you can find it, you won't be sorry.

A must read!
For anyone wanting to learn about essential oils for horses, this is the book.Easy to read and packed with tons of very detailed information. ... Read more

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This book offers descriptions of each of the 38 Bach Flower remedies and their application to the treatment of range of domestic animals including horses, farm and zoo animals. ... Read more

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Excellent book a wealth of Information
This is a great book, easy to read for my students new Bach Flowers. Informative for my intermediate and advanced Bach Flower students. I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Great Book!
If you're looking for a simple to read, easy to understand book to help your furkids, this is a great start. Easy to read and understand, especially for a newbie to Bach Flowers. It's been very helpful to me.

wrong book
I recieved this book thinking it would be how it looked in the picture (cover). Title is the same, picture is very different.Must have gotten the old version.Would have given a higher rating if I had gotten the current one.

Very Informative
This is an excellent book. Loaded with wonderful remedies, this book was an easy read and I will continue to refer to it.Super if you are just getting started or have enjoyed Bach Flower Remedies for some time.

Your pet will benefit from this book
This was a great book.If you are looking for ways to help your pet feel better, this is the book.It works with helping them emotionally.I use many of the suggestions in this book and they work!I would recommend this if you are into holistic healing methods for animals. ... Read more

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Natural Remedies Dogs & Cats Wish you knew
I felt this book needs a little update in material.I read the Tuft's University and other Vet material I can pick up and most of the herbs I use on pets are not even mentioned in this book.Sorry, it did not impress me. ... Read more