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Yogi, a small, scrappy Jack Russell terrier, has a pain in the neck, and after a month in the hospital, he still can't walk. Charlie, a charismatic rescued racing thoroughbred, has a bad back and can no longer stand the weight of a saddle. Mikey's posttraumatic stress syndrome transforms this wise feline into an anxious fellow who rips out clumps of belly hair. The mysterious tortoise Sheldon T. has disappeared, leaving only questions in his muddy wake, and Angel, an achingly beautiful, otherworldly cockatoo, has strange symptoms that defy every antibiotic known to science. Meet just a few of the compelling, complex characters in The Last Chance Dog, a twenty-first-century All Creatures Grea...
In a kind of social tour of sympathy, Candace Clark reveals that the emotional experience we call sympathy has a history, logic, and life of its own. Although sympathy may seem to be a natural, reflexive reaction, people are not born knowing when, for whom, and in what circumstances sympathy is appropriate. Rather, they learn elaborate, highly specific rules—different rules for men than for women—that guide when to feel or display sympathy, when to claim it, and how to accept it. Using extensive interviews, cultural artifacts, and "intensive eavesdropping" in public places, such as hospitals and funeral parlors, as well as analyzing charity appeals, blues lyrics, greeting cards, novels, ...
Donna Kelleher is one of the growing numbers of holistic vets whose methods of care are changing the way we heal our pets. She is also a certified acupuncturist, chiropractor and herbalist. As a vet and an author, her mission is to break down the barriers that exist between conventional medicine and alternative medicine in order to show that harsh drugs and vaccines, with their debilitating side effects, are not the only approach. Her book offers a compassionate view of animal care and healing. Through stories of extraordinary animal healing, she explores and offers holistic solutions for most domestic animals, including dogs, cats, horses and birds, with diseases that are often considered to be non-curable in Western medicine. These include a canary with a foot infection cured by herbal soaks, an epileptic dog whose seizures stopped through the use of a natural diet and herbal treatment, a cat whose mouth sores are cured by acupuncture and a host of other animals with arthritis, and other conditions - all cured by holistic medicine.
Discover a thoughtful approach to horse training that combines traditional methods with modern equine science in this comprehensive guide to natural horsemanship and equine behavior. This detailed horse training book covers essential aspects of groundwork, including proper equipment selection, fundamental exercises, and understanding horse body language. Learn how to establish a strong foundation through effective groundwork techniques while maintaining safety protocols. The guide explores advanced training methods such as: - Gymnastic exercises for improved flexibility and strength - Mental conditioning and concentration training - Specialized techniques including long-rein work and liberty...
An essential and short guide for employees who need to know more about health and safety in the workplace without wanting to spend hours reading dozens of different documents. Whether it‘s for use alongside a training course or simply to brush up on your knowledge, it‘s perfect for equipping you with the principles of health and safety. Friendly and accessible, this Common Sense Guide covers all the main aspects of health and safety in manageable chapters to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to look after yourself and others in the workplace. Suitable for the non-health and safety professional Includes questions at the end of each module to consolidate your health and safety knowledge Certificate offered to those who complete the exam at the end of the book and return to be marked externally.
"This book is an important contribution to improving the health, well-being and care of our closest animal companion, the dog . No one with a dog should be without this book." --From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox The Holistic Dog Book addresses your whole dog and all the ways you can bring a more natural approach to your dog's care. Whether you're interested in essential oils, homeopathy, natural diets, herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage or emotionally satisfying training, you'll find what you need to make well-informed decisions about what's right for the both of you.
Extend and enhance the quality of your pet's life Be proactive about your pet's wellness and let Dr. Stacy show you how a reasonable combination of proven Western veterinary know-how and time-tested Eastern therapies can promote health and vitality for your furry companion. Whether it's a matter of harnessing the healing properties of food, eliminating harmful elements from a pet's surroundings, restoring an animal's flow of energy, or treating bothersome symptoms, Dr. Stacy provides a revolutionary East-West approach, blending the best of both worlds to bring your pet's internal and external environments into perfect harmony. Written by a leading veterinarian schooled in both Western veterinary medicine and traditional Eastern medicine Packed with charts, quizzes, inspirational quotes, and more An appendix lists alternative veterinary practitioners around the U.S. Head to Tail Wellness will show you how to make positive changes in your pet's life that will reduce the need for drugs and invasive therapies and, most importantly, yield a happy, healthy pet.
In her youth, Donna Kelleher, DVM, spent her Saturday mornings picking stones from horses' hooves and learning about plants. While digging through the earth and soaking medicinal leaves, the lessons from her teacher began taking root. "Roasted dandelion is the best medicine," said Iris, the neighborhood healer, before administering a straw-yellow tea to her cat, Tinkerbelle. Since those Saturday morning lessons in nature, Kelleher has spent nearly two decades exploring what it means to find true healing, combining her conventional veterinary training with holistic treatments. What she's learned along the way is that animals need inspiration to make choices; as these stories prove, the resiliency of these pets have shaped her life as much as her treatments have shaped theirs. A reminder of the physical, emotional, and spiritual strength in us all, "The Proof Is in the Poodle" embodies the restorative power of hope.