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Natural and holistic care for the good health of all your pets. This colour illustrated guide to looking after your pets the natural way is by Britains best-loved holistic vet. Like their owners, pets can suffer physically and emotionally from the effects of modern life. Many pet foods, for example, contain potentially harmful additives and preservatives. The increasing business of our own lifestyles also effects those of our pets -- the time we have to lavish on them is constantly being eroded...

Healing diets for optimal well-being Holistic treatments for serious conditions Acupuncture, homeopathy, and vitamin supplements Cutting-edge natural therapies Hundreds of veterinarians keep cats healthy and save critically ill pets through alternative medicine--now you can, too! Many pet owners are turning to holistic medicine for the long-term health benefits it offers their loyal companions. Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way draws upon the combined experience of the country's best holis...

Cats can be playful, nonchalant, cunning and coy. This book, which brings together stories, tips, trivia, quotations and poetry celebrating all the curious characteristics of the cat, is for anyone who purrs with delight at the thought of relaxing with a good read and a sweet, furry feline curled up on their lap.

The bestselling dog training book that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog. This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day.  In Family Dog, you’ll discover: • How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle • The fund...

These popular, adorable marsupials come from the same general family as koalas and kangaroos, and are native to Australia and New Guinea. When trained properly, Sugar Gliders are considered just as wonderful as any dog--with similar intelligence, personality, and affectionate natures. B.E.S. Pet Owner's Manual on Sugar Gliders will teach you everything you need to know about how to make life with your lovable pet comfortable and enjoyable. Includes information on housing, health care, behavior,...

How to treat your pet's common health conditions with the most popular alternative therapiesThese two titles are perfect for any pet owner interested in exploring alternative therapies for his or her pet. A thorough introduction to the most popular alternative therapies covers acupuncture, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatment, and Bach flower essences. The rest of the book contains complete instructions for using these methods to treat common illnesses. A key to the various treatments allows r...

The ultimate guide to puppy-care from the host of the hit TV show It's Me or the Dog.Victoria Stilwell's bestselling canine care guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners across the world raise happy and healthy dogs. Now, the world-renowned dog trainer and TV presenter is back with The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy - the definitive guide to puppy care and training. Rejecting dominance-based and traditional training techniques, Victoria promotes positive reinforcement techniques to...

Here is a compelling meditation from renowned horseman Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles we apply in our dealings with fellow humans can apply to our relationships with our horses, and vice versa. Horsemanship Through Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity, and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about principles to live by. It is about taking ownership of and responsibility for our lives and relationships with horses and humans. It do...

Veterinarian-approved advice and information is emphasized in B.E.S.'s Dog Bibles series. Written mainly for first-time owners, these books advise readers on physical and behavioral characteristics they should look for when choosing a puppy. Each book focuses on a specific canine breed, describing the title breed's traits, history, behavior characteristics, and recommended training methods, with information on how breed-specific traits influence the relationship between dog and owner. Also desc...

This work is an authoritative family guide to choosing and caring for puppies and dogs, kittens and cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish. It includes all pet types, with advice on pet characteristics, the best pets for children, and how to choose the best pet for your family's lifestyle. It contains over 1200 beautiful colour photographs. Whether you are a first-time pet owner or you are looking after an existing menagerie, this book provides all the expert advice you will need...

When was the cat domesticated? What are the different breeds of exotic shorthair? How can a dog and a cat get along? When were cat breeds invented? What are the most beautiful cat stories in literature? Why was the cat associated with the Devil during the Middle Ages? What are the characteristics of a Siamese cat? This richly illustrated little book answers every question you could imagine about the history, behaviour, psychology and care and treatment of cats.

Cats are popular as household companions and pets, but many people who plan to adopt a cat are unaware of the choices available to them. The Cat Selector will enlighten them with profiles of 130 feline breeds while also describing the wide variations in cats' dispositions and personalities. Author and animal expert David Alderton divides the contents of this book into categories designed to help each reader find the perfect cat to match his or her personality and lifestyle. His categories includ...

The Vizsla combines the characteristics of an excellent hunting dog with those of a wonderful companion to its owner. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner...