The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat

In this updated fifth edition of her well-known book, Juliette de Bairacli Levy,a pioneer in the field of herbal medicine for animals, has considerably expanded her previous text to include material on cat care through her renowned "natural rearing" method. She discusses the care and breeding of young animals, feeding (including meal plans for natural food diets), the use of herbal medication to treat a wide range of injuries and ailments, and disease prevention, and tells how to prepare and administer herbal potions. Here, too, are accounts from pet owners and breeders worldwide testifying to the astonishing results of this safe and effective method of treatment. Whether for the professional breeder or the single pet owner, this book is an invaluable guide to raising and nurturing both cats and dogs the natural way. Juliette de Bairacli Levy, an internationally prominent breeder of Afghan hounds, pioneered the use of herbal medicine in the treatment of canine ailments in the late 1940s. Since then she has travelled all over the world researching, documenting, and promoting her treatments and natural rearing method, and has received the enthusiastic endorsement of many veterinarians and breeders. She is the author of a number of books on animal breeding and health.