A
causes 133
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 134
symptoms and diagnosis 133–4
tooth root 182
veterinary treatment 134
accidents, injuries from 134–6, 225
burns see burns and scalds
causes 134–5
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 136
symptoms and diagnosis 135
veterinary treatment 135–6
acupressure xvi, 119–30, 153, 155, 159, 215
acupressure-based massage therapy 122, 123–4, 126, 128, 153
and aggression in dogs 141
checklist 130
ending a session 123
key acupoints for beginners 124–9
massage oil 85–6
preparing for a session 121–2
reasons to try 120–21
sessions 122–3
tips for enhancing a session 124
acupuncture xv, xvi, 119–20, 130, 159, 256, 259, 298
Addison’s disease 257
adopting a rescued animal 277–81
Advocate 246
aggression 136–44
cat
causes 142–3
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 143–4
symptoms and diagnosis 143
veterinary treatment 144
dog
causes 137
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 140, 141–2
risk evaluation 139
risk factors 138
social implications 136
symptoms and diagnosis 138–9
veterinary treatment 140–41
Aglepristone 231
allergies 144–6
and chamomile 65
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 146
symptoms and diagnosis 145
veterinary treatment 145–6
aloe vera 57–9
basic gel 59–60
gel with seaweed 62
yarrow and aloe gel 92
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 75
alprozolam 141
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 120
amitriptyline 141
anal gland problems 133, 146–8, 175, 263
symptoms 147
veterinary treatment 147–8
your home-and-herbal treatment 149
analgesics
herbs with analgesic properties 59, 65, 68, 91
medication 119, 134, 155, 158, 213, 228, 254, 256–9
corticosteroids see steroids
animal derivatives 9
factory farmed 5
animal protein 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 20, 23, 44, 163, 221
Animal Whispers Sound Therapy music CD 151
antiarrythmic drugs 209
antibiotics 134, 145, 147, 155, 162–3, 165, 178, 194, 227, 228, 231, 252–3
and complementary therapies 254
food contaminated with 5, 22, 35
herbs with antibiotic properties 69, 86, 254
names, generic and brand 253
resistance 254
side effects 253
antidepressants 141
anti-emetics 194, 228, 235, 243
antifungal medication 233
antihistamines 59, 82, 146, 205
anti-inflammatories
drugs see medication: anti-inflammatory
herbs with anti-inflammatory properties 59, 62, 65, 68, 72, 76, 78, 86, 91
omega fatty acids 19
antimicrobial substances 50, 59, 80, 85
antimicrobial therapy 174
antioxidants 47, 60, 62, 70, 75, 77, 86, 87, 90, 158, 218, 256, 259
anxiety
and chamomile 65
separation see separation anxiety
see also fears and phobias
Anxiety Wrap 153
apigenenin 66
appetite loss 153–6
causes 153–4
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 155–6
symptoms and diagnosis 154
veterinary treatment 155
arachidonic acid 30
arthritis (osteoarthritis) 156–9, 234
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 158–9
symptoms and diagnosis 157–8
artificial colouring 4, 6, 7, 22
chronic 257
azadirachtin 79
Baermann test 246
BARF diet 23–7
barium enemas 176
barium meals 238
Bastet, goddess 105
beds, dog 29
beta-carotene 40, 43, 47, 82, 83, 87, 94
Billinghurst, Ian 23
biscuit recipes see recipes for cats and dogs: biscuit
blackberry and yoghurt dog treats 54
bladder problems see bladder stones (uroliths); cystitis; feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD); urinary incontinence
bladder stones (uroliths) 163–6
causes 164
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 165–6
symptoms and diagnosis 164–5
veterinary treatment 165
bladderwrack 60–61
in aloe vera gel 62
bladderwrack-infused sunflower oil 61
powdered, for cats with gingivitis 61
blood pressure 193, 209, 216, 218, 234, 258
blood tests 22, 134, 135, 139, 145, 150, 154, 158, 161, 165, 171, 174, 176, 178, 181–2, 186, 190, 198, 202, 205, 208, 217, 220, 231, 235, 240, 241, 242, 271
ACTH 243
CPLI 228
FPLI 228
bones, eating 5, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31, 173, 175, 180, 183
breathing 108–9
breath holding 125
burns and scalds 166–8
causes 166–7
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 168
symptoms and diagnosis 167
veterinary treatment 167–8
calcium 12, 15, 19, 43, 45, 58, 69, 71, 82, 90
channel blockers 209
calendula (marigold) 62–3
biscuits 41
cancer 40, 70, 155, 169–73, 220, 257, 263
anti-cancer recipes see recipes for cats and dogs: anti-cancer
of the bladder 160
common dog and cat cancers 169
and garlic 70
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 172
symptoms and diagnosis 170–71
tumours 169, 170–71, 178, 184, 197, 198, 202, 234, 235, 238, 242
veterinary treatment 171
chemotherapy see chemotherapy
radiotherapy see radiotherapy
Cantharis 168
carbimazole 241
cardiomyopathy 263
dilated (DCM) 207, 208, 209, 263
hypertrophic (HCM) 207, 208, 209, 234
castration 235
cat 236
Cat AIDS (feline immunodeficiency virus) 90, 180, 202–3
cataracts 190, 199, 200, 201, 258
catnip 63–5
catnip-infused sunflower oil 65
feline biscuits 41
cats
aggression see aggression: cat
cancers common in 169
castration 236
common conditions in (A–Z) 131–247 see also specific conditions
diet 30–36
adding natural food 33–4
dried food 35
natural 5–6
recipes see recipes for cats and dogs
storecupboard super foods 17–20, 34
tips 15, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
diseases controlled by vaccines 265
environmental enrichment tips 37–8
exercise, agility and games 38
healing sessions with 113
see also healing: sessions
human relationship 105–6
infectious diseases see feline infectious diseases
senior pets 234–7
and sunlight 32
toys
laser light 38
transition from wild ancestors 104
and vitamin D 32
wellbeing 36–8
and allergies 20–21
oats 53
chamazulene 66
chamomile 65–6
tea & honey biscuits 42
charcoal
activated 42
d-tox biscuits 42
see also bones, eating
CHF (congestive heart failure) 207–8
chicken broth for cats and dogs 15, 19, 33, 42
chives 71
treats for cats 46
chlorhexidine 145
chlorophyll 30, 57, 81, 83, 90, 91, 94
chondroitin sulphate 45, 158, 214, 256, 259
chromium 58
clotrimazole 233
codeine 158
colitis 173–5
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 174, 175
symptoms and diagnosis 173–4
veterinary treatment 174
colouring, artificial (food) 4, 6, 7, 22
comfrey 68–9
acupressure
see acupressure
acupuncture
see acupuncture
herbal remedies see herbs
in addition to antibiotics 254
in addition to to NSAIDs 256
in addition to to steroids 259
massage see massage
Compton-Burnett, J. 263
congestive heart failure (CHF) 207–8
causes 175
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 176–7
symptoms and diagnosis 176
veterinary treatment 176
corneal ulcers 199–200
corticosteroids see steroids
coughs 177–9
berry remedy for dogs 48
causes 177
differential diagnosis 177–8
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 179
kennel cough see kennel cough
veterinary treatment 178–9
COX enzyme 255
CPLI (canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity) 228
cruciate disease 225
CT (computerized tomography) scans 171, 178, 198, 225
Cushing’s disease 220
Cystaid 163
feline ideopathic (FIC) 161–2
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 163
symptoms and diagnosis 162
veterinary treatment 162–3
DAP see Dog Appeasing Pheromone
DCM see dilated cardiomyopathy
death: loss of your pet 283–91
case study 288–91
celebrating your pet’s life 286
and grief 286–7
degenerative joint disease see arthritis (osteoarthritis)
dehydration 174, 175, 176, 193, 194, 202, 216, 238
fluid therapy for see fluid therapy
demodectic mange see mange: demodectic
causes 180–81
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 182–3
predisposing factors 179–89
prevention 183–4
symptoms and diagnosis 181–2
veterinary treatment 182
see also plaque; tartar
depomedrone 158
depression 184–9
and allergies 21
antidepressants 141
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 89, 187, 188
and mindful meditation 107
symptoms and diagnosis 184–5
veterinary treatment 187–8
dermatitis/eczema 4, 59, 80, 145
flea allergic dermatitis 144, 205
mange see mange
pyotraumatic dermatitis (wet eczema) 145, 146
dermatophytosis see ringworm
desensitization 140
and counter-conditioning (DSCC) 152
diabetes mellitus (DM) 189–92, 220
causes 189–90
complications 191
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 191–2
ketoacidotic 190–91
and periodontal disease 180
symptoms and diagnosis 190
veterinary treatment 190–91
and allergies 21
causes of acute and chronic 192–3
with colitis 173–4
symptoms and diagnosis 193
veterinary treatment 193–4
your home-and-herbal treatment 194–5
diet 3–27
to acidify the urine 163
animal derivatives 9
cat see cats: diet; recipes for cats and dogs
cereals see cereals/grain
and dental health 180
and depression 15, 21, 31, 188
dog see dogs: diet; recipes for cats and dogs
eggs see eggs
feeding tips for sick pets 155
fibre see fibre
and food allergies see food: allergies/hypersensitivity
food supplements see food: supplements
herbs see herbs
human-grade ingredients 11, 36
for liver disease 221–2
low-sodium 210
meat see meat
minerals see minerals
and the pet food industry see pet food industry
protein see protein
recipes see recipes for cats and dogs
renal 218
and retailers see pet food shops
roughage 13 see also fibre
self-selected foods 12, 13, 14, 17, 31, 34, 35, 37, 43, 49, 50, 57, 64, 67, 72, 75, 84, 90, 91, 93, 156, 219, 241, 289
sharing your food knowledge with your vet 12–13
sugars 9–10
vitamins see vitamins
digestion
dogs 23
herbal aids 66, 67, 70, 72, 76, 77–8, 83, 86, 88, 90
digoxin 209
dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) 207, 208, 209, 263
disc protrusion 225
disinhibition 141
distant healing 116–18
distemper 265
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 75
Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) 140–41, 150, 153, 187–8
dogs
aggression see aggression: dog
anal glands see anal gland problems
beds 29
cancers common in 169
common conditions in (A–Z) 131–247 see also specific conditions
diet 23–7
and aggression 142
BARF 23–7
bones 5, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31, 173, 175, 180, 183
recipes see recipes for cats and dogs storecupboard super foods 17–20
supplementing a raw diet 24
digestion 23
diseases controlled by vaccines 265
disinhibition 141
controlled 158, 191, 209, 213, 215
fears and anxiety see fears and phobias; separation anxiety
human relationship/bonding 104–6, 148–9 see also separation anxiety
lifestyle tips 28–30
mobility aids 215
restraint aids 140
senior pets 234–7
toys 28
transition from wild ancestors 104
weight control 214
wellbeing 27–30
Dogs Naturally 263
dopamine xv
Dressler, Demian: The Dog Cancer Survival Guide 172
dry eye 199
ear disease 195–7
causes 195
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 196–7
symptoms and diagnosis 195–6
veterinary treatment 196
ear mite remedy, garlic oil 71
eczema see dermatitis/eczema
eggs 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 30, 31–2, 44
in BARF diet 26
in biscuit recipes see recipes for cats and dogs: biscuit
egg protein 221
egg recipes see recipes for cats and dogs: egg
as part of natural diet for cats and dogs 5, 14, 23, 31
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 75
elastin 59
elderberries 47
berry cough remedy for dogs 48
endocrine disorders 235
barium 176
energy (Qi) 119–20
enilconazole sprays 233
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 89, 126, 198–9
symptoms and diagnosis 197–8
veterinary treatment 198
equine herpes virus 265
exercise
cats 38
controlled 158, 191, 209, 213, 215
dogs 141–2, 151, 158, 159, 191, 209, 213, 215
with heart disease 209
eye conditions 199–202
blindness see blindness
cataracts 190, 199, 200, 201, 258
causes 199–200
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 201–2
symptoms and diagnosis 200
veterinary treatment 200–201
faecal incontinence 235
see also anxiety; separation anxiety
Feline Facial Pheromone (FFP) 144, 187–8
feline ideopathic cystitis (FIC) 161–2
feline infectious diseases 202–3
feline calici virus 180, 181, 265
feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) 90, 180, 202–3
feline infectious anemia (FIA) 202
feline infectious enteritis (panleucopenia) 265
feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) 202
feline leukemia virus (FeLV) 180, 202, 203
vaccine 263
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 203
feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) 159, 163, 164
feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs) 182
FeLV (feline leukemia virus) 180, 202, 203
vaccine 263
femoral head excision 214
Fenbendazole 246
FFP (Feline Facial Pheromone) 144, 187–8
FIA (feline infectious anemia) 202
fibre 3, 15, 17, 31, 43, 52, 57, 148
from herbs 75, 76, 81, 84, 87, 90
in a liver diet 221
and oats 53
FIC (feline ideopathic cystitis) 161–2
FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) 202
fish oils 24
see also omega-3 fatty acids
fishcakes 51
FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) 90, 180, 202–3
flaxseed see linseed
flea allergic dermatitis 144, 205
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 206–7
life cycle 204
symptoms and diagnosis 205
veterinary treatment 205–6
fluid therapy 168, 174, 176, 194, 231, 243
fluoxetine 150
FLUTD see feline lower urinary tract disease
food
allergies/hypersensitivity 4, 20–22
bones see bones, eating
canned 5
cereals see cereals/grain
diet see diet
eggs see eggs
fibre see fibre
herbs see herbs
hygiene 24–5
mark-up 11
meat see meat
minerals in see minerals
preparation and handling of raw food 24–5
protein see protein
recipes see recipes for cats and dogs
retailers see pet food shops
self-selected 12, 13, 14, 17, 31, 34, 35, 37, 43, 49, 50, 57, 64, 67, 72, 75, 84, 90, 91, 93, 156, 219, 241, 289
cold-pressed linseed oil 24, 75–6
fish oils 24 see also omega-3 fatty acids
herb see herbs
vitamins see vitamins
foraging kit 95
FORLs (feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions) 182
FPLI (feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity) 228
fractures 225
fruit combo, combat-cancer 43–4
gabapentin 158
gardens 29–30
biscuits for dogs 46
garlic-infused honey 49
oil
ear mite remedy 71
wild garlic leaf-infused oil for dogs 72
gastric disorders see stomach disorders
GDV (gastric dilation and volvulus) 238, 239, 242
ginger 72–3
biscuits for dogs 46
ginger-infused honey 49
gingerols 72
gingivitis 61, 86, 88, 154, 179, 180–81, 182–3
glucocorticoids see steroids
hydrochloride 158
N Acetyl D 163
glycoflex 214
grain see cereals/grain
grief
and loss of your pet 286–7
process 286–7
griseofulvin 233
gum (periodontal) disease 180–81, 182
HCM see hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
healing 103–18
with acupressure see acupressure
the animal healing circle 116–18
asking your pet to join you 109–10
of common conditions in cats and dogs (A–Z) 131–247 see also specific conditions
complementary therapies see complementary therapies
distant 116–18
effectiveness of 115–16
ending a session 115
feeding tips for sick pets 155
focusing on the breath 108–9
and herbs
simple plant remedies (pet-friendly herbs, A–Z) 55–92
treatment see ‘your home-and-herbal treatment’ under specific conditions
with medication see medication
and mindful meditation for pet guardians 106–7
posture 108
preparing for a healing session 108–10
senior pets 234–7
sessions 110–14
with cats 113
skin 59 see also skin problems: herbal remedies
with visualization 109
Healing Animals Organisation (HAO) x, xi, 283, 287, 288
heart disease 207–10
cardiomyopathy see cardiomyopathy
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 209–10
symptoms and diagnosis 208–9
veterinary treatment 209
Hemingway, Ernest 106
hepatitis, infectious canine 219, 265
as aids to digestion 66, 67, 70, 72, 76, 77–8, 83, 86, 88, 90
with antibiotic properties 69, 86, 254
with antimicrobial properties 50, 59, 80, 85
fibre from 75, 76, 81, 84, 87, 90
gathering and preparing 93–9
foraging kit 95
harvesting equipment 96–7
minerals in 58, 60, 67, 69, 81, 82, 83, 87
recipes with see recipes for cats and dogs: herb
remedies (pet-friendly herbs, A–Z) 55–92
storing dried 98–9
treatment with see ‘home-made recipes and herbal treatments’ under specific conditions
using fresh and dried 97–8
vitamins in 39, 58–9, 60, 62, 67, 70, 81, 82, 83
see also specific herbs
hip dysplasia 210–16
causes 211
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 214–15
normal hip vs dysplasic hip anatomy 211
symptoms and diagnosis 212–13
veterinary treatment 213–14
hip hammocks 215
Hippocrates xiv, 119
holistic care xv–xvi, 55–6, 119–20, 131
see also acupressure; diet; healing; herbs; massage
honey 48–9
recipes see recipes for cats and dogs: honey
growth 5
horses
conditions related to vaccinations 263
diseases controlled by vaccines 265
hot spot (pyotraumatic dermatitis) 145, 146
hotpot, nature’s own 51–2
HPA (hypothalamicpituitary axis) 258
Hunter, Francis 168
hyaluronic acid 45
hydrotherapy 159, 215, 225, 259, 290
hygiene 24–5
hypersensitivity see food: allergies/hypersensitivity
hypertension (high blood pressure) 216, 218, 234, 258
hyperthyroidism 193, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 264
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 207, 208, 209, 234
hypoparathyroidism 241
hypothyroidism 176, 195, 196, 235, 239–41
iatrogenic Cushing’s disease 258
immune system
boosting 24
incontinence see faecal incontinence; urinary incontinence
infectious canine hepatitis 219, 265
inflammatory bowel disease 257
insect repellent
lavender, for dogs and cats 74
neem, for cats 81
neem, for dogs 80
insulin 189–92
radioiodine therapy 241
iron 12, 43, 58, 67, 69, 71, 81, 82, 83, 90
Jenner, Edward 261
kennel cough (Bordetella bronchiseptica) 178, 208, 265
vaccine 267
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) 199
ketoacidotic diabetes 190–91
ketoconazole 233
kidney disease 4, 155, 216–19, 234
acute kidney injury (AKI) 216
causes 216
chronic renal failure (CRF) 217–18
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 218–19
key features of a renal diet 218
symptoms and diagnosis 216–17
veterinary treatment 217–18
Kong rubber dog toys 28
labels, food 8–10
laminitis 263
laser light toys 38
lavender 73
insect repellent for dogs and cats 74
lemon balm 74
leptospirosis 219, 220–21, 238, 265
lethargy 4
Levothyroxine 241
linseed 75–6
biscuits 52
lipids 60
liver cake 52
liver disease 155, 219–22, 234
causes 219–20
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 221–2
key features of a liver diet 221–2
symptoms and diagnosis 220
veterinary treatment 220–21
loss of your pet see death: loss of your pet
love, unconditional xviii, 109, 110, 111, 116–17, 284, 287
lupus 257
lutein 43–4
Lyme disease vaccines 263
manganese 58
causes 222
demodectic 223–4
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 224
symptoms and diagnosis 223–4
veterinary treatment 224
sarcoptic 222–3
symptoms and diagnosis 222–3
treatment 233
marigold see calendula
acupressure-based massage therapy 122, 123–4, 126, 128, 153, 215 see also acupressure
oil 85–6
matricin 66
human-grade 36
medication 251–9
analgesic 119, 134, 155, 158, 213, 228, 254
corticosteroids see steroids
antiarrythmic 209
antibiotic see antibiotics
antidepressant 141
anti-emetic 194, 228, 235, 243
anti-epileptic 198
antifungal 233
anti-inflammatory 134, 147, 165, 213, 221 see also anti-inflammatories
corticosteroids see steroids
NSAIDs see NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
blood pressure-lowering 209, 218
names, generic and brand 251–2, 253, 255, 257
pros and cons of 252–9
psychoactive 187
side effects 141, 158, 187, 189, 198
antibiotics 253
NSAIDs 255–6
steroids 258–9
vaccinations 263–4
for specific conditions see ‘veterinary treatment’ under the condition
SSRIs 141
steroids see steroids thyroid 241
vaccination see vaccination
worming 246
see also specific drugs
meditation, mindful 106–7
methimazole 241
micanozole 233
Microsporum canis 232–3
milbemycin 224
milk thistle 77
mindful meditation 106–7
minerals 3, 5, 15, 39, 44, 60, 61, 94, 180
in herbs 58, 60, 67, 69, 81, 82, 83, 87
see also specific minerals
mint 77–8
mint-infused sunflower oil 78
mites 80, 144, 195, 196, 206, 222–4
garlic oil remedy for ear mite 71
mitral valve disease (MVD) 207
mobility aids 215
ramps 29
mouth inspections 184
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 135, 171, 198, 225
musculoskeletal problems 225–6
arthritis see arthritis (osteoarthritis)
common disorders 225
hip dysplasia see hip dysplasia
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 226
music 29, 38, 108, 117, 151, 153, 188, 285
Animal Whispers Sound Therapy music CD 151
MVD (mitral valve disease) 207
myxomatosis 265
neem 79–81
bark powder 81
insect repellent for cats 81
insect repellent for dogs 80
leaf tea 81
treating cats with 80–81
nepetalactone 63
nettle 81–3
biscuits for dogs 53
leaf rinse for dogs 83
nettle-infused sunflower oil 83
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs see NSAIDs
nosodes 267
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) 158, 213, 254–5
and complementary therapies 256
names, generic and brand 255
side effects 255–6
nutrition see cats: diet; diet; dogs: diet
oats 53
obesity 160, 175, 190, 209–10, 211, 214, 258
oil
acupressure massage oil 85–6
complete food oils 10
evening primrose 259
fish 24 see also omega-3 fatty acids
garlic
ear mite remedy 71
wild garlic leaf-infused oil for dogs 72
herb-infused 50–51
sunflower oil see sunflower oil: herb-infused
sunflower see sunflower oil
omega-3 fatty acids 12, 24, 60, 75, 76, 158, 218, 256, 259
omega-6 fatty acids 60, 75, 76
online retailers 11
osteoarthritis see arthritis
otitis see ear disease
oxytocin xv
painkillers see analgesics
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 229
symptoms and diagnosis 227–8
veterinary treatment 228–9
panleucopenia (feline infectious enteritis) 265
parsley 83–4
parvovirus 77, 193, 194, 238, 242
patellar luxation (slipped knee cap) 225
pemphigus 257
pentosan polysulphate 158
pericardial bleeds 208
periodontal (gum) disease 180–81, 182
labelling and packaging 7, 8–10
mark-up 11
retailers see pet food shops
pet food shops 11
online retailers 11
supermarket pet food sections 4–5, 6, 8, 10–11
Phenobarbital 198
phenypropanolamine 161
phobias see fears and phobias
phosphorus 43, 44, 52, 69, 82, 217, 218
plant protein 10, 47, 52, 53, 75, 81, 82, 83, 87
polyphenols 60
potassium 12, 43, 52, 58, 69, 82, 90
prostate problems 235
protein
and allergies 21–2
animal 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 20, 23, 44, 163, 221
and diabetes 191
and liver disease 221
plant 10, 47, 52, 53, 75, 81, 82, 83, 87
soya 221
Prozac 141
psychoactive drugs 187
pyometra 230–32
causes 230
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 231–2
symptoms and diagnosis 230–31
veterinary treatment 231
pyotraumatic dermatitis (wet eczema) 145, 146
Qi 119–20
rabbit diseases controlled by vaccines 265
radiographs 135, 161, 174, 176, 178, 182, 217, 225, 238
radioiodine therapy 241
radiotherapy 171
ramps 29
reassurance 140
avoidance 153
recipes for cats and dogs 39–54
anti-cancer 40
fruit combo 43–4
turmeric and chickpea treats for dogs 44
vegetable combo 43
vegetable harvest bake 43
berry cough remedy for dogs 48
biscuit
bladderwrack sea biscuits 41
calendula 41
catnip feline 41
chamomile tea & honey 42
charcoal d-tox 42
chive treats for cats 46
garlic biscuits for dogs 46
ginger biscuits for dogs 46
hedgerow hip bites for dogs 47
linseed 52
mint biscuits for dogs 53
nettle biscuits for dogs 53
Prairie Woof Jacks for dogs 53
blackberry and yoghurt dog treats 54
egg
eggshell calcium treat 45
hard-boiled 44–5
herb omelette 45
scrambled 46
fishcakes 51
herb
herb-infused honey 49–50
herb-infused oil 50–51
omelette 45
honey
chamomile tea & honey 42
garlic-infused 49
ginger-infused 49
herb-infused 49–50
hotpot, nature’s own 51–2
liver cake 52
red mange see mange: demodectic
rescue centres 280–81
rescued pets 277–81
resources 297–300
respiratory disease 235
restraint aids for dogs 140
causes 232
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 233–4
symptoms and diagnosis 233
veterinary treatment 233
road traffic accidents (RTAs) see accidents, injuries from
rose-marinic acid 68
rose petal water for cats 84–5
rosehip 84
bites for dogs 46–7
rosehip-infused sunflower oil 84
rosemary 85–6
acupressure massage oil 85–6
see also fibre
roundworms 244
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) 120
SAD (seasonal affective disorder) 186
sage 86–7
toothpaste 87
salicylic acid 59
sarcoptic mange see mange: sarcoptic
sardines 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 34, 46, 51, 218
scalds see burns and scalds
seasonal affective disorder (SAD) 186
seaweed
aloe vera gel with 62
bladderwrack see bladderwrack
seizures see epilepsy
selegiline 150
causes 236
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 237
symptoms and diagnosis 236–7
senior pets 234–7
separation anxiety 148–53
causes 148–9
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 150–52
symptoms and diagnosis 149
veterinary treatment 149–50
SSRIs 141
silicon 67
silymarin 77
dermatitis see dermatitis/eczema
herbal remedies 59, 65, 67, 73, 80, 83
mange see mange
ringworm see ringworm
low-sodium diet 210
retention 209
spirulina 87–8
SSRIs 141
steroids 145, 158, 178, 205, 224, 256–7
and complementary therapies 259
names, generic and brand 257
side effects 258–9
stomach disorders 237–9
causes 237–8
GDV (gastric dilation and volvulus) 238, 239, 242
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 239
symptoms and diagnosis 238
veterinary treatment 238–9
see also vomiting
sugars 9–10
lime 233
sunflower oil 17
herb-infused 50–51
bladderwrack 61
calendula 63
catnip 65
chickweed 67
comfrey 68–9
mint 78
nettle 83
rosehip 84
supplements, food see food: supplements
surgery 135, 157, 161, 174, 176, 194, 196, 225, 235, 289, 290
castration see castration
cataract 201
complications 241
dental 179
hip 213–14
reconstructive 168
thyroidectomy 241
Synoquin EFA 256
T-touch 153
tapeworms 244
tartar 33, 87, 180, 181, 182, 183
thiamine (vitamin BI) 53, 70, 84
thujone 86
Thundershirt 153
thunderstorms, fear of 152–3
thyme 88
bladderwrack for 60
causes 240
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 241
hyperthyroidism 193, 234, 235, 239, 240, 241, 242, 264
hypoparathyroidism 241
hypothyroidism 176, 195, 196, 235, 239–41
symptoms and diagnosis 240
veterinary treatment 241
tooth brushing 183
tooth problems see dental disease
toothpaste 183
sage 87
toys
and allergies 22
dog 28
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 119, 172
tricyclic antidepressants 141
triple pelvic osteotomy 213
tumours 169, 170–71, 178, 184, 197, 198, 202, 234, 235, 238, 242
see also cancer
turmeric and chickpea treats for dogs, combat-cancer 44
ultrasound 134, 161, 162, 164, 171, 174, 176, 178, 193, 202, 217, 220, 228, 231, 240, 242
unconditional love xviii, 109, 110, 111, 116–17, 284, 287
urinary incontinence 160–61, 235
causes 160
symptoms and diagnosis 160–61
veterinary treatment 161
urine microscopy 162
uroliths see bladder stones
cat diseases controlled by vaccines 265
conditions related to 263–4
dog diseases controlled by vaccines 265
and herd immunity 264–5
horse diseases controlled by vaccines 265
and nosodes 267
over-vaccinating 261, 262, 263
triggering allergies 144
rabbit diseases controlled by vaccines 265
side effects 263–4
valerian 88–9
valerinone 89
vegetable combo, combat-cancer 43
vegetable harvest bake, combat-cancer 43
Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) 254
vets
choosing the right vet 269–73
expense of veterinary care 270–72
needed for correct diagnosis 132
sharing your food knowledge with your vet 12–13
treatments by see ‘veterinary treatment’ under specific conditions
viral haemorrhagic disease 265
visualization 109
A 12, 44, 47, 58, 62, 67, 81, 82, 83, 84, 90
B 12, 44, 58–9, 60, 70, 82, 84, 87, 218
C 47, 58, 60, 67, 70, 81, 82, 83, 84, 90
in herbs 39, 58–9, 60, 62, 67, 70, 81, 82, 83
in sardines 12
and anti-emetics 194, 228, 235, 243
and colitis 173
with constipation 176
diagnosis 242–3
fluid therapy with 194
and food allergies 21
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 66, 72, 243
with kidney disease 216, 217, 234
with pancreatitis 227
veterinary treatment 243
weight control 214
wellbeing
and diet see diet
for dogs 27–30
lifestyle tips 28–30
environmental enrichment tips for cats 37–8
and healing see healing
and loss of your pet see death: loss of your pet
and medication see medication
and plants see herbs
responsible pet guardianship
adopting a rescued animal 277–81
and diet 12–13 see also diet
and vets see vets
wheatgrass 90–91
wheezing 125
wind 4
flatulence/passing wind 72, 123
home-made recipes and herbal treatments 247
risk reduction 247
roundworm 244
symptoms and diagnosis 245–6
tapeworm 244
veterinary treatment 246
worming protocol 246
WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association), vaccination guidelines 262, 264–7
X-rays 136, 154, 158, 162, 164, 165, 171, 174, 178, 181, 182, 193, 196, 202, 208, 209, 212, 217, 220, 225, 228, 231, 238, 240, 242, 243, 246, 271
unnecessary 270
yarrow 91
aloe and yarrow gel 92
yoghurt 32
blackberry and yoghurt dog treats 54