This invaluable everyday resource for dog and cat lovers is a full-spectrum primer on holistic veterinary therapies for your pet. Dr. Heinerman discusses safe, effective, all-natural remedies, including homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and energetic nutrition, to treat 63 health problems that frequently affect dogs and cats. From standard discomforts, such as allergies, constipation, obesity, and worms, to more serious conditions, such as arthritis, cancer, kidney failure, and wounds, this comprehensive manual enables pet owners to provide the first line of defense in caring for their four-legged companions. In addition, you'll find useful information on diet and nutrition, along with natural solutions to prevalent behavioral problems, such as barking, biting, and scratching. Also included is a section on first aid that could save your pet's life in an emergency.