Books

Recommended reads include some newer books as well as older ones that may have dated material but are still most relevant in guidance.

• Raising Cats Naturally by Michelle T. Bernard
• The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier
• Four Paws, Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
• Dr. Richard Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Care for Dogs and Cats
• Herbs for Pets by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford and Gregory L. Tilford
• Reigning Cats and Dogs by Pat McKay
• The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
• The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
• Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats by Diane Stein
• What Vets Don’t Tell You About Vaccines by Catherine M. O’Driscoll
• The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown, D.V.M.
• The Tiger in the House by Carl Van Vechten
• Foods Pets Die For by Ann N. Martin
• Natural Cat Care and
• Natural Dog Care by Celeste Yarnall, Ph.D and Jean Hofve, DVM
• The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by CJ. Puotinen
• Diet For a New America by John Robbins
• Staying Healthy With Nutrition by Elson Haas, M.D.
• Life Over Cancer by Keith Block, M.D.
• Food For Life by Neal Barnard, M.D.
• 101 Exercises for the Soul and others by Dr. Bernie S. Siegel
• Vaccines; Are They Really Safe and Effective by Neil Z. Miller
• The New Holistic Herbal by David Hoffmann
• Family Herbal by Rosemary Gladstar
• Everyday Miracles by Linda Johnston, M.D., D.Ht.
• When Elephants Weep by Jeffrey Moussaieff masson and Susan McCarthy
• A Reason For Hope by Jane Goodall

Links

Web sites are an invaluable resource. We also suggest joining a co-op or online group to help guide the decisions you make.