Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog CareNatural and alternative methods of health care have become increasingly popular in recent years because they can benefit anyone, even pets! Dr. Randy Kidd, a holistic veterinarian and herbalist, explains how herbs can be used as a practical, safe, and efficacious part of dog care. This guide to complete herbal care for dogs includes simple introductions to holistic dog care, how herbs work, dosage and potency, and methods for delivering herbs into a dog's system. Herbal Dog Care includes chapters on common ailments and how to address each of them herbally. Kidd covers preventive care, approaches for age-related problems, and the treatment of chronic conditions -- from calming a nervous animal to getting rid of parasites, addressing urinary tract conditions to strengthening the teeth. |
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