In this scientific guide to animal needs, renowned veterinarian Dr. Barbara Royal presents her groundbreaking treatment methods that will do wonders for your pet s health and happiness.
Take care of your pet naturally
Functional nutrition and diet recipes
Commercial pet food: recognizing the good, the bad, and the unhealthy
How diet and protein levels specifically affect your pet s health and behavior
Judicious use of herbs and medicines
How to detect if your pet is feeling pain and where
Noninvasive, nonsurgical treatments for genetically flawed hips and other arthritic joints
How to know if your pet is happy
How to clean your dog s, cat s, or rabbit s ears the right way
Pet supplements explained
Which vaccines to give or not give your pet
Evolutionary insights into your pet s behavior
Getting your new puppy off to a perfect start
How acupuncture works
Geriatric wellness and end-of-life care
These pages shimmer with ingenious advice that combines common sense with holistic medicine and the best of modern science. A passionate, dedicated, and innovative veterinarian with a background in zoo and wildlife medicine, Dr. Royal empowers animal lovers to lift their pets into a realm of natural health and happiness that will be palpable from shiny coat to bouncy step."