AR-News: (US WA) A fix for Fido? Books examine holistic pet care

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

By Ranny Green
Seattle Times desk editor

Veterinary care accounted for the majority of the estimated $31 billion 
Americans spent on their pets last year, according to the American Pet Products 
Manufacturers Association. Much of that money went to specialty medical services 
for pets, from oncology and ophthalmology to neurology and orthopedics. 
But holistic medicine for pets is a growing area of interest for pet owners, 
particularly dog owners, who spend $11.6 billion per year on veterinary care 
for their pets. 
If you're a skeptic of alternative medicine, here are three new volumes on 
holistic pet care that might broaden your view: 
"The Last Chance Dog: And Other True Stories of Holistic Animal Healing" by 
Seattle veterinarian Dr. Donna Kelleher (Scribner, $14 paperback) is a 
delightful collection of case histories focusing on acupuncture, herbal treatments and 
chiropractic adjustments for pets. 
Kelleher's case histories are more than entertaining accounts of her office 
calls. With spirit and confidence, she dispenses advice on pet-food quality, 
the efficacy of vaccinations and how to holistically treat an assortment of 
common ailments suffered by our pets. 




full story:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2001888876_petbooks29.html 
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