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001 2011009509
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008 110315s2011 cau b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011009509
020 $a9781577319757 (pbk.)
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050 00 $aSF992.A77$bM47 2011
082 00 $a636.089/6722$222
084 $aPET004000$aPET003000$aMED089000$aMED089030$2bisacsh
100 1 $aMessonnier, Shawn.
245 14 $aThe natural vet's guide to preventing and treating arthritis in dogs and cats /$cShawn Messonnier.
260 $aNovato, Calif. :$bNew World Library,$cc2011.
300 $axix, 219 p. ;$c22 cm.
500 $aRev. ed. of: Arthritis solution for dogs / Shawn Messonnier, c2000.
520 $a"When your dog or cat is limping in pain or has trouble exercising, you need answers. If the problem is arthritis, a common condition in dogs, and an increasingly common condition in cats, Dr. Shawn Messonnier's The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Arthritis in Dogs and Cats can help you provide the best care possible for your beloved companion. The world's leading proponent of holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Messonnier gives objective advice on how to blend conventional and alternative therapies to significantly enhance your pet's quality of life. In this book, you'll discover: Acupuncture's role in providing pain relief Detailed information on nutritional supplements Diet and nutrition tips for dogs and cats of all ages. The pros and cons of conventional therapies, and more This second title in Dr. Messonnier's Natural Vet's Guide series, this comprehensive, up-to-date guide will help you prevent arthritis pain from slowing your pet as they age"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"Arthritis is common in dogs and increasingly prevalent in cats. In this comprehensive, up-to-date resource, a practicing vet equips pet owners with the knowledge they need to recognize and treat this debilitating condition. An expert on holistic pet care, Messonnier helps caregivers blend the most effective conventional and alternative therapies, including acupuncture for pain relief, nutritional supplements, diet, and exercise. Readers also learn how best to prevent arthritis and how to get the most out of vet visits. Throughout, Messonnier distinguishes the approaches appropriate for cats versus dogs and highlights age-specific strategies. The result is the most effective possible care for companion animals -- and the humans who love them"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650 0 $aDogs$xDiseases.
650 0 $aArthritis in animals.
650 7 $aPETS / Dogs / General$2bisacsh.
650 7 $aPETS / Cats / General$2bisacsh.
650 7 $aMEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General$2bisacsh.
650 7 $aMEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal$2bisacsh.
700 1 $aMessonnier, Shawn.$tArthritis solution for dogs.