Health & Healing

The new tie-in from Channel 4 TV series 'It's Me or the Dog', on the hottest canine subject of the day. 'You are what you eat' is as true for dogs as it is for humans. There's no wonder that so many dogs have behavioural problems when you look at what really goes into a typical can of dog food. Or why dog obesity is increasing exponentially when you look at the sedentary lifestyles so many owners lead. Here top trainer and 'It's Me or the Dog' presenter Victoria Stilwell shows how you can have a happy, fit, healthy dog by giving them the right food and the right exercise. Along the way she deals with all sorts of related behavioural problems - from food stealing to managing exercise - in her typically feisty and highly effective way.

Includes:
 DOGS' DINNERS

• Good food/bad food

• What/how much should puppies and dogs eat?

• How to make simple dog food yourself

• Food for puppies/older dogs/particular conditions

FAT DOG TO SLIM DOG

• What is overweight?

• Eating plans for overweight dogs

• Top tips for sticking to it

PROBLEMS PROBLEMS

• Behavioural problems around food and Victoria's solutions to them including stealing food, constant begging etc.

WALKIES AND WORKOUTS

• How exercise is crucial to well-being

• How much exercise different breeds need

• Motivating reluctant exercisers

• Dealing with problems when exercising such as running off, pulling on lead etc.

H/B £16.99

+ UK p&p £2.50

 

You may also be interested in Victoria Stilwell's other book
It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet

The Shiatsu techniques in this book have been chosen for their simplicity, effectiveness and fun. They will benefit all dogs: young and old, sick, injured and healthy, working dogs and family pets. Essential reading for all dog owners who want to have a closer and happier relationship with their canine companions.  Packed with colour photos to illustrate.

Holistic veterinary care remains one of the fastest growing specialities in canine medicine. Like the original, this second edition includes all the in depth information needed to evaluate your dogs' dietary and medical regimens in light of holistic alternatives.  This book is the latest  update of a well loved classic. Whether you're a new dog owner or an old pro at home remedies and healthy diets for dogs, you will gain insight into canine health as a whole and into your own dogs' health and well being.
Wendy Volhard is an award winning author and lecturer on nutrition, behaviour & training for dogs.  Kerry Brown is a veterinarian specialising in holistic medicine.

Includes:

• How to read commercial dog food labels & understand what they really mean

• A natural diet & how to prepare it

• Raising puppies & caring for older dogs

• What supplements are all about

• How to assess vaccinations & lab tests

• Kinesiology

• Homeopathy

• The Five-Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine & much more

Massage and stretching strengthens the bond between you and your dog in a natural way and with regular massage you help to maintain good health longer and improve the quality of your dog's life.

The benefits of regular massage include:

• The risk of injury is substantially reduced

• You may be able to detect changes in your dog's health before they can be seen 

• A happy and healthy canine friend

Your dog will want a massage and will no longer be content with random rubbing and neither will you. In this colourful book you will learn the basics of dog massage and stretching in a simple step by step manual.

The authors are licensed dog physiotherapists and treat dogs with muscle, tendon, joint and cartilage related problems.  Clear easy to follow instructions and well illustrated throughout.