REMEDIES Fox, Michael W., DVM. Eating with a Conscience. Perhaps the most compelling argument to eat organic. Fox is a veterinarian as well as a scientist. He examines all food-related issues from the raising of animals, to the feed lots, to the chemical baths for fish, to the lobbyists, to Bovine Growth Hormone, to Mad Cow's Disease, ... in sum, everything you may not want to know about flora, fauna, poultry and meat industry, government. If he had titled this book "The Poisons We Consume," or anything other than Eating w/ a Conscience, (since the average person does not), this would have been a best seller--a shame that it is not. This book may change your view on food for human consumption. As a result of having read this book, I converted to eating organic only, when possible, for my entire family. Martin Goldstein, DVM Natural Healing of Animals Basically the first "Bible" for beginners learning to navigate the world of canine/feline health; excellent resource section in back of book for other books, sources to buy homeopathic medicines, and an excellent list of holistic vets. Martin, Ann N. Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Foods. OR: New Sage Press, 1997. A scathing attack on the unregulated pet food industry by the "Canadian Rachel Carson" who fought them after her own husky died partially due to ingredients in the pet food. Martin's expose is indeed shocking and a must read for all who care about their pets. Included are some great recipes as well as a resource section on which commercial foods are ok. Whole Dog Journal by Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine This is an essential read on a monthly basis. Everything is covered in one journal or another from best dog foods to newest treatments to behavioral issues, for examples. Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment by Donald Yance, Chicago: Keats Publishing, 1999; Everything you should know about cancer prevention and treatment for humans, applicable as well for animals but to be used with caution for animals as everything human is not good for animals. Different species, different requirements. Stein, Diane. Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats. 9th Edition. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1998. This book is a compilation of just about everything Ms. Stein has learned from her many experiences and research on dogs and cats. She covers everyone and everything in healing from TTouch, to Reiki, to Pritcairn's diet, natural remedies, et al. Especially good if you have limited shelf space. Zucker, Martin. The Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs. NY: Three Rivers Press, Random House, Inc., 1999. This book is a compilation of remedies by the leading holistic vets in US for just about everything. e.g., for INCONTINENCE: Causticum 6 or 12C, give once daily for 5 days and then as needed. p.186 FOR CHIDLREN Philipson, Sandra. Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way. www.maxandannie.com Totally delightful and useful book to sensitize children to anyone with a physical disability. I read it to my twin girls (age 4 at the time) in preparation of possibly having to go that route w/ Zani. (for ages 4 and up) TELEPATHING WITH ANIMALS Books on Telecommunicating--while many doubt the veracity of whether animals understand us and whether there is telepathic understanding, I read all of these books w/ the idea that I could learn to 'speak' to Zani in pictures or speech so that I would have an equal partner in her treatment, diet, wellness. Although most of these books are anecdotal in nature, they are convincing. And I was/am able to 'sense' what an animal thinks or feels--not necessarily by following anyone's prescribed method but by being open to having those types of communications as possiblities. Gurney, Carol. The Language of Animals: 7 Steps to Communicating with Animals. cgurney@earthlink.net www.animalcommunicator.net I contacted Carol--she is pretty wonderful. She was having a workshop on Long Island which I very much wanted to attend but it was for 2 days in Nov when Zani was still very much with me, so I couldn't give up the time. She is located in CA but is willing to come and give a workshop anywhere if someone can host it by providing room and board for the duration of her 3 day stay. Fitzpatrick, Sonya. What the Animals Tell Me. Sonya Fitzpatrick, the Pet Psychic on the Animal Channel, says that people often think her ability to talk to animals is magic. She says that all humans have this ability, they just don't know it. Anyone can talk to animals, and the best pet owners already do. Here Sonya shares secrets to her successful communication with animals and offers some simple steps to making a psychic connection with your pet from her book. These are basically the same steps most animal telecommunicators use. Seven Simple Steps to Communicating With Your Pet (from her website) 1. Begin with a calm and tranquil mind, and seek out a calm and tranquil atmosphere for you and your animal. 2. Say your animal's name telepathically to get his attention. 3. Visualize your animal as you say his name. 4. Send a picture of his physical body. Direct this to him, along with his name. 5. Ask if there is anything your pet would like you to do for him. Imagine your animal is sending an answer back to you and accept whatever you receive in your imagination. 6. Always acknowledge the answer, whatever you receive in your imagination. 7. Continue to ask him other questions, and remember to trust your imagination for what you are receiving back from your animal. Kincade, Amelia. Straight from the Horse's Mouth. Ms Kincade has a very winning way of writing, having done comedy at one point in her life. While entertaining, and for that, worth reading, I found it difficult for beginners. Her suggestions for 'entering' into an animal's space requires much visualization and practice--good for those who are already practitioners of yoga and other types of meditation. Mackay, Nicci. Spoken in Whispers: The Autobiography of a Horse Whisperer. A bit difficult to get into because of the British English but Nicci is the female Monty Roberts and worth reading. A convincing horse whisperer, some of her stories are heartbreakers so have kleenex handy. Meyers, Arthur. Communicating With Animals : The Spiritual Connection Between People and Animals. Meyers, an investigative reporter, doesn't provide steps on how to communicate w/ animals. (For that, see Amelia Kinkade's Straight from the Horse's Mouth, Penelope Smith's books, Carol Gurney, Nicci Mackay, and others on list.) His book is a report on who is out there and what they do. Especially useful is his list at the end of the book of all the best communicators (and healers) in the States and Canada as well as how to contact them. Sheldrake, Rupert, PhD. Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home: And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals www.sheldrake.org No one else has tackled the unknown as has this scientist. The premise of this researcher's book is an experiment in which dogs are tracked via video to determine whether there is some basis for thinking that dogs have abilities beyond human's normal understanding. Sheldrake goes much further by explaining electromagnetic fields and how communication on other fronts is achieved (geese during migration, schools of fish, et al). Much of the book is very scientific but explained in accessible terms for the layman. Besides being a fascinating read, he gives very valid explanations of many of the unknowns. Smith, Penelope. Animal Talk. Point Reyes, CA: Pegasus Publications, '89. Animals...Our Return to Wholeness. '93. Penelope Smith is probably one of the first animal communicators to publish. Carol Gurney owes much to her, as does Amelia Kincaid and many other Tellington-Jones, Linda. The Tellington TTouch. NY: Viking, '92. Linda Tellington-Jones has cornered the market on telecommunicating via massage. I wasn't successful myself telecommunicating this way but Zani certainly appreciated the massages and laying on of hands. Others I know have been more successful. Stein, Diane. All Women Are Psychics. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1998. A tough read but Ms. Stein covers all bases from astral projection to easy meditation. ON MY LIST "TO READS" Bardens, Dennis and David Bellamy. Psychic Animals: A Fascinating Investigation of Paranormal Behavior. Barlow, Dennis. Psychic Animals. NY: Henry Holt & Co., 1987. Boone, J. Allen. Kinship with All Life : Simple, Challenging, Real-Life Experiences Showing How Animals Communicate. NY: Harper & Row, 1954. Catacchione, Lucia. The Power of Your Other Hand: A Course in Channeling the Inner Wisdom of the Right Brain. Khanna, Chand Dr. The Hallmarks of Cancer and Their Clinical Implications. www.animalcancerinstitute.com. Dr. Khanna is also the founder of The Animal Cancer Institute in MD. Lydecker, Beatrice. What Animals Tell Me. NY: Harper & Rowe, 1977. McKinnon, Helen. L. It’s for The Animals! Natural Care & Resources. tel order line 888 3394382. I am still waiting for my copy as the latest copy hadn't gone to press last year.... Pope, Rapheaela. Wisdom of the Animals: Communication Between Animals and the People Who Love Them Rain, Mary Summer. Earthway : A Native American Visionary's Path to Total Mind, Body, and Spirit Health Rashid, Mark. Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership. Roads, Michael J. Talking With Nature: Sharing the Energies and Spirit of Trees, Plants, Birds, and Earth. . Tiburon, CA: H.J.Kramer, Inc, 1985. Thomas, Elizabeth Marshall. The Hidden Life of Dogs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1993. Wright, Machaelle Small. Behaving as if the God in All Life Mattered. Jeffersonton, VA: Perelanda, Ltd. '83. E-Books Diagnosis: Cancer, A Resource Guide for Pet Owners. This book will be uploaded to The Perseus Foundation's site, www.perseusfoundation.org . An ebook available online. For some, this handbook may be a bit too basic; but educational for those beginning the battle with cancer. A second ebook exclusively for cat owners and a third one that deals with holistic treatments are also available. Below are the table of contents. A Visit with the Veterinary Oncologist: In Search of Answers What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer? Cancer Treating Modalities Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy Biotherapy Staging Cancer - How Much? When? Why ? Overview of Biopsy Principles and Surgical Oncology An Overview of Common Type Tumors: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment Options Mammary Cancer Causes of Solid-Appearing Lumps & Bumps Limb Sparing and Osteosarcoma - SOTAL Palliative Care in Companion Animal Oncology When is Radiation Therapy Really Indicated? Characteristics and Toxicities of Common Antineoplastic Agents Complications of Chemotherapy The Immune System Diagnostics: Complete Blood Count, Chemistry Panels and Tests Chemistry Panels and Tests . Antioxidants Overview of Nutrition in the Cancer Patient Alternative Feeding PracticesV Herbs in Small Animal PracticesV When Conventional Treatment is not EnoughV Understanding Canine Cancer: An Herbalist's PerspectiveV Glossary of Terms References