Homeopathy - Holistic Veterinary - Natural Care

Feline glossary definition of alternative veterinary medicine.

Sooner or later, almost everyone who shares a home with a cat discovers "natural health" or hears about holistic veterinary procedures such as accupuncture, massage therapy or homeopathic remedies.

The serious cat owner will eventually discover that there is more to feeding a cat than opening a bag or can. These books will not only help you in making a decision, but will offer the information you need to get started on a new and exciting venture: optimizing your cat's life through natural foods.

Holistic medicine is not intended to replace traditional "allopathic" veterinary care, but in conjunction, the two can ensure optimal health and well-being for your cat. These are my top picks in books on natural health.

Why Consider a Raw Food Diet? The simplest answer is, "Because it closely approximates the diet cats would get in the wild; the diet to which their physiology is naturally attuned." This article will help you decide if a raw food diet is best for your cat.

Members have varying degrees of specialized education in homeopath treatment, so be sure to read the information on this page before searching the list for a veterinarian in your area.

From AltVetMed, a list of associations of veterinarians who practice holistic medicine; a good starting point for finding a homeopathic veterinarian in your area.

Michelle Barnard, author of "Raising Cats Naturally," explains homeopathy in easily-understandable language.

Dr. Schoen is the author of the book, "Kindred Spirits," and practices natural healing in his clinic in New York, and southwest Connecticut.

Article by Dr. Susan G. Wynn on the use of whole plants in homeopathic medicine.

Tom Hapka, a lay person offers a homemade "milk shake" that worked for his FIV cat Jac.

From AltVetMed, information on the use of accupuncture for treating a number of conditions in animals.