I am continually amazed by the breadth of knowledge possessed by my Circle of Life friends and colleagues. Within the context of our Holistic Animal Care series I learned about even more sources of knowledge. Below are some of the resources our experts shared with the participants.
Can you tell if your cat is in pain?
Here is a PDF of the Feline Grimace Scale with photos and descriptions.
Holistic Vet, Dr. Krista Lorenz DVM of Bozeman, MT
Books:
1) The Forever Dog by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
2) Give Your Dog a Bone by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
3) Feeding Dogs: Dry or Raw? The Science Behind the Debate by Dr. Conor Brady
4) Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding your Dog for Optimum Health by W. Jean Dodds, DVM and Diana R. Laverdure
5) The Raw and Natural Nutrition Book for Dogs, Revised Edition: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals by Lew Olson
6) Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs by Judy Morgan DVM and Hue Grant
7) Dog Food Logic: Making Smart Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices by Linda P. Case, M.S.
8) Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner’s Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies by Mary L. Brennan DVM
Websites:
drkarenbecker.com – also has loads of info about whole food diets for cats
dogsfirst.ie – Dr. Conor Brady
perfectlyrawsome.com – a lot of free articles about raw feeding dogs and cats
Natasha Osborn, reward-based dog trainer and vet tech, of Stevensville, MT
(Pathfinder Dog Training and Mobile Vet Tech Service)
frognchase@gmail.com
Resources from Natasha’s session:
Suzanne Clothier for relationship based training
Zach George on youtube
Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement by Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz and Larry Kay
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
Lisa Fairman, animal-human meditation teacher of Helena, MT
Recommended books:
The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the Long Haul
Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
Judith Poelarends, owner of Alaskan Essences of Victor, MT
Is available for online classes and consultation at: https://alaskanessences.com/