The ultimate pet health guide: breakthrough nutrition and integrative care for dogs and cats

Introduction: What integrative health care means for you and your pets

Part I. Nutrition is the foundation of health. Why pet nutrition matters ; The basics of nutritional requirements for dogs and cats ; Understanding the regulations ; Ingredients and preparation ; Guide to creating a balanced diet for your pet ; The lowdown on supplements

Part II. Integrative medicine : maintaining and restoring good health. Beyond basic nutrition : using food as a medicine ; Complementary and herbal medicine ; Medical cannabis ; Technology and holistic medicine : two sides coming together

Part III. Common diseases, their causes, and integrative medical treatment. Allergies and skin problems ; Degenerative joint disease/arthritis ; True grit : urinary tract infections, crystals, and stones ; Chronic gastrointestinal conditions ; Pancreatic disease : pancreatitis and pancreatic insufficiency ; Diabetes ; Heart disease ; Liver and gallbladder diseases ; Renal disease ; Cancer ; Thyroid disease ; Adrenal disease ; Autoimmune disease

Appendix A: Guide for a new pet : from choosing your pet to choosing your vet

Appendix B: Choosing the right procedures for your pet : vaccines and routine surgical procedures

Appendix C: Home-prepared diets for dogs and cats

Appendix D: Vitamin and mineral supplement recommendations

Appendix E: Special diets : limited-ingredient diet trial, bland diet, and rice water fast.