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Summary: Kudos and Caveats
Review: A friend recommended this book years ago and said, "If you did everything the writer recommends, you'd be doing nothing but taking care of your cat -- but it's a great book." I've used this book for years, the pages covered in highlighting and splatters from various natural formulas. It gave me a method for dealing with one cat's Feline Urologic Syndrome - egg yolks and vitamin c - that saved me megabucks at the vet. It made me realize that the diet I had previously fed my cats was almost criminal, or at best benign neglect. (As one friend says, "You can either spend the money now on good cat food, or you can spend it later in vet bills.") Ms. Frazier warns against little known dangers - like your cat should not drink the water from the Christmas tree stand. She gives details on grooming, nail clipping, and bathing that are indispensable. I've used the eye and nose drop formulas repeatedly, to great effect. HOWEVER -- One recommendation is that Garlic be used for the same list of ailments that it treats in humans. I found out yesterday at the vet the high cost of doing so. See this website for more info on this topic: http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/garlic.php
Ms. Frazier's book was last updated in 1990. There is no mention of the dangers posed to felines by onions and garlic. It would be wonderful if she would include the new information, so that well-meaning cat owners could indeed "Do No Harm." Other than that one caveat, a splendid book. Ms. Frazier treats felines with more care, respect and love than most people treat one another.
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Summary: Excellent advice for those willing to make different choices
Review: Excellent support for those willing to fully engage in their feline's health and well-being. Encourages the reader to responsibly advocate for their cat's needs, and to consider going against the common path of factory food, drugs and chemicals with optimal results.
With the help of both Anitra Frazier's and Dr. Pitcairn's books I have kept two cats in optimum health beyond mainstream expectations. More times than I can count I have been asked about my playful "kittens," 10 years and 14 years, respectively. Their vitality and energy surprises everyone they meet, including vets. And their human bond suggests a very deep appreciation for the respectful care they receive via a healthful diet, loving attention, and proper grooming.
A must read for anyone who has stopped to consider why so many animals are cavalierly fed garbage, loaded with chemicals, and left to tend and fend for themselves (unless it suits their "owners" to take the time to care for them with compassion and respect), and for anyone who has wanted to do things differently, but didn't know where or how to begin.
This book will inspire you to take better care of all members of your household!
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Summary: Dangerous--don't trust it
Review: Frazier is not a vet. Neither is Eckroate. My cat died because I followed the experience in this book, rather than what my vet said. Her tone indicates that she is an authority, and if you truly love your cat you will do exactly what the book says, and the vets are just not knowing what is going on. And there are times she has some good advice. The book has some great stuff for grooming. BUT, it should not be taken seriously any time a cat has a real health problem. Listen to your vet, not a groomer. Hopefully your cats will live longer then the 4.5 years my "natural cat" survived.
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Summary: this book saved my cat's life
Review: i cannot say enough about this book and i urge everyone who loves their cat to purchase it. this book will educate and empower you; whether you just need some basic tips for general cat health and well being or if your cat has a serious disease. i originally bought this book when one of my cats developed hyper-trophic cardiomyopathy and was given only one week to live. by following the traditional medical advice of my veterinarian as well as anitra frazier's naturopathic advice i was able to extend my cat's life 6 more healthy years. that alone made this small purchase worth it's weight in gold, 1000 times over. a few years later another of my cats was diagnosed with liver disease and again i was told that she would not recover. i followed the same method; combining our vet's traditional medical therapy with the naturopathy outlined in this book and 4 years later that cat is very much alive and healthy. as a responsible cat "owner" i can honestly say this book has been the single most important purchase i've ever made.
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Summary: The book everyone could find enlightenment of some kind.
Review: I did not believe there was a book as good as Dr.Pitcarn's complete guild. Since he recommended this one I said I'll give it a try. From the inside cover page this funny light hearted soul begins with worthwhile information and since I have 12 to 13 inside and off and on 6 to 7 I feed outside I can tell you this lovely lady is right on, I feel I could tell my clients to trust this book as I also only recommend one other now and that is Dr. Pitcairn's It is nice to have a good book about cats and Juliette de Bairacli Levy works about cats (hard to find).forpaws@frontiernet.net
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Summary: A must for true feline lovers
Review: I have used this book as the best reference for treating
ailments, assisting in recovery, emotional problems,
diet, as complementary use to standard veterinary
medicine (although the author tells you frankly and
without reservation when a vet must be consulted).
It's written with true compassion for the feline
members of the family. I have learned so much about
diet, home health care, natural remedies, and so much
more, with very positive results. Get a copy!
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Summary: With the grace of the Cat-Goddess...
Review: I have three cats. I got this book after being recommended in a discussion list. After having read the first couple of chapters, I found myself crying over the stupid things that I've done to my cats all their lives. Most of us mean well, but sometimes we lack the info or the sense to help our cats achieve their best physical and emotional state. This book offers the info to do that. Using common sense of what a cat's natural ways are, Frazier guides us through a tough journey with natural diet, holistic approach and lots of love to discovered uncharted areas in the relationship with your cats. I learned how to use non-verbal communication and to send kisses to my cats across the room. The first time I did this, my female cat fell of the armchair where she was sitting out of surprise. Then she run to me, jumped on my keyboard and rubbed her face on mine. And that's NOT her usual behaviour. The nutrition part is not what most vets recommend. But it works. After a month following her plan, my 25 pounds tom lost some weight, his dandruff vanished and the mats on his fur are gone. Somewhere on the first chapter she says: "All I did was to ask the cats. And with the grace of the Cat Goddess, the answers came". Those who understand this will need no further recommendation.
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Summary: Wonderful "natural cat book": well worth the money
Review: I have used this book for about seven years. It has been a wonderful resource for me and my multi-cat household, not to mention my various foster (feral) cats. This book is my feline textbook. Those who wish to go beyond the narrow Western view of veterinary care will absolutely love this book! It has endless suggestions on inexpensive and innovative home care that involve herbs, flower remedies, vitamins, broths, diet, home nursing, grooming, behavior, litter box, scratching post, neutering/spaying, common feline health problems, etc. Anitra Frazier's expertise goes on and on in many categories - she knows an incredible amount about cats. Even though this book was published in 1990, but it is definitely NOT out-of-date. It is well worth the money!
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Summary: Common Sense and Knowledge Of Your Cat Are Necessary!
Review: I would recommend this book to anyone who is truly in-tune with their pet(s). I am grateful to the authors writing this book and to the publishers for publishing it. I have owned it for 10 years. I credit this book with giving me 3 extra years with the love-of-my-life (Rubble), after her doctor said she may only live one more year because of her deteriorating kidney disease. I am not a very new age type of person, however, using the Bach Flower Remedies in conjunction with some traditional medications from my vet, as well as the communication techniques outlined in this book, Rubble had a wonderful quality of life until 21 years of age! Admittedly, I have never fed any of my cats a raw diet or the medicinal broths as this book recommends (and this is where the common sense comes in), simply because I REALLY know my cats, I make a point of being in-tune with them, and more importantly, if something sounds a little too "out-there," I use my common sense, my better judgement, and consult with my veterinarian. I treat my pets as I would my children, I would never put their health or well-being in jeopardy simply because I read something in a book! With that said, the communication techniques described in this book are outstanding and if you have never tried Bach Flower Remedies for your pets, you don't know what you're missing!! I have used Bach Flower Remedy recipes from this book on Rubble for a skin condition related to her kidney disease, as well as on several of the 5 cats that live with me now, with AMAZING SUCCESS!! So, if you know your cat and you have common sense, don't be afraid to use this book!!!! It's wonderful!
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Summary: Very informative, but very New Age-y
Review: I'd checked this book out from the library and read it several times before I actually made the decision to buy it. The information in this book seems more or less sound. It explains a lot about cat behavior, and continually encourages finicky owners to "look to nature" for answers about food and caretaking. Also, it's got a very good section on grooming cats, which is very important (especially for long-furred felines). Generally, it has given me a lot of helpful information, but it is also full of "New Age" ideas about health care and cat communication. Now, as much as i'd like to believe in homeopatic remedies and Bach Flower Treatments, scientific tests have shown that it's rather doubtful that these things actually work. I'd also like to believe that cats have some sort of psychic communication, but a lot of people are likely to laugh off the possibility. In any case, if you're a cat owner who gets nervous about things like processed cat food and toxic flea treatments, it's definitely worth it to check out the suggestions and instructions in this book.
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