Resources

Online

Here’s a list of excellent educational web sites  that we highly recommend! If you need information on a specific health concern of pet-related topic, you can always call or email us too – we just might be able to help!

www.whole-dog-journal.com The Whole Dog Journal is an excellent source of unbiased information on natural & home prepared diets, holistic care and non-violent training. Be sure to check out the July 2004 issue for a great review of our products!

www.holisticvetlist.org Find a Holistic Vet in your area.

www.ahvma.org The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association web site has useful information on alternative medicine for companion animals and a directory of holistic vets, organized by state.

Born Free USA offers hard facts information on some of the horrors of the conventional pet food industry.

FDA Visit the FDA web site for some of the most recent studies into the presence of Pentobarbital (the substance used to euthanize companion animals) in lower grade conventional pet foods.

www.naturalways.com Naturalways has a straightforward, clearly written directory outlining the medicinal and health benefits of numerous foodstuffs. Look up info on the ingredients in The Honest Kitchen’s products and get ideas on extra goodies to add.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl The USDA Nutrient Database has a wealth of scientifically based, nutritional information on the composition of thousands of foodstuffs. An invaluable resource for evaluating the nutritional content of various components of a home prepared diet.

www.nutritiondata.com Is another great nutrition database, with useful tools for analyzing home made diet ingredients.

www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com Has useful information on pet products.

www.5stardog.com Has useful information on dog food ingredients along with a comprehensive dog food directory.

www.lizpalika.com Liz Palika has written numerous books on companion animal nutrition & positive training, and is a writer for Pet Business Magazine and The AKC Gazette.

www.caninesincrisis.org Is a site with valuable information for those researching various animal disease, especially cancers.

www.doggroups.com Is an online community for dog lovers.

www.addisondogs.com Is a wonderful web site resource for owners of dogs with Addison’s disease.

www.drschoen.com Dr Schoen’s website with great articles on things like lyme disease, bladder problems, food allergies, Echinacea, etc.

www.AVH.org Contains a directory of Homeopathic Vets and information on veterinary homeopathy.

www.drpitcairn.com Referral list of Veterinarians and holistic information.

www.IVAS.org Directory of Veterinary Acupuncturists and information on Acupuncture for pets.

www.TCVM.org Traditional Chinese Medicine resources

www.VBMA.org Veterinary Herbalists

www.animalchiropractic.org Chiropractic Vets

Emergency Resources

For pet product alerts & recalls: www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm

EPA to report reactions: 800.858.PEST

ASPCA Poison Control Center: 900.443.0000 or 888.426.4435

Report drug reactions: www.dogsadversereactions.com/fdareporting.html

Side effects reported to the FDA: www.FDA.gov/cvm/index/ade/ade_cum.html

Our Business Friends

Pet Airways is a pet only airline, where pets fly in the main cabin, Not in cargo! Check out the Pet Airways MyPAWS club for the best pet related discounts on the web.

Poopbags.com makes biodegradable, eco friendly poop bags.

www.laterdog.com

Recommended reading

Here are some of our favorite books on holistic pet health, nutrition and humane training.

Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats by Kymythy Schultze – an excellent book on feeding a biologically appropriate diet to companion animals. Buy Here

Natural Health For Dogs & Cats by Dr Richard Pitcairn & Susan Hubble Pitcairn

Natural Healing For Dogs & Cats by Cheryl Schwartz DVM – a beautiful, easy-to-use book organized by ailment, with lovely illustrations. Buy Here

Holistic Guide For A Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown, DVM

Food Pets Die For by Ann Martin – a brilliant insight into the conventional pet food industry, with references to foods that Ann recommends, including THK! Buy Here

Herbs For Pets by Mary Wulff-Tilford and Gregory Tilford – a fabulous encyclopedia-style book with gorgeous pictures, about to launch in its second edition, loaded with valuable information on herbs and their therapeutic uses. Buy Here

The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson is our favorite book on positive training. Buy Here

Four Paws Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz DVM A more detailed look at Traditional Chinese Medicine principles for pets.

The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by CJ Puotinen a lovely, easy-to-use resource by our friend and Whole Dog Journal writer, CJ.

The Dog Bible By Tracie Hotchner – a giant book packed with useful information on just about everything your dog wishes you knew! Buy Here

Scared Poopless By Jan Rasmusen Buy Here

The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook by Liz Palika Buy Here

The Ultimate Pet Food Guide by Liz Palika – a great resource for evaluating pet foods. Buy Here

Dog Body Dog Mind by Dr. Michael W. Fox DVM Buy Here

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