Book excerpt: Healing diets for optimal well-being Holistic treatments for serious conditions Acupuncture, homeopathy, and vitamin supplements Cutting-edge natural therapies Hundreds of veterinarians keep cats healthy and save critically ill pets through alternative medicine--now you can, too! Many pet owners are turning to holistic medicine for the long-term health benefits it offers their loyal companions. Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way draws upon the combined experience of the country's best holistic veterinarians and gives us invaluable information on herbology, acupressure, massage, and vitamins and diet for our cats, including The most nourishing (and least expensive) food for a long and healthy life Special diets for each stage of your cat's development Homeopathy, herbals, and other nontoxic, noninvasive treatments The startling truth about vaccinations, booster shots, and antibiotics Healing those distinct problems of the eye, skin, and hair New hope for distemper, diabetes, cancer, and many other conditions The hard facts on commercial cat food And much more! Everything you need to know for giving your cat the makings of a great life is here--including reassuring case histories and a directory of members of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. With this life-giving reference, you will indeed Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way.