Very Healthy Cat Book

This revolutionary book is your practical guide for preventing, minimizing, treating, & curing your cat's health problems through an inexpensive & easy-to-follow vitamin & mineral supplementation program. Dr. Wendell Belfield has gained considerable attention in the cat world through his use of "supernutrition", & his program, documented by scientists & endorsed by some of the country's leading breeders, has prevented or eliminated such major & minor ailments as urinary tract disorders in male cats, viral respiratory disorders, skin problems, & the highly infectious feline leukemia (the number-one cat killer). Based on thirty years of treating cats & on the postive results of his health-care program at leading catteries, Dr. Belfield's findings have been translated into this readable guide to cat care which includes: * A detailed analysis of the specific supplements needed to protect your cat's health through its various life cycles (kittenhood, adulthood, pregancy & lactation, old age). * A critical analysis of commercial cat food & why additional vitamins & minerals in your cat's diet are a must. * Precise directions on what supplements are needed, where to purchase them, & how to administer them. * A discussion of the importance of vitamin C. * A guide to help you recognize your cat's health problems, with directions on how to treat them yourself & when to consult a veterinarian. * Epilogue discusses the efficacy of the feline leukemia vaccines, feline aids (FIV virus), sodium, & the ash myth. Dr. Wendell O. Belfield is the director of the Bel-Mar Orthomolecular Veterinary Hospital, a clinic specializing in disease prevention, treatment, & control of small animals through nutrition. Martin Zucker is a free-lance journalist who has written extensively in the areas of health, nutrition, & fitness.Belfield, Wendell O. is the author of 'Very Healthy Cat Book', published 1991 under ISBN 9780962994708 and ISBN 0962994707.