The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice (Sacred Planet)
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A hands-on guide to holistic canine herbalism
“Even if skeptical readers don’t come away completely convinced, they’ll be enormously educated—Hogan imparts a huge amount of biological information about dogs, and does it all with an easy readability that will make quite a bit of it stick. An informative and sometimes eye-opening examination of natural remedies for helping your dog.”—Kirkus Reviews
• Teaches the tenets of holistic herbalism for the individual dog
• Presents safe, clinically proven, and effective protocols for common canine conditions, from acid reflux to allergies to itching, scratching, and yeast
• Lays out a comprehensive materia medica of canine-specific herbs, including what conditions they are good for, their energetics, internal and external use, safe dosages, and contraindications
In this comprehensive guide to holistic care for dogs, clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains that by looking at dogs as individual ecosystems with unique personalities, physiology, and needs, we can select effective and personalized herbal remedies to support their constitutions and provide relief from many different ailments.
Hogan, who has spent more than two decades working with canines, uses energetic principles (cool, warm, dry, damp) to reveal how herbs are not “one size fits all” and how to find the root cause of chronic imbalances. She discusses in depth how a dog’s main organ systems work, how they are connected to each other, and why we need to understand them when choosing specific herbs and foods.
Presenting safe, clinically proven, and effective protocols for common canine conditions—from acid reflux to allergies to itching, scratching, and yeast—Hogan presents a wide variety of holistic and herbal remedies: from herbal tinctures, glycerities, and phytoembryonics to flower essences, essential oils, medicinal mushrooms, and homeopathy. Her comprehensive materia medica of canine-specific herbs that she uses in her practice details what herbs are good for which conditions and why, what types of energetics are involved, safe dosage recommendations for each herbal remedy, and when to discontinue an herb.
Allowing each of us to take a hands-on approach to our canine companions’ health and longevity, this herbal guide outlines how to help them live their best lives by our sides.
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Publisher : Healing Arts Press
Publication date : February 4, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 1644119595
ISBN-13 : 978-1644119594
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #13,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Dog Care #22 in Herbal Remedies (Books)
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Customers find the book super informative, helping them build a foundation in herbalism. Moreover, they appreciate its health benefits, with one customer noting it covers various aspects of dogs’ overall well-being. Additionally, the writing style is thoughtfully presented, and customers find it easy to understand. However, the teaching quality receives mixed reviews.
13 reviews for The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice (Sacred Planet)
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SavvyShoper –
Wealth of Knowledge and should be in every dog home
I’m not even 10% into the book and I have already found tremendous value. I have a clearer understanding of one of my dog’s recent diagnosis. I just wish I’d found this book sooner. I lost one of my dogs to a mammory tumor two months ago. I felt like I was on the right track with the holistic treatments I found online, however, I didn’t have the full understanding or confidence to consistently apply the treatments. I thought it was just luck that she outlived the vet’s prognosis by 4 years. I’m grateful for this book because it has given me confidence and knowledge to treat my current dog’s condition. But more importantly, it has given me closure knowing I played a role in extending my dog’s life by 4 beautiful years. R.I.P Chloe â¤ï¸
Heather lynch –
THIS IS THE Must have go to on Canine Herbalism , TRULY the EXPERT
Amazing book! It’s not a book you read front cover to back. It teaches you about your dog things you never knew. It is a guide to help your dog holistically inside and out, nose to tail, ear tip to toe tip. I’ve learned so much about my 5 pups from this book and how unique each one is and so much more to learn. I have tabbed this book up, annotated it, and continue to reference it. Rita Hogan is THE EXPERT in Canine Herbalism I will always go to. Her website too has THE best purest tinticures she references in her book that have helped my pups. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion to help me detox and keep my pups healthy. I also met Rita in Orlando at Dr. Judy’s Naturally Healthy Pet Experience and she is an amazing nice person.
Melissa Oldfield –
Excellent Information
This book is detailed and significant. The author has significant experience and expertise and has thoughtfully written this in a manner that helps an owner diagnose their pet through observation, and make excellent guided health decisions regarding food to increase their pets comfort, health and happiness.
Hily –
Love it
Though I have not read front to back of this book yet, I can’t say enough how much valuable information it has! Very easy to understand with great guidance. I own 3 dogs and have learned so much!
DMD –
Massive LIPOMA: Invaluable book to help & heal – not hurt
Rita is the best-so knowledgable! Read the book, started some protocol then reached out to/hired her for current help with a HUGE LIPOMA (lower abdomen). Great book, fantastic herbalist. I HIGHLY recommend reading then, if necessary, hiring Rita to assist in more complicated cases. Go watch her interview(s) on YT Dr Judy Morganâs channel(a holistic vet).
Jayne –
Donât wait, just buy!
The amount of information in this book is incredible! Never will I have to worry if the info I find online is accurate! Beyond being super informative, it helps you build a foundation in herbalism that you can use in your own life. And although itâs called âThe Herbal Dogâ there is a portion for every herb that says whether or not it is cat safe. I had been going back and forth on whether or not to buy this book for a couple months and regret not purchasing sooner!
jennifer HITE –
Great book for treating your fur baby holisticely
This is an amazing book for any dog lover that is wanting to go the holistic route of taking care of your fur babies. I bought another one for a friend as well
Cailey –
Buy it!
This book was recommended to me, and it is great! So helpful and full of great information!
Karen –
Very interesting,lovely present, speedy delivery
Holly M –
This is a MUST read for everyone who loves their dogs and want the best for them! Its very informative and its very wise to listen to her every word.We lost a precious dog back in 2022 because of what I call the ‘chemical world of veterinary care’. Two weeks later, another one of our precious boys was in liver failure. Had I listened to the vet, he would not be with us today. He will be 12yrs old come May. The vet wanted me to continue the chemical way of treating him. I said with all due respect, I’m leaving this office and finding another route. And if I can’t, I will be back.That was almost three years ago..and guess what I’ve never been back!I left that office knowing I had to do better and better I did. I researched and researched and found my natural way of living and cooking for our boys.From that day forward, I never looked back. I knew I saved our precious boy and continue to this day! Our two precious boys are healthy and living healtheir without the chemicals!There are other ways..don’t be afraid to live outside the chemical driven world!I hope everybody reading this review takes it to heart. I am living proof we can all do better for our precious babies! DON’T BE AFRAID!Thank you for this very informative book.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent read. Very informative and easy to digest
jacky –
A big book .. lots of good information..It’s a bit of a hard read if your only looking to keep yourself up to date … Or not used to text study style reading … Could have been laid out a bit more reader friendly…But it has all the details and so much info I would still recommend it …
Amazon Customer –
Love that book