I ♥ The Library

"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." -C.S. Lewis


When something major happens in my life, or I am going to make a big decision I feel most proactive, most responsible and most well informed when I read books pertaining to the subject. Though the internet has a wealth of information, you could never compare it to a well written book. 

After our initial visit to the vet, I searched on Amazon for a few hours finding books on dogs and cancer. Some were very cheap used, others were a little more pricey. Luckily, as a frequenter of the library I know that there's a very good chance the book I want will be there. 

So I headed out to see if the vast hall of the written word had the books I wanted and sure enough they did!

These were the first three books I picked up. 

Dr. Pitcairn's Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats Is a large book with a terrific amount of information regarding the negative aspects of conventional dog food, easy to make homemade recipes and nutritional information of whole foods. This is a great book but only had a small section on treating cancer.

The Complete Holistic Dog Book: Home Health Care for Our Canine Companions Written by Jan Allegretti and Katy Sommers, another great overall guide to caring for dogs in a holistic sense. It covers food, exercise, supplements, caring for older dogs and a couple chapters about when it is time to let your dog go. While those articles are written with great care, I admit I couldn't get through them without a few tears. 

The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs This is without a doubt the most helpful book I borrowed for obvious reasons. While the other books only have a few sections about cancer this book covers various types of cancers, conventional and complementary care, the effects of chemo and other cancer fighters and a large chapter devoted to supplements and their effects. I honestly read this book cover to cover within a few hours. My next post will detail the supplements I decided to purchase for Sheba with help from this book. 

If you are looking for books regarding dogs and cancer, I first suggest going to the library. There is a huge dog section at mine and I will continue to post book reviews as I read them.