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The Last Chance Dog by Donna Kelleher, DVM

Dr. Donna Kelleher's new book titled The Last Chance Dog and Other True Stories of Holistic Animal Healing. Click here for a direct link to the book on Amazon.com.





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Have you ever taken your sick pet to the veterinarian only to find out later that the treatment did not help or its side effects caused other problems? Pretty soon what you thought would be one trip to the vet turns out to be weekly visits. Perhaps your pet only gets sicker and nothing seems to work. Have you discovered that your veterinarian is not always able to help long-term illnesses like itchy skin or arthritis? Have you wondered if there is another safer and more effective approach? In many cases the solution lies within the vast array of holistic medicine.

I wish I could have read my book years ago when our family veterinarian said there was no more that could be done for Julieta, the canine member of our household. Julie was a funny shape-over four feet long and only a foot high. People said she resembled a long, furry platypus. She followed me up ladders, into wobbly rowboats, and just about anywhere else. Julie was euthanized at seven years old after we unsuccessfully treated her chronic colitis. When no options were given to us, we did not question our veterinarian further, but we should have.

The problem was simple. Our family veterinarian was never educated adequately about nutrition; he was not educated about the benefits of safe, herbal medicine or acupuncture that now I know may have saved Julie's life. Holistic medicine is the gentle medicine I longed to learn about in conventional veterinary school. It incorporates the body, mind and spirit and offers the type of compassionate, safe care your pet deserves.

Kade was the first to receive gold bead implants

Come join me on my journey into holistic veterinary medicine. The chapters of my book follow my journey from animal emergency practice into the world of holistic medicine. Each one highlights a new animal and a new natural method of treatment and raises philosophical questions about animal care and welfare.

In "A Bird with Bumblefoot," a canary teaches me how strong plant medicine can be. With daily herbal soaks, his foot infection clears up and his song returns. You can read this chapter which is already published in The Sweet Breathing of Plants in the 'Flora for Fauna' section. In the chapter: "The Last Chance Dog," a giant epileptic dog stops seizuring through the use of a natural diet, herbs and gold bead implantation. With the help of a child's insight, I confront my feelings about death and failure when one of my dog patients dies in "Soothe Me, Sweet Rain." The chapter, "The Nature of Yogi's Spine" features a scrappy little Jack Russell terrier that needs chiropractic to recover from severe neck pain.

I will provide contact information at the end of this book for holistic veterinary associations to aid you in finding a veterinarian in your area. Like me, these veterinarians have gone through further training than conventional veterinary school. You, the concerned pet owners, have the power to change our profession. If you ask for natural medicines, more vets will offer them. If you demand that veterinary colleges incorporate well-proven treatments such as acupuncture and chiropractic, slowly, the veterinary educational curriculum will change. Learning the first step towards a more compassionate way to treat your beloved winged, scaled or furry pet will be in this book.

What Noted Authors Are Saying
About The Last Chance Dog

"These stories might appear anecdotal but are actually deep experience-the mortar that cements the very foundation of life. Dr. Kelleher shows the human aspect of what it is like to live the life of a veterinarian, especially one labeled "holistic," its challenges, demands, struggles and rewards. Well done, Donna!"

—Martin Goldstein, D.V.M., author of The Nature of Animal Healing

"Dr. Kelleher invites you into the world of holistic healing for our animal companions with elegant and poetic prose. These heartwarming stories, combined with practical information, offer fascinating insights into an innovative approach to healing."

—Allen M. Schoen, M.S., D.V.M., author of Kindred Spirits and Love Miracles and Animal Healing

"This book taps into a wisdom more ancient than words. It reveals the healing powers accessible to the open heart and mind, where trust, love and understanding are no less significant than sound science, technical skill and rational objectivity. There is much healing to be done by all means fair and free, and Dr. Kelleher provides an inspiring account of her experiences as a holistic and compassionate animal doctor."

—Michael W. Fox, D.V.M., author of The Healing Touch

"The many people now seeking alternative medicine for their own families will also find The Last Chance Dog a must-read for healing their animal companions. Donna Kelleher, D.V.M. is changing the way we practice veterinary medicine, just as Andrew Weil, M.D. has revolutionized human health care. Her holistic stories of animal illness and amazing recovery are lively, moving, and most of all, instructive."

—Brenda Peterson, author of Build Me An Ark: A Life With Animals

"This is the one story book I would recommend for the modern day pet owner interested in learning more of alternative medicine. It's poignant, yes, but it's also accurate. Get it!!!"

—Susan G. Wynn, D.V.M, A.H.G., author of Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition and Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice

Upcoming Book Readings

See Classes page for the upcoming reading in June 2008 at Village Books in Bellingham.

The Last Chance Dog by Donna Kelleher, DVM

What Noted Authors Are Saying About The Last Chance Dog

Upcoming Book Readings

What Noted Authors Are Saying
About The Last Chance Dog