Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care

As someone who values Natural health care, I was interested in finding ways to help cats from a Veterinarian. Keeping your cat healthy and treating issues that you can avoid paying hundreds of dollars is what this book is about.

Excellent Book on herbal cat care to save the cat's life.

This is a great volume, but it is not for folks without some herbal knowledge. Dr. Kidd is straightforward and has excellent detail. HOWEVER, there are some remedies he suggests that I would NEVER give to my cats. I'm an herbalist and know how powerful herbs are. Some of them-- like kava, st. john's wort, & the like-- aren't herbs I would ever feel comfortable giving my felines. Cats, unlike dogs, do not eliminate all toxins from their system. Their kidneys and liver are known for being more sensitive. Some of the herbal remedies suggested don't sit well with me.However, that being said, Dr. Kidd is a doctor and I'm not. He has more wisdom and experience than I do. So I am still recommending this book. But, as with everything in life, use your own judgement. He has some excellent suggestions that I wasn't aware of or didn't consider incorporating into my cats' diet and regimen. Overall, a good resource to have on hand. But, a resource for folks with some herbal knowledge and a home apothecary.

I bought this book so I could help my cat who was diagnosed with hyperthyroid. I did a lot of on-line research on holistic healing and this book by Dr. Kidd adds depth to the knowledge I gained. He does discuss in general how much of a herbal product to give although it is rather generic. I found different amounts suggested by other on-line sites. The book does touch on the spiritual connection between herbs and our bodies. Dr. Kidd states that in most cases, he would use herbal/holistic/homeopathic modalities first, before using western medicine. He does explain the difference between dried and fresh herbs and tinctures and even explains how to pick herbs and prepare them. I would have liked a larger section on hyperthyroidism but this was enough to encourage me to add herbal tinctures to my cats treatment and, so far, I have seen some results, although not as much or quickly as with western medicine. Dr. Kidd does state that patience is necessary when using herbs.

Wonderful book! It has really helped me to feel completely comfortable using herbs with my cat. I have been studying and using herbs for over 30 years, but I have nearly always hesitated when it comes to using them with my pets, feeling unsure of the best ways to use them and not being certain of safety issues. This book has put those fears to rest and I am not regularly using herbs with my cat, just as I do with the rest of my family.

I consider myself an amateur when it comes to herb use, but have been studying and using herbs in my life for a few years now. I hoped for concrete advice regarding parasites and some other health concerns and felt this book was lacking. For someone new to herbs it offers guidance that is beneficial but I found myself frustrated that it was repeating very basic information that I know (ginger for digestion, dandelion good tonic, echinacea for immune system) and not getting into the more specific information I would like in a health reference for my cats. It also does not go into what herbs are toxic to cats, another thing that I feel is vitally important to have in any book on herbal cat care. If you are new to herbs and want to start learning, this is an easy to read book, but if you have any specific concerns or want more in depth information this is not the book for you.

This is more for general well being of cats. I will use to keep my cats happy, but I was too late in incorporating these ideas to help my elderly cat

Much information about how to care for your cat without using drugs that might hurt their delicate systems. I have already used several tips to make my cat's life healthier.

Perfect for any cat guardian out there. Even better than I was expecting!