AllOurPets.com: Dika Golovatchoff, PhD, editor. November, 2003. Santa Barbara, CA.
Unlike his major undertaking: "The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats" this small and very practical self-help guide speaks less about cures to illnesses than about prevention through proper diet, grooming, exercise, and thorough examination and testing by a holistic veterinarian.

Dr. Messonnier acknowledges that he was inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil, Harvard Medical School graduate and author of the best-selling "Spontaneous Healing, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health". This book contains all the practical information necessary for the average person to care effectively for any dog or puppy using a holistic approach. Although broken into eight weekly sections plus appendixes it is meant to be a whole life program integrated into the human and dog's lives. It is very clearly written to be readily understandable by any layman, and cites many examples from Dr. Messonnier's own practice. We heartily recommend this book to anyone owning or considering owning a dog.

Reviewer: Denise King from Caldwell, ID USA
I have been trying to get information about raising my dog holistically.There isn't much information out there for a novice like me. Then, I read this book, 8 Weeks To A Healthy Dog.It has all the information that I was looking for in one place. It has recipes for home cooked diets,what supplements to give and where to find them, and how to make life better for an aging pet.

I will keep this book always within reach and refer back to it often.

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Reviewer: Charlotte Olsen from Fort Wayne, IN USA
This is a great book that is a quick read. I found it to be full of common sense ideas on how to incorporate traditional vet care and the newer ideas of integrative holistic care. It is broken down into one week sections that are simple to follow. Each week focuses on a specific item in the process. The chapters are filled with examples from Dr. Shawn's practice that help to reinforce the theme.

I highly recommend this book to all dog owners! It is an easy guide that will walk you through the steps to a healthier and happier pet. Combine this with Dr. Messonnier's other book, "The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats", which is an excellent reference book for all pet owners.

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Reviewer: Jennifer Gardner: A reader from CA, USA

I wanted to write and say how much I've enjoyed reading 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog by Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M. This step-by-step guide makes it easy for pet owners to give their dog the very best care around. Dr. Messonnier's book is comprehensive, it answered all of my questions and taught me a care routine that can't be matched. Now my dog is happy, healthy and as a pet owner I know I've finally got it right thanks to Dr. Shawn.

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