Catherine O'Driscoll SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM

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Are vaccinations and stress making our pets SICK?Over-vaccinating combined with stress, poor nutrition, and other factors is putting our companion animals at risk for serious diseases including auto-immune disorders, cancer or even death. In this well researched book, you will discover how typical vaccination protocols and environmental and genetic factors may be combining to turn your dog, cat, or horse into a ticking time-bomb of health problems, and how you can improve your pet's health and longevity. Bringing together research from around the world, Shock to the System explains the physiology of stress, the role of genetics and nutrition and the health risks to our companion animals from over-vaccination. It also suggests sound solutions to keeping your pet healthy.Find out:Why many of the health problems we see in pets today are caused by a combination of factors-including over-vaccination, stress and dietHow to decide which vaccinations are necessary to protect your pet's health without endangering itHow to time vaccinations so that they don't overburden your pet's immune systemAbout new, less frequent vaccination schedules that many vets are now usingHow to minimize stress in your pet's life-and maybe your own!British author Catherine O'Driscoll founded Canine Health Concern in 1994 after two of her young dogs died because of adverse reactions to vaccines. CHC campaigns for the end of over-vaccination and promotes real food and complementary health care options for animals. Catherine is the author of What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines, which, when published in 1997 has been a major force in getting pet owners and veterinarians to reevaluate their vaccination protocols. Today she lives in Scotland with her partner Rob Ellis and three Golden Retrievers, Edward, Daniel and Gwinnie, and lectures on canine health around the world.