Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions on Behalf of Our Animal Companions

by Shannon Fujimoto Nakara and Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya

Explores the human-animal bond, healthy living and graceful aging, understanding diagnoses and options, managing needs and expectations and more. Delivering much needed solace and guidance, it makes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577315073
• ISBN13: 9781577315070
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

You will not regret this purchase!

For the first few pages, I thought I was in for bad read... I was wrong! A well written, well thought out, and thorough review of the whole process of loving and losing your pet, written by someone who very obviously lives every day with the love of animals in her heart. Keep tissues at the ready, it will most likely make you cry, but it is by far one of the best pet loss books I have read, and highly recommend it to anyone grieving the loss the of their beloved pet.

Experiencing the book!

I had the wonderful, good fortune to experience all of the topics discussed in this book first hand! Dr. Nakaya was my veterinarian for many years, through several dogs, surgeries, hospitalizations, and their aging processes. She lives what she speaks, and only after I cried through the first reading of this book did I realize that not only did she treat my wonderful Emily Houdini, Templar and Gizmo, she treated me as well! Her holistic approach to animal care was new to me-I was no longer treated as an invoice waiting to be paid. She guided me through so many issues and taught me that by caring for my animals, I was also caring about and for myself. She helped me lovingly put my Templar to rest when all he wanted to do was muster what energy he had left to wag his tail for me. Everyone who loves animals should not only read this book, but keep it as a reminder of how our animal friends love us under all circumstances. It makes a wonderful gift to anyone who loves animals....a keeper!

A Must Have Guide Book For All Pet Owners

Finally a book on pet care giving that is not full of medical jargon. Dr. Nakaya has written a book that guides the pet owner through the decsions that are made on behalf of their pets. She guides you through the decision process on finding a vet all the way through the difficult choices that may have to be made towards the end of a pet's life. She writes in a language that is easy to understand and full of compassion. In reading this book, you realize that caring for a pet in your life is not just medical choices but emotional choices as well. This book is a MUST HAVE for all pet owners, no matter which species they share their everyday lives with.

A wonderful, unusual guide to the overall needs of a pet adds a dimension lacking in your usual 'pet

At first glance Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions On Behalf Of Our Animal Companions might seem to be just a pet owner's manual - but in addressing the spiritual as well as the physical needs of animal, Dr. Nakaya goes much further, examining the nature of the human-animal bond itself and how to help animals both live and die gracefully. A wonderful, unusual guide to the overall needs of a pet adds a dimension lacking in your usual 'pet owner manual'.

An Informative Guide for Decision Making on Behalf of Our Animals

This book is a must have for anyone who shares their lives with animals. The text is informative without overwhelming the reader with complicated medical jargon. With knowledge and sensitivity, Dr. Nakaya has written a book which imparts great wisdom and insight regarding the decisions we as caregivers must make throughout the lives of our animal companions. She guides the reader through this decision making process by helping them clearly identify key issues they should consider. I found the chapter dealing with euthanasia to be extremely helpful. To summarize in three words, BUY THIS BOOK

Timely Discussion for Pet Owners

As a fellow holistic veterinarian and author (8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, and the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats,) I appreciate a frank discussion regarding pet care. This timely book offers the experience of a fellow practitioner which will allow pet owener to make the best decisions for their pets. Shawn Messonnier DVM (...)