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Listed below are recommended books that you can purchase from Amazon.com by following the link or clicking the Click any BUY button below to purchase a book at Amazon button.

After each entry, we have listed HTA1, HTA2, HTA3 or HTA4 to indicate which books appear in the bibliographies in the corresponding HTA Levels workshop workbook.

The books are grouped into the following categories:

  1. Anatomy & Physiology
  2. Animal & Human Connection
  3. Animal Stories of Healing
  4. Animals & Emotions
  5. Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
  6. Bach Flower Remedies & Herbs
  7. Cancer
  8. Communication
  9. Death, Euthanasia & Pet Loss
  1. Elephants
  2. Energy-Medicine for Animals
  3. Energy-Medicine for Humans
  4. Healthcare & First-Aid for Animals
  5. Healthcare & First-Aid for Birds
  6. Healthcare & First-Aid for Cats
  7. Healthcare & First-Aid for Dogs
  8. Healthcare & First-Aid for Dogs & Cats
  1. Healthcare & First-Aid for Horses
  2. Massage for Animals
  3. Meridian Therapies
  4. Self-Help
  5. Service Animals
  6. Spirituality & Animals
  7. Training
  8. Veterinary Healthcare

This horse is happy about Healing Touch for Animals1. Anatomy & Physiology

Bassert, Joanna M. Mosby, Thomas P. Colville, Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc., 2002. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Edwards, Brian.  Dog Anatomy – 47 Anatomy Cards – Flash Cards. Orange, CA:  Bryan Edwards Publishing, 2004. 

Ellenberger, W., Dittrich, H., Baum, H. An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1949, 1956, 1980. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kainer, Robert A. & McCracken, Thomas O. Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas. Loveland, CO: Alpine Publications, Inc., 1998. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kainer, Robert A. & McCracken, Thomas O. Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Book Jackson, WY: TetonNew Media, 2003. Click to buy now

2. Animal & Human Connection

Becker, Dr. Marty. With Morton, Danelle. The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy. New York, NY: Hyperion. 2002. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Beckoff, Marc.  Minding Animals.  Awareness, Emotions, and Heart.  Oxford, NY:  Oxford University Press, 2002. 

Beckoff, Marc.  The Emotional Lives of Animals.  A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy—and Why They Matter.  Novato, CA:  New World Library, 2007.

Grandin, Temple. Johnson, Catherine. Animals in Translation : Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2005. Buy now at Amazon.com

Grandin, Temple. Thinking in Pictures : And Other Reports from My Life With Autism. New York, NY: Doubleday Dell Publishing, 1995. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Hogan, Linda. Metzger, Deena. Peterson, Brenda. Intimate Nature. The Bond Between Women and Animals. New York, NY: Ballantine Publishing Group, 1998. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kohanov, Linda. Riding Between the Worlds: Expanding Our Potential Through the Way of the Horse. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kohanov, Linda. The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse. New World Library, 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Lasher, Margot. And the Animals Will Teach You: Discovering Overselves Through Our Relationships With Animals. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Group, 1996. Buy now at Amazon.com

Lauck, Joanne Elizabeth. The Voice of the Infinite in the Small. Revisioning the Insect-Human Connection. Mill Spring, NC: Swan-Raven & Co., 1998. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

McCormick, Adele von Rust & McCormick, Marlena Deborah. Horse Sense and the Human Heart: What Horses Can Teach Us About Trust, Bonding, Creativity and Spirituality. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc., 1997. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

McCormick, Adele von Rust, McCormick, Marlena Deborah & McCormick, Thomas E. Horses and the Mystical Path: The Celtic Way of Expanding the Human Soul. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2004. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Richards, Susan.  Chosen by a Horse.  How a Broken Horse Fixed a Broken Heart.  New York:  Soho Press, 2006. 

Sheldrake, Rupert. Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home: And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 1999. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

3. Animal Stories about Healing

Camuti, Dr. Louis J. All My Patients Are Under the Bed. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1985. Buy now at Amazon.com

Canfield, Jack. Hansen, Mark Victor. Becker, Marty, DVM. Kline, Carol. Schojai, Amy D. Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul : Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc., 2005. Buy now at Amazon.com

Dettmann, Alida. Falling in Love with Sauny. Portland, OR. 2003: LLM Publications. Available by contacting Alida at alida_d@juno.com or LLM Publications at 1-800-647-1511.

Guglielmo, Anthony. Lynn, Cari. The Walrus on My Table: Touching True Stories of Animal Healing. New York, NY. St. Martin’s Press. 2000. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Janus, Sharon. The Magic of Horses: Horses as Healers. Hygien, CO: SunShine Press Publications, Inc., 1997. Buy now at Amazon.com

Loxton, Howard. 99 Lives: Cats in History, Legend and Literature. London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

McElroy, Susan Chernak. Animals as Guides for the Soul : Stories of Life-Changing Encounters. New York, NY: The Ballantine Publishing Group, 1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

McElroy, Susan Chernak. Animals as Teachers & Healers: True Stories and Reflections. Troutdale, OR: NewSage Press, 1996. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Von Kreisler, Kristin. The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1997. HTA3, HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Weinstein, Emily Eve. Cat Book. Huntington, WV: Beau Soleil Publishing, 2002. Buy now at Amazon.com

Weinstein, Emily Eve. Dog Book. Huntington, WV: Beau Soleil Publishing, 2004. Buy now at Amazon.com

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4. Animals & Emotions

Masson, Jeffrey Moussaieff. Dogs Never Lie About Love. Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 1997. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Masson, Jeffrey Moussaieff & McCarthy, Susan. When Elephants Weep, the Emotional Lives of Animals. New York, NY: Dell Publishing Group, 1995. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Ruckert, Dr. Janet. The Four-Footed Therapist: How Your Pet Can Help You Solve Your Problems. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1987. Buy now at Amazon.com

5. Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

Bell, Kristin Leigh. Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils and Hydrosols With Animals. Findhorn, Scotland: Findhorn Press, 2002. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Pénoël, MD, Daniel, & Pénoël Rose-Marie. Natural Home Health Care Using Essential Oils. Editions Osmobiose, 1998, LaDrôme, France. Dristributed in North America by Essential Science Publishing, Hurricane, Utah. HTA4 Buy from Amazon.com today

Smith, Linda L. Healing Oils, Healing Hands. Discovering the Power of Prayer, Hands on Healing and Anointing. Arvada, CO: HTSM Press, 2003. HTA4 Buy from Amazon.com today

Smith, Linda L. Essential Oils for Physical Health and Well-Being. To purchase, contact: Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Program, PO Box 741239, Arvada, CO 80006. staff@spiritualministry.com ~ www.HTSpiritualMinistry.com

Stewart, David. The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God’s Love Manifest in Molecules. Care Publications, Marble Hill, MO: 2005. Buy from Amazon.com today

Essential Oils Desk Referrence, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded. Utah: Essential Science Publishing, www.essentialscience.net, 2004. HTA4 Buy from EssentialScience.net

Young, ND, D. Gary. Essential Oils, Integrative Medical Guide. Building Immunity, Increasing Longevity, and Enhancing Mental Performance with Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils. Essential Science Publishing, www.essentialscience.net, 2003. HTA4 Buy from EssentialScience.net

6. Bach Flower Remedies & Herbs

Ball, Stefan & Howard, Judy. Bach Flower Remedies for Animals. Essix, United Kingdom: The C. W. Daniel Company Limited, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Ball, Stefan & Howard, Judy. Emotional Healing for Cats. Essix, United Kingdom: The C. W. Daniel Company Limited, 2000. Buy now at Amazon.com

Ball, Stefan. Simpson, Heather. Howard, Judy. Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies. Essix, United Kingdom: The C. W. Daniel Company Limited, 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

De Bairacli Levy, Juliette. The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat. London: Faber and Faber Limited,1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

Graham, Helen. Vlamis, Gregory. Bach Flower Remedies for Animals. Tallahassee, FL: Findhorn Press, 1999. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

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7. Cancer

Downing, Robin, DVM. Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet Owner's Resource. Lakewood, CO: AAHA Press, 2000. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Eldredge, Debra, DVM. Bonham Margaret. Cancer and Your Pet: The Complete Guide to the Latest Research, Treatments and Options. Herndon, VA: Capital Books, Inc., 2005. Buy now at Amazon.com

Messonnier, Shawn, DVM. The Natural Vet’s Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2006. Buy now at Amazon.com

Orey, Cal. Cancer: The Essential Guide to Natural Pet Care for Cats & Dogs. Irvine, CA: Bowtie Press, 1998. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Straw, Deborah Straw. Why Is Cancer Killing Our Pets? How You Can Protect and Treat Your Animal Companion. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2000. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

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8. Communication

Boone, J. Allen. Kinship with All Life. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1954. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Brunke, Dawn Baumann. Animal Voices: Telepathic Communication in the Web of Life. Rochester, Vermont. Bear & Company, 2002. Buy now at Amazon.com

Fouts, Roger, with Mills, Stephen Tukel. Next of Kin, My Conversations with Chimpanzees. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 2997 HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Gurney, Carol.  The Beginner's Guide to Animal Communication: How to Listen and Talk With Your Animal Friends (The Beginner's Guides) [UNABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio CD) Buy now at Amazon.com
Boulder, CO:   Sounds True, 2003.

Gurney, Carol. The Language of Animals: 7 Steps to Communicating with Animals. New York, NY. Random House, Inc. 2001. HTA1 and HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kinkade, Amelia. Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers. New York, NY. Crown Publishers. 2001. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Pasten, Laura. The Tarantula Whisperer: A Celebrity Vet Shares Her Secrets to Communicating With Animals. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press. 1999. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Reynolds, Bonnie Jones & Hayman, Dawn E.  If Only They Could Talk.  The Miracles of Spring Farm.  New York, NY:  Pocket Books, 2005. 

Soliste-Mattelon, Kate. Conversations with Cat: An Uncommon Catalog of Feline Wisdom. Hillsboro, OR. Beyond Words Publishing, Inc. 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Solisti-Mattelon, Kate. Conversations with Dog: An Uncommon Dogalog of Canine Wisdom. San Francisco, CA. Beyond Words Publishings, Inc. 2004 Buy now at Amazon.com

Solisti-Mattelon, Kate. Conversations With Horse. An Uncommon Dialog of Equine Wisdom. Hillsboro, OR. Beyond Words Publishing, Inc. 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Smith, Penelope. Animal Talk, Interspecies Telepathic Communication. Hillsboro, OR. Beyond Words Publications, Inc., 1999. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Smith, Penelope. When Animals Speak: Advanced Interspecies Communication. Hillsboro, OR. Beyond Words Publications, Inc., 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Summers, Patty. Talking with the Animals. Charlottesvillle, VA. Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc. 1998. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Williams, Marta. Learning Their Language: Intuitive Communication with Animals and Nature. Novato, CA. New World Library, 2003. Buy now at Amazon.com

Williams, Marta. Beyond Words: Talking with Animals and Nature. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2005. Buy now at Amazon.com

9. Death, Euthanasia & Pet Loss

Congalton, David. Three Cats, Two Dogs. One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss. Troutdale, OR. New Sage Press. 2000. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Kaufman, Julie. Crossing the Rubicon: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond in Life and Death. Cottage Grove, WI: Xenophon Publications, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Nieburg, Herbert A. Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1996. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Peterson, Linda M. Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet. West Chester, PA: Greentree Publishing, 1997. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Reynolds, Rita M. Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying, and Beyond. Troutman, Oregon: New Sage Press, 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

10. Elephants

Alexander, Shana. The Astonishing Elephant. New York, NY. Random House. 2000. HTA3 Buy from Amazon.com

Payne, Katy. Silent Thunder: In the Presence of Elephants. New York, NY. Penguin Putnam Inc. 1999. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

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11. Energy-Medicine for Animals

Coates, Margrit. Healing for Horses: The Essential Guide to Using Hands-On Healing Energy with Horses. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Holloway, Sage. Animal Healing and Vibrational Medicine. Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc., 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Wilde, Clare. Hands-On Energy Therapy: For Horses and Riders. Addington, Buckingham: Kenilworth Press Ltd., 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

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12. Energy-Medicine for Humans

Andrews, Ted. The Healer’s Manual. A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Therapies. St. Paul, MN: Llewllyn Publications, 2003. HTA 1 (Note: This book is not available at Amazon.co and instead can be purchased from the publisher at www.llewellyn.com) Buy now from Amazon.com

Bailey, Alice. Death: The Great Adventure. New York, NY: Lucis Publishing Company, 1998. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Batie, Howard F., Mh.D., Healing Body, Mind & Spirit: A Guide to Energy-Based Healing, St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2003. HTA4 Buy now from Amazon.com

Eden, Donna. Energy Medicine. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam, Inc., 1998. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Emoto, Masaru. The Hidden Messages in Water. Hillsboro, OR: Beyond Words Publishing, Inc., 2004.Buy now from Amazon.com

Greene, Brian. The Elegant Universe. Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory. New York: First Vintage Books, 1999. HTA4 Buy now from Amazon.com

Judith, Anodea. Wheels of Life: A User’s Guide to the Chakra System. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1993. HTA1, HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Leadbeater, C. W. The Chakras. Wheaton, IL: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1927. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Hover-Kramer, Dorthea, Mentgen, Janet. Healing Touch: A Guidebook for Practitioners, 2nd Edition. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning, 2002. HTA 1-4 Buy now from Amazon.com

Oschman, James L. Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. New York, NY: Harcourt Publishers Limited, 2000. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

McTaggart, Lynne.The Field, The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe. Harper Paperbacks, 2003. Buy now at Amazon.com

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13. Healthcare & First-Aid for Animals

Allport, Richard. Natural Healthcare for Pets: Effective Treatments and Nutritional Advise to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy. Hammersmith, London. Element, Harper Collins Publishers Limited. 2001. HTA1, HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Palika, Liz. Your Bearded Dragon's Life : Your Complete Guide to Caring for Your Pet at Every Stage of Life (Your Pet's Life). Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing, 2000 Buy now at Amazon.com

Plechner, DVM, Alfred J. and Zucker, Martin. Pet Allergies, Remedies for an Epidemic. Inglewood, CA: Very Healthy Enterprises, Inc., 1986. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Solisti-Mattelon, Kate and Mattelon, Patrice. The Holistic Animal Handbook: A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health, and Communication. Hillsboro, OR. Beyond Words Publishing, Inc., 2000. Buy now at Amazon.com

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14. Healthcare & First-Aid for Birds

Delpy, Kari-Herbert. The Proper Care of Cockatiels. Neptune City, NJ, T.F.H. Publishers, 1995. Buy now at Amazon.com

Doane, Bonnie Munro. The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owners Guide to Parrot Training. Forster City, CA, Howell Book House, 2001. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Gallerstein, Gary A., DVM. The Complete Bird Owner’s Handbook. NY, NY, MacMillan General Reference, McMillian Publishing Co. 1994 HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Rach, Julie. Gallerstein, Gary A., DVM. First Aid For Birds: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. New York, NY: Howell Book House, Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Radford, Elaine. Cockatiels: A Complete Introduction. Neptune City, NJ, TFH Publishers, 1987 HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Teitler, Risa. Taming & Training Cockatiels. Neptune City, NJ, T.F.H. Publishers, 1995. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

15. Healthcare & First Aid for Cats

Easterly Susan.  Your Older Cat:  A Complete Guide to Nutrition, Natural Health Remedies, and Veterinary Care.   New York, NY:  Simon & Schuster, 2002.

Edney, Andrew. Taylor, David. 101 Essential Tips. Cat Care. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc., 1995. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

Frazier, Anitra. with Eckroate, Norma. The New Natural Cat: A Complete Guide For Finicky Owners. Newly Revised and Expanded. New York, NY: Penquin Books USA, Inc., 1990. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Lazarus, Pat. Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way. New York, NY: Ballantine Publishing Group, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Poynter, Dan.  The Older Cat:  Recognizing Decline & Extending Life.   Santa Barbara, CA:  Para Publishing, 2002.

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16. Healthcare & First-Aid for Dogs

Allegreti, Jan & Katy Sommers, DVM. Complete Holistic Dog Book: Home Health Care for Our Canine Companions. Berkely, CA: Celestial Arts, 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Flaim, Denise, Michael W. Fox. The Holistic Dog Book: Canine Care for the 21st Century. New York, NY: Howell Book House, 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Messonnier, Shawn, DVM. The Allergy Solution for Dogs : Natural and Conventional Therapies to Ease Discomfort and Enhance Your Dog's Quality of Life. New York, NY: Prima Publishing, 2000. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Messonnier, Shawn, DVM. 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog. U.S.A. Rodale. 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Patmore, Angela. Your Natural Dog: A Guide to Behavior and Health Care. New York, NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., 1993. Buy now at Amazon.com

Weinstein, Emily Eve. Dog Book. Huntington, WV: Beau Soleil Publishing, 2004. Buy now at Amazon.com

Yarnall, Celeste. Natural Dog Care: A Complete Guide to Holistic Health Care for Dogs. Edison, NJ: Castle Books, 1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

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17. Healthcare & First-Aid for Dogs & Cats

Heinerman, John. Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall Press, 1998. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Mammato, Bobbie, DVM, MPH. Pet First Aid: Cats and Dogs. St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1997. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Messonnier, DVM, Shawn. Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 2001, HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, Richard H. & Pitcairn, Susan Hubble. Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats. Emmaus, PA, Rodale Press, Inc.,1995. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Schultze, Kymythy R., CCN,AHI. Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats: The Ultimate Pet Diet. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc., 1998. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Schwartz, Cheryl, DVM. Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc., 2000. Buy now at Amazon.com

Stein, Diane. Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1993. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Stein, Diane. The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cats. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1994. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

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18. Healthcare & First-Aid for Horses

Bird, Catherine. The Healthy Horse The Natural Way. The Horse Owner’s Guide to Using Herbs, Massage, Homeopathy, and Other Natural Therapies. Guilford, CN, The Lyons Press, 2002, HTA4 Buy from Amazon.com

Blignault, Karin. Stretch Exercises for Your Horse: The Path to Perfect Suppleness. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2004. Buy now at Amazon.com

Easterly Susan.  Your Older Cat:  A Complete Guide to Nutrition, Natural Health Remedies, and Veterinary Care.   New York, NY:  Simon & Schuster, 2002.

Hanauer, Elise. Disorders of the Horse & What to do about them. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Company, 1973. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

Wanless, Mary. For the Good of the Horse. North Pomfret, Vermont: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1997. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

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19. Massage for Animals

Fox, Dr. Michael W. The Healing Touch: The Proven Massage Program for Cats and Dogs. New York, NY: Newmarket Press, 1981. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Fox, Dr. Michael W. The Healing Touch for Cats: The Proven Massage Program for Cats, Revised Edition. New York, NY: Newmarket Press, 1981. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Fox, Dr. Michael W. The Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program for Dogs, Revised Edition. New York, NY: Newmarket Press, 1981. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Ridinger, Jonathan Effective PetMassage™ for Dogs, Volume 1 (DVD). PetMassage™ Training & Research Institue, Inc, Toledo OH 1-800-779-1001. HTA1

Ridinger, Jonathan Effective PetMassage™ for Dogs Manual. PetMassage™ Training & Research Institue, Inc, Toledo OH 1-800-779-1001. HTA1

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20. Meridian Therapies

Schwartz, Cheryl. Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts Publishing, 1996. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Snow, Amy & Zidonis, Nancy. The Well-Connected Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure. Larkspur, CO: Tallgrass Publishers, LLC, 1999. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Zidonis, Nancy & Soderberg, Marie & Snow, Amy. Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual. Larkspur, CO: Tallgrass Publishers, LLC, 2000, 4th edition. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Zidonis, Nancy & Soderberg, Marie. Equine Acupressure: A Training Video. (NOTE: Scroll down at that page to find the book). Larkspur, CO: Tallgrass Publishers, LLC, 2000, 55 Minutes. 4559 Red Rock Dr, Larkspur, CO 80118 Call to order: 1-888-841-7211. HTA1

Zidonis, Nancy A. & Snow, Amy. Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. Larkspur, CO: 2000. HTA1 Buy now at Amazon.com

21. Self-Help

Seward, PH.D., Brian Luke. Stand Like Mountain Flow Like Water. Dearfield, FL: Health Communications, Inc. 1997. Buy now from Amazon.com

Seward, PH.D., Brian Luke. Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart. The Taoist Path through Stress and Spirituality. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005. Buy now from Amazon.com

Remen, M.D., Rachel Naomi. My Grandfathers Blessings. New York, NY: The Berkley Publishing Group, 2000. Buy now from Amazon.com

Web, Wyatt. Pearlman, Cindy. It's Not About the Horse-It's About Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc., 2002. Buy now at Amazon.com

22. Service Animals

Graham, Bernie. Creature Comfort, Animals That Heal. Amherst, NY. Prometheus Books. 2000. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Kuusisto, Stephen. Planet of the Blind — a Memoir. New York, NY: Dell Publishing, 1998. HTA3 Buy now at Amazon.com

23. Spirituality & Animals

Anderson, Allen & Linda.  Angel Dogs:  Divine Messengers of Love  Novato, CA:  New World Library, 2005.

Andrews, Ted. Animal-Speak, The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1996. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Andrews, Ted. Animals Wise: The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature. Jackson, TN: Dragonhawk Publishing, 1999. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Conway, D. J. Animal Magick: The Art of Recognizing & Working with Familiars. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

Farmer, Steven D.  Animal Spirit Guides:  An Easy-To-Use Handbook for Identifying and Understanding Your Power Animals and Animal Spirit Helpers.  Carlsbad, CA:  Hay House, Inc., 2007.

Guerrero, Diana L.  What Animals Can Teach Us About Spirituality:  Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures. Woodstock, VT:  Skylight Paths Publishing, 2004.

Harner, Michael J. The Way of the Shaman. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 1980. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Hassler-Scoop, Jill K.  Beyond the Mirrors:  The Study of the Mental and Spiritual Aspects of Horsemanship.  Missoula, MT:  Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2000.

Kingsolver, Barbara. Animal Dreams. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1990. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Kowalski, Gary. The Souls of Animals. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Publishers, 1991. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

MacGregor, Trish. Gemondo, Millie. Animal Totems: The Power and Prophecy of Your Animal Guides. Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2004. Buy now at Amazon.com

Randour, Mary Lou. Animal Grace: Entering a Spiritual Relationship with Our Fellow Creatures. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2000. Buy now at Amazon.com

Sams, Jamie & Carson, David. Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals. Santa Fe, NM: Bear & Company, 1988. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Schoen, Allen M., DVM. Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live. New York, NY. Random House, Inc. 2001.Buy now at Amazon.com

Schoen, Allen M. & Proctor, Pam. Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing : A Heartwarming Look at the Spiritual Bond Between Animals and Humans. New York, NY: Fireside, 1996. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Scully, Nicki. Power Animal Meditations : Shamanic Journeys with Your Spirit Allies. Rochester, VT: Bear & Company, 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Small Wright, Machaelle . Behaving as if the God in All Life Mattered. Jeffersonton, Virginia: Perelandra Center for Nature Research, 1997. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

24. Training

Aloff, Brenda.  Canine Body Language:  A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog.  Wenatchee, WA:  Dogwise, 2005.

Brannaman, Buck. Reynolds, William. The Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen. Guilford, CT: The Globe Pequot Press, 2001. Buy now at Amazon.com

Frost, April. Lightmark, Rondi. Beyond Obedience. Training with Awareness for You & Your Dog. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 1998. HTA3 Buy now from Amazon.com

Irwin, Chris. With Bob Weber. Horses Don't Lie: What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity for Awareness, Confidence, Courage and Trust. New York, NY: Marlowe & Company, 1998, 2001. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Moustaki, Nikki.  Your Outta Control Bird:  How to Turn Your Beastly Bird into a Captivating Companion.  Neptune City, NJ:  T.F.H. Publications, Inc, 2003.

Rector, Barbara K.  Adventures in Awareness: Learning with the Help of Horses.  Bloomington, IN:  Authorhouse, 2005.

Tellington-Jones, Linda. Getting in Ttouch : Understand and Influence Your Horse's Personality. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1995. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

The Monks of New Skete. How to be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners. Cambridge, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 1978. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Pryor, Karen. Don’t Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training. Revised Edition. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1999. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Rashid, Mark. Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership. Boulder, CO: Johnson Books, 2000. Buy now at Amazon.com

Roberts, Monty. From My Hands to Yours: Lessons from a Lifetime of Training Championship Horses. 2002. HTA4 Buy now from Amazon.com

Roberts, Monty. The Man Who Listens to Horses. Ballantine Publishing Group, 1996. HTA2 Buy now from Amazon.com

Schulte, Barbra. Cutting, One Run at a Time. Brenham, TX: Center for Equestrian Performance, 1998. HTA2 Buy now at Amazon.com

Schulte, Barbra. Riding with Confidence & Coaching for Confidence, Mentally Tough Training, audio tapes. Brenham, TX: Center for Equestrian Performance, 1996. Call Barbra Schulte, 979-277-9344 or visit her website. HTA2

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25. Veterinary Healthcare

Blood, D. C., Studdert, V. P. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: W. B. Saunders, Harcourt Publishers Limited, 1999. HTA1 Buy now from Amazon.com

Brennan, Mary L., DVM. Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies. North Ponfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2004. Buy now at Amazon.com

Goldstein, Martin, DVM. The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. New York, NY: The Random House Publishing Group, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Romich, Janet Amundson, DVM, MS. An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. Albany, NY: Delmar-Thomson Learning, Inc., 2000. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Schoen, Allen M. Wynn, Susan G. Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice. St. Louis, MO, Mosby, Inc. 1998. Buy now at Amazon.com

Wynn, Susan G., DVM. Marsden, Steve, DVM. Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc., 2003. HTA4 Buy now at Amazon.com

Zucker, Martin. Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians New York, NY. Three Rivers Press, 1999. Buy now at Amazon.com

Zucker, Martin. The Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs: Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 1999. HTA3, HTA4 Buy now

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