Barkopaedia contains everything your dog wants you to know. It's an encyclopedia of health and healing modalities for dog owners including treatments for common pain, ailments, and injuries. The book additionally offers humor and an exploration of the canine spiritual and esoteric.
Barkopaedia includes an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine as applied to common canine issues including veterinary acupuncture theory, basic acupressure instruction, herbal medicine and Chinese liniments to help dog owners better understand healthcare options for their dogs. Also included are other holistic therapies such as veterinary laser therapy, aqua-therapy, Reiki, sound therapy, and chiropractic treatments for dogs.
Barkopaedia surveys herbal and homeopathic remedies, nutrition and recipes. There are home solutions presented for common problems. There are chapters on the use of crystals, Chakras, aromatherapy and Bach flower remedies for healing and emotional support. Midway through the book are quick reference pages that summarize the information given to that point.
The book finishes with a spirituality section including astrology, canine related deities from around the world, Tarot cards featuring dogs, and pages on demon dogs and dog exorcisms.
Included is a chapter entitled Over the Rainbow on dealing with canine end-of-life issues and the effect they have on families.
Throughout the book are humorous tales and stories from the perspective of the author's canine acupuncture practice and the house calls she made. You will even find a chapter on the famous dog Toto too. This book contains everything your dog wants you to know.
Jeanie Mossa is the founder of Four Paws Acupuncture, a veterinary acupuncture practice north of Boston. She is an acupuncturist (L.Ac.) with over 25 years of experience treating animals and humans with holistic medicine. She holds a master's degree (MS) in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and has completed the Animal Acupuncture certification program at New England School of Acupuncture. Jeanie graduated as a Magiczoologist from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She is a former faculty member of the Canadian College of Oriental Medicine (Toronto, Canada). She has written and illustrated five books and created several online classes. Jeanie lives in Salem MA with her husband and their menagerie of magical creatures.
Norman R. Kraft is a writer, photographer, and retired acupuncturist. He holds a master's degree (MS) in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and has served in administrator and faculty roles at acupuncture colleges in San Diego, New York, and Toronto. He also holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) and a Doctorate in Theology (ThD). He is the author of Ogdoadic Magick (Weiser) and several articles on the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine to psychiatric issues. He lives in Salem, MA with his wife and two cats, and spends entirely too much time staring out over the ocean.
