Are you traveling this holiday season? Leaving the cold and snow of Upstate NY for a warmer scene? Still on the hunt for stocking stuffers? Don’t want to admit it, but still need gifts for the last two nights of Hanukkah? Well, whether you will be reading on a plane or doing last minute holiday shopping, there are some must read pet-centered books out there, with a holistic twist.

• Buckely’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher by Ingrid King

A story about the important role animals play in our lives by teaching us universal lessons about opening the heart and living a joyful life.

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Are you doing some last minute shopping for pet lovers this season? By this point, you are probably tired of hearing requests not to give pets as gifts and are familiar with the many reasons to avoid this temptation. So then, what to get for that pet lover in your life who has everything? Most pet guardians will tell you that you can’t put a price on having a healthy pet. Offer some peace of mind during this season of peace and consider giving these books on holistic pet health.

• The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for your Dog and Cat by Martin Goldstein, DVM.  This book is divided into three parts for easy referencing: Understanding Disease, Taking Action, and Understanding Your Pet.

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Holiday Seasons usually bring mixed emotions. Anxiety and financial strain blend with fond memories and the promise of new beginnings in the New Year. The spirit of reflection during this time of year can have unique meaning to pet lovers. If the potato caserole is burning, the pie isn’t thawing and the cranberries are staining, take a step back. Take a deep breath. Look into the sweet eyes of your favorite four legged friend and allow yourself a moment to revel in pure, unadulterated gratitude.

Be thankful for comic relief. Is it possible to look at a kitten or puppy without smiling? Do you share your life with the Golden Retriever who holds his leash in his mouth on walks? Have you met the Great Dane who hides his head and thinks you can’t see his 150 lb body sticking out from behind the sofa? Who can resist the cat who sits on the exact newspaper article you are reading? (Admit it you are more entertained than annoyed when this happens.) And, of course, there’s always the Tabby who curls up on the freshly cleaned laundry.
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