Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets,   ISBN:9780765320896

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As a strong advocate for holistic and natural health care for pets, I was incredibly moved and enlightened by "Unexpected Miracles". It isn't just about the fascinating stories..."Unexpected Miracles" is full of vital information that you can apply at home with your own furry friends.

Because I work in the field talking to animal-lovers, I hear a lot of stories where the vet and then the family gave up hope on their animal because traditional medicine was not able to heal. There is ALWAYS hope, and unexpected miracles gives you example after example of why you should NEVER give up. This book has inspired me to share this hope with others.

If you are an animal lover, "Unexpected Miracles" is a must-read...it will change the way you look at your family, your animals, and your life. Kudos to Dr. Shawn Messonnier for sharing his wisdom.

Stacey Turis, Founder
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Educating Pet Owners About The Benefits of Natural and Holistic Health

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As pet owners who have been told that nothing could be done for a beloved dog who was dying, we found "Unexpected Miracles" to be an uplifting and educational book on the virtues of holistic medicine for pets and the value of not giving up. Written by a vet, the book presents a series of vignettes detailing the stories of pet owners and their pets as they struggled with various illnesses ranging from mundane allergy issues to end-of-life struggles. The book also details the author's journey from a near-skeptic to full blown believer in holistic medicine for pets. Over and over, the message is "don't give up" and "try a different type of treatment" as the stories unfold. Realistically, not all the stories have storybook endings--indeed, pets do die, and sometimes there is nothing medically to be done. More often than one would realize, however, pets do make miraculous recoveries using alternative approaches when traditional vets have given up. Those stories provide hope for all of us who will face these issues with our pets multiple times over our lifetime, and it is gratifying to know that there is someone like Dr. Shawn who cares enough to try anything for pet owners who are looking for that miracle. While the book is close to 300 pages, it is an easy and quick read. Highly recommended.

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This is my latest book, and truthfully probably the most important book I've written. The premise is simple:What would you do if your pet was given 24 hours to live? You have only 2 choices. Choice 1 is to accept the horrible diagnosis and prognosis and prepare for your pet's death. Unfortunately this choice is the one chosen by most pet owners. Choice 2 is to say NO and refuse to accept the diagnosis and prognosis, opting instead to find someone who can offer your pet some hope. Choice 2 is the choice made by my pet owning clients, people who love their pets so much they refuse to accept defeat. These owners know that there must be a better alternative than death, and will do anything to find a way to fight against all odds to give their pets some chance at life. Using their pets' own natural healing abilities, these owners utilize therapies not offered by conventional medicine but instead choose holistic therapies that offer true healing. In Unexpected Miracles, I share with you just a few of the stories of these wonderful clients and their pets. Choosing hope when all seems hopeless, you will find their stories heartwarming, touching, and inspirational. I hope you enjoy reading their stories as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you!