Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse

2017 International Book Awards Winner in Animals/Pets
2017 Living Now Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets

Written for the dog and cat lover, animal advocate, and fan of natural medicine, Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse reveals how our timeless relationships with our beloved animal friends hold the keys to our optimal health. Acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and animal advocate Carlyn Montes De Oca weaves together an insightful tapestry of prescriptive advice, personal stories about her lively “six-pack” of rescue dogs and cats, and testimonials from other dog and cat lovers, including best-selling author Jack Canfield.

In an age when most people will suffer from a preventable chronic disease, Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse opens readers eyes’ to the fact that our beloved companion animals can be some of the most powerful allies we will ever have on the journey towards a healthier, happier, and more extraordinary life.

Author: Carlyn Montes De Oca

Publication Date: April 18, 2017

Categories: Award-Winning, Non-fiction, Spring 2017

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2017 International Book Awards Winner in Animals/Pets
2017 Living Now Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets
2018 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets
2017 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets: General
2017 Foreword Indies Gold Medal in Adult Nonfiction—Pets & Animals
2018 Next Generation Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets
2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Animals & Pets

“Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse is a beautifully written book filled with healing insights and heartwarming stories which compel us to look at our relationships with our dogs and cats in a whole new way. For those who seek out alternative therapies or for those who are just curious, this engaging, informative, and entertaining read will have you marveling over the healing powers of dogs and cats. If you love animals you will love this book. If you don’t live with an animal, you will want to adopt one so you too can live a healthier, happier, and more extraordinary life.”
—Maria Jacquemetton, Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and Writer of Mad Men

“Loved it! Everything that Carlyn shares in her book is the truth about the benefit of pets and your health. I know people who are alive today due to their pet’s attitude, influence, and love. So read, learn, and get a pet!”
—Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Animals & Miracles and A Book of Miracles

“A truly masterful and inspiring work. Reading Carlyn’s words felt as though I was embarking on a journey of healing wisdom from over the ages. Her powerful message for humans and their animal friends is a must read for all animal guardians if we are all to thrive in our modern world. It is a great honor and pleasure for me to recommend this absolutely wonderful book.”
—Elliot Katz, DVM, Founder and President Emeritus, In Defense of Animals

About the Author

Carlyn Montes De Oca is an acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and animal advocate in private practice near San Francisco. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University in communication arts and a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell University. She was voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 in 2011, and has been a spokesperson for the Guardian Campaign at In Defense of Animals. She is also the founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity. Montes De Oca lives in Marin County with her husband, Ken, and her beloved rescue animals.