If you're a dedicated cat lover, you know the amazing, intoxicating effect that catnip has on most cats. But did you also know that catnip can help calm a frantic feline during an extended car trip? Or that catnip can ease feline gastrointestinal distress? In fact, there are many common herbs that can do wonders for your cat's health. In 10 Herbs for Happy, Healthy Cats, you'll find ten of the safest, most versatile herbs for feline health. You'll learn everything you need to know about growing these herbs and buying or making your own herbal teas, tinctures, capsules, and poultices. You'll also find expert advice on calculating the proper dosage of an herbal remedy and administering it to your cat - including how to catch that feisty feline and help make the medicine go down easily!

LURA ROGERS spent many years working at Adirondack Save-a-stray, a shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs. She shares her New Hampshire home with three cats. Many thanks to Dr. Randy Kidd, D.V.M., for his professional assistance with this booklet. Dr. Kidd is a past president of the American Holistic Veterinary Association and the author of Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care (Storey Publishing, 2000).