Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse

2017 International Book Awards Winner in Animals/Pets2017 Living Now Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets2018 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards Gold Medal Winner in Animals/Pets2017 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets2017 Foreword Indies Gold Medal in Adult Nonfiction/Pets & Animals2018 Next Generation Book Awards Finalist in Animals/Pets2018 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“In the heartwarming and engaging Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse, animal-human health and wellness expert Carlyn Montes De Oca explains how our relationships with our furry companions can point us in the direction of optimal health…Friendly, informative, well researched, and backed by both professional and personal insight, this book truly captures the benefit of animals in our daily lives. Beyond the expectations of purrs and licks, Montes De Oca proves that the real value of the human-animal bond is priceless.”–Carol Davala, Clarion Reviews“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“What an eye opener! Get ready to go on an insightful journey as Carlyn Montes De Oca reveals the unexpected healing powers of cats and dogs. An animal’s ability to heal our body, mind, and spirit is for real - it doesn’t get any better than that.”–Sheryl Matthys, author of Leashes and Lovers“A beautiful, hopeful, sensitively written guide for living compassionately, drawing inspiration from the best of world’s citizens: our fellow Earthlings.”–Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, best-selling author of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge“A beautiful book, written straight from the heart. Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse captures the true essence how our animal companions can be our very best teachers when it comes to our health and happiness. Thank you, Carlyn Montes De Oca for creating this heart-felt book filled with tenderness, compassion, and healing insights.”–Carol Gurney, author of The Language of Animals

CARLYN MONTES DE OCA is a multi-award-winning author, international speaker, animal-human health expert, and passionate animal advocate.A former film editor on such movies as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Three Men and a Little Lady, Carlyn holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University in communication arts and a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell University.Montes De Oca was voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50, and is an ambassador at Animal Protection of New Mexico. A sought-after speaker and founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, Carlyn frequently talks with community groups, non-profits, corporations, and at national and international conferences on the powerful ways human health, happiness, and longevity are improved through our connection with our animal companions. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Woman’s Day Magazine. Her powerful TEDx talk is entitled The Life-Changing Power of the Animal-Human Health Connection.A longtime resident of Northern California, Carlyn now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband, Ken Fischer, an award-winning sound editor, and her beloved rescue dog, Grace. Her latest book, a #1 Amazon bestseller, Junkyard Girl: a Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances, is available now.Visit Carlyn @

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