Several of Dr. Schwartz’s most recent books are described below. Just click on the selected book cover to order your pick from the publisher (Psychoactive Herbs is published by Blackwell Publishing), or Amazon.com books (just search for books by the author 'Stefanie Schwartz'), or visit your favorite bookstore on the Internet or in your own neighborhood! 

Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine (Blackwell Publishing Summer 2005) 

The phenomenal growth of public interest in alternative treatments for human disease and discomfort has spilled over into pet care. Pet owners—many of whom have tried herbal remedies to treat their own physical or emotional symptoms—are now interested in using these remedies to solve problems with their companion animals. The renewed interest in botanical medicine (phytomedicine), combined with the availability of non-prescription herbal supplements, has prompted many veterinarians to investigate the potential use of herbs and other preparations to treat a variety of medical concerns.

Provides readers with the history of herbal medicine

Details various herbs and their potential use in veterinary behavior medicine.

Gives an overview of the risks involved in the use of psychoactive herbs.

Summarizes behavior modification for the most common behavior problems in pets.

Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine will be the first text on herbal remedies for the treatment of behavior problems in dogs and cats. Get your copy today!

Dr. Cookie®'s Guide to Living Happily Ever After with Your Cat  (St. Martin's Press 2002)

After nearly 20 years in veterinary behavior practice, Dr. Cookie® has pretty much seen it all!  In this book, I share my wisdom and humor about how you too can live happily ever after with your cat.  

Using anecdotes to illustrate important topics ranging from feline behavior problems, normal feline behavior, basic health care for kittens and golden age kitties, and coping with pet loss, you will learn, laugh, and be reminded of how much your cat deserves your love.

This heart-warming book is sure to please all cat lovers, and lovers of cat lovers.  Enjoy!

No More Myths: True Facts About Pet Care (Random House Value Books 2000)

Popular misconceptions about dogs & cats (including their nutrition & health, housetraining tips & difficulties, birth to death, digging & chewing, sexual behavior, aggression, pet selection, pets & children, among many other topics) are discussed in easy to read & to the point responses.

What does it mean when your dog’s nose is dry? Do only male cats spray urine? If your pet is afraid of men does that mean it was abused? This book is great reading for all ages & all levels of experience with pets.

Instructions for Veterinary Clients: Canine & Feline Behavior Problems (Mosby 1997)

Why wait until you fall ‘out of love’ with your misbehaving dog or cat? More than 50 topics include many types of aggressive behavior, inappropriate elimination, destructiveness, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, and coprophagia.

This book was originally intended for veterinarians in small animal practice to help with their own clients & has become an international bestseller among veterinary practitioners.  Now you, too, can have the ‘inside scoop’ about your dog or cat’s behavior problem!

Photo of Orca, with her favorite book, courtesy of Terry Pierce 

(writer for Cat Fancy, I Love Cats, & Cats Magazines & a BIG Dr. Cookie fan!)