Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy, and Extraordinary Life

2017 International Book Awards Winner 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

Carlyn Montes De Oca is an author, speaker, 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. Montes De Oca was voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 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. Carlyn lives in Marin County with her husband, Ken, and her beloved rescue animals.