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published
September 3rd 2005
by Rodale Press
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Paperback, 466 pages
isbn
157954973X
(isbn13: 9781579549732)
description
Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago. The book that is the definitive gu...more
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Read in November, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone with pets
I should probably give this 5 stars, but thought it a little too strict, and slightly unrealistic by offering things like homeopathic spaying alternatives (WTF?). That said, it's been a great resource. The book includes a lot of information on pet health, not just diet, although Pitcairn is very big on feeding your pet the right diet to keep your pet healthy. It also includes a section of common health problems and holistic treatments.
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Read in January, 2007
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This book was an interesting read, but both myself and several friends put our dogs [11 total] on the recommended diet and dry food brand. ALL dogs reacted badly - despite a slow taper to the new diet - and we ended up back on our old system. I have since read elsewhere that domesticated dogs have evolved a different digestive system and do not tolerate raw meats well (which Pitcairn recommends). And all of our dogs did very poorly on the book's recommended dry food brand.
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Read in January, 2005
Tried to feed my dogs all raw diet but am now doing a combination of dry food and raw and cooked foods. My 2 little dogs have cast iron stomach and love everything. They can handle raw chicken and bones and raw fish and it gives them harder stools. They love cut veggies. Solid Gold is one of my favorite brands. I mostly supplement by looking for organ meat like chicken and beef livers, gizzards, lungs, etc. as well as muscle meat (ground fatty hamburger; soup bones, etc.) Supplement with f...more
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Read in January, 2009
That I can take care of my pets like they should be taken care of. Now I can fix many of their problems without going to the vet. Now if only I could eat as healthy as they do...
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Read in January, 2007
Good book on feeding your dog or cat healthfully. I'll see in ten years if it worked (i.e., our dog dies of natural causes! :)
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Read in December, 2002
A classic book on holistic canine and feline care. A withstanding reference in my library.
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone with a dog or a cat
This book is a MUST-HAVE for all dog owners or cat owners. Even if you are not deciding to feed your pet a natural diet, the information about animal health, illnesses, and homeopathy for pets is unmatched anywhere. This book was extremely informative and very easy to read. In fact, I am starting my cats on Pitcairn's natural food diet today. It's very simple -- if I wouldn't eat it myself, why would I feed it to them?
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I have a weakness for cats that adopt me and for dogs who like me. The thing is...what I share with them is my love of and need of meat. When I am trying to figure out anything amiss in one of my four legged pals I always consult a Pitcairn text first.
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If you ever considered cooking for your cat or dog after the pet food scandal, this is the go-to book. Offers lots of info on dietary needs and lots of recipes. The overview on the pet food industry was eye-opening and deeply disturbing.
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i feed both my dogs home prepared food and i use the recipes from this book consistently. an amazing resource and wealth of information for pet guardians seeking a natural or holistic approach to pet care.
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Read in September, 2008
Recipes have been great for my animals, but the book itself is a bit overwhelming to read.
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Read in January, 2008
Full of recipes and info about feeding and caring for your pet naturally. Interesting read.
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