This book clearly indicates that the massive recall of more than 1,000 different varieties of cat and dog food is but the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Beneath the radar of inadequate government oversight, there are serious problems about pet food manufacturers’ claims and assurances of product safety and quality. This book’s disturbing findings conclude that too many veterinarians are uninformed of the dangers of mixing some pet food with prescribed medication and antibiotics which may exacerbate the pet’s condition. Not just an exposé, Not Fit for a Dog! authors explore what is best to feed one’s pet for their ultimate health and happiness.
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"Amazing. Gives pet owners medical evidence of what most commercial pet foods are doing to the health of millions of pets. If I could wave a magic wand, I'd wish that every practicing veterinarian would read this book." —www.TruthAboutPetFood.com
"Some things just aren't edible for any living creature. Encouraging a more natural diet for pets, the veterinary insight from [this book] will help those concerned about the future health of their pets. A strong addition to pet-centered collections." —Midwest Book Review (October 2012)
"A 'must' for any pet owner interested in nutritionally sound animal foods. . . . A fine and in-depth survey, recommended for any general library appealing to pet owners." —California Bookwatch (December 2012)
"From pet food recalls to home prepared diets for dogs and cats, this book has many pearls of wisdom that are easily understood and highly applicable to pets owners worldwide." —www.PetMD.com
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Michael W. Fox, BVet Med, PhD, DSc, MRCVS, writes a syndicated newspaper column and is the author of several books related to agriculture, food, health, and pets, including The Healing Touch for Cats and The Healing Touch for Dogs. He lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM, is author of You and Your Cat: Simple New Secrets for a Longer, Stronger Life. She is a veterinarian in private practice and is a former director of technical affairs at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. She lives in Yorba Linda, California. Marion E. Smart, DVM, PhD, is an instructor of pathology, clinical pathology, and clinical nutrition at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and at Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. She lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book provides an easy to read overview of pet food industry practices, problems, and the possibly devastating impact of packaged foods upon the health of your dog or cat. Dr. Fox (and Co.) provide background information for the toxic pet food recalls a couple years ago, and explain how lack of oversight and profit margins, along with common veterinary decisions could lead chronic or fatal health problems. How is pet food produced? What is in the food, and how does it affect your animal? Equally important, this book informs pet owners of humane and practical solutions to common health problems which are CAUSED BY PET FOODS: allergies, urinary tract infections, diabetes, obesity, etc.
Very important differences between canine and feline physiology and nutritional requirements are discussed, and a few alternative easy home-made recipes for dog/cat food and treats are also provided. Good information about pet vaccinations and nutritional tables are included in the appendices.
If your pet is sick, listless, fat, or allergic... You should read this book! The food you provide your animal could be making things worse, not better. THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PET OWNERS.
Very important differences between canine and feline physiology and nutritional requirements are discussed, and a few alternative easy home-made recipes for dog/cat food and treats are also provided. Good information about pet vaccinations and nutritional tables are included in the appendices.
If your pet is sick, listless, fat, or allergic... You should read this book! The food you provide your animal could be making things worse, not better. THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PET OWNERS.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this book to be the most calm and informative of all the pet food books. The others seem too intent on shocking pet parents, some with the purpose of scaring them into buying. Fear mongering is rampant on this topic and some people are making a lot of money by exploiting how much we care about our pets.
This book provides easily understood nutrition information and I appreciate the fact that it is written by pet professionals. As long as pet parents keep a level head on their shoulders while they read it, they'll benefit from the contents.
The main problem I had with it is it's too generalized in its view of the pet food industry, and even veterinarians. Much of the opinion is based on the assumption that they're all the same and that's not the case. This is common in industry books though - they judge an entire industry by what the worst in the industry does.
Overall a good book on the subject though, I don't regret buying it.
This book provides easily understood nutrition information and I appreciate the fact that it is written by pet professionals. As long as pet parents keep a level head on their shoulders while they read it, they'll benefit from the contents.
The main problem I had with it is it's too generalized in its view of the pet food industry, and even veterinarians. Much of the opinion is based on the assumption that they're all the same and that's not the case. This is common in industry books though - they judge an entire industry by what the worst in the industry does.
Overall a good book on the subject though, I don't regret buying it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was in a phase where I had just bought myself a kitten and as usual I always overload on research to make sure I am doing everything right. I stumbled across some pet food recalls on the internet but wanted to know more detail about pet foods. This book sure did it for me. It has tons of information some of it disturbing at the least. If you own a cat or a dog I suggest you pick this book up and give it a read. Even if you choose not to believe it I think it is still an interesting read. There is so much in this book that you cannot find on the internet. I even went and bought other books similar to this one by other authors and for a month I could not stop reading about the "truth about manufactured dog and cat food".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
So much of this information has been on the web, in articles, studies, etc for several years now. There was some new and useful info, but overall,it felt more like a compilation... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dennis Beall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative
All pet lovers should read this! We are our pets' best advocate so information like this book is critical for pet health.
Published 6 months ago by Jackie1213
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honest information about commercial pet food.
Very Informative, Honest and easy to understand expose` of the Pet Food Industry. A necessary read for ALL pet owners who really love their dogs and cats. Read more
Published 6 months ago by cairn terriers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Informative book on pet foods
Much, but not all, of the information provided in this book is verifiable. It was good reading, but some parts were repeated in different chapters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tania D. Doran
5.0 out of 5 stars
eye opening
I thought I had done my homework concerning dog food. Happy to have found this book as it is so very enlightening. A must read for all those who have pets.
Published 6 months ago by Mary A. Oetjens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every Loving Dog Owner Should Read this Book!
I am half way through this book and I am sick at what I am reading. I lost a 5 year old golden retriever to the Mars/Menu melamine food debacle 5 years ago and after spending much... Read more
Published 6 months ago by dywfl6
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book from a renowned champion of animals
I myself am an author who writes about holistic dog care: [...] I know only too well the awful truth about pet food. Who better to expose the truth than Dr. Fox? Read more
Published 6 months ago by k9author
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Fit for a Dog is the Perfect Fit
Not Fit for a Dog! is amazing. Imagine three veterinarians that 'get it' about pet food, three veterinarians that see how important nutrition is to our pets. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Susan Thixton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book.
I guess I had my head in the sand. I remember the dog food "crisis" from a couple of years ago but believed I was "safe" because I fed my yorkie a prescription diet for her liver... Read more
Published 20 months ago by W. Lilly
4.0 out of 5 stars
All pet owners and veterinarians should read this book!
What an eye opener! I didn't realize until I read this book how truly out for profit the big pet food companies are. Read more
Published on July 10, 2010 by animaldr
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