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The Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs and Cats [Paperback]

Andi Brown , Richard Pitcairn
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 1, 2006
One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging—or you just want them to be as healthy as possible—THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats—and it just might changethe way you eat, too.Reviews

“. . . this book is your pet's ticket to pristine health and longevity.”—Tails Pet Magazine“Andi Brown writes from the heart with years of experience to her credit. Her information is logically developed and her advice is clearly presented. This book empowers you to take control of your animal's health.” —Anitra Frazier, author of The New Natural Cat “If you believe, like Andi Brown does, that pets are as integral to the family as they are to the ebb and flow of life, then this book will dramatically improve the health and vitality of all your four-legged family members.” —Dr. Marty Becker, veterinary contributor to Good Morning America and author of The Healing Power of Pets “THE WHOLE PET DIET is a must-read for any pet owner.”—Ann Martin, author of Protect Your Pet and Food Pets Die For “Andi Brown is on a mission to bring the best health to every pet using one of the most fundamental and important of medicines: good, wholesome food.”—Gregory Todd, D.V.M. “Bravo to Andi Brown, who makes animals happier, sweeter smelling, and less itchy without hurting the environment and without animal tests.” —Ingrid E. Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

 

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From the Publisher

• An eight-week program to optimum health for dogs and cats featuring quick and easy recipes for home-cooked meals and treats, an introduction to natural supplements, and a practical guide to grooming and play. • Includes more than 25 recipes and a guided weekly journal to track a pet’s progress. • Each chapter features true pet stories from owners describing miraculous health and behavior transformations. • According to the National Academy of Science, one in four pets is obese.

About the Author

Andi Brown is the director of Halo, Purely for Pets, a Palm Harbor, Florida, company specializing in all-natural holistic pet care products.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Celestial Arts (September 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587612712
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587612718
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For over two decades, Andi Brown has been helping pet lovers to heal their dogs and cats of all kinds of health challenges; including skin and coat problems, eye and ear issues, obesity, digestive disorders, allergies and immune deficiency conditions. After curing her own cat with a stew, made with chicken and vegetables, she went on to work with thousands of pets all over the world, and the results were astounding. Andi's simple recipes for homemade natural pet foods, treats and supplements have made headlines nationwide and her work has been featured on CNN, "20/20", Montel, "The Today Show", and Good Morning America. Andi believes that food is the foundation of all life and that commercial pet foods are to blame, because even the premium brands may contain unnecessary chemicals, problematic fillers and inferior ingredients. The Whole Pet Diet is an opportunity for the pet lover to roll up their sleeves and take the health of the ones they love in their own hands. After all, it's never too late to eat well! Feel free to contact Andi with your holistic pet health questions at www.wholepetdiet.com

Customer Reviews

And I can surely say that this is the best book I've read. Rebeca Ruiz Rodriguez  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to change their dogs life. Laura L. Klett  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
136 of 137 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I think this book saved my dog's life April 13, 2007
Format:Paperback
After my always-healthy mini dachshund became suddenly very ill last year (with a mysterious "sterile inflammation" of the bladder - she couldn't pee), which cost five thousand dollars and put her through a week of torture at my vet and the local emergency care hospital, I picked up this book in a local bookstore, when I was searching for answers about what had really happened to my dog. Then I picked up her bag of Hill's Science Diet R/D chow, and discovered that in addition to byproducts, it contains a low grade pesticide! No wonder her immune system was going bonkers. I started cooking for her last November, and so far, she is doing great - her skin issues have cleared up, she is bright eyed and energetic, and her coat is glossy and soft. Once you get your ingredients together the recipes are easy to follow. I prepare a batch that lasts for three days and keep it refrigerated - easy. I highly recommend this book because commercial pet foods are really bad news, as the government doesn't care what ends up in it and doesn't regulate the manufacturing processes - if you can't eat it yourself, you shouldn't be giving it to your pet.
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159 of 168 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but... December 6, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book isn't bad, it has a lot of useful information in it about home-cooking for your pet. However, at times it does seem like vehicle for this woman to sell her company's products. Sure, she tells you how to make most things for yourself but at the same time for every feeding recommendation she makes, its her company that sells some miracle product that will fit in perfectly.

Other things I didn't like about this book were that there's no nutritional analysis given for the recipes. The book also doesn't advocate feeding variety strongly enough for my liking. She actually states that its better to feed animals your dog could actually hunt. My dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel... she can hunt paper towel rolls and that's about it! If you are going to be home-cooking for your animal you should be sure to use a variety of protein sources on a regular basis. Unless your animal is allergic to every other source, you shouldn't just give chicken all the time. That's a diet that's guaranteed to be deficient in some nutrient.

Dr Pitcairns Complete Guide to Natural Health is a better book. Whole Pet Diet is more readable and possibly more accessible but the quality of the information just isn't as good. Pitcairn, unlike Andi Brown, is actually a vet and pesonally that makes a difference to me when evaluating the quality of the information offered. If you are serious about homecooking, get both books. Or if you just want one, get Pitcairn. If you are more interested in finding out about dog food and the pet food industry itself then read Food Pets Die For.

Just for the record, I homecooked for a few months. It is expensive and quite complicated since you must use supplements and feed the correct balance of nutrients. You won't learn about this balance from Whole Pet Diet BTW. I did a lot of research, read several books and various online resources. In the end I switched to raw feeding. Less complicated, cheaper, nutrient quality is guaranteed and much more fun for my dog! Whole Pet Diet doesn't advocate raw feeding (though Pitcairn does) but that's probably because Halo doesn't sell a premade raw product... yet.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars If You REALLY Love Your Pet.... March 29, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ironically, I ordered this book for my overweight dog just prior to the big scare with rat poisoning in the various commercial dog and cat foods. I think that incident is making a lot of pet owners rethink their position on cooking for their pets.

Almost everyone originally thinks that there is NO WAY that they would have time to "cook" for their pet. The recipes contained in The Whole Pet Diet couldn't be EASIER. (And I'm SURE that they are less expensive than commercial food.) The primary stew for dogs or cats makes 20 cups and you are urged to divide it into portion Ziploc servings and freeze the servings that you don't use in a 3-day period.

HOwever, this book is MUCH MORE than just recipes. It is an 8 week plan to bring play and nutrition and well-being to your cat or dog. It is filled with WONDERFUL success stories. I highly recommend it and have sent copies to several of my friends.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Tail-wagging good
This book provides great information about raising a healthy pet. I especially like the recipes and tips for creating a diet my dog loves.
Published 3 days ago by Tropical Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book I have ever read about cooking for your dogs!
I cannot tell you how many times I have recommended this book to people I have talked to when it comes to cooking for your pet. My 4 dogs love the chicken stew. Read more
Published 1 month ago by whatnextart
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful health info plus recipies
I was impressed with this book. It has a chart to fill out to access your pet, info on oils and the various ingredients to use. Read more
Published 1 month ago by animal lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but something to think about
I love this book, and it helped my little dog a lot. But one thing was incorrect that I think people need to know. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jill Frew
5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my dog's life
My 9-year-old mastiff suffered all his life with scratching, hot spots, and bloating. In addition, he was obese despite numerous "diets" prescribed by the vets (yes, vets... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jackie3759
2.0 out of 5 stars Missing lots of important info
This book was an ok start to a homemade diet for pets. However it's missing a crucial component about calcium. The author references Dr Pitcairn whose book I also have. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jolieqe
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Guide
I love this guide for the healthy care of my dog. I prepared the chicken stew for him per the recipe included in the book and my little Lhasa Apso is thriving on it! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tarea K Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
Many of us today are becoming aware of how little nutrition our own food has but only lately have we began to appreciate that our pets are facing the same delima. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rick Higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars Alturntive diet for dogs
Great information.Added help and answers on their web site.My Dog is feeling much better with home made food and better vitiams
Published 2 months ago by Rosemarie Carver
2.0 out of 5 stars To much information
I was just looking to start my overweight dogs on some simple home cooked recipes. Online reviews said this book was recommended. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Monica Morann
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