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Work Wonders: Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones

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I must have read a different book, judging by three of the reviews below. Comments such as "all he tells you is to feed big pieces of bone" - nowhere does Tom Lonsdale say that. What he does say is to feed large pieces of meat and bone, and whole carcasses (i.e. whole dead animals) wherever possible.

Comments that there is "nothing new" in the book - well, feeding as near to nature as possible isn't new, it's several thousand years old, so no, it's not new. Tom Lonsdale is the only honest author to set it out in simple terms, because that is what it is - simple! Regarding the quality of meat recommended - isn't it clear then, when he states "source food from human food suppliers"?

Far from being "a waste of money", Work Wonders is a tremendous aid to new raw feeders, as well as for those of us who have been feeding this way for several years. The book gently leads the reader through getting started, quality, quantity and frequency, through to risk management, a brilliant dentistry section and finally to the larger implications of feeding naturally - the effects on human health, the environment and the economy.

This book, along with Dr Lonsdale's seminal work Raw Meaty Bones, should be read by every dog owner. I just wish it had been around when I started feeding raw as it would have saved me making many mistakes and being misled by other "experts". It would also have SAVED me a fair bit of money!

Dr. Tom Lonsdale's newest book Work Wonders is a brilliant and easy to follow manual for any dog, cat or ferret owner on the why,how and when to feed raw meaty bones to their pets and the tremendous health benefits they will enjoy. The chapter on Dentistry Matters is excellent and overall this book is highly informative and makes it very clear that prevention will always be better than cure. Dr. Johan Joubert BVSc MRCVS

short, concise, and to the point! For the non-scientific among us, this short work goes right to the subject of feeding, how to feed, and tells you to EXPECT better breath, coat, longevity, and overall health. He dispells the rumors and superstitions, and brings us back to a time, before prepared dog food, when dogs regularly lived from 15-20 years, in good health.

A great book!

I attended Dr. Lonsdales excellent and easy to follow speakings about raw feeding in Germany and have been waiting for his new book. Feeding dogs a healthy diet can be that simple! People getting their dogs started on natural food are often concerned about nutritional values, correct ingredient amounts or important food supplements they have heard of.

Forget all those difficult ideas. You don`t feed yourself and the kids by nutritional tables, and your dog won`t need that either!

Work Wonders is easy to read, simple to understand and to follow. Additionally, dog owners get advice how to find reliable and affordable food sources and how to store it efficiently. Links to related internet discussion groups are provided, and the newbies to raw feeding will appreciate this support.

Popular rumors are discussed, such as blood-lust in raw fed dogs, and I loved it (I am owned by Rottweilers).

The book is completed by brief and understandable information on certain parasitic and systemic diseases and their food relation. Work Wonders is a great book and written with a good sense of humor. Lots of people waiting here for the german edition!

Thank you Dr. Lonsdale for writing this much needed book. It is the perfect follow up to Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health. It demonstrates just how easy it is to feed your dog the way nature intended. I would urge anyone who owns a dog, cat or ferret to buy and read both of Dr. Lonsdale's books, Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health and now Work Wonders.

Even for those who english language is not our native language, we have enjoyed Work Wonders a lot. WW is a very pleasant and understable reading. We had been feeding junk food for 10 years and now we have been feeding RMB's for 5 years now and WW makes me think that we are in the right way and we are sure of this, the health of our dogs is proof of that. The book includes a Risk Management chapter that I consider a great tool!

We are looking forward to reading the spanish edition!

This book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the well being of their dog, cat or ferret. It is full of facts and information, answers to some most asked questions and puts paid to all the old wives tails regarding feeding your pet naturally. It is fun to read, enjoyable and easily digestable(!) Whether you are just considering changing your pet's diet or are all ready feeding RMB's this book is a must read. I have been feeding RMB's for 6 years and thought I knew all I needed to know. Wrong. I still gained information from this terrific book by Tom Lonsdale. If you love your pet then read it!

I haven't read this book, but I read the previous one, and I know it *works*. My Labrador has excellent health, beautiful teeth, and a well developed jaw and face.

This note is just to warn people about introducing raw, meaty bones in a dog's diet: the dog may need to learn how to eat the new food. If you're dog is used to kibble or mashed up stuff, then do not give it small bones like those of chicken or pork ribs. Try large bones first. And when you decide to go with small bones, *hold them* in your hand to make sure that the dog chews and crashes them before swallowing them.

A dog as large as a Setter can swallow a whole chicken wing without chewing, and that's something likely to get both pet and owner into trouble.

Also, go slowly. Exposing a dog that's not used to it to bone marrow will probably cause it diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms.

This book is the condensed, easy to read companion to 'Raw Meaty Bones'. This is a good reference guide for the new-to-raw dog owner. The cartoons throughout the book & on the cover, though, are ridiculous & counter-productive. I have been reluctant to lend this book out due to this... it's just really hard to take the author seriously & believe that he really does know what he's talking about when you have cartoons of dogs holding billboards that say 'I'm a carnivore' & 'Kibble Kills'..... Even though this author & veterinarian has done his research & is very credible, he has made himself, & therefore his pro-raw feeding views, look like uneducated stupidity. (Especially when 'presentation' is what ultimately makes the sale in most cases, as opposed to facts).
Other than that.... this IS a good book to have around, & I would recommend it to anyone who feeds or is thinking of feeding their dogs raw.

Very simple book, based on a natural premise. I now give my dogs meaty bones at least several times a week during warmer weather, when they can eat outside. The dogs love it and relish their treat. My big dogs can eat anything, and their teeth are in excellent shape, especially considering their age (over 10 years). This book helped me decide to switch my tiny dogs to a raw diet, and they are thriving. One of the toy dogs gnaws on bones, and his teeth are in better shape than those of the more delicate tiny dog. I'm a believer and have never had a problem with raw meaty bones. It may gross out friends and family, but the dogs benefit, even from occasional RMB. I wish I had read this book years ago! Not for the faint-hearted, and you MUST practice seriously good hygiene. Be sure to tell your vet if you switch or if you simply add RMB to your dog's diet.