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~ (Author), Anne Davis (Illustrator) "Dogs seem to be lousy spellers until you spell the word t-r-e-a-t..." (more)
Key Phrases: cup white rice, cup grated cheddar cheese
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“…homemade alternatives to commercial foods for pampered pets and their doting owners.” Detroit News

 

“Whimsical illustrations by Anne Davis, tips about hairballs and other animal oddities, plus some tempting double-whammy recipes, make these a palatable gift option for the pet-owner on your list who has everything.” –Detroit News

 

“Fun and full of supportive messages for healthy, active pet ownership, this book has chapters on nutrition for dogs as well as recipes for healthy dog treats and special diets.” – Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

 

“These are real cookbooks for those who wish to cook for their pets.  The recipes are ‘vet approved’ and designed for variety, health, and meeting the special needs of certain pets.” – The Tampa Tribune, FL

 

“…plenty of funny illustrations of cartoon dogs…recipe titles keep the humor going with names like Howling Good Stew.” – The Tampa Tribune, FL

 

“A whole book of nothin’ but dog biscuits…pages and pages of ‘em.  Biscuits for big dogs, little dogs, beef-flavored, cheese-flavored, even fruit flavored.  Woof, woof!” –Orgeonian, Portland, OR

 

“I love this book.  Ya want me to roll over? Play dead? Shake? Come on, look at me beggin’ here!”

 –Orgeonian, Portland, OR

 

“Here’s a book a dog can sink her teeth into…”–  Orgeonian, Portland, OR

 

" …Moore dishes up a plateful of easy-to-make, pooch-pleasing recipes…" - St. Louis Post-Dispatch



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Lots of people enjoy making or buying treats for their pets, but wouldn't it be wonderful to cook a real meal for the four-legged member of the household? Quirky yet practical, these cookbooks provide recipes that are nutritionally balanced and veterinarian-approved. They even include sections on "tandem" recipes - recipes for humans that, with slight modifications, can also be served to pets.

REAL FOOD FOR DOGS is written by Arden Moore, the first non-veterinarian to write the pet column for Prevention magazine.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (October 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580174248
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580174244
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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78 of 83 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book came to the rescue!, October 16, 2003
By K. Ronis (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews
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When my dog was diagnosed with Kidney disease, my vet said I needed to look for natural options for giving him treats. Milkbones and all of his favorites would only help the disease get worse. So after watching him getting sick of eating applesauce, I found this book, which the vet says is an awesome alternative to the over-the-counter biscuits. At first I was hesitant, because the big guy is picky, but he loved almost all of the recipes in there (turns out he hates liver too,) and it helps that they are pretty fun to make. If your dog has allergies or Kidney disease, I would highly recommend this book.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars for fun only, May 8, 2007
This is an adorable book with cute recipes, but it states at the outset that they are intended to be fed once a week as a change from kibble (later it says 2 or 3 times a week). There is no nutritional information and there is no attempt made to show you how to feed your dog a solely home-cooked diet, which is what I was looking for. I got a lot better guidance from "Barker's Grub" and Dr. Pitcairn's book in switching my dogs over from commercial food.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT starter book for a beginning canine cook..., July 8, 2007
I bought about four dog food cookbooks at once, after the big dog food scandal, and this was the simplest and the most clearly understood. It made cooking for the dog fun, which is important, since you will be doing this a LOT! I've learned about all the various things they can and cannot eat from the internet, and I've labored through the charts and graphs in other books, but when the food bowl is empty and I'm getting the *big stare*, this book is where I run to for inspiration. Check in the freezer section of your meat department for ground turkey. Also, throwing a pound or two of hamburger in the slow cooker with a bag of frozen vegetables and some brown rice is a definite time saver, plus much safer than some nasty ground who-know's-what from an unregulated factory. I've been getting complaints that the dog food smells better than the people food. Cooking for your pets will be one of those life-time long learning experiences, but this is a great place to start.

P.S. My dog is healthier now, and knows I love him, as well...

A LATER REPRISE!...


After the late canned and dry dog food poisoning scandal, I tried to put my dog on a home cooking diet, but afer a year or so, got this massive lecture from the vet about how my German Sheperd was too fat. So I had to give up the whole daily cooking thing. He said feed her a mere half cup or two of dry food daily. We have lost some weight now, but I fear this diet is too strict, and I don't trust the safety of factory food. So I still use this book, as a weekly additive. My dog is now relatively slim and trim. But the whole 'feed your dog safely' thing is difficult.

I think buying the occasional liver or kidney will still be a better for your pet than some mystery chew from an unknown country. ;)

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5.0 out of 5 stars YUMMY FOR OUR TUMMY
This is a wonderful book. The knowledge it gives on what a dog really needs for a well balanced diet is great. It even giveS the amount of calories a dog should have per day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Harriet L. Gallion

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Food for Dogs Review
I like this book very much; the recipes are easy and not too expensive...and, best of all, my dog loves the food! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robert C. Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars More educational than most, but still could use more nutrition info
I love to cook and I love my dog so I knew it was only a matter of time before I cooked for him as well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Boston Book Addict

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Cookbook
Buy this book!It is easy to read,easy to follow instructions.I love this book,and so does my dog,Gracie.I learned quite a lot about my dogs health thru feeding her great food.
Published 6 months ago by L. A. Cook

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but not amazing
I like this book. I feel like a lot of the recipes could be found on the internet. I was also hoping for easy things to make using items that are commonly found in everyday... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Elizabeth J. Grimm

4.0 out of 5 stars written with expert advice
I'm not sure that these recipes are really meant for as a complete diet rather than just as treats, but they were written with the help of Dr. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Just Me

2.0 out of 5 stars unbalanced
I was very excited to get a cook book that I could start making my own fresh dog food. But in speaking with my vet, I now understood what type of research goes into Dog... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michael

2.0 out of 5 stars probably not vet-approved
Ok, a few of these recipes are good and very healthy for dogs.
But others contain ingredients that will certainly make your dogs sick. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Miss Jessie B

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was excellent
My dog has ulcerative colitis and even with the most expensive commercial dog foods, she was having trouble. Read more
Published 16 months ago by James Bellah

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love books!
I love this book too! Four months before the commercial dog food scare last year, I had begun to make my two boys' food at home. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Moore-Williamson

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