Dr. and Susan Pitcairn hold pretty close to my gold standard in raising and caring for animals: Juliette de Bairacli Levy. I was seeking not only nutritiously sound dog/cat food recipes but all around natural pet care and I was not disappointed. If you are seeking a good Natural Rearing guide this one is pretty good.

Nagyon durván belerohantam egy olyan könyvbe, ami a kutyák és macskák vegán etetését pártolja, én, aki szerint minden ember egyen azt és úgy, ahogy neki jól esik, de a macskáimat a világért nem fosztanám meg sem a csirkemelltől, sem a tonhaltól (utóbbit elég csak kimondanom, és a kövön csúszva érkeznek 10 másodpercen belül, bárhol is voltak előtte, akár mély álomban is). Ezt azért kiegészíteném azzal, hogy ha a hús mellett zöldségeket is kapnak, azzal nincs problémám – itt pedig értelmet is nyerhetett volna a könyv, csak hogy a következő probléma az volt, mint ami az emberi szakácskönyvek nagy részével: gyakorlatilag beszerezhetetlen hozzávalókat ír mindegyik recepthez, és itt adtam fel az etetési részt (plusz egy vegán tápot is emleget, amit én pl. üzletben még nem láttam itthon).

An all around wholesome book - worth having in every dog and cat owner's library.

Excellent book if ur researching how to improve the health of ur pet!

great resource!

What an absolute crock. From suggesting grains and cow dairy for cats to suggesting you give your dogs RAISINS as a delicious treat this book is just nonsense from cover to cover and none of the information given in this book has any sources or science to back it up. Considering Pitcairn claims that standard veterinarians just want to keep pets sick so they keep coming back, the irony of him suggesting diets and treats that could potentially KILL your animals outright is not lost.

Other gems include: Feed your pets only bottled water because tap water is poison; allow house cats to free roam outdoors; keep your pets away from microwaves, tvs, and alarm clocks, especially ones that are on; baseless vegetarian diets for cats; magic memory water as cures for a variety of sickness; a complete misunderstanding and misrepresentation of well-bred purebred dogs and health testing; a "guide to dog breeds" that provides almost dangerous characterizations of several breeds; an unfounded and baseless fear of "radiation"; antivax fear mongering; the suggestion that vitamin C prevents lead poisoning - the list goes on and on and on, and none of it has a single scientist or study named to back any of it up, although there are plenty of anecdotes from "a veterinarian" - probably Pitcairn himself.

I came to this book from the APDT suggested reading list and it certainly explains a lot about why I dislike trainers associated with that group. What an absolutely unscientific trash fire being promoted by an organization of dog trainers that loves to brand itself as being "science based".

Lots of good info for feeding your pets better.

Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn is a very informative vetrinary book for any dog or cat lover!

The book I'm reviewing is the updated guide printed in 1995. It begins with this notice: This book meant to supplement the advice and guidance of your vetrinarian. No two medical conditions are the same. Moreover, we cannot be responsible for the unsupervised treatments administered at home. Therefore, we urge you to see out the best medical resources available to help you make informed decisions on pet care.

This book contains two parts: Natural health for our Pets, and Quick Reference. The natural health for our pets has fifteen chapters: We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care, What Do They Really Put In Pet Food?, Try a Basic Natural Diet -- With Supplements, Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food, Special Diets for Special Pets, Helping Your Pet Make the Switch, Exercise, Rest and Natural Grooming, Creating a Healthier Environment, Choosing a Healthy Animal, Emotional Connection and Your Pet's Health, Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Ownership, Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations, Saying Good-bye: Coping with a Pet's Death, Holistic and Alternative Therapies, and How to Care for a Sick Animal.

These chapter describe life for our animals before they were domesticated, and how we can bring our beloved pets into their best health while simulating these conditions as closely as we can. The major change and possible most radical thoughts this book presents are the change of diet from commercial food to "human" food. I've been warned again and again by vetrinarians not to give people food to my animals. While it's still not a good idea to do so in the traditional sense of table scraps, switching your animal from commercial food to a special natural foods diet may improve the health of your pet. Dr. Pitcairn describes the best environments we can provide our pets and how to create these environments. I do disagree with some of Dr. Pitcairn's statements, but using your own mind to evaluate the advice given is important as well.

The quick reference section gives brief descriptions, prevention, and treatments of almost 50 diseases dogs and cats can get. Additionally, there is a section called Special Guides that addresses emergencies, and additional information to what is already given in the book, such as schedules for treatments, more recipes, sources, books, and tapes the reader might be interested in.

There are 15 tables throughout the book to look at.

This book is a must read for all owners of a dog or cat. Personally, I think every pet owner should have it in their personal library. Even those considering getting a dog or cat should read this book to see what type of care they need. There is a guide about choosing the pet that's best for you. It discusses breeds and other aspects of raising animals.

I have only read a small portion of this book so far, and already I am giving it 5 stars, which I haven't given any book I have read recently in a while. The info is amazing, and I believe that it will change my pet's life, as I am now open and willing to try new holistic ways of feeding and treating my pets. LOVE it! I will definitely be buying this book, as right now I am borrowing it from the library.

Great recipes and information about petcare.

Well-written resource for pet owners. I bought this because my dog was elderly and refusing most dog food; I googled homemade dog food and found this book. I felt better making things from recipes written by a vet; I wanted to ensure she was getting what she needed (and nothing she didn't!). Good directions, helpful suggestions, and lots of sympathy for people with an ill animal. I cannot recommend this enough if you have a pet with a chronic illness, allergies, or something else that just seems off. I also felt that the suggestions in this book aligned well with what our vet was already doing, and weren't weird, hippy-dippy things I was going to feel funny telling the vet we were doing at home. I think my dog's last years were happier and healthier because of this book. Thank you so much, Dr and Mrs Pitcairn.

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.