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Human nutrition expert and author of the critically acclaimed What to Eat, Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., has joined forces with Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D., a Cornell animal nutrition expert, to write Feed Your Pet Right, the first complete, research-based guide to selecting the best, most healthful foods for your cat or dog. A comprehensive and objective look at the science behind pet food, it tells a fascinating story while evaluating the range of products available and examining the booming pet food industry and its marketing practices. Drs. Nestle and Nesheim also present the results of their unique research into this sometimes secretive industry. Through conversations with pet food manufacturers and firsthand observations, they reveal how some companies have refused to answer questions or permit visits. The authors also analyze food products, basic ingredients, sources of ingredients, and the optimal ways to feed companion animals. In this engaging narrative, they explain how ethical considerations affect pet food research and product development, how pet foods are regulated, and how companies influence veterinary training and advice. They conclude with specific recommendations for pet owners, the pet food industry, and regulators. A road map to the most nutritious diets for cats and dogs, Feed Your Pet Right is sure to be a reference classic to which all pet owners will turn for years to come.
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Publication date : May 11, 2010 Edition : Original Language : English Print length : 384 pages ISBN-10 : 1439166420 ISBN-13 : 978-1439166420 Item Weight : 13.6 ounces Dimensions : 9.04 x 6.36 x 0.93 inches Best Sellers Rank: #227,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Cat Care & Health (Books) #101 in Pet Food & Nutrition #142 in Dog Care & Health (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (49) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
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Matt Keys –
Unbiased science and fact based look at dog health and nutrition
I was surprised after reading this book to come back to amazon and read some of the reviews here. People seem to be hung up on ideological principles of how they *think* dogs/cats should eat, or what *sounds* natural to them based the evolution of dogs.I was very pleased to see that the authors of this book only pay attention to what science can tell us about how different foods are digested by our pets, and how well the nutrition of those foods is absorbed in their bodies. Their findings are based in research, not in opinion.
Zephyr –
The authors show a courageous lack of conviction
Nestle & Nesheim, two nutritionists, set out to evaluate the many competing claims about what diets are best for dogs and cats. To their own surprise, they discovered that there was insufficient evidence to declare one food better than another. They suggest that any food which is nutritionally complete and balanced should be adequate for your pet, unless it has special needs. In a far less extensive survey a few years ago, CONSUMER REPORTS drew the same conclusion.You might say that the authors display the courage of their lack of conviction. They must have known they would be set upon by carnivorous critics upon publication. People nowadays advance their theories of animal and human nutrition with a fervor once reserved for religious doctrines, and raw food adherents, grain-free advocates, and premium food aficionados have set upon them with a vengeance, as can be seen in some of the reviews and comments on this site. However, as Nestle & Nesheim note, there is still a lot to learn about animal nutrition, and it is lack of real knowledge that allows the furious clash of opinions. Rigorous scientific investigation may someday establish the facts, leaving little room for opinion about what the best foods are, but that day is still to come. In reading the book, I was shocked to see how little research has been done that is rigorous, peer-reviewed, and unbiased.I do have a few minor matters to grumble about. 1) Although the book is 376 pages long, the authors say almost nothing about taste. Humans eat for enjoyment, not just for vitamins and minerals, and so do pets. What do dogs and cats like best? The book is essentially silent on this matter. 2) Statements like “We discuss this in more detail later” occur too often throughout the book. This is a mere stylistic oddity, but I found it obtrusive after a while. It made it seem like the content was continually receding as I read. 3) There is too much appendicized material to suit me. As one who has written scholarly material, I understand the need for appendices in academic writing. However, when I finish the last chapter of a book for the general reader, I want to be done.These quibbles notwithstanding, I recommend FEED YOUR PET RIGHT highly. While it won’t convert the devotees, it can salve the consciences of the rest of us. The authors believe that pet owners should feed what feels right to them. If you want to feed homemade food, raw food, or vegetarian fare, you are free to do so. However, those of us who often grab a few cans of Friskies at the supermarket can stop feeling vaguely guilty. Most commercial diets will do.
Connie –
Answered a lot of my questions: a must read for oet owners!
Was expecting some actual 100% complete & balanced pet food recipes I could use, but it wasn’t exactly that kind of book. Still, glad I got it! It explains how to interpret the ingredients in commercial pet foods & even how to use that info to create your own recipes using human grade proteins & real foods to mimic the commercial pet food ratio’s of protein: carbs: salt: etc. This was very interesting to see how to do & get something that would probably pass the regulatory standards set for “complete & balanced” pet food. It was an eye opener to many of the things done to food that goes into commercial pet foods, the real differences (if any) between top of the line vs bottom of the barrel pet food on store shelves. It certainly makes you a more informed pet food buyer!! It cut thru a lot of the hype commercial pet food co’s want everyone (including vets) to believe that are totally bogus- such as pet vitamins vs human vit’s. This is a very good book for all pet owners & pet food buyers to have read at least once. It’s a good reference book for interpreting pet food ingredient lists, & definitely makes me more confident in making my own pet foods w/o all the fear & myths about nutritional deficiencies. Home made pet foods are no more complicated than cooking for myself, & actually pretty simple! You’ll find you don’t need a degree to figure it out. I’ve lost several pets to tainted pet food recalls & had some sickened by a dog food that wasn’t recalled but I believe should have been! My intent in buting the book was to avoid the pet food industry & it’s tainted foods. This certainly helped me to know how to do that & to do it using variable ingredients for variety. I don’t have to be a dlave to an expensive set in stone recipe. I can shop for what’s on sale or cheaper & what my picky eater will like, & know that I’m still providing good nutrition for my pet. And if I do buy commercial pet foods, I now know what to look for & avoid the label claims & hype! This book also lists who makes which common brands so I can decide for myself if I trust Menu foods or Mars or Nestle or whoever to have higher standards & safeguards against tainted food. I don’t trust any of them for that after losing my pets to recalls, but I certainly looked over the list & now know I definitely NEVER want to EVER buy a particular brand of cat or dog food again baded solely on who makes it & what I know about that particular pet food manufacturer’s standards & history. And now I can read the labels & even know what’s really in that food that I don’t want to feed my pets!
Simone –
Just ok
I expected more of the book. It explain the difference between animal diets, but didnt convince me. For me, just OK.
Amazon Customer –
Great information!
It has a lot of information. Anyone that is a animal lover should think about getting a copy.
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Matt Keys –
Unbiased science and fact based look at dog health and nutrition
I was surprised after reading this book to come back to amazon and read some of the reviews here. People seem to be hung up on ideological principles of how they *think* dogs/cats should eat, or what *sounds* natural to them based the evolution of dogs.I was very pleased to see that the authors of this book only pay attention to what science can tell us about how different foods are digested by our pets, and how well the nutrition of those foods is absorbed in their bodies. Their findings are based in research, not in opinion.
Zephyr –
The authors show a courageous lack of conviction
Nestle & Nesheim, two nutritionists, set out to evaluate the many competing claims about what diets are best for dogs and cats. To their own surprise, they discovered that there was insufficient evidence to declare one food better than another. They suggest that any food which is nutritionally complete and balanced should be adequate for your pet, unless it has special needs. In a far less extensive survey a few years ago, CONSUMER REPORTS drew the same conclusion.You might say that the authors display the courage of their lack of conviction. They must have known they would be set upon by carnivorous critics upon publication. People nowadays advance their theories of animal and human nutrition with a fervor once reserved for religious doctrines, and raw food adherents, grain-free advocates, and premium food aficionados have set upon them with a vengeance, as can be seen in some of the reviews and comments on this site. However, as Nestle & Nesheim note, there is still a lot to learn about animal nutrition, and it is lack of real knowledge that allows the furious clash of opinions. Rigorous scientific investigation may someday establish the facts, leaving little room for opinion about what the best foods are, but that day is still to come. In reading the book, I was shocked to see how little research has been done that is rigorous, peer-reviewed, and unbiased.I do have a few minor matters to grumble about. 1) Although the book is 376 pages long, the authors say almost nothing about taste. Humans eat for enjoyment, not just for vitamins and minerals, and so do pets. What do dogs and cats like best? The book is essentially silent on this matter. 2) Statements like “We discuss this in more detail later” occur too often throughout the book. This is a mere stylistic oddity, but I found it obtrusive after a while. It made it seem like the content was continually receding as I read. 3) There is too much appendicized material to suit me. As one who has written scholarly material, I understand the need for appendices in academic writing. However, when I finish the last chapter of a book for the general reader, I want to be done.These quibbles notwithstanding, I recommend FEED YOUR PET RIGHT highly. While it won’t convert the devotees, it can salve the consciences of the rest of us. The authors believe that pet owners should feed what feels right to them. If you want to feed homemade food, raw food, or vegetarian fare, you are free to do so. However, those of us who often grab a few cans of Friskies at the supermarket can stop feeling vaguely guilty. Most commercial diets will do.
Connie –
Answered a lot of my questions: a must read for oet owners!
Was expecting some actual 100% complete & balanced pet food recipes I could use, but it wasn’t exactly that kind of book. Still, glad I got it! It explains how to interpret the ingredients in commercial pet foods & even how to use that info to create your own recipes using human grade proteins & real foods to mimic the commercial pet food ratio’s of protein: carbs: salt: etc. This was very interesting to see how to do & get something that would probably pass the regulatory standards set for “complete & balanced” pet food. It was an eye opener to many of the things done to food that goes into commercial pet foods, the real differences (if any) between top of the line vs bottom of the barrel pet food on store shelves. It certainly makes you a more informed pet food buyer!! It cut thru a lot of the hype commercial pet food co’s want everyone (including vets) to believe that are totally bogus- such as pet vitamins vs human vit’s. This is a very good book for all pet owners & pet food buyers to have read at least once. It’s a good reference book for interpreting pet food ingredient lists, & definitely makes me more confident in making my own pet foods w/o all the fear & myths about nutritional deficiencies. Home made pet foods are no more complicated than cooking for myself, & actually pretty simple! You’ll find you don’t need a degree to figure it out. I’ve lost several pets to tainted pet food recalls & had some sickened by a dog food that wasn’t recalled but I believe should have been! My intent in buting the book was to avoid the pet food industry & it’s tainted foods. This certainly helped me to know how to do that & to do it using variable ingredients for variety. I don’t have to be a dlave to an expensive set in stone recipe. I can shop for what’s on sale or cheaper & what my picky eater will like, & know that I’m still providing good nutrition for my pet. And if I do buy commercial pet foods, I now know what to look for & avoid the label claims & hype! This book also lists who makes which common brands so I can decide for myself if I trust Menu foods or Mars or Nestle or whoever to have higher standards & safeguards against tainted food. I don’t trust any of them for that after losing my pets to recalls, but I certainly looked over the list & now know I definitely NEVER want to EVER buy a particular brand of cat or dog food again baded solely on who makes it & what I know about that particular pet food manufacturer’s standards & history. And now I can read the labels & even know what’s really in that food that I don’t want to feed my pets!
Simone –
Just ok
I expected more of the book. It explain the difference between animal diets, but didnt convince me. For me, just OK.
Amazon Customer –
Great information!
It has a lot of information. Anyone that is a animal lover should think about getting a copy.