Simplified Guide To Dog Cancer Diet

Download Simplified Guide To Dog Cancer Diet full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Simplified Guide To Dog Cancer Diet ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

Author : Demian Dressler
Publisher : Maui Media
ISBN 13 : 9780975263150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (631 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Dog Cancer Survival Guide by : Demian Dressler

Download or read book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide written by Demian Dressler and published by Maui Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your dog has cancer, you need this book. No matter what you've heard, there are always steps you can take to help your dog fight (and even beat) cancer. This scientifically researched guide is your complete reference for practical, evidence-based strategies that can optimize the life quality and longevity for your dog. No matter what diagnosis or stage of cancer your dog has, this book is packed with precious advice that can help now. Discover the Full Spectrum approach to dog cancer care: Everything you need to know about conventional western veterinary treatments (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) including how to reduce their side effects. The most effective non-conventional options, including botanical nutraceuticals, supplements, nutrition, and mind-body medicine. How to analyze the options and develop a specific plan for your own dog based on your dog's type of cancer, your dog's age, your financial and time budget, your personality, and many other personal factors. Imagine looking back at this time in your life, five years from now, and having not a single regret. You can help your dog fight cancer and you can honor your dog's life by living each moment to the fullest, starting now. This book can help you as it has helped thousands of other dog lovers. The Authors Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM practices in Hawaii and is internationally recognized as "the dog cancer vet" and blogs at DogCancerBlog.com. Dr. Susan Ettinger, DVM is a veterinary oncologist and a diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine who practices in New York. Praise from Veterinarians, Authors & Book Reviewers "The future is upon us and this ground-breaking book is a vital cornerstone. In dealing with cancer, our worst illness, this Survival Guide is educational, logical, expansive, embracing, honest and so needed." Dr. Marty Goldstein, DVM Holistic veterinarian and Host, Ask Martha Stewart's Vet on Sirius Radio "The message of this book jumps off the written page and into the heart of every reader, and will become the at home bible for cancer care of dogs. The authors have given you a sensible and systematic approach that practicing veterinarians will cherish. I found the book inspiring and, clearly, it will become part of my daily approach to cancer therapy for my own patients." Dr. Robert B. Cohen, VMD Bay Street Animal Hospital, New York "I wish that I had had The Dog Cancer Survival Guide when my dearly beloved Flat-coated Retriever, Odin, contracted cancer. It would have provided me alternative courses of action, as well as some well needed "reality checks" which were not available from conversations with my veterinarian. It should be on every dog owner's book shelf--just in case..." Dr. Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC author of many books, including Born to Bark "A comprehensive guide that distills both alternative and allopathic cancer treatments in dogs...With the overwhelming amount of conflicting information about cancer prevention and treatment, this book provides a pet owner with an easy to follow approach to one of the most serious diseases in animals." Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, Oprah Winfrey's Chicago veterinarian "Picking up The Dog Cancer Survival Guide is anything but a downer: it's an 'empowerer.' It will make you feel like the best medical advocate for your dog. It covers canine cancer topics to an unprecedented depth and breadth from emotional coping strategies to prevention-in plain English.Read this book, and you will understand cancer stages, treatment options, and types, and much more. If you have just had the dreaded news, pick up a copy and it will guide the decisions your dog trusts you to make." Laure-Anne Visel Dog behavior specialist and technical dog writer, CanisBonus.com

Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs

Author : Lew Olson
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1556439032
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (564 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs by : Lew Olson

Download or read book Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs written by Lew Olson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first comprehensive book to cover both raw and home-cooked diets specifically for dogs, written by an expert in dog food research and development"--Provided by publisher.

Help Your Dog Fight Cancer

Author : Laurie Kaplan
Publisher : JanGen Press
ISBN 13 : 0975479474
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (754 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Help Your Dog Fight Cancer by : Laurie Kaplan

Download or read book Help Your Dog Fight Cancer written by Laurie Kaplan and published by JanGen Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50% of our dogs will have cancer in their lifetimes. This book is a crash course for caretakers, by medical animal writer Laurie Kaplan. Composed during her Siberian Husky Bullet's triumphant battle against lymphoma, written to educate all caretakers and to help those who have dogs with cancer.

The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs

Author : Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Publisher : New World Library
ISBN 13 : 157731798X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (773 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs by : Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Download or read book The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs written by Shawn Messonnier, DVM and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is the number-one killer of American pets. With this easy-to-use yet comprehensive guide, veterinarian Shawn Messonnier, one of the nation's leading experts on integrative veterinary medicine, presents the latest research on both treating new diagnoses of cancer and preventing cancer before it takes the lives of our beloved family dogs. In addition to conventional treatments, Dr. Messonnier presents detailed information on such complementary therapies as antioxidants, herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, raw food, nutritional supplements, and acupuncture. While no therapy is right for every dog, Dr. Messonnier's book gives pet owners the vital information they need to explore all their options with their veterinarian.

Feed Your Best Friend Better

Author : Rick Woodford
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1449410359
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Feed Your Best Friend Better by : Rick Woodford

Download or read book Feed Your Best Friend Better written by Rick Woodford and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Rick Woodford, the "Dog Food Dude" himself, comes Feed Your Best Friend Better, with easy recipes that will make even humans drool a little bit. Healthy food can enable dogs to live longer, healthier lives, just as it can for humans, and with these meals, treats, and cookies, dogs will never miss commercial kibble. Rick has researched nutrition for dogs and has used the same manuals veterinarians use to develop his recipes. Feed Your Best Friend Better makes the transition to homemade dog food simple, so you can make natural pet food for your dog every day. From nutritional value to portion sizes, these recipes will help dog parents know what their dog is eating. The meals are healthy, and dogs love them. Rick Woodford wants dogs in every family to be healthy and happy. His recipes use a variety of herbs and spices for their antioxidant properties but they smell so good everybody in the house will be drooling. Recipes include: * Puppy Pesto * Bacon Yappetizers * Barkscotti * Mutt Loaf * Gingerbread Mailman In addition to 85 recipes other helpful chapters include: * How to Pick out a Commercial Food; making the ingredient label easy to understand with a breakdown of ingredients that are good for the bowl and those that are best left on the shelf. * Determining Portion Size; information on body type and size help readers understand how much food their dogs need to be in the best shape * Problem Mealtime Behaviors; how to deal with the early morning wake up call, reluctant eaters, counter surfing and more

Raw Dog Food

Author : Carina Beth MacDonald
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1929242093
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (292 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Raw Dog Food by : Carina Beth MacDonald

Download or read book Raw Dog Food written by Carina Beth MacDonald and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many dog parents, including breeders and competitors, believe that feeding a raw food diet has improved their dogs' health, performance and longevity. Learn how to source, prepare and feed your dog simply, economically and efficiently.

Simple Little Vegan Dog

Author : Michelle Rivera
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN)
ISBN 13 : 9781570672439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (724 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Simple Little Vegan Dog by : Michelle Rivera

Download or read book Simple Little Vegan Dog written by Michelle Rivera and published by Book Publishing Company (TN). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is all the information needed so our friendly carnivorous canines can flourish as omnivores. Highlights include: expert opinions from veterinarians and animal nutritionist enthusiasts on plant-based diets; health survey on dogs fed a vegan diet versus commercial based; comprehensive lists of "people" foods that are beneficial to dogs and those that are harmful; and dozens of recipes for biscuits and treats as well as more substantial fare. Basic Dog Biscuit Recipe, Banana Nut Crunch Bars, Apple Puggly PupCakes, Rover's Risotto, Canine Cashew Casserole and Snickerpoodles are a few of the numerous ways to supplement or completely transform mealtimes safely, soundly, and deliciously.

The 90 Day Canine Cancer Miracle

Author : Diana Gordon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781511457118
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (571 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The 90 Day Canine Cancer Miracle by : Diana Gordon

Download or read book The 90 Day Canine Cancer Miracle written by Diana Gordon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The numbers are shocking: 50 percent of all dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer and approximately one in two dogs will at some stage in their life develop a cancer. But for your dog, cancer does not have to be a death sentence. Inside the 90 Day Canine Cancer Miracle you'll discover the Nobel Prize nominated solution for healing cancer in 90% of cases. Just look what a celebrated doctor had to say on this topic. "Cancer treatment can be very simple and very successful, once you know how. The cancer interests don't want you to know this." - Dr. Roem M.D. FAACP

Starve Cancer - Feed Your Dog!

Author : Jo Cowden PhD
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617813117
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (178 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Starve Cancer - Feed Your Dog! by : Jo Cowden PhD

Download or read book Starve Cancer - Feed Your Dog! written by Jo Cowden PhD and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important book, the authors present a nutritional regimen that helps dogs diagnosed with cancer maintain their body weight while at the same time denying the cancer what it needs to grow. Perhaps the scariest impact of cancer is seeing your dog's lean body mass waste away, causing them to rapidly lose strength. The recommendations in this book are not going to cure them, but it improves their quality of life and extends life expectancy. From the Foreword by Sarah Lyles, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Nutrition is a sensitive and sometimes controversial subject in veterinary medicine. As an oncologist, I want to make recommendations based on published data and science, of which there is little in the field of nutrition for veterinary oncology. There are so many ways to “feed the body,” to maintain health, decrease inflammation, and naturally promote healing for several conditions. For some chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, nutrition is the main source of therapy! Unfortunately, for cancer, there is less data. Cancer is also diverse, with highly variable outcomes depending on cancer type and treatment modality chosen. With few publications showing proven benefits, I often feel I cannot make strong recommendations about dietary therapy for my cancer patients. It would be nice if more were known. However, Drs. Cowden and McMillan have compiled a comprehensive book of what is known. They have reviewed books and peer-reviewed articles on cancer nutrition in pets, to create a how-to guide and provide information all in one place. They did this for you, having been in your shoes. No more scouring the internet, uncertain if the recommendations are trustworthy, and feeling overwhelmed by conflicting opinions. Think of this book as a resource, providing you with everything you need to know about complete nutrition for your dog with cancer.

Dog Food Logic

Author : Linda P. Case, M.S.
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617811467
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (178 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Dog Food Logic by : Linda P. Case, M.S.

Download or read book Dog Food Logic written by Linda P. Case, M.S. and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing the right dog food in a world with too many choices
Walking down the dog food aisle in a pet supply superstore can present you with an overwhelming number of choices. Reading about dog food on the internet can make your head spin with so many opinions and stories. And judging the content that you find on dog food packaging can be confusing and misleading. How can the average dog owner make an informed choice in accordance with her dog’s age, size and condition? In her latest book, author Linda Case describes how to make logical, evidence-based decisions for what to feed your dog amid all the options available.

You will learn
• How pet food marketers appeal to your emotions to persuade you to buy a particular type of dog food.
• To distinguish between scientific, evidence-based information and the anecdotal evidence which is so pervasive—and often misleading—in the dog food arena.
• Is there a scientific basis for dog foods designed specifically for puppies, senior dogs, canine athletes—even various breeds of dogs?
• How to read and evaluate all of the material included on a typical package of dog food from the ingredients and label claims (“Natural,” “Anti-Oxidant,” “Low Fat”),to the Nutrient Analysis and Nutritional Adequacy statements.
• How to avoid choice paralysis and the cognitive traps that can interfere with clear decision making.

What experts are saying about Dog Food Logic
Pet food is like a religion for many—but now those strong emotional ties can be backed up with fact. Linda Case separates fact from fiction, explains the complex terms and offers a guide to pet nutrition in simple to comprehend language. Unlike other books on this topic, there is no agenda here—except to present facts and then allow pet owners to make their own logical conclusions, letting the kibble drop where it may.
Steve Dale, CABC, columnist Tribune Content Agency; radio host Black Dog Radio Productions and WGN Radio (Chicago); contributing editor USA Weekend; special correspondent Cat Fancy; author Good Cat!

Dog Food Logic is the indispensable guide to the science behind canine nutrition that will help us to make wise, well-informed choices about how and what we feed our dogs. It takes the fear out of trying to understand proper nutrition and will empower us to determine what is best for the health of our dogs.
Claudia Kawczynska, Founder and Editor-in-chief of The Bark

Don’t read this book if you want someone to tell you what to feed your dog. This is a book for people who want to learn, in a reasoned and thoughtful way, how to figure it out for themselves. Dog Food Logic goes way beyond the usual textbook list of nutritional requirements to cover the pet food industry in all its glory: the history, the business, the marketing, and best of all, the science. Case deftly navigates the most controversial topics in pet food and presents the big picture without interjecting judgment about what approach is best. There’s something here for everyone: pet care professionals and dog lovers alike will learn something new from this informative, easy to read, and well researched book.
Jessica Vogelsang, DVM, CVJ, author, speaker, and CEO of Pawcurious Media

The Forever Dog

Author : Rodney Habib
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780063002616
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (26 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Forever Dog by : Rodney Habib

Download or read book The Forever Dog written by Rodney Habib and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world's most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans--cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration, and autoimmune disorders--also beset canines. As a result, our beloved companions are vexed with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives and suffer shorter life spans. Because our pets can't make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it's up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food--including what the commercial manufacturers don't want us to know--and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. Habib and Dr. Becker also explore how external factors we often don't think about can greatly affect a dog's overall health and wellbeing, from everyday insults to the body and its physiology, to the role our own lifestyles and our vets' choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel "up the leash." Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health--if you know what they are. This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come.

Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw? The Science Behind The Debate

Author : Conor Brady
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781916234000
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (34 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw? The Science Behind The Debate by : Conor Brady

Download or read book Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw? The Science Behind The Debate written by Conor Brady and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Whole Pet Diet

Author : Andi Brown
Publisher : Celestial Arts
ISBN 13 : 1587612712
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (876 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Whole Pet Diet by : Andi Brown

Download or read book The Whole Pet Diet written by Andi Brown and published by Celestial Arts. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 change the way you eat, too.

Dog Cancer

Author : Steven Eisen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781451518832
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (188 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Dog Cancer by : Steven Eisen

Download or read book Dog Cancer written by Steven Eisen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog Cancer: The Holistic Answer describes in detail the broad protocol Dr. Eisen used to rescue his 11-year-old Lhasa Apso, Fergie, from her death sentence and explains how to customise it for your own dog. While acknowledging that each owner must make a personal decision on the relative merits of conventional and holistic approaches, he presents a powerful case for questioning the use of toxic, invasive, and high-priced methods that too often end in grief.

Fresh Food and Ancient Wisdom

Author : Ihor John Basko
Publisher : Two Harbors Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 9781935097600
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (976 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fresh Food and Ancient Wisdom by : Ihor John Basko

Download or read book Fresh Food and Ancient Wisdom written by Ihor John Basko and published by Two Harbors Press (MN). This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As health-oriented people incorporate organic and natural foods into their meal-planning, why not do the same for our beloved dogs?

The Ultimate Pet Health Guide

Author : Gary Richter, MS, DVM
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401953506
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Ultimate Pet Health Guide by : Gary Richter, MS, DVM

Download or read book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide written by Gary Richter, MS, DVM and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a holistic veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter helps dog and cat owners to navigate the thicket of treatment options and separate the fact from the fiction. He wants us to use what actually works, not just what Western science or alternative medicine say "should" work. This multifaceted approach to health is known as integrative medicine. Dr. Richter examines traditional medicine from many cultures alongside modern medical techniques, describing the best of complementary care and the best of conventional veterinary medicine. Every treatment he recommends has the backing of scientific research or years of successful outcomes in his clinical practice. After explaining the treatment, he offers specific recommendations for an integrative approach to common diseases, including allergies, skin conditions, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. A holistic approach to health includes nutrition, as it sets up the foundation for your pet’s health. Dr. Richter cuts through the hype in the pet-food world and explains how to choose the best commercial foods and supplements, and even includes both raw and cooked dog- and cat-food recipes for general diet as well as to treat specific needs. He also explains how we can use the right foods and supplements to "hack" the body’s processes, including the immune system.

Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets

Author : Patricia A. Schenck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119949513
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets by : Patricia A. Schenck

Download or read book Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets written by Patricia A. Schenck and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition provides an introduction to nutrition of the healthy dog and cat and an extensive discussion of medical disorders that can be managed in part through diet. Presenting easy-to-follow recipes that can be prepared at home, this new edition of Donald Strombeck’s classic handbook has been completely rewritten by new author Patricia A. Schenck to reflect the latest nutritional recommendations based on current research. New chapter topics include feeding the puppy and kitten; feeding the pregnant or lactating dog or cat; feeding the senior pet; feeding the performance dog; and the role of diet in pets with cancer. Diets are now listed together in a cookbook style for ease of use, and recipes are adjustable for any size dog or cat, allowing exact nutritional values to be calculated. Nutrient content for protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber have been provided for every diet, along with the nutrient density. A companion website features downloadable spreadsheets with complete nutritional breakdowns for each recipe. Useful for both veterinarians and pet owners alike, Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition is a unique handbook written by an expert in the field providing an introduction to the nutritional management of dogs and cats with easy-to-use recipes for home-prepared diets. Clarification: Calcium Carbonate We’ve had some questions from readers regarding the use of the term “calcium carbonate,” which is listed as an ingredient in a number of the diets found in this book, and therefore wanted to clarify what is meant by this ingredient. Baking soda comes in two forms: sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. The sodium bicarbonate version is widely available as “baking soda” and is commonly used in baking, but none of the recipes in this book use it as an ingredient. The calcium carbonate version of baking soda is sometimes sold as “baking soda substitute” and sometimes referred to as simply “baking soda.” To avoid confusing sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, any time the calcium carbonate type of baking soda has been used in a diet in this book, the ingredient includes the specific term “calcium carbonate.” There are several manufacturers of calcium carbonate baking soda; for example, Amazon carries the Ener-G Foods product baking soda substitute. Calcium carbonate can also be sold for garden use, which is non-food-grade, so to avoid the use of the garden product in foods, the term “baking soda” was used in this book instead to indicate that readers should be sure to select a food-appropriate ingredient.