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Summary: THE ABSOLUTE BEST PET CARE BOOK IN PRINT!
Review: Gary Null has crafted the most beneficial pet care book available! Natural Pet Care is an invaluable resource for any and all pet lovers, regardless of what type of pet one has! This book provides exceptional guidance on what type of commercial pet food is healthy and safe for your beloved companion, how to detoxify your pet's body and environment, whether or not to vaccinate, common dog and cat ailments and how to heal them, and much, much more.I particularly like the recipes on pages 27 - 38, such as "Holiday Breakfast", "Sunday Stew" and dog & cat "Mini Treats" and the appendix with a list holistic vets & practitioners by state, recommended reading, products for the natural pet, pet-friendly lodgings, pet food contact list and animal-friendly organizations. Finally we have the tools to help our companion animals live the healthy, happy and disease-free lives they deserve!
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Summary: Null does his homework
Review: I'm the guardian of nine animals, and I've read a lot of pet care books--both alternative and traditional--so I wasn't sure Null's new book would add anything to my store of knowledge. But he has a way of presenting ideas in a fresh, no-nonsense manner, and there are even new things here that I haven't read anywhere else. For example, juicing as treatment for various ailments, and useful information on such alternative pets as snakes, birds, ferrets, rodents, and horses. He's savvy enough to suggest that if you want to give your animal supplements, check with your veterinarian first to determine his specific health needs and the appropriate dosages. Unlike many animal nutritionists today, Null does not advocate a raw foods diet, stating that there are too many toxins and bacteria in raw meat which may cause disease and a degeneration of an animal's health. He doesn't believe that the modern domestic dog and cat are capable of handling raw foods, as were their wild ancestors. Raw versus cooked is a controversial issue that hasn't been resolved, and it's up to the guardian to determine if her animals will fare better with one or the other. However, Null is in favor of feeding dogs and cats high quality "people food", preferably organic, or at least a mix of a high-grade commercial pet food with cooked meats, grains, raw veggies, etc., as well as digestive enzymes (absent from commercial pet food and cooked food) for good digestion and assimilation. He includes simple recipes and an easy-to-follow plan to convert your dog or cat to a healthy diet. Nutrition isn't the only area Null covers. He includes a touching section with stories from people about their pets, and he talks about euthanasia and spay/neuter, the pros and cons of vaccines, and much more. The last section of the book lists resources the reader can investigate for further information or supplies. All in all, a great addition to my animal care library.
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Summary: sound advice
Review: this book can help you feel better about making decisions about your pets' healthcare.
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