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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought before I read this book that I was doing the best for my dogs by buying the best dog food available. I changed them 'cold turkey' to their new diet - it made so much sense. Now I have leaner healthier dogs who chew their food instead of bolting it, they love the variety of the fruit and veg which I would never let them eat before to avoid 'funny tummy'. No more smelly breathe, no more fights about the toothbrush, no nasty black teeth, no more bouts of the runs. Their whole bodies smells sweeter. Now I know I'm feeding them the best and it is so easy and soooo much cheaper too. If you love your dog you need this book.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good book for someone wanting to feed their dog a more healthy, natural diet HOWEVER - it repeats itself a lot making it quite a tedious read! I found it quite useful - however, if I had not read NATURAL NUTRITION FOR CATS AND DOGS by Kymmathy (I forgot her surname!) then I think that it would have confused me! Also, as the book is written by an Australian author most food references / diseases are those native to australia i.e. Kangaroo... I'd definately recommend reading this book AFTER reading a more simple, easy to follow, easy to read book such as Natural Nutrition for cats and dogs!!!
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I'll endorse the positive reviews. I was lent the book by the Animal Welfare Society (Australia), where we got our puppy and have followed its advice with great results for our dog, now nearly four years old.
As others have said, the writing in the book can be a little repetitive, but that's because the author is a subject expert rather than an expert writer.
I have to comment on the very negative review by "A Reader". First, it's clear they haven't read the book because they make a number of statements that don't reflect the books content. It appears they've simply decided to review it negatively for their own reasons. Statements like "not supported by scientists" and assertions about pet food companies' expenditure on research are just assertions. If you want to persuade us of your point of view, please identify yourself and support your assertions with data, references, URLs etc.
My positive review of the book is based on my own reading and experience with my dog, who's been on this diet since he was three months old. It came professionally recommended to me and vets I've spoken to agree with its content.
It's a simple fact that many vet practices get a lot of income from sales of premium commercial pet food and they have a commercial in selling them. I'm not bashing any vets for wanting to make a living (all the ones I know work extremely hard and deserve all they get). And I'm not qualified to judge the nutritional merit of these products. But I can compare their cost and convenience with the diet advocated by this book - which comes out way ahead of them. And Dr Billinghurst's logic is irrefutable - dogs have been thriving and evolving for millennia without commercial dog food.
As others have said, the writing in the book can be a little repetitive, but that's because the author is a subject expert rather than an expert writer.
I have to comment on the very negative review by "A Reader". First, it's clear they haven't read the book because they make a number of statements that don't reflect the books content. It appears they've simply decided to review it negatively for their own reasons. Statements like "not supported by scientists" and assertions about pet food companies' expenditure on research are just assertions. If you want to persuade us of your point of view, please identify yourself and support your assertions with data, references, URLs etc.
My positive review of the book is based on my own reading and experience with my dog, who's been on this diet since he was three months old. It came professionally recommended to me and vets I've spoken to agree with its content.
It's a simple fact that many vet practices get a lot of income from sales of premium commercial pet food and they have a commercial in selling them. I'm not bashing any vets for wanting to make a living (all the ones I know work extremely hard and deserve all they get). And I'm not qualified to judge the nutritional merit of these products. But I can compare their cost and convenience with the diet advocated by this book - which comes out way ahead of them. And Dr Billinghurst's logic is irrefutable - dogs have been thriving and evolving for millennia without commercial dog food.
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Much easier reading than I expected
Found this book very helpful. The only problem I found was that he could have done a section advising a weeks worth of meals. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Treacle
Give your dog a bone!!
Fundamentally a good book. Somewhat repetitive in the style of writing but essentially getting the message across loud and clear. Read more
Published 11 months ago by 4x4xFar
Give a Dog a Bone
I have found this book useful but was disappointed with how repetitive it is. I don't think it can justify such a high price tag.
Published 14 months ago by V. Mossop
Give Your Dog a Bone
Our two pups are looking superb and are really enjoying their food.
Reading this book gave me the confidence that everything was covered in their diet. Read more
Reading this book gave me the confidence that everything was covered in their diet. Read more
Published 15 months ago by ng23
Best book on the subject
This is a very informative book about the feeding of dogs. The fact that it is written by a vet gives it a lot of credibility. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lundsby
give your dog the best
This book is the most indepth guide on the canine diet known globally as the BARF diet... Dr Billinghursts book is the bible when it comes to feeding your dog a diet that simply is... Read more
Published 18 months ago by zion boerboels
That step to logical dog feeding
So worried about the change over to this way of feeding but with the help of this book and other sources I am now so pleased I have taken the step. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs AFJ Hubbard
Give Your Dog a Bone
Covers all your questions on feeding 'raw' to your dog. Repetitive occasionally, but worth reading right through.
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Elizabeth M. Goulder
Good sense, but hard work
Great book on the subject, but there are better, more easily readable books on the subject. There is no index to refer to, and is a bit rambling. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. Smith
OK but Billinghurst has as much of a scam going as the pet food...
Some of the principles of this book are ok, but the book is a bit repititious and needs to be simplified - one thing that really puts me off is that Billinghurst has since... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by Katie
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