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by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz (Author), W. Jean Dodds (Contribution by)
Get ready to join us on an exciting journey that will change the way you think about feeding your canine companion. In the following pages, we'll call upon the latest scientific research to reveal why feeding a well-balanced plant-based diet to modern companion dogs may just be the missing link to optimum health and longevity.
We'll also lead you beyond the world of theoretical knowledge and into the world of action. For this purpose, we've segmented the book into two parts.
Part 1: Steps to Raising a Thriving Plant-Based Dog. The seven chapters in Part 1 will guide you through the process of transitioning your dog to a well-balanced plant-based diet. The information in each chapter builds upon the previous so that you are taking logical action steps toward your dog's nutritional goals. Chapter 1 lays the groundwork for this exciting journey with an in-depth review of the latest nutritional science, including new advances detailing the relationship between diet, inflammation and disease. In Chapter 2, we will debunk common myths about the nutritional needs of dogs and present the research-based facts. Chapter 3 will show you how to set you and your dog up for success on your plant-based journey. Chapter 4 details the six essential nutrients comprising your dog's diet, while Chapter 5 provides a comprehensive ingredients guide. In Chapter 6, you will discover how to use the proprietary Recipe-Builder Pie and Recipe Creation Chart, along with our recommended supplementation, to design your own 'almost complete and balanced' recipes for your dog. This chapter also includes information on evaluating commercial plant-based dog foods and relevant laboratory testing. Chapter 7 rounds out this section with tips and tricks to overcome the most common obstacles you might encounter along this dietary journey.
Part 2: Plant-Based Diet Solutions for Common Canine Chronic Diseases. The five chapters in Part 2 dive into a plant-based approach for some of the most common chronic health conditions seen in modern companion dogs. Chapter 8 takes a deep dive into the diet-related causes of cancer, how to protect your dog and the top research-based ingredients to help prevent and reverse this terrible disease. We will also provide a science-backed discussion of the popular ketogenic diet. Chapter 9 provides nutritional solutions for dogs suffering from diabetes, while Chapter 10 tackles the common issue of food intolerances. In Chapter 11, you will get an eye-opening look at causes and dietary approaches for chronic kidney disease. Chapter 12 wraps up this section with plant-based solutions for common gastrointestinal disorders.
