The Barf Diet: For Cats and Dogs - Softcover

Billinghurst, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0958592519 ISBN 13: 9780958592512

Publisher: Ian Billinghurst, 2001

Synopsis

Feed your dogs and cats the way Mother Nature intended by eliminating grains and feeding them a BARF, Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, diet. Australian veterinarian, Dr. Ian Billinghurst, long-time champion and international lecturer on the benefits and how-to of feeding raw foods to pets, explains in simple, understandable terms why and how to feed your animals for optimum health. Learn how to create simple, home-prepared meals that mimic the diet of your pets wild ancestors. You will no longer have to rely on mass-produced, often grain-based commercial foods that can compromise your pet's energy, health, even longevity. Be inspired by the successes of pet owners, breeders and trainers who feed the BARF diet and report their animals have better energy levels, normalized weight, improved dental health, elimination of skin and ear problems, even overcoming diabetes and improving behavior.

About this title

Synopsis

Dr. Billinghurst's BARF DIET "THE BARF DIET" is a useful primer for the beginning BARFer. However, it also contains much new information, making it a valuable addition to the library of the experienced BARFer. The book covers the sound scientific principles on which the evolutionary BARF diet - is based on. Supplementation, discusses the concept of, complete and balanced. The question of feeding bones and the fear of bacteria in the BARF DIET. There are recipes and other highly relevant and practical information to assist in the home production of BARF diets for both dogs and cats. Dr. Billinghurst's BARF DIET "THE BARF DIET" is a useful primer for the beginning BARFer. However, it also contains much new information, making it a valuable addition to the library of the experienced BARFer. The book covers the sound scientific principles on which the evolutionary BARF diet - is based on. Supplementation, discusses the concept of, complete and balanced. The question of feeding bones and the fear of bacteria in the BARF DIET. There are recipes and other highly relevant and practical information to assist in the home production of BARF diets for both dogs and cats.

About the Author

Dr. Ian Billinghurst has a diverse educational background and a varied professional career including that of Nutritionist, Agricultural Scientist, Veterinary Surgeon, Author, Lecturer, Nutritional Consultant and Acupuncturist. His first book on raw feeding, Give Your Dog a Bone, was published in 1993 and has sold more than 100,000 copies. His second book, Grow Your Pups With Bones, was written to meet the needs of breeders. This is his third book. He lives with his wife and pet family in Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ian Billinghurst
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0958592519
• ISBN 13: 9780958592512
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 109