The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes for Dogs and Cats

by Kevin Schlanger, Wendy Nan Rees, Kevin Schlanger DVM

Book Overview

You Want The Best For Your Pets After the massive commercial pet food recall in 2007, you're probably concerned about why to feed your dog or cat. The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes For Dogs And Cats gives you great ways to supplement your pet's primary diet with nutritious meals that you prepare; that way, you're sure your dog or cat gets healthy variety. With nn emphasis on natural ingredients and lots of colorful, fun illustrations,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470225300
• ISBN13: 9780470225301
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Wholesome and creative recipes for pets

This book was really well written and thought out.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the recipes are almost too sophisticated for animals.But on the up side these recipes would be perfectly suitable for adults also or you could just simplify them a bit for youre pets.So it's like having 2 cookbooks in 1.Plus the author is a certified expert on pet nutrition and gives some great tips.Also it is a hard back book so it won't damage so easily if you're pets chew on it.😊

Fun for the home cook but needs improvement

If you're cooking for your dog or cat and want to move on beyond the basic boiled rice and chicken, this is the cookbook for you. I'll primarily comment on the dog food recipes because that's why I got it... so can't really say anything about the cat food portion. First, the recipes are fun because they include a variety of meats, grains, ingredients. If you don't like cooking, this book is *NOT* for you. I've enjoyed making the meatballs and the chicken soup/stew. The book also includes recipes for making your own dry food (kibbles), which many other cookbooks lack. But with all that said, sometimes the "Dr. Kevin says" little box inserts are not very helpful... and have a "duh!" factor. I wish the vet had more scientific/medical approach to his advice. Also, my second beef with this book is the lack of nutritional information. For dog owners who are serious about adding/replacing their pet's food with homecooked meals, nutritional analysis is crucial... as it's easy to under or over-compensate for needed vitamins and supplements including calcium/phosphorus (especially the ratio). ((For more on nutritional needs, I would highly recommend Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats)) Lastly, since many dogs are overweight (which has a host of health-related issues) it would have been nice to have the calorie information as it's difficult to gauge how much to feed your dog based on their weight. The author simply tells you how many portions/servings a recipe makes but that's not helpful if your dog should get 200 cals (as my Maltese) vs 300 cals or whatever. Those extra calories are crucial to know especially for owners of tiny dogs. I've found cookbooks that tell you calories per weight (not cup) are the most helpful. As for the taste of the food, both my dogs loved what I've tried (but how can you go wrong with meat and cheese together?) My maltese, Lucy, tends to be a finicky eater but she has scarfed down every homemade meal I've ever made. She's sometimes picky about commercial dog food (wet or dry -- Natural Balance, Wellness, Solid Gold) Edited to Add: I want to quickly address the other reviewer who was concerned about corn in some recipes. There aren't many of them and if corn bothers you so much, simply omit. But since corn is sweet, it can definitely help palatability for really picky dogs. Also, corn itself is not a bad food. If it doesn't get digested, it can still help move their bowels. But if you find that your dog likes food with corn, simply toss it in the food processor so they can get some of the nutritional benefits (and you won't have to see entire kernels in their poop). Fruits and veggies must be cooked long enough so it's easier to digest for them. All in all, I would recommend this book with slight reservations and give it a solid 3.5 stars.

The Natural Pet food Cookbook.

I like the recipes in this book. Some of them look good enough for even humans to eat.

Looks alot like my cookbooks.

Cute little cookbook. Alot of the recipes look like recipes I now make. Made me feel better about his not eating dog food.

Mouth watering recipes in a deliciously designed book!

Wendy Nan Rees always seems to be in the forefront of 'what's cool' in the pet industry. I have her other three books which I love, but this book is really a step ahead. From the Pumpkin & Veggie kibble recipe that anyone could put together easily (and even eat if you wanted), to the amazing Thanksgiving for All Turkey Loaf, Wendy has really formulated some winning foods that any pet lover would be happy to make, and feel comfortable giving to their pet. I hope Ms. Rees continues to publish pet related books-her winning way of writing, the solid information she departs, and her great graphic style all combine to make her one of America's top pet lifestyle advisors.

NaturalPet Food Cook Book

This is the best book on the subject I have ever seen. Gave to a prominant attorney hre in La Vegas wit six dogs. He raved over it! Congratulations Wendy. Do some more.