Raw Food Diets

As many of you know, I am a strong proponent of giving your dogs as much of a raw food diet as your time and money permits. While my girls don't get the special treats that Emily did when she was my only pooch, they do get regular beef shin bones which is fantastic for their teeth, coats and general good health.

But I would like to share some other books that I have enjoyed that give the ins and outs of raw food diets.

"Work Wonders--Feed Your Dogs Raw Meaty Bones" by Tom Lonsdale is a concise and informative source that discusses everything from getting started to resources, sample menus and diseases you want to recognize and avoid. Dr. Lonsdale is a veterinary surgeon trained in London, England who lives in Australia.

His website: www.rawmeatybones.com is an up to date version of his book.


"Natural Health for Dogs and Cats" by Richard and Susan Pitcairn is about more than raw food diets but has several chapters devoted to this topic. They also talk about lifestyle tips, holistic alternatives, caring for a sick animal and how to choose a healthy pet. Part 2 of the book is a quick reference guide for every ailment from abscesses to worms. Again, with a natural/holistic approach to pet care.

The back of the book has a first aid section for emergencies, references for supplies and holistic organizations and several pages of recipes.

The third book is 'Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats' by Kymythy R Schultze. The author is a certified Clinical Nutritionist and edits the Holistic Dog and Cat Newsletter. Again, her advise is written from a purely natural and holistic perspective.

Kymyrhy has an extensive holistic resource guide in the back of her book, an entire chapter of actual testimonials from her patients and students and additional chapters on pregnancy, puppies and kittens, senior citizens and foods to avoid as well as those on natural nutrition.

If any readers has other books they like on this topic or any dog care topic please let us know.

And, if you have reviewed any in your blogs let me know and I will link my readers to you.