There is a fast-growing interest and demand for plant-based foods, and
you might be wondering if your canine companion can benefit from a
plant-powered diet too. The Plant-Powered Dog has answered that question for
us by sharing important information about how dogs can actually be happy and
thrive, living on a plant-based diet! You’ll learn how to raise your
cherished pup on plant foods with in-depth nutritional information, along
with a wide variety of recipes that you can prepare for your doggy friend in
your own home kitchen! The Plant-Powered Dog is a "must-have" book for
anyone who is interested in a plant-based diet, because they can now share a
plant-forward lifestyle with their beloved dogs!
~ Laura Theodore, award-winning PBS vegan chef and host and author of seven
plant-based cookbooks, including Vegan for Everyone,
Deliciously Vegan, Easy Vegan Home Cooking and hosts The
Jazzy Vegetarian
The Plant-Powered Dog addresses the doubts, breaks through the myths, and
leaves every human who loves a dog with a choice that is scientifically
solid and ethically unassailable.
~ Victoria Moran, author Main Street Vegan, director Main Street
Vegan Academy
Canine Nutrition Consultant Diana Laverdure-Dunetz imparts her wisdom in
the field of canine nutritional science in The Plant-Powered Dog.
This exhaustive 378-page book examines the latest scientific findings in the
field of canine nutrition and serves as a comprehensive resource for human
caretakers eager to support the health and well-being of their dog friends.
Compassionate to readers’ needs and well-versed in the common challenges
associated with transitioning a dog companion to a plant-based diet, the
author offers a variety of tips and strategies for those bravely facing the
gauntlet of misinformation surrounding modern day food systems. With this in
mind, The Plant-Powered Dog gently guides the reader through complex
evidence-based research, presenting seemingly endless data in support of the
efficacy of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense canine vegan diet. The
Plant-Powered Dog touches on everything from the genetic evolution of
canines to the causal effect of diet on cellular inflammation. It also
breaks down harmful myths propagated by the mainstream dog food industry and
gives practical advice on how to be a more conscientious consumer. The
Plant-Powered Dog's breadth of content, helpful tools and extensive
recipe section make it a worthwhile purchase and a useful resource for any
home library or kitchen. We also recommend this book as a starting point for
researchers as it contains 75 pages of studies and other cited works in the
field of canine nutrition.
~ Rochelle Morgan-Berdin,
GentleWorld.org
offers a kinder—and
healthier—alternative. This eye-opening book guides readers step-by-step in
transitioning their dogs to a nutritious plant-based diet and reveals the
connection between animal ingredients and canine chronic diseases. Read it
and you will realize that the road to optimum health for companion dogs is
also the compassionate road.
~ Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary and author of Farm Sanctuary:
Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food and Living the
Farm Sanctuary Life
Dog guardians are increasingly seeking diets that are healthier for their
dogs, and which do not harm ‘food’ animals or the environment. Nutritionally
sound vegan diets are the best in these respects, and The Plant-Powered Dog
provides a wealth of information to help them. It will be of great interest
to vegan dog guardians everywhere.
~ Andrew Knight, Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare, University of
Winchester Centre for Animal Welfare, UK
I don’t think you will find a better guide for feeding your dog.
~ Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, author, Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to
Natural Health for Dogs & Cats
Dog parents are increasingly seeking alternatives to animal meat to feed
their canine companions. The Plant-Powered Dog reveals the growing
scientific support for a plant-based dog diet along with simple strategies
and delicious recipes for those interested in preparing fresh meals for
their dogs. This book is a thoroughly researched and time-tested guide for
dog lovers!
~ Dr. Ernie Ward, Author, The Clean Pet Food Revolution, Chow
Hounds, and Founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
Modern dogs are omnivores, and The Plant-Powered Dog unravels the false
narrative that dogs are strict carnivores. Backed by the latest science, the
book proves that feeding companion dogs a healthy plant-based diet reduces
animal suffering and slaughter, and helps people to raise healthier
companion dogs.
~ Moby, multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, DJ, producer,
photographer, author and animal rights activist
As my canine nutrition business grew, so did my internal unrest. Because
Chase was a rescue, he opened my eyes to the suffering of all species, not
just those who we consider four-legged children. I became a vegetarian and
then a vegan. Along with my evolving values and lifestyle came the discord
of creating canine diets that included animal products.
I was contributing to the abuse and death of other intelligent, feeling
animals in my business life while being staunchly against doing so in my
personal life. Talk about internal conflict! So, I had to do something about
it. This is how Plant-Powered Dog was born. Since dogs are omnivores and can
thrive on well-planned plant-based diets, my new mission is to start a
global, grassroots plant-based dog nutrition movement, providing the tools,
resources and support for raising plant-powered pups.
I’d love to help you and other dog guardians worldwide raise healthy,
thriving dogs through a compassionate lifestyle that positively impacts the
well-being of all animals and the planet.
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