Physical Description:print 237 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Publisher:Wenatchee, Washington :Dogwise Publishing,[2014]
Copyright:℗♭2014.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Food is love -- Why we need science -- The critical consumer : evaluating the science -- What's so special about a dog's nutritional needs? -- Age matters -- Canine athlete or couch potato? -- The new age of dog food -- Who owns your dog food? (and what is in it) -- Pet food marketing (where science goes to die) -- Label claims : testing your critical reading skills -- Who's keeping our dog food safe? -- Appendix 1: Evidence pyramid paper abstracts -- Appendix 2: Essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals -- Appendix 3: Calculating your dog's daily energy (calorie) needs -- Appendix 4: Common ingredients in commercial dog foods and their primary nutrient contributions -- Appendix 5: Choosing smart : a dog food choice flow chart..
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