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In this beautifully illustrated guide, the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog show how to create a thriving, sustainable lifestyle and environment to help your dog live a longer, happier, and healthier life. In The Forever Dog, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker explained that your dog’s longevity starts with proper pet nutrition. In The Forever Dog Life, they offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and better from the inside-out and outside-in, including easy-to-follow tools, recipes, and tips. Learn to prepare healthy, homemade meals your dog will love, with more than 120 nutritionally packed dog food recipes for delicious bowls, fresh food toppers that supercharge any type of pet food, and nourishing broths and stews that entice the pickiest of eaters. And don’t forget DIY training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews. Accompanying the recipes are science-rich tips for the best ingredients, food hacks, and tools to use in the kitchen. But food is only one aspect of a dog’s good health. The Forever Dog Life teaches you how to create a non-toxic home that is as healthy as possible, with practical instructions for your own DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions that can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products. Also included are all-natural recipes for body care and natural pet care, including shampoos and conditioners, skin rinses, oral and ear care, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. Habib and Becker make it easy to incorporate their science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. Filled with wonderful stories and fantastic canines, The Forever Dog Life makes the world a safer, healthier, and happier place for animals. Backed by science and filled with photographs and four-color instructions, it is the ultimate handbook for dog wellness to help your dogs and cats live their best life. This comprehensive guide to dog and cat health delivers practical, science-backed solutions for a healthier life: Homemade Pet Food: Master more than 120 recipes for complete meals, nutrient-dense toppers, and nourishing broths that even the pickiest eaters will love. Healthy DIY Treats: Go beyond the bowl with easy, wholesome recipes for training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews that replace store-bought junk food. Non-Toxic Cleaning: Swap hazardous chemicals for simple, effective DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions to create a safer home environment. Natural Grooming Solutions: Care for your pet from the outside-in with all-natural recipes for shampoos, conditioners, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. Science-Backed Longevity Tips: Implement the LIFE strategy (Lifestyle, Ideal microbiome, Food, Environment) to support your pet’s health and extend their happy years. Review: Chock full of information, recipes easy to follow - This book is like a bible for help with options for making your own dog food and treats. Had lots of other information, so wasn’t just a cook book. I would buy this book as gift for friends! Review: Complete guide to making healthy meals for your dog - This book exceeded my expectations in every possible way!!! I was immediately amazed at how beautiful the photographs were, like a coffee table book. It includes so much more than recipes. If you like making your own products, there are recipes for everything pet related. The food recipes include caloric content as well as the benefits of the ingredients used. Guidance based on activity levels and age are also provided, as well as how to create your own recipes using all the info. I would buy it again to give as gifts.




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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,440 Reviews |
P**M
Chock full of information, recipes easy to follow
This book is like a bible for help with options for making your own dog food and treats. Had lots of other information, so wasn’t just a cook book. I would buy this book as gift for friends!
K**.
Complete guide to making healthy meals for your dog
This book exceeded my expectations in every possible way!!! I was immediately amazed at how beautiful the photographs were, like a coffee table book. It includes so much more than recipes. If you like making your own products, there are recipes for everything pet related. The food recipes include caloric content as well as the benefits of the ingredients used. Guidance based on activity levels and age are also provided, as well as how to create your own recipes using all the info. I would buy it again to give as gifts.
C**L
Even After Years of Cooking for My Dog, This Book Taught Me New Tricks!
I've been cooking for my dog for years, but this book taught me new things like "never microwave broccoli." The tip about letting chopped broccoli sit for 90 minutes to make it more nutritious for preventing cancer...WOW! The book is gorgeous, filled with full-color pictures of food that make it a visual treat. It offers tips for picky eaters and remedies for GI issues, which are incredibly helpful. There's a comprehensive table of all the mushrooms and their benefits, along with detailed information on the "Forever Foods." The recipes are amazing, though not easy for newbies. However, they are very educational and something to aspire to. If you're new to cooking for your dog, this book might feel a bit overwhelming at first. It's a lot to take in. But don't be discouraged. Every journey begins with a single step. This book will take you all the way. You'll feel more confident and informed after reading it. Your dog will be super grateful for it!
K**N
Awesome book
I purchased this book for the frozen treats recipe for the poolside. After skimming through, there is a lot of good information and healthy food suggestions with easy to understand recipes. My adult son has an upcoming birthday, so I ordered this book for him. It will be a gift from my fur babies. My son recently added a beautiful Collie to his family, this will definitely be a good reference for a healthy pet. Highly recommend this book.
M**N
This Book May Even Have Me Living Longer...
The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer is an extraordinary guide for anyone who loves their dog and wants to give them the best possible life. Written by renowned experts Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, this book is a treasure trove of cutting-edge research, practical advice, and heartfelt wisdom about how to keep your beloved furry friend healthy and happy for as long as possible. What makes The Forever Dog so impactful is its blend of science and soul. The authors combine groundbreaking studies on canine health with heartfelt anecdotes and actionable tips that feel both accessible and deeply personal. Whether you’re an experienced dog owner or a first-time pet parent, this book has something to offer, from nutritional guidance to lifestyle strategies that promote longevity. The writing is clear, engaging, and infused with the authors’ passion for helping dogs thrive. The book doesn’t just give generic advice—it empowers readers to understand the “why” behind every recommendation, equipping them to make informed decisions about their dog’s diet, exercise, environment, and even mental well-being. Topics such as avoiding harmful toxins, optimizing nutrition with fresh foods, and even fostering a deeper connection with your dog are covered with depth and care. One of the most inspiring aspects of The Forever Dog is its emphasis on prevention rather than cure. Instead of waiting for health problems to arise, the book teaches readers how to create a proactive plan that supports their dog’s vitality at every stage of life. It’s not just about adding years to your dog’s life—it’s about adding life to their years. The book is also filled with heartwarming stories and case studies that illustrate the transformative power of these principles. These real-life examples bring the science to life and provide hope and encouragement for readers to start making changes today. The Forever Dog is more than a book—it’s a movement. It challenges outdated conventions about pet care and provides a roadmap for a new, healthier approach to raising dogs. It’s a must-read for anyone who considers their dog a part of the family and wants to ensure they live their longest, happiest life. Whether you’re a seasoned pet owner or just beginning your journey with a canine companion, The Forever Dog is an invaluable resource. Thought-provoking, practical, and deeply moving, it’s a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
M**S
Great book for Nutritional Dog Diet
Would have given five stars if the delivery was not so horrible. It took me almost a month to receive my order and clearing it up was a long process. The product itself is great. Wonderful recipes for those who do not want to feed their pets kibble. Many of these can be given to cats too. Great nutritional advice for different breeds, ages, and activity levels. Strong believer that pets should not be given kibble and this book is a good guide to get your pet started on a fresh diet.
B**T
Essential book for any dog owner!
On social media I belong to a group where we discuss cooking for our dogs as I have been making my own dog food at home over the past year. Someone within this group mentioned this book which is why I decided to purchase it. This book was only $15.41, which has now been reduced further to a current price of $14.55, for the hardback version which is a steal! This is a very good quality book with thick paper, sharp images etc. The information is invaluable for any dog owner in my opinion. It explains what dogs can consume, along with recipes for not only food but also medicinal along with tips and various other information. I haven't read the whole book yet but so far this is a keeper for me. I highly recommend this book and I feel this deserves a full 5 star rating!
T**J
Important info for pet parents
I buy this book, give them away, and frequently recommend it in groups. Dr. Karen Becker is knowledgeable and an expert in her field.
G**O
Indispensable si amas a tu perro o gato
Es un libro muy hermoso, se nota que está hecho con mucho amor y con información sumamente valiosa, si eres mamá o papá humana de un perrito o gatito, y lo amas de verdad, lo necesitas. Lo recomiendo al mil %
S**B
Not what I imagined.
This book, The Forever Dog Life is good. The quality, writing and pictures make for an excellent book. It wasn’t for me however, I returned it. If it was less expensive I would have probably kept it but it was worth the return for me. It is a book like the many abandoned cookbooks on my shelves that are doomed to never being used and eventually get donated away. The ingredients needed for all of the recipes I glanced at are vast and certainly not the sort of thing I have knocking around. I understand the authors have researched and done their homework but seriously guys?! Unless you have unlimited funds, time and patience I can’t see the proposed doggy diet being at all doable. I want my dog to live forever, I do. I really want her to live as long and healthy life as possible. After reading a little of this book I was left feeling that her raw meat organic diet with organic veg and bone plus suppliaments is severely undernourishing her. Is it really? Should I be left feeling like a failure? Life is too short to spend it running around collecting eclectic elusive expensive products. IMO better spend that time playing with, walking and interacting with my already well nourished dog.
Y**N
Great book
Love this book. There are a lot of new and useful information in it.
S**K
What a beautiful book and this is going to really help pet guardians do Better
This book is a must for all pet guardians. It is going to help you know what to add to your dogs diets. 1. It is a gorgeous book. Such great visuals to back up what the authors wanted you to learn. 2. Incredible recipes to feed your pet a diet for the their health and longevity. 3. It explains how ingredients can help your dog and us too! 4. This book is backed by science as was their 1st book. 5. If you loved the 1st book, you will love this one . The Forever Dog Life is your how to manual. 6. If you did not read the 1st book and are a geek of learning everything you need to know about your dogs health, get it and this book. ( they have a ressource to keep you uptodate)
R**6
Healthy eating, longer life
Sometimes I envy the dog's dinner, there are such good recipes in it. If he stays with us for just a few more years, he will already be priceless!
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