Pukka's Promise : The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs DOC download
9780544102538 English 0544102533 "Packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love." Dean Koontz When Ted Kerasote got his new dog Pukka, he found that dog culture had been transformed: dizzying choices of grain-free and raw food, conflicting arguments for and against vaccinations, and battles between positive and dominance trainers. Giving"The Omnivore s Dilemma"a canine spin, Kerasote questions the common wisdom to show us how our dogs can have the best and healthiest lives today, no matter where we live. He weaves fascinating science and groundbreaking insight from breeders, vets, and animal advocates into the story of raising Pukka in the Wyoming wilderness. Fascinating and revelatory," Pukka s Promise" might be the most important book about dogs written in a decade (Patricia B. McConnell, author of"The Other End of the Leash"). ", From the best-selling author who offers "the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen" (Jeffrey Masson), a joyful chronicle of a dog that is also a groundbreaking answer to the question: How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle -- who died too soon, as all our dogs do -- he knew that he would want to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivore's Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles all those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers. Can a purebred be as healthy as a mixed-breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food really healthier than kibble, and should your dog be chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls together the latest research to help us rethink the everyday choices we make for our companions. And as he did in Merle's Door , Kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising Pukka among his dog friends in their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of falling in love with a dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our animal partners., From the best-selling author who offers eoethe most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seene (Jeffrey Masson), a joyful chronicle of a dog that is also a groundbreaking answer to the question: How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle e" who died too soon, as all our dogs do e" he knew that he would want to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivoree(tm)s Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles all those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers. Can a purebred be as healthy as a mixed-breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food really healthier than kibble, and should your dog be chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls together the latest research to help us rethink the everyday choices we make for our companions. And as he did in Merle's Door , Kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising Pukka among his dog friends in their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of falling in love with a dog, Pukkae(tm)s Promise will help redefine the potential of our animal partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle -- who died, as all our dogs do, too soon--he knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, including interviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merle's Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogs--in lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle e" who died, as all our dogs do, too soone"he knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, includinginterviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merlee(tm)s Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukkae(tm)s Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogse"in lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle who died, as all our dogs do, too soonhe knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, including interviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merle's Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogsin lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners.
9780544102538 English 0544102533 "Packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love." Dean Koontz When Ted Kerasote got his new dog Pukka, he found that dog culture had been transformed: dizzying choices of grain-free and raw food, conflicting arguments for and against vaccinations, and battles between positive and dominance trainers. Giving"The Omnivore s Dilemma"a canine spin, Kerasote questions the common wisdom to show us how our dogs can have the best and healthiest lives today, no matter where we live. He weaves fascinating science and groundbreaking insight from breeders, vets, and animal advocates into the story of raising Pukka in the Wyoming wilderness. Fascinating and revelatory," Pukka s Promise" might be the most important book about dogs written in a decade (Patricia B. McConnell, author of"The Other End of the Leash"). ", From the best-selling author who offers "the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen" (Jeffrey Masson), a joyful chronicle of a dog that is also a groundbreaking answer to the question: How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle -- who died too soon, as all our dogs do -- he knew that he would want to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivore's Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles all those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers. Can a purebred be as healthy as a mixed-breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food really healthier than kibble, and should your dog be chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls together the latest research to help us rethink the everyday choices we make for our companions. And as he did in Merle's Door , Kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising Pukka among his dog friends in their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of falling in love with a dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our animal partners., From the best-selling author who offers eoethe most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seene (Jeffrey Masson), a joyful chronicle of a dog that is also a groundbreaking answer to the question: How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle e" who died too soon, as all our dogs do e" he knew that he would want to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivoree(tm)s Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles all those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers. Can a purebred be as healthy as a mixed-breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food really healthier than kibble, and should your dog be chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls together the latest research to help us rethink the everyday choices we make for our companions. And as he did in Merle's Door , Kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising Pukka among his dog friends in their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of falling in love with a dog, Pukkae(tm)s Promise will help redefine the potential of our animal partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle -- who died, as all our dogs do, too soon--he knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, including interviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merle's Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogs--in lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle e" who died, as all our dogs do, too soone"he knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, includinginterviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merlee(tm)s Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukkae(tm)s Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogse"in lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners., When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle who died, as all our dogs do, too soonhe knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? Through research, including interviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in Merle's Door, Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, Pukka's Promise will help redefine the potential of our dogsin lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners.