The forever dog : surprising new science to help your canine companion live younger, healthier, and longer

Habib, Rodney, author.

First edition.

Book

New York, NY : HarperWave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]

xxiii, 433 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm

Explores the key factors that can help improve your dog's health lengthen your dog's lifespan including the truth about the food that you're probably feeding your pet and then explain what the commercial manufacturers don't want you to know: that is, what that food is actually doing to your pet's health. Offers practical solutions and tips on how to better provide your dog the nutrients he needs--safely. Presents how external factors such as exercise, environmental toxins, the stress in your own life and the choices your veterinarian leads you to make can greatly affect your pet's overall health and wellbeing. -- adapted from publisher summary

Dogs.

Dogs -- Health.

Dogs -- Aging.

Dogs -- Diseases.

Becker, Karen Shaw, author.

Loberg, Kristin, contributor.

Introduction: Humanity's best friend -- Part I The modern, unwell dog: a short story. Sick as a dog: why we and our companions are losing our longevity ; Our co-evolution with dogs: from wild wolves to willful pets ; The science of aging: surprising truths about dogs and their risk factors for disease -- Part II Secrets from the world's oldest dogs: the long tale. De-aging through diet: how food is information for health and longevity genes ; The triple threat: how stress, isolation, and lack of physical activity affects us all ; Environmental impact: the difference between a muddy dog and a dirty dog -- Part III Pooch parenting to build a forever dog. Dietary habits for a long and healthy life: building a better bowl ; Supplemental habits for a long and healthy life: the essentials to navigate safe and effective supplements ; Personalized meals as medicine: pet food homework and fresher percentages for a durable dog ; Putting the OGS into DOGS: fitness guidelines and controlling for genetic and environmental impacts -- Epilogue.

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