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Feeding Dogs: The Science Behind The Dry Versus Raw Debate Paperback – 20 December 2020

by Dr Conor Brady (Author)
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"Modern canine nutrition demands we trust the science more so than actually understand it because to pull back the curtain just a little reveals the magic show for what it is – a very clever illusion."

From the vet health professional to canine professional to the avid canine enthusiast, Feeding Dogs is a fascinating, at times shocking and utterly essential portrayal of canine nutrition today. With a clear and tangible passion for the subject but with an entertaining, highly readable style, Dr Conor Brady forensically translates the available research on a great variety of topics, detailing for us not only what dogs should eat but what they are currently being fed. Crucially, modern diet strategies are linked to many of the diseases that plague our pets today, including obesity, cancer, pancreatitis and bloat. As the scientific and corporate tricks reveal themselves, the fantasy of a 'complete' diet falls away, replaced with the knowledge that formulating a balanced dog diet by ourselves is not only uncomplicated but utterly essential to their health and longevity.
With more than 500 pages and 1200 references, Feeding Dogs is the most thorough examination of the canine nutrition debate to date. Over four large sections, it provides:
  • Section 1: An examination of what the dog consumes when left to his own devices and the biological and physiological machinery that facilitates that process.
  • Section 2: A thorough presentation of the major issues with ultra-processed kibble including the effects of excessive carbohydrates, insufficient protein, erratic nutrient contents and hazardous microbiology on the health of the dog. All these chapters will be a first for most vets. Also, for the first time, the scientific evidence in support of raw feeding is collated including head-to-head studies that examine both dry and raw-fed dog populations and the effects of poor nutrition on behaviour.
  • Section 3: A staggering reveal of the problems in the veterinary sector, from the gross lack of adequate nutritional training and regulation of the pet food sector to the pseudoscience that is currently being fed to us by the industry.
  • Section 4: An expansive description of what might constitute the ideal canine diet might look like. From a fascinating dissection of what balance means to a thorough exploration of what ingredient and why, Dr Conor Brady presents new insights that will keep both amateur and raw-pro gripped to the end (and what an end!).
Each chapter comes with a complete bibliography and handy take-home points.

Finally! A well-written, well-referenced, thorough examination of the raw dog food debate. Dr. Brady provides a detailed summary of all the issues, leaving the reader well-educated and ready to engage in a knowledgable conversation with raw-ignorant or naive pet professionals looking for more information. A fantastic gift for your favourite veterinarian.
Dr. Karen Becker, DVM

“In this masterfully researched and written exposé, Conor Brady details the raw truth about canine nutrition; why dry dog food is so damaging, how modern research is designed to sell product, never to find truth, and the enormous benefits that only a fresh raw and whole food diet can provide. A valuable addition to the serious raw feeder’s library.”
Dr. Ian Billinghurst, best-selling author of Give Your Dog a Bone

“This remarkable book is the first of its kind. Researched comprehensively and meticulously detailed, it remains pleasantly readable and credible to the academic and home raw food enthusiast alike. It is a must for everyone with even a passing interest in species-appropriate nutrition for dogs. Dr. Nick Thompson, Founder of the Raw Feeding Vet Society
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"Finally! A well-written, well-referenced, thorough examination of the raw dog food debate. Dr. Brady provides a detailed summary of all the issues, leaving the reader well-educated and ready to engage in a knowledgable conversation with raw-ignorant or naive pet professionals looking for more information. A fantastic gift for your favourite veterinarian."

Dr. Karen Becker, DVM

"In this masterfully researched and written exposé, Conor Brady details the raw truth about canine nutrition; why dry dog food is so damaging, how modern research is designed to sell product, never to find truth, and the enormous benefits that only a fresh raw and whole food diet can provide. A valuable addition to the serious raw feeder's library."

Dr. Ian Billinghurst, best-selling author of Give Your Dog a Bone

"This remarkable book is the first of its kind. Researched comprehensively and meticulously detailed, it remains pleasantly readable and credible to the academic and home raw food enthusiast alike. It is a must for everyone with even a passing interest in species-appropriate nutrition for dogs.

Dr. Nick Thompson, Founder of the Raw Feeding Vet Society


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After college, I spent five years in guide dogs as a pup supervisor and guide dog trainer. It was while I was working in Guide Dogs in Australia that the true powers of raw feeding came to light. That was 14 years ago. The time since, bar a couple of years as a producer myself, I have spent as a full-time writer, speaker and dedicated advocate for natural canine food and health, much of which you can find at my website www.dogsfirst.ie. As a dog lover and keen researcher, the subject fascinated and consumes me, providing me with near bottomless rabbit holes that demand exploration. I live with my wife and daughter in Wicklow, Ireland and am proud father to a to a slightly odd blue roan cocker called Dudley. What he lacks in brains and finesse he makes up with single-minded determination, though that statement is equally true for the both of us. Dr Conor Brady, BSc. PhD. Anim. Behav.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrow Road Publishing (20 December 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 538 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1916234003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1916234000
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 3.1 x 25.4 cm
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Awesome reference and educative tool for dog owners .
To actually have the scientifically substantiated argument in support of raw feeding our dogs is just a relief .Somewhere to send the uneducated to learn .It will change the quality of life and longevity of thousands of dogs the world over .I thank the author and acknowledge his dedication to the well being of dogs everywhere .
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marnie kallmeyer
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING information
Reviewed in Australia on 10 February 2024
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Such great information and wish more vets took note of this book and field.. Veterinary industry is the only industry to recommend processed foods .. why?!
Animals dont have a drive through biscuit factories in the wild! Feed them what their bodies are meant to be fed, this book makes it all so much easier to understand!
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Kat geeves
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant source of information
Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2023
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I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so for this book. As someone who is currently studying canine nutrition for my future career, I found this book invaluable. I had so many 'oh wow' moments. I've just finished reading it and already plan to reread it soon. There is just so much valuable information inside. I only wish there was an audiobook so I could listen to it repeatedly.
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Australia on 19 September 2023
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If you want your dog/s to thrive, you need to read this book. Dr Conor Brady says it how it is in an easy way to understand. The right way to feed your dog.... get rid of the kibble and feed fresh food and you will have less visits to the vet and a very healthy dog.
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lejoy10
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book based on science not opinions
Reviewed in Australia on 14 December 2022
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I was recommended this book and I am in process of fully reading it. I have switched my dog to Raw and he is looking great. This is a science based book and very easy to read for a non science person like me. I highly recommend this book and think every dog owner should read it.
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Cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read
Reviewed in Australia on 6 March 2023
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I loved this book, easy to read, loads of information and science presented in a reader friendly way. I’ve used what I’ve learned and am following the formula to feed my dogs and they are thriving! 10/10.
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Lynne Fitzsimmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome reference and educative tool for dog owners .
Reviewed in Australia on 2 May 2021
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To actually have the scientifically substantiated argument in support of raw feeding our dogs is just a relief .
Somewhere to send the uneducated to learn .
It will change the quality of life and longevity of thousands of dogs the world over .
I thank the author and acknowledge his dedication to the well being of dogs everywhere .
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Lynne Fitzsimmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome reference and educative tool for dog owners .
Reviewed in Australia on 2 May 2021
To actually have the scientifically substantiated argument in support of raw feeding our dogs is just a relief .
Somewhere to send the uneducated to learn .
It will change the quality of life and longevity of thousands of dogs the world over .
I thank the author and acknowledge his dedication to the well being of dogs everywhere .
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LeanneS
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for every dog owner
Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2021
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I couldn’t read this book fast enough. It’s rather science-y so best ingested in small chunks to aid proper digestion. This book establishes the case for species appropriate diet, reveales the horrors of the ‘fast-dogfood’ industry and then lays out the way forward should you choose to change the menu for your dogs. I’d say it’s essential reading for every dog owner.
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Martyn
5.0 out of 5 stars At last, a raw feeding book based on canine nutritional science..
Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2021
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One of the very few science based investigations into raw feeding for dogs. Thorough and well referenced. A joy to be able to refer to a range of arguments and their basis, for feeding real food to dogs rather than the 'kibble cardboard' that has for the last 6 decades at least, compromised dogs' lifespans and life quality.
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RubyT
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent info
Reviewed in Canada on 21 February 2024
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I am only a third of the way through this book and am impressed with the excellent science and knowledge behind this book. It will surprise you with the information included in human nutrition and physiology as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro!
Reviewed in Spain on 10 February 2024
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Este libro debería ser obligatorio para cualquier estudiante de veterinaria y para cualquier persona que quiera incluir un perro en su familia. Excedió todas mis expectativas, no solo tiene información completa y relevante sino que está todo perfectamente fundamentado. Tienes dudas si está dieta es ideal? LEE EL LIBRO. Aunque contiene una meticulosa investigación esta escrito de una manera tan brillante que se lee con gusto!. Solo puedo decir que estoy agradecida con el trabajo que hizo el Dr Conor Brady y que lo ha dejado plasmado de esta forma para hacer posible que cualquier persona pueda darle una vida y una alimentación digna a su perro.
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doggiemom15
5.0 out of 5 stars Every dog owner should read this
Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2021
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This book is hands down the BEST information available about raw feeding for dogs. Let me be clear - I was not a fan of raw feeding previously. I am a retired veterinary technician and was taught that commercial dry kibble was the only thing to feed dogs. I felt there was not a lot of evidence to support the idea of raw feeding until recently when I had yet another of my own dogs diagnosed with cancer. I also worked in rescue for many years and I now live with 17 rescue dogs. I have senior dogs, special needs dogs and dogs with medical issues like seizures, allergies, kidney failure, and as I mentioned cancer. I started looking into raw feeding in the summer of 2020 and to my surprise found that there was an entire community of people out there sharing information. Even better - the information was based on decades of feeding dogs raw food. The biggest argument against raw feeding has been that there is not a lot of science to support it. Until now - Dr. Brady has the evidence and the science to support the practice of raw feeding being healthier for our dogs. He is also a wonderful writer and pretty hilarious. This book is packed with information and explains the argument for raw feeding and why it is superior to kibble. Thank goodness there are people like Conor Brady out there sharing this important information for dog lovers.
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MD
5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, fascinating, horrifying, and humorous all at once
Reviewed in Germany on 3 July 2021
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Whilst fact and research laden this book is nevertheless incredibly readable. If you are wondering what the fuss regarding raw feeding is about, this is for you; if you are hesitating about what to feed your dog, this is for you; if you are in any way involved with caring for dogs, this is for you; if you are already raw feeding this is for for you.
This is no small book. There is a wealth of science (never my strong point), facts, references and explanations. However, it is still easy to read, largely due to the author’s passion, knowledge and humour (yes, there was a belly laugh or two). Above all I appreciated his no nonsense, do the best you can, no-one is perfect attitude. Very motivating to those who are undecided.
I really believe any animal lover should read this. Yes, it is aimed at dog owners but it may make one or two others rethink what they believe.
The one thing I would say is that if you are looking for recipes to feed your dog, this may not be what you are looking for. You will find one excellent recipe and information on how to adapt it but this is not a raw feeding guide. Having said that, once you have read the book you will be armed with enough information anyway.
If you are hesitating, don’t.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive - independently researched book on canine nutrition you could imagine
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 February 2021
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I am an accredited dog trainer & behaviourist in the UK with a huge interest in canine nutrition, a factor that affects many of my client's presenting problems.

This book is gripping in its 517 pages of information, with 1,199 detailed references. This is not just some opinion piece - Dr. Brady has researched the research! You can see why it took 10 yrs to write!

As soon as it arrived I was engrossed in it. In addition to reading from cover to cover, I kept dipping in and out of other sections because I could barely wait for more information. I had to force myself to put it down and do other stuff!

The best aspect of this book is the highly accessible style in which it is written - you don't need to be a research scientist to read and understand it! You can look up the referenced papers if you are a dog geek but it is still written so as to inform the average dog owner.

If this is your first foray into canine nutrition, you are in for a treat.

If you already have some reasonable canine nutritional knowledge - there are still plenty of new things to learn, together with the bonus of the great detail on WHY your current knowledge is correct.

Equally valuable are the chapters on the rather concerning development and content of pet food industry standards and the huge efforts that the pet food industry makes to infiltrate their poor products into the dog owner's lives, the tricks of the trade and the self-interest. The result being that so much 'professional advice' we currently obtain about canine nutrition is highly questionable.

We have needed this sort of resource so badly - thank you so much for putting in such a sterling effort to produce it!
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