Food pets die for

Food Pets Die For goes far beyond the typical cookbook recommendations now available for feeding your pets. The author explains and documents why most commercial pet foods are dangerously unhealthy for animals, and then provides the most updated and accurate information for deciding what to feed your animal companions--whether buying pet food in the store or cooking for your pet.

Once again, Martin goes behind the scenes of the commercial pet food industry to expose the hidden and unsavory ingredients in most bags and cans of pet food. As of 2008, Martin still identifies euthanized cats and dogs as a legal protein source for use in commercial pet food. In addition, Martin unravels the latest mystery ingredients listed on pet food labels, the deceptive practices for labeling ingredients, and the problem with many overseas food sources, such as those imported from China. Once Martin identifies the problems with most pet foods, she offers answers for consumers asking, "What is a safe food to feed my dog or cat?"

This new edition includes two extensive chapters dedicated to cooking for your cat along with recipes; and two extensive chapters on cooking for your dog, along with recipes. For people who do not have the time to cook for their pets, Martin provides updated, detailed information on several pet food companies that make healthy, human-grade pet food. She also identifies certain foods to absolutely avoid. Throughout her new book, Martin builds a strong case for why animal companions will live longer healthier lives if they eat wholesome nutritious food.