Book Life Review by Publisher's Weekley

Krol debuts with an impassioned treatise on using holistic nutrition to ensure the longevity of our pets. Focusing mainly on dogs, although she offers insight for cat owners as well, Krol argues that no commercial pet food is healthy, instead suggesting owners follow what she calls “Single Category Rotational Feeding,” a diet plan that includes only one category of food per day, drawing from raw meat, cooked vegetables, and fruits in their natural state. Urging readers to take control of their pets’ wellbeing, Krol argues that the bulk of the commercial pet food “comes from nutritionally empty and worthless byproducts sourced from ground-up body parts.” She likewise takes aim at veterinary science.

Using wolves as a natural comparison due to their shared DNA with dogs, Krol breaks down the genetics behind her recommendations: namely, dogs have a one chambered stomach, and combining different food types elevates levels of toxicity in their systems. She also delves into the science behind feeding dogs raw meat (their stomach acid is ten times more powerful than humans’, so bacteria does not pose the same risks) and why organic food guarantees the best health outcomes. On the medical side, Krol advises owners to be cautious with repeat vaccinations, arguing that titer testing—antibody tests to determine immunity—should be utilized instead.

Readers will appreciate the depth of insight in this guide, particularly how to differentiate digestive warning signs from common animal reactions to dietary detox. Most useful are the hands-on resources, including recipe samples, structured feeding plans based on animal preferences, and hints on finding (or making) safe treats–in addition to tailored food lists for cat lovers. Krol’s appreciation for pets is evident throughout, and her reminder that “there’s no greater gift you can give your dog or cat than the priceless gift of true health” is spot on.