| ...a Gifts From A Distance store | |  | Everything Else Collectible | Home » » » Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life | | | | | | | Description: | | In this controversial new book, dedicated veterinarian Elizabeth M. Hodgkins, D.V.M., Esq. raises the alarm regarding the dry food we feed our cats and the nutritional diseases that result. Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life turns today’s conventional wisdom of cat care on its head with completely new, yet remarkably easy-to-follow guidelines for every cat owner. From kitten-rearing to the adult cat’s middle years to caring for the geriatric cat, Dr. Hodgkins explores the full spectrum of proper cat care, as well as the many deadly feline diseases that are rampant. This indispensible manual belongs on every modern cat owner's shelf.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Elizabeth M. Hodgkins D.V.M. Esq. | | Paperback:
| 304 pages | | Publisher:
| St. Martin's Griffin | | Publication Date:
| October 14, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0312358024 | | Package Length:
| 9.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 73 reviews |
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Good book, bad support site on webJun 09, 2010
Dr. Hodgkins writes in plain, easy to understand language that helps the reader understand quickly. It gave me a whole new perspective on caring for my fur-babies.
Unfortunately, her corresponding website is less than supportive if you have trouble transitioning a cat into wet food. My repeated requests for help with the transition were put on "hold" and not allowed to be seen by other members, lest they think dry food was "exceptable [sic]." When I protested, I was called "ignorant."
Read the book, it's awesome and informative. Stay off the web site because you don't need that stress if you have a sick kitty.
Not done with it yet but very informative for ALL cat loversMay 29, 2010
Definitely recommend this to all cat parents....read it to find out what's best for your cat(s). I kept borrowing it from the library over and over; finally, I broke down and just bought it so I can always refer to it. It also shows you which website(s) to go to, to get good and helpful information.
Just wish it had some real pictures of cats vs. drawings.
Your catMay 27, 2010
This book was an absolute delight to read. I have had cats as pets for about 40 years and this book opened my eyes to a cats life like I had never seen before. All I can say is if you really love your cat or cats and want the very best for them, this book is a must have. Your cat will love you even more for it, and most likely for more years than you anticipated. The most unique aspect of this book is its simple yet amazing approach to the food your cat eats. A must read for all cat lovers.
finally found the way to slim down my cats!May 18, 2010
It's so simple: take away their dry food and feed only wet food. Compared to dry food, is higher in protein and fat and lower in carbs. Dry food must be based on corn or rice or some other grain, otherwise it could not hold its shape, so even the most high protein premium brands are still not as healthy for a cat than wet food.
My cats have lost weight and gained energy and playfulness as a result of the change in their diet. My older calico went from 15 pounds to 9 pounds in six months and is more satisfied with her meals. Right away, she felt better and became more active, which probably helped her burn off fat and she's still doing well three years later at the age of 16.
One of my cats loves dry food and begs for it, and if I give in too often she starts looking heavier--then I cut back again. I think of dry food as junk food comparable to potato chips for humans. (Ideally I would only use it when we need to be away from home for a few days, and then I try to find the highest protein content that I can.)
If you have a fat cat, just try this for two weeks and see if it isn't true. In the beginning they will want more wet food but will eventually settle down to about one small can per day per cat, if they are average sized cats, or maybe a little more. But don't be afraid of overfeeding the try food--it isn't as calorie dense as dry food.
And oh yes, buy the book--there's a lot of other advice besides diet info. I've had cats for years but still learned something new.
Cat BookApr 23, 2010
Great item, just as described, helped me make some important decisions for my elderly puss who is suffering with kidney problems - many thanks.
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