Review of Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud
Posted: 20 Apr 2024, 07:41
[Following is a volunteer review of "Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud" by Dr Tom Lonsdale.]
Pets are not in a position to make decisions regarding their health, diet, and general well-being. Therefore, this task lies with pet owners, veterinarians, and policymakers. Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud by Dr. Tom Lonsdale delves into the consequences of exposing pets to processed foods. He emphasizes that junk food contradicts cats', dogs', and ferrets' innate habits and dietary needs as omnivores and carnivores. Tom believes that pet food fraud is a lucrative venture where entrepreneurs, veterinarians, veterinary intuitions, and pet owners play key roles. However, pets and their owners are the ones who bear the emotional, physical, and financial burden.
Dr. Lonsdale provides a detailed explanation of the underlying issue by noting that a significant number of patients exhibit similar signs and symptoms when seeking medical assistance. The discussion includes crucial points outlining the distinctions between a healthy and an ill pet. One fascinating aspect is the study of animals' intriguing eating habits and their preferences for specific body parts of other animals like fish and chicken. He delves deeper into scientific research, expert opinions, and clinical trials to ensure that the information disseminated to the public is based on evidence and credibility. Notably, raw meaty bones offer more than just nutritional value to a pet. Dr. Lonsdale links the excess consumption of processed foods and the rising cases of periodontal diseases among pets. I will let you find out how.
Dr. Tom's dedication to advocating for pets is both commendable and outstanding. Despite knowing that his ideas often provoke controversy with established entities like Mars Petcare, Nestle, and AVA, he persists in his endeavors. He challenges his opponents proactively by presenting supporting videos and testimonials from pet owners who endorse his concepts. Tom leverages various communication channels, such as magazine articles, conferences, letters, books, and YouTube to share his message effectively. It is commendable that his message has resonated with many individuals, eliciting positive responses about the impact of his teachings. Despite substantial evidence that our pets are endangered by multi-billion-dollar junk food processing companies, there remains a reluctance among many to embrace policies that prioritize animals' welfare. Read more on how the media influences Dr. Tom's situation.
I like the fact that this book provides a lot of different reference materials like websites, videos, and books, which allow further exploration independently. Additionally, the author has taken enough time to teach about pets' health, information that is hard to find in one place. Furthermore, the inclusion of pictures helps to explain medical concepts to non-medics. However, this book's main flaw is the inclusion of some pictures that are not that pleasant to look at. A good example is the picture on page 68.
The editing team did a good job; I encountered zero errors while reading. The flaw mentioned above is not enough to deny this book a perfect rating. I hereby rate this book five out of five stars because of the positives mentioned above. I recommend it to veterinarians and pet owners.
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Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud
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Pets are not in a position to make decisions regarding their health, diet, and general well-being. Therefore, this task lies with pet owners, veterinarians, and policymakers. Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud by Dr. Tom Lonsdale delves into the consequences of exposing pets to processed foods. He emphasizes that junk food contradicts cats', dogs', and ferrets' innate habits and dietary needs as omnivores and carnivores. Tom believes that pet food fraud is a lucrative venture where entrepreneurs, veterinarians, veterinary intuitions, and pet owners play key roles. However, pets and their owners are the ones who bear the emotional, physical, and financial burden.
Dr. Lonsdale provides a detailed explanation of the underlying issue by noting that a significant number of patients exhibit similar signs and symptoms when seeking medical assistance. The discussion includes crucial points outlining the distinctions between a healthy and an ill pet. One fascinating aspect is the study of animals' intriguing eating habits and their preferences for specific body parts of other animals like fish and chicken. He delves deeper into scientific research, expert opinions, and clinical trials to ensure that the information disseminated to the public is based on evidence and credibility. Notably, raw meaty bones offer more than just nutritional value to a pet. Dr. Lonsdale links the excess consumption of processed foods and the rising cases of periodontal diseases among pets. I will let you find out how.
Dr. Tom's dedication to advocating for pets is both commendable and outstanding. Despite knowing that his ideas often provoke controversy with established entities like Mars Petcare, Nestle, and AVA, he persists in his endeavors. He challenges his opponents proactively by presenting supporting videos and testimonials from pet owners who endorse his concepts. Tom leverages various communication channels, such as magazine articles, conferences, letters, books, and YouTube to share his message effectively. It is commendable that his message has resonated with many individuals, eliciting positive responses about the impact of his teachings. Despite substantial evidence that our pets are endangered by multi-billion-dollar junk food processing companies, there remains a reluctance among many to embrace policies that prioritize animals' welfare. Read more on how the media influences Dr. Tom's situation.
I like the fact that this book provides a lot of different reference materials like websites, videos, and books, which allow further exploration independently. Additionally, the author has taken enough time to teach about pets' health, information that is hard to find in one place. Furthermore, the inclusion of pictures helps to explain medical concepts to non-medics. However, this book's main flaw is the inclusion of some pictures that are not that pleasant to look at. A good example is the picture on page 68.
The editing team did a good job; I encountered zero errors while reading. The flaw mentioned above is not enough to deny this book a perfect rating. I hereby rate this book five out of five stars because of the positives mentioned above. I recommend it to veterinarians and pet owners.
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Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon