Resources
The following web sites are recommended by the Honest Kitchen.Our Newsletter Archive is another great resource for holistic health tips, recipes and nutrition information. Our Holistic Directory will soon be brimming with information on holistic practitioners, natural-rearing breeders, organized by state. Please check back soon! |
www.whole-dog-journal.com
The Whole Dog Journal is an excellent source of unbiased information on natural & home prepared diets, holistic care and non-violent training. Be sure to check out the July 2004 issue for a great review of our products!
www.ahvma.org
The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association web site has useful information on alternative medicine for companion animals and a directory of holistic vets, organized by state.
www.greenpaw.com
This is a free online publication, providing information, news and resources related to natural animal wellness.
www.Ideal Bite.com
Is a great web site devoted to green and conscientious living.
www.api4animals.org
The Animal Protection institute offers hard facts information on some of the horrors of the conventional pet food industry.
www.naturalways.com/medValFd.htm
Naturalways has a straightforward, clearly written directory outlining the medicinal and health benefits of numerous foodstuffs. Look up info on the ingredients in The Honest Kitchen's products and get ideas on extra goodies to add.
www.egregore.com/misc/Search.html
Medicinal Herbs Online offers interesting information on the medicinal properties of many herbs.
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl
The USDA Nutrient Database has a wealth of scientifically based, nutritional information on the composition of thousands of foodstuffs. An invaluable resource for evaluating the nutritional content of various components of a home prepared diet.
www.nutritiondata.com
Is another great nutrition database, with useful tools for analyzing home made diet ingredients.
www.fda.gov/cvm/efoi/DFreport.doc
The FDA CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) web site has information on the detection of pentobarbital (a drug used to euthanize animals) in conventional, feed-grade petfood made in rendering plants.
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/efoi/dfchart.htm Links to the results of the CVM survey.
www.lizpalika.com
Liz Palika has written numerous books on companion animal nutrition & positive training, and is a writer for Pet Business Magazine and The AKC Gazette.
www.freelandfoods.com
Is a family company offering a wonderful selection of dehydrated raw food products for humans! We recommend their delicious energy bars.
www.caninesincrisis.org
Is a site with valuable information for those researching various animal disease, especially cancers.
www.friendsofrumble.org
Is a wonderful non-profit organization that aims to save unwanted dogs and extend the benefits of the human/animal bond to abused and neglected children with special needs.
www.5stardog.com
Has useful information on dog food ingredients along with a comprehensive dog food directory.
www.doggroups.com
Is an online community for dog lovers.
www.addisondogs.com
Is a wonderful web site resource for owners of dogs with Addison's disease. |
Recommended reading
Following are some of our most favorite books.
Natural Health For Dogs & Cats by Dr Richard Pitcairn & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Natural Healing For Dogs & Cats by Cheryl Schwartz DVM
Holistic Guide For A Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown, DVM
Food Pets Die For by Ann Martin
Herbs For Pets by Mary Wulff-Tilford and Gregory Tilford
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson is our favorite book on positive training.
Four Paws Five Directions by Cheryl Schwartz DVM
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by CJ Puotinen
The Dog Bible By Tracie Hotchner
Scared Poopless By Jan Rasmusen
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The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook by Liz Palika