The vets interviewed for "They are what you feed them" had several suggestions for reliable resources on how to best feed your cat or dog. But for expert advice, they each suggested contacting the U.C. Davis's Veterinary Clinic's Nutrition Service, which now has a branch here in San Diego County. Call (858) 875-7505.

Books

• Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative, by Donald R. Strombeck

   

• Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs, by Cheryl Schwartz

   

• Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, by Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn

Websites

• William Cussick wrote two books about nutrition for specific breeds of dogs. Dr. Keith Weingardt regards both highly, but both are out of print. However, they are available for free from his a website. Both books are in PDF form.
  • Canine Nutrition & Choosing The Best Food For Your Breed Of Dog, by William Cusick

     

  • Canine Nutrition, by William Cusick

   

• Feeding your cat: Know the basics of feline nutrition

   

• Messy Beast

   

• Cat Nutrition

   

• Steve's Real Food

   

• BARF World