Review of What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You
Posted: 11 Mar 2025, 11:50
[Following is a volunteer review of "What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You" by Dr. Stephanie Krol.]
What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You by Dr. Stephanie Krol is a guide for pet owners on understanding the pet feed industry (the term used in the book) and making the best decisions for your pet’s health. Dr. Krol has done a lot of research on this topic, and she does a lot to make the reader feel confident listening to her.
Dr. Krol has done extensive research for her book, evidenced by the citations and the works cited at the end of the book. I appreciated this because it makes it easy for readers to find more information and do their own research. I also liked the inclusion of relevant charts and data, which made the information more digestible. Dr. Krol also writes in a way that connects with the reader. She shares pet owners’ love for their pets and concern for animal well-being, and she even shares her own recipes and meal schedules that pet owners can follow to heal their pets.
That being said, I did have some problems with this book. Firstly, the information could be repetitive, such as the same anecdote being shared multiple times throughout the book. I would have also preferred better organisation, because while the table of contents classifies chapters as one thing, each chapter contains information fitting multiple classifications, which could be confusing for someone trying to reference the book for an answer to a specific question. I also object to some of the information shared in the book. In my opinion, the author didn’t do a good job of presenting opposing viewpoints, which do have merit, simply portraying people who believe those viewpoints as chasing profit or lying. For example, there is growing evidence-based research that domestication actually does alter the evolutionary makeup of pets, making them have different needs than their wild ancestors, but this is ignored in favour of the author’s own points. Considering this book is factual and researched, opposing viewpoints that readers are likely to come across if they do their own research should be addressed.
Despite my issues with the information, the book was informative. Much of the information presented can also be applied to help human health and wellness, and it was eye-opening to consider the inner workings of the veterinary industry when it comes to pet health. Overall, I would rate this book a 3 out of 5. I would recommend it to pet owners.
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What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You
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What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You by Dr. Stephanie Krol is a guide for pet owners on understanding the pet feed industry (the term used in the book) and making the best decisions for your pet’s health. Dr. Krol has done a lot of research on this topic, and she does a lot to make the reader feel confident listening to her.
Dr. Krol has done extensive research for her book, evidenced by the citations and the works cited at the end of the book. I appreciated this because it makes it easy for readers to find more information and do their own research. I also liked the inclusion of relevant charts and data, which made the information more digestible. Dr. Krol also writes in a way that connects with the reader. She shares pet owners’ love for their pets and concern for animal well-being, and she even shares her own recipes and meal schedules that pet owners can follow to heal their pets.
That being said, I did have some problems with this book. Firstly, the information could be repetitive, such as the same anecdote being shared multiple times throughout the book. I would have also preferred better organisation, because while the table of contents classifies chapters as one thing, each chapter contains information fitting multiple classifications, which could be confusing for someone trying to reference the book for an answer to a specific question. I also object to some of the information shared in the book. In my opinion, the author didn’t do a good job of presenting opposing viewpoints, which do have merit, simply portraying people who believe those viewpoints as chasing profit or lying. For example, there is growing evidence-based research that domestication actually does alter the evolutionary makeup of pets, making them have different needs than their wild ancestors, but this is ignored in favour of the author’s own points. Considering this book is factual and researched, opposing viewpoints that readers are likely to come across if they do their own research should be addressed.
Despite my issues with the information, the book was informative. Much of the information presented can also be applied to help human health and wellness, and it was eye-opening to consider the inner workings of the veterinary industry when it comes to pet health. Overall, I would rate this book a 3 out of 5. I would recommend it to pet owners.
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What The Pet Food Industry is Not Telling You
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon