Part I : Nutrition basics. The untold history of dog food -- Canine digestion and anatomy made simple -- Protein is a dog's best friend -- The real low-carb revolution -- Fats for canine health -- Getting the mineral balance right -- Vitamins and supplements for canine health -- The importance of variety -- Part II : Feeding your dog the easy way. Dispelling the myths about feeding fresh food -- Feeding homemade diets the easy way -- Feeding cooked diets the easy way -- No quibble with kibble -- Puppy rearing and whelping -- Diet and pregnancy -- Feeding your puppy -- Feeding toy breeds -- Feeding senior dogs -- Working dog diets -- Why your dog is not a vegetarian -- Picky eaters -- Feeding on the go -- Part III : Remedial diets made simple. Heart-healthy diets -- Diets for dogs with cancer -- Diets for kidney needs -- Diets for liver needs -- Thyroid and thyroid problems -- Diet and pancreatitis -- Diet and diabetes -- Low-glycemic diets -- Diet and allergy issues -- Diet and joint problems -- Diet and bladder health -- Diet and gastric problems -- Diet and the immune system.

Includes bibliographical references and index.