Pukka’s Promise Audiobook (Free)

When Ted Kerasote was set for a fresh dog after losing his beloved Merle – who died too soon, as almost all our dogs do – he knew that he’d want to give his puppy Pukka the longest existence possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the manner we feed, vaccinate, teach, and live with this dogs from even a decade ago. In an experience that echoes The Omnivore’s Problem using a canine spin, Kerasote tackles those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital fresh about Pukka’s Promise information that may surprise actually the most proficient dog enthusiasts. Can a purebred end up being as healthy like a mixed-breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food actually healthier than kibble, and really should your dog become chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders from the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls collectively the latest research to greatly help us rethink the everyday options we lead to our companions. And as he did in Merle’s Door, Kerasote interweaves exciting science with the captivating stories of raising Pukka among his pet friends within their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of dropping in love with a puppy, Pukka’s Promise will help redefine the potential of our pet partners.