A lot of product “reviews” you read on the web are fakes. The “reviewer” has searched other “reviews” and cobbled together some vague, bland paragraphs that don’t really tell you anything. He tops it off by telling you, “I give this product my five star rating.” He wouldn’t know the product if it walked up and peed on his leg (to use a dog metaphor).

My review of “Dog Food Secrets” isn’t some bogus dog food review. I bought the product. I use the product. I believe in the product. Yes, if you buy “Dog Food Secrets” from this site, I’ll get a commission on the sale, but my sole purpose is not to just make money. I care about the lives and health of all dogs. I want your dogs to have the same chance at long, healthy lives as my dogs. If I hadn’t actually read “Dog Food Secrets” I wouldn’t review it. If I thought “Dog Food Secrets” were crap I wouldn’t recommend it. I have read it, it’s not crap, and I do recommend it.

That said, why should you believe me? In this review, I will be giving you a small “peek behind the curtain” at some actual bits in “Dog Food Secrets” to both prove that I’m telling the truth and so that you won’t feel like you’re buying a “pig in a poke.” If you want to skip this review, you can Click Here to go to the “Dog Food Secrets” website.

The core of “Dog Food Secrets” is a 94 page manual. In it, Andrew Lewis, the author, devotes the first 37 pages to really excellent information on general dog care. Some of this information you will already know, but some will be new to you. Here’s a list of some of the topics covered in those 37 pages:

Homemade vs. Processed Foods
Why Consider Homemade Foods for Your Dog?
And What are Some of These Ingredients Anyway?
The Daily Dietary Requirements for Dogs
Your Dog the Omnivore
The Nutritional Requirements of Your Adult Dog (covering proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water)
Caloric Requirements for Your Dog
Factors that Affect Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs
Feeding a Balanced Diet
Checklist for Good Health
Gauging Your Dog’s Normal Vital Signs
Following a Regular Health-Maintenance Schedule
The Home First Aid Kit

The rest of the manual is a collection of recipes you can prepare at home for your dog, including Meat and Vegetable Broths, Puppy Food, Main Course Dishes, and Crumbly Cookies. The recipes are well laid out and easy to follow. You will immediately notice the high quality ingredients listed in each recipe. You are unlikely to find these ingredients in your typical off-the-shelf dog food. One thing I especially like is each recipe lists the Percentage of Daily Calorie Requirements Met for Toy Dog, Small Dog, Medium Dog, Large Dog, and Extra-Large Dog. That way you know if your dog is getting the right amount of food and the proper nutrition.

The “Dog Food Secrets” Standard Pack also includes “23 Doggie Treats”, Homemade Happiness for the Hungry Hound”, and the “Canine Diet Changeover Guide”.

As you know, dogs don’t do well if their diets are constantly changed, and the “Canine Diet Changeover Guide” gives excellent information on how to change your dog’s diet without upsetting his health. It’s focused on changing your dog’s diet from commercial dog food to homemade dog food, but the information applies even if you’re just changing from one brand of food to another.

If you opt for the Gold Upgrade Pack, you will get these additional bonuses: “Homemade Canine Supplements”, “Pack Your Puppy With Power”, “Recipes for Dogs With Special Needs”, “Homemade All Natural Remedies for the Unwell Wolf”, “Homemade All-Natural Shampoos & Soaps for the Dirty Dog”, and my favorite, “The Confidential Dog Food Report”.

If you feed your dog commercial dog food, “The Confidential Dog Food Report” details the 9 best dog foods, why they are “better than good”, their ingredients, where they are available, the company website, and any product shortcomings. It also lists dog foods that were considered but rejected, and why they were rejected. I bought the Gold Upgrade Pack just to get this extra report, and after reading it, it was definitely worth it to me.

Andrew Lewis quotes Wendy Volhard, a 30-year dog training veteran, “We have made our own food for well over 30 years now, and our dogs are living longer and longer each generation. Whereas the normal lifespan of a Newfoundland in 1998 was 6.2 – 6.7 years according to a national survey done by the Newfoundland Club of America, our dogs, and other dogs following the Natural Diet, live up until 15 years of age.”

If you follow the ideas outlined in “Dog Food Secrets” will your dog live over twice as long as others of his breed? Who’s to say? For me, I’m giving my dogs the best possible chance at long, healthy lives. Do you owe your dog any less?

“Dog Food Secrets” is the “real deal” as far as I’m concerned. It’s great information and a solid value for a very modest price.