If you have a dog or are thinking of getting a dog or just love dogs, and you haven’t read The Forever Dog – Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier & Longer by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, then you must read it!

Dr. Morter would have been very excited by what he found in this book and we are, too! Not only does it align closely with his health principles, but while its focus is dogs, its message has relevance for humans as well. It turns out that dogs and humans are more closely related than we might have imagined when it comes to health. We have known that for a while—hence the development of Animal B.E.S.T.—but this book cites research that may truly knock your socks off.

“New calculations show that genes account for well under 7 percent of people’s life span—not the 20–30 percent of most previous estimates. That means that the majority of your longevity is in your hands and based on your lifestyle choices—what you eat and drink, how often you break a sweat, how well you sleep, what kind of stress wears on you (and how you cope with it), and even other factors like the quality and strength of your relationships and your social networks, whom you marry, and your access to health care and education.”

Sounds familiar, right?

And what about this?

“Food is one of the most potent ways to build or destroy health in our companions (and ourselves); it can either heal or harm. And you cannot supplement your way to compensate for poor-quality food—that’s like taking a multivitamin while eating junky fast food every day. Chasing your sugary soda addiction with juice cleanses will not save you.”

The authors have recently also released The Forever Dog LIFE: 120+ Recipes, Longevity Tips, and New Science for Better Bowls and Healthier Homes. This newer, full-color guide expands on the original book with practical nutrition guidance, more than 120 recipes, and ideas for creating a healthier home environment for dogs and cats. Its focus on lifestyle, the microbiome, food, environment, and stress echoes the whole-body approach we value in Animal B.E.S.T.

The research continues—and so does our work. Each year, we work with animals and learn from animal specialists as we add new protocols and refinements to Animal B.E.S.T. This includes methods for calming an agitated animal before a procedure begins, along with the use of essential oils to support physical and behavioral healing.

We are very excited by the profound interest in Animal B.E.S.T. from holistic veterinarians and other animal practitioners working with animals all over the world. Please consider adding this work to your toolbox, so you can bring health and happiness to the animals in your life. You can access Animal B.E.S.T. by home study here.

Link to Morter March Monday Rebroadcast: