The Forever Dog
#1 NYT Bestseller

Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer

“[A] must-read guide...to keep tails wagging for as long as possible.”

-Publishers Weekly Starred Review

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Forever Dog is a pathbreaking guide to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our beloved canine companions.

Dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades from the same chronic diseases that afflict humans. Because our pets can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health.

The Forever Dog prescriptive plan focuses on

Diet and nutrition
Diet and nutrition
Movement
Movement
Environmental exposures
Environmental exposures
Stress reduction
Stress reduction
The Forever Dog
#1 NYT Bestseller

The program can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health—if you know what they are.

This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come.

Shubie

MEET SHUBIE

In 2012, a kind soul discovered a litter of puppies in a landfill in a remote part of Labrador, Canada. FedEx evacuated the animals (thank you, FedEx!) and Rodney adopted her right off the plane.

The Forever Dog photo shoot was Shubie’s first modeling experience. Although she found the experience gratifying (she received a lot of treats), she much prefers romping in the forest with Rodney to posing for the camera.

Shubie’s interests include meteorology (she’s especially interested in shifts in barometric pressure) and creating burrows and secret hiding places. In her spare time she enjoys playing outside in inclement weather, burying her food for several days prior to eating it, early morning snuggles, tripe, and interactive food puzzles that require her full attention and intellect.

MEET THE AUTHORS

Rodney Habib
RODNEY HABIB

Rodney Habib is a digital artist, filmmaker, multiple award-winning content creator, and founder of Planet Paws – the world’s largest pet health page on Facebook – and most importantly, a pet parent.

Rodney established the non-profit organization Paws for Change Foundation to further education and research in the area of animal nutrition and lifestyle as it relates to longevity and healthspan. Rodney’s first TEDx talk on pet health stands as the highest viewed TED talk in history pertaining to dogs. He was recently honored by the Canadian government as having one of the most influential platforms in Canada.

Karen Becker
KAREN SHAW BECKER, DVM

Her deliberate, common sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on social media.

She has spent her career as a small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals. Dr. Becker also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations. She is the first veterinarian to give a TEDx talk on species appropriate nutrition, which has been a lifelong passion of hers.