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Media Reviews Newspapers and Magazines This book upset me a lot and will upset animal lovers considerably ... The facts are presented in a straightforward manner, the assertions are strongly supported, it's not ranting and raving, it's solid journalistic research, clinically documented by some forty pages of notes, references and tables. Pierre Foglia If you have a companion animal, if you love animals, if animal behaviour interests you, rush out right away and get this upsetting book by veterinarian Charles Danten. Un vétérinaire en colère is to companion animals what Forest Alert by Richard Desjardins was to the boreal forests: a primal cry from the heart calling for an urgent change in our civilization. Louis Cornelier There was the American best-seller A Diet for a New America by John Robbins.
Now there is Brigitte Trahan The relationship that humans have with their companion animals is an immense lure held by the pet-shop industry and profit-seeking, compliant veterinarians. ... Even zootherapy is based on unsubstantiated claims. Alain Bouchard Since the 1960's, the companion animal industry has literally exploded. ... By a humanistic love for animals? ... Veterinarian Charles Danten sees rather the signs of a neurotic and decadent society, the indication of deep, social malaise. Béatrice Richard |
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Your book is perfect and all your arguments are right on. B. Devaux, General Secretary This is the first time that I have written to an author. That proves how much your book has affected me. ... The last sentence of your book is - if we really loved animals, we would leave them alone. ... I am much more aware of my dependence on animals. S. Th., Quebec You have my admiration for having written this book and having dared to disturb everyone a little. I am most grateful that you have expressed what I have felt most deeply. C.St.L., Montreal You have stirred up the need for a great deal of reflection in many areas. L.L., Montreal I want to thank you for this important work. J.H., Montreal
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