You do almost the same process I do, we have 4 little Maltese and they range from 13 yrs. To 3 months old. They are extremely healthy and we have no vet bills. Only difference is the brand of supplements. I constantly watch Vets, and Dog Nutritionist to see new things. Nice to able to relate to someone, everyone else seems to insist on adding carbs which dogs don’t need. Thanks for the time you take to help other pet owners. I would only hope that more people watch your channel to see what exactly dogs really need. I’m sure the Vets and Nutritionalist are saying GREAT JOB!!!
Thank god for you! I have a 14 week old cavalier King Charles. She came from the breeder on kibble. It did not agree with her. She farted a lot and the smell was awful. She also went between having constipation and very wet pooh. Plus she was not interested in her food. So I started to give her our own cooked food. Minus sugar and salt. She woofed it down. I have found so many recipes on youtube about adding lentils, sweet potato and rice and different cooking methods. To say I’m confused is an understatement. So I am so glad I found you and your cavaliers.❤
You'd be ok with sweet potatoes here and there - but I use pumpkin instead as it doesn't have as much simple sugar and it keeps their poops nice. I'd avoid rice and lentils or any additional carbs - aside of pumpkin, blueberries (or other berries on occasion) and some cruciferous veggies (only 10-20% of the total meal). Good for you for advocating for her!
Awesome! Their health will improve too- and their weight will stabilize, as you know exactly how much to feed them. I get you with liking them more than humans - when I left my career of 30+ years, I was deciding, do I want to hang with my 5 dogs or go back to working with people.... dogs were my answer every time 🥰! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
Nice video. I've been feeding my Dachshund homemade 6 years 3 months now with guidance from well known online holistic/natural vets with success. The difference from how you feed is I make homemade broth, add eggshell powder, supplement at time of feeding as I learned adding to entire batch can deplete potency of the supplement. I add leafy greens, sometimes herbs making sure to alternate through variety ingredients. Luckily for now able to source calf liver, pork brain, pork and beef liver. I add beef heart every batch as feeding heart is healthy for a healthy heart. I also don't feed starchy carbs such as grains, potatoes, pasta, lentils, legumes, peas. Would love to see more of your videos.
That is awesome! I need to find some beef heart - I feed beef liver but I haven't found heart. I am going to try a few local butchers. I do sometimes grind up cleaned egg shells with my coffee grinder but my mineral supplement has calcium in it - so it is not often. I add whole eggs every other batch or so as well. I do also add leafy greens in some batches but not all. Yay for the no carbs!!! I will be making another dog food video again soon. I so appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!
Great recipe. I’ve been cooking for my dogs for a couple of weeks and I can already tell a difference! It just grosses me out since we are vegans, but I do it for their health. I can’t believe how expensive meat is! It’s a labor of love for sure 😊
You truly love your dogs! That is awesome! And yes it's expensive to buy meat but it's still cheaper than buying "good" store bought dog food, I find. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
You are a wonderful Teacher and I appreciate your time and passion demonstrating how to homecook for our FurAngels so their nutritional needs are met and we see their enthusiasm and joy chowing down on food that tastes Good because it IS GOOD. I have 3 collie dogs and will think of you when I shop and enjoy Crock-cooking for my kids.
Thanks Jen for this tutorial. My 18 y.o. lab mix was recently diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. The vet recommended a pricey prescription diet that woud cost close $300 a month for just her but I have 2 other dogs which would make my monthly food cost close to $400. I figured for that much and maybe even considerably less I can make homemade food instead. This is only my second week and I made their second batch yesterday and had pots, pans, bowls and ingredients everywhere. I said there has to be an easier way and thanks to you I found it. Plus I was concerned about making sure their meals were nutritionally balanced and not sure what other minerals and vitamins I should add. This was very helpful. Thank you!
OK so I looked it up in a fantastic book I have by Dr. Judy Morgan (title: Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs). Kidney Failure Diet: 1 lb. Green tripe raw (chopped) 1/2 lb. kidney (beef, pork, or lamb), chopped or ground, raw or lightly cooked 4 oz. Lung ((beef, pork, or lamb), chopped or ground, raw or lightly cooked 8 oz. Butternut Squash, pumpkin or sweet potato - cooked and mashed 4 oz. Asparagus (finely chopped or processed) 4 oz. Shitake mushroom (chopped or processed) 3 egg yolks, raw 2 sardines, canned in water (if you use grains, grains will be lower in phosphorus if toasted before cooking - important for kidney disease.). I hope this helps. All of her books are amazing!!!
Hi Judy- thanks for watching and for commenting! FEEDING SUGGESTIONS: Feed 2-3% of your dog’s body weight per day. If you have a 17 pound dog, you’d feed it 5.4 ounces daily, if it needs to lose a couple of pounds, or up to 8.2 ounces daily, if it needs to gain a bit. Middle of that is where I landed with mine. I used a muffin batter scoop and measured it on a food scale- for me it was 2 level scoops for my small dogs, fed twice daily (4 scoops total). Then I didn’t have to weigh it again as I just used the same scoop each meal to measure. (Disclaimer: Please check with your veterinarian, for specific feeding amounts for your pet).
I read bad things about feeding dogs RAW FOOD!! I started making my dog hommade food a couple of weeks ago I made a big batch and put it in freezer bags in one cup servings bc that's what I feed her a day...half cup in AM Nd half cup in evening, I give her supplements also...so far so good...she loves it! I talked with my friend ( a vet tech of 20 yrs) And like what I said so far everything is great!!! I will make a couple of changes , add a couple if things...like bone broth and organ meat!
That sounds great! Yeah I've been reading about raw causing some health issues. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. With bone broth either make your own or read the ingredients to avoid onion and garlic and other questionable additives. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation on how you prepare meals for your fur babies . I just spent the past week researching home cooked meals and supplements for our new puppy. Your video is one of the very best. I appreciate the detailed information you provide and the explanation behind each ingredient. ❤
Hello again Jen. I have my 2 crockpots on the go most days. One batch for the little dogs and then one batch for the 3 big dogs I have. Great fun right ?? Kath ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Kath! It's a never ending process, right? But it helps them thrive, so it's sooo worth it! Such a variety of breeds for you! Does your standard poodle watch over the little ones? Who's the boss breed of your pack? Our Cavaliers rule the house, but the labs are the protectors.
Hi Jen. We are a mixed bunch here. We have 4 chihuahuas, 1 shitzu, 1 standard poodle and ( because we are Aussies) 2 kelpies. My daughter who breeds poodles and labradoodles has 19 puppies at the moment. I saw them the other day and fell in love with the odd one out ! Of course. But I can’t take him , much as I’d love to. It’s 2 am here and I’ve just finished another crockpot full 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Keep your fantastic videos coming. Kath ❤️❤️❤️
Oh I wish we could have more dogs - our city code won't allow it. So you are living my dream. But then again, some days, I'll admit, I feel like 5 are too many...but it is only a momentary thought, then they make me laugh or snuggle up with those puppy eyes staring into my soul and I am undone! 😍
Hi, I bought it from Amazon in 2021: Crock Pot Slow Cooker|8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Countdown Timer, Black Stainless Steel - SCCPVFC800-DS. It is showing $63. I am not affiliated, just trying to help. Thanks for your comment and for watching the channel!
😊 i found your method of cooking v similar to my own way. Ive been doing this for 24 yrs. It started out as a fluke trial session and i learned they loved whatever i mixed up. Its cheaper than buying $4 canned food for 4 med/lrg dogs.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Jingles...I am sorry this post got lost because it went below another person's so it didn't notify me. I'm glad I went back through and checked. Have a great day and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your video! I'm a new dog owner and am just in love with my dog. When I looked into the dog food I was told to feed my dog I was shocked to find out that it contained absolute GARBAGE!! I now cook for my dog. I was looking for a recipe where in I could cook one large meal that I could feed her for a week instead of cooking two meals a day for her.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad we found each other. I think you will find you can cook in larger quantities this way but don't cook more than enough for 3-5 days. Just like for us, you wouldn't want it to go bad. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I think you could definitely do that on a low and slow setting. I’ve used my instapot in a pinch when I am making multiple batches before I’d go out of town. Go for it!
How much mushroom powder are you using? I could not find Sacred 7 for dogs, just people... Thanks for your video. It's really been helpful as I begin my homemade dog food journey.
Hi Jennifer- thanks for watching! I have used human grade and dog grade - but at a recent ho,istic dog conference, they said they use the human version- it’s the ingredients that count. I use 1/8 tsp for my 18-20 lbs Cavaliers and 1/4 tsp. for my 45 lbs lab mixes. If I mix it directly into the batch - because my batch lasts 3- 4 days- I add that up and include 4 tsps. for a batch. What kinds of dog(s) do you have? Anyway, I hope this helps! Thanks for taking the time to comment- I appreciate that so much!
If you add whole eggs, the egg and egg shells have calcium. Also I add canned Sardines (with bones)/Salmon every other batch or so, which they are a good source of calcium, as are leafy greens, which I also add, just not every batch. Like you said, the vitamin and mineral supplements have calcium as well. Look for my upcoming video about the "proof" which is the blood work for my rescues and how much it improved on this amazing food! Thanks for watching!
That is a good point - but they have found that onions and garlic in small amount's are no longer a concern. In fact, many pet owners, including me use garlic for flea and tick natural preventive. But I do agree - you should read the ingredient list. Thanks for watching! And commenting!
Hello, thank you for the informative video. I am new to making dogfood. The RX vitamin has minerals in it just wondering why I need to add a separate mineral? Also, do I need to add a calcium supplement along with the vitamins and minerals? Thank you.
Great questions! Yes, the vitamin supplement does have minerals in it but not all the same ones. Dr. Judy Morgan, suggested both. She said minerals are super important for dogs. The Mineral Supplement has 500 Milligrams of Calcium Carbonate, Several Trace Minerals and is formulated with a natural seabed Mineral Complex. I don't add additional calcium as I believe we are covered with what we use - I add cleaned and ground egg shells (I use a coffee grinder) periodically. I also add sardines every other batch or so, they are high in calcium, as are leafy greens and squashes. Both the RX Essential Vitamins and plus the Minerals supplements have calcium as well. Thanks for watching and for helping your dogs live their best lives!
You are correct - this particular brand was substituted when I placed a grocery order. So I only use a small amount. But thanks for the comment. As we need to read those food labels for our pups! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for that tip- I haven't heard of it but will do some research. I am a big fan of what magnesium has done for me, so this is great! Thank you so much! 💕
A lot of my friends feed their dogs raw dog food. None of these dogs are basically spoon fed. Drives me nuts. Hoping you are giving me some good advice.
This is gently cooked food, so it preserves most of the nutrients. I am not comfortable feeding raw with so many dogs and different family members feeding them. It’s a personal preference for sure. But it has worked really well for our dogs.
I change up the meats for my dogs every 3 days- beef, turkey, pork and fish. They cannot do chicken. But I have not read that pork is bad. I follow Dr J. Morgan and she has pork in many of her recipes. What have you heard about pork?
Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores! Wow, scary that you have been doing this for 10 years! In addition, if you do your research, you will see that you’re never supposed to add any salt to their food. They get what is called salt toxicity and they can die. And the other fact that you left out is that they should can at least 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil because it is low in poly saturated fats. I don’t mean to be rude but you should really do your research first. I think everybody knows that dogs are omnivorous and not carnivorous. if you research it, you will see that sweet potatoes are a no-no. Especially if one has a dog that is diabetic and requires insulin, you have to be careful with some vegetables like sweet potatoes carrots etc. because this far too much sugar in these veggies. Why are you not adding eggs? You should boil the empty egg shells ..Let the shells dry, add to your blender with some of the juices until the shells are Puréed.Just one more thought, you should be feeding your dogs organic. If it’s not organic it will have been sprayed or the animals have been injected with toxins for most of their life so therefore you should be buying organic everything…..Thank you! I have never had a dog that has not lived to 21 To 23 years of age.
Thank you for your comments- I appreciate your honesty. What I've researched is that dogs "domestication by humans guided their evolution from a mostly carnivorous diet to a starch-rich diet". The diet I feed my dogs include both veg and meat. Eggs are in many of my meals, and I do grind the cleaned and dried shells in a coffee grinder, and add that as well. I was surprised at your salt comment as I also mention it multiple times how dangerous salt can be. It's in my description and throughout the video in text and audio multiple times. I'm sorry if you felt I didn't get my message across. I follow a holistic vet , Dr. Judy Morgan, and she recommends the foods I mention. I feed my dogs a little carrot and pumpkin, but not sweet potato very often. As their weight has to be strictly maintained due to heart conditions they had when I rescued them. I do recommend in my video that people check with a vet with specific pet health concerns. As for your thoughts on organic solely, I do not buy organic for my dogs. I also don't eat organic myself- that's a personal preference. I do think that my gently cooked food is hands down better than any kibble or canned food on the market, organic or not. And I do know the results that I've gotten in the blood work of my dogs with this food. My hope is to get people gently cooking for their dogs without strictly requiring non- essential things that could make it financially impossible for them. Again, I truly appreciate the comments and I'm sorry that my content didn't fit your expectations. Thank you very much for watching.
Every mammal on earth needs salt, no mammal on earth needs sunflower oil, and dogs are absolutely carnivores , maybe do your research instead of being that person
@@michaelfrey9341 ok SMART ONE! Here is the answer taken from the book on omnivores versus carnivores and are dogs carnivores? Some folks have come to the erroneous conclusion that dogs must be carnivores because they fall under the order Carnivora. A close look at the anatomy, behavior and feeding preferences of dogs shows that they are actually omnivorous - able to eat and remain healthy with both animal and plant foodstuffs.. In addition, animals do get their salt but through the plants that they eat as well as from The intestinal track and flesh of a animal that has been hunted… Go back to school please!
@@animalsareourangels93 you have lost common sense, still waiting on your promotion of sunflower oil, that used to be machine lubricant smart guy, feed meat not nonsense
You do almost the same process I do, we have 4 little Maltese and they range from 13 yrs. To 3 months old. They are extremely healthy and we have no vet bills. Only difference is the brand of supplements. I constantly watch Vets, and Dog Nutritionist to see new things. Nice to able to relate to someone, everyone else seems to insist on adding carbs which dogs don’t need. Thanks for the time you take to help other pet owners. I would only hope that more people watch your channel to see what exactly dogs really need. I’m sure the Vets and Nutritionalist are saying GREAT JOB!!!
Thank you so much! You made my day. It means so much to our pets that we make their health a priority. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Jen. Great video. I home feed for 8 dogs. And I just live for my dogs. Loyalty belongs to dogs. Thank you ❤️
You are so welcome! Eight dogs!!! Bless you! That is my husband’s dream. Our little fur babies💕make life grand! Thanks for watching!
A person who makes cards, rescues and makes dog food. ❤ I wish we were neighbors.
That is so nice to say! I’m loving life, that’s for sure! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank god for you! I have a 14 week old cavalier King Charles. She came from the breeder on kibble. It did not agree with her. She farted a lot and the smell was awful. She also went between having constipation and very wet pooh. Plus she was not interested in her food. So I started to give her our own cooked food. Minus sugar and salt. She woofed it down. I have found so many recipes on youtube about adding lentils, sweet potato and rice and different cooking methods. To say I’m confused is an understatement. So I am so glad I found you and your cavaliers.❤
You'd be ok with sweet potatoes here and there - but I use pumpkin instead as it doesn't have as much simple sugar and it keeps their poops nice. I'd avoid rice and lentils or any additional carbs - aside of pumpkin, blueberries (or other berries on occasion) and some cruciferous veggies (only 10-20% of the total meal). Good for you for advocating for her!
I love dogs also, sometimes more than most humans! I just started making their food and they love it!
Awesome! Their health will improve too- and their weight will stabilize, as you know exactly how much to feed them.
I get you with liking them more than humans - when I left my career of 30+ years, I was deciding, do I want to hang with my 5 dogs or go back to working with people.... dogs were my answer every time 🥰! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
I love to see more and more pet owners making their own pet food. Thanks for sharing.
I agree! It makes such a difference for these little loves. Thanks for checking out the channel!
Nice video. I've been feeding my Dachshund homemade 6 years 3 months now with guidance from well known online holistic/natural vets with success. The difference from how you feed is I make homemade broth, add eggshell powder, supplement at time of feeding as I learned adding to entire batch can deplete potency of the supplement. I add leafy greens, sometimes herbs making sure to alternate through variety ingredients. Luckily for now able to source calf liver, pork brain, pork and beef liver. I add beef heart every batch as feeding heart is healthy for a healthy heart. I also don't feed starchy carbs such as grains, potatoes, pasta, lentils, legumes, peas. Would love to see more of your videos.
That is awesome! I need to find some beef heart - I feed beef liver but I haven't found heart. I am going to try a few local butchers. I do sometimes grind up cleaned egg shells with my coffee grinder but my mineral supplement has calcium in it - so it is not often. I add whole eggs every other batch or so as well. I do also add leafy greens in some batches but not all. Yay for the no carbs!!! I will be making another dog food video again soon. I so appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!
Great recipe. I’ve been cooking for my dogs for a couple of weeks and I can already tell a difference! It just grosses me out since we are vegans, but I do it for their health. I can’t believe how expensive meat is! It’s a labor of love for sure 😊
You truly love your dogs! That is awesome! And yes it's expensive to buy meat but it's still cheaper than buying "good" store bought dog food, I find. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
You are a wonderful Teacher and I appreciate your time and passion demonstrating how to homecook for our FurAngels so their nutritional needs are met and we see their enthusiasm and joy chowing down on food that tastes Good because it IS GOOD. I have 3 collie dogs and will think of you when I shop and enjoy Crock-cooking for my kids.
Thank you for your kind words, it is so gratifying to do this for these fur babies that love us so unconditionally! Right? 💕I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Jen for this tutorial. My 18 y.o. lab mix was recently diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. The vet recommended a pricey prescription diet that woud cost close $300 a month for just her but I have 2 other dogs which would make my monthly food cost close to $400. I figured for that much and maybe even considerably less I can make homemade food instead. This is only my second week and I made their second batch yesterday and had pots, pans, bowls and ingredients everywhere. I said there has to be an easier way and thanks to you I found it. Plus I was concerned about making sure their meals were nutritionally balanced and not sure what other minerals and vitamins I should add. This was very helpful. Thank you!
I’ve got some info on Kidney disease, let me find it and I’ll comment again. I’m so glad you are taking it into your own hands.
OK so I looked it up in a fantastic book I have by Dr. Judy Morgan (title: Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs).
Kidney Failure Diet:
1 lb. Green tripe raw (chopped)
1/2 lb. kidney (beef, pork, or lamb), chopped or ground, raw or lightly cooked
4 oz. Lung ((beef, pork, or lamb), chopped or ground, raw or lightly cooked
8 oz. Butternut Squash, pumpkin or sweet potato - cooked and mashed
4 oz. Asparagus (finely chopped or processed)
4 oz. Shitake mushroom (chopped or processed)
3 egg yolks, raw
2 sardines, canned in water
(if you use grains, grains will be lower in phosphorus if toasted before cooking - important for kidney disease.).
I hope this helps. All of her books are amazing!!!
Please let us know how much to give our dogs. I have a 17 pound mini schnauzer. I really appreciate your recipe and your time! Thank you so much! 😊
Hi Judy- thanks for watching and for commenting!
FEEDING SUGGESTIONS:
Feed 2-3% of your dog’s body weight per day. If you have a 17 pound dog, you’d feed it 5.4 ounces daily, if it needs to lose a couple of pounds, or up to 8.2 ounces daily, if it needs to gain a bit. Middle of that is where I landed with mine. I used a muffin batter scoop and measured it on a food scale- for me it was 2 level scoops for my small dogs, fed twice daily (4 scoops total). Then I didn’t have to weigh it again as I just used the same scoop each meal to measure. (Disclaimer: Please check with your veterinarian, for specific feeding amounts for your pet).
I read bad things about feeding dogs RAW FOOD!!
I started making my dog hommade food a couple of weeks ago I made a big batch and put it in freezer bags in one cup servings bc that's what I feed her a day...half cup in AM Nd half cup in evening, I give her supplements also...so far so good...she loves it!
I talked with my friend ( a vet tech of 20 yrs)
And like what I said so far everything is great!!!
I will make a couple of changes , add a couple if things...like bone broth and organ meat!
That sounds great! Yeah I've been reading about raw causing some health issues. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. With bone broth either make your own or read the ingredients to avoid onion and garlic and other questionable additives. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation on how you prepare meals for your fur babies . I just spent the past week researching home cooked meals and supplements for our new puppy. Your video is one of the very best. I appreciate the detailed information you provide and the explanation behind each ingredient. ❤
Thank you so much. I just posted another video last week as well on homemade dog food. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
This is an amazing channel, thank you for all you do!
Thanks for watching Sarah!
Hello again Jen. I have my 2 crockpots on the go most days. One batch for the little dogs and then one batch for the 3 big dogs I have. Great fun right ?? Kath ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Kath! It's a never ending process, right? But it helps them thrive, so it's sooo worth it! Such a variety of breeds for you! Does your standard poodle watch over the little ones? Who's the boss breed of your pack? Our Cavaliers rule the house, but the labs are the protectors.
Hi Jen. We are a mixed bunch here. We have 4 chihuahuas, 1 shitzu, 1 standard poodle and ( because we are Aussies) 2 kelpies. My daughter who breeds poodles and labradoodles has 19 puppies at the moment. I saw them the other day and fell in love with the odd one out ! Of course. But I can’t take him , much as I’d love to. It’s 2 am here and I’ve just finished another crockpot full 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Keep your fantastic videos coming. Kath ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Jen. The kelpies are the protectors. The poodle is a darling. The boss is a chihuahua of course Reggie. 🤣🤣🤣🐕
I knew it! The small ones are always so bossy!!! Ha! 😁
Oh I wish we could have more dogs - our city code won't allow it. So you are living my dream. But then again, some days, I'll admit, I feel like 5 are too many...but it is only a momentary thought, then they make me laugh or snuggle up with those puppy eyes staring into my soul and I am undone! 😍
Where did you get your large Crock-Pot? My dogs are larger dogs so I need a bigger one like that. Is that easy clean up with the liner? I like that! 👍
Hi, I bought it from Amazon in 2021: Crock Pot Slow Cooker|8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Countdown Timer, Black Stainless Steel - SCCPVFC800-DS. It is showing $63. I am not affiliated, just trying to help. Thanks for your comment and for watching the channel!
@@JentasticJourneyOh thank you so much!! I'll be able to make bigger batches now. Mine is only 4 quarts . This info is so helpful thank you.
😊 i found your method of cooking v similar to my own way. Ive been doing this for 24 yrs. It started out as a fluke trial session and i learned they loved whatever i mixed up. Its cheaper than buying $4 canned food for 4 med/lrg dogs.
The mitral valve disease: CHF my full condolences becuz of all the meds n vet bills. I lost my peek-a-poo. He was 14.
Mr. Jingles was my little man.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Jingles...I am sorry this post got lost because it went below another person's so it didn't notify me. I'm glad I went back through and checked. Have a great day and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your video! I'm a new dog owner and am just in love with my dog. When I looked into the dog food I was told to feed my dog I was shocked to find out that it contained absolute GARBAGE!! I now cook for my dog. I was looking for a recipe where in I could cook one large meal that I could feed her for a week instead of cooking two meals a day for her.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad we found each other. I think you will find you can cook in larger quantities this way but don't cook more than enough for 3-5 days. Just like for us, you wouldn't want it to go bad. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I see that you “gently cook”. What do you think about cooking this recipe in an InstantPot?
I think you could definitely do that on a low and slow setting. I’ve used my instapot in a pinch when I am making multiple batches before I’d go out of town. Go for it!
How much mushroom powder are you using? I could not find Sacred 7 for dogs, just people...
Thanks for your video. It's really been helpful as I begin my homemade dog food journey.
Hi Jennifer- thanks for watching! I have used human grade and dog grade - but at a recent ho,istic dog conference, they said they use the human version- it’s the ingredients that count. I use 1/8 tsp for my 18-20 lbs Cavaliers and 1/4 tsp. for my 45 lbs lab mixes. If I mix it directly into the batch - because my batch lasts 3- 4 days- I add that up and include 4 tsps. for a batch. What kinds of dog(s) do you have? Anyway, I hope this helps! Thanks for taking the time to comment- I appreciate that so much!
I am new to home cooking but I was wondering about how their calcium needs are met. Is there enough in the supplements? 🙂
If you add whole eggs, the egg and egg shells have calcium. Also I add canned Sardines (with bones)/Salmon every other batch or so, which they are a good source of calcium, as are leafy greens, which I also add, just not every batch. Like you said, the vitamin and mineral supplements have calcium as well. Look for my upcoming video about the "proof" which is the blood work for my rescues and how much it improved on this amazing food! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I will be watching 🙂
I use bone meal.
Make sure the bone broth doesn’t have onions or onion powder as they can be lethal for dogs!
That is a good point - but they have found that onions and garlic in small amount's are no longer a concern. In fact, many pet owners, including me use garlic for flea and tick natural preventive. But I do agree - you should read the ingredient list. Thanks for watching! And commenting!
Hello, thank you for the informative video. I am new to making dogfood. The RX vitamin has minerals in it just wondering why I need to add a separate mineral? Also, do I need to add a calcium supplement along with the vitamins and minerals? Thank you.
Great questions! Yes, the vitamin supplement does have minerals in it but not all the same ones. Dr. Judy Morgan, suggested both. She said minerals are super important for dogs. The Mineral Supplement has 500 Milligrams of Calcium Carbonate, Several Trace Minerals and is formulated with a natural seabed Mineral Complex.
I don't add additional calcium as I believe we are covered with what we use - I add cleaned and ground egg shells (I use a coffee grinder) periodically. I also add sardines every other batch or so, they are high in calcium, as are leafy greens and squashes. Both the RX Essential Vitamins and plus the Minerals supplements have calcium as well. Thanks for watching and for helping your dogs live their best lives!
The chicken broth shouldn’t have garlic and onions in it. The one you have a lot of spices including onions and garlic.
You are correct - this particular brand was substituted when I placed a grocery order. So I only use a small amount. But thanks for the comment. As we need to read those food labels for our pups! Thanks for watching.
little tip for everybody that has dogs with heart disease magnesium malate is very important for a dog ❤ K9 B complex❤❤ research❤
Thanks for that tip- I haven't heard of it but will do some research. I am a big fan of what magnesium has done for me, so this is great! Thank you so much! 💕
A lot of my friends feed their dogs raw dog food. None of these dogs are basically spoon fed. Drives me nuts. Hoping you are giving me some good advice.
This is gently cooked food, so it preserves most of the nutrients. I am not comfortable feeding raw with so many dogs and different family members feeding them. It’s a personal preference for sure. But it has worked really well for our dogs.
Dogs aren’t supposed to eat too much pork. Probably not the best choice of meat for daily consumption.
I change up the meats for my dogs every 3 days- beef, turkey, pork and fish. They cannot do chicken. But I have not read that pork is bad. I follow Dr J. Morgan and she has pork in many of her recipes. What have you heard about pork?
Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores! Wow, scary that you have been doing this for 10 years! In addition, if you do your research, you will see that you’re never supposed to add any salt to their food. They get what is called salt toxicity and they can die. And the other fact that you left out is that they should can at least 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil because it is low in poly saturated fats. I don’t mean to be rude but you should really do your research first. I think everybody knows that dogs are omnivorous and not carnivorous. if you research it, you will see that sweet potatoes are a no-no. Especially if one has a dog that is diabetic and requires insulin, you have to be careful with some vegetables like sweet potatoes carrots etc. because this far too much sugar in these veggies. Why are you not adding eggs? You should boil the empty egg shells ..Let the shells dry, add to your blender with some of the juices until the shells are Puréed.Just one more thought, you should be feeding your dogs organic. If it’s not organic it will have been sprayed or the animals have been injected with toxins for most of their life so therefore you should be buying organic everything…..Thank you! I have never had a dog that has not lived to 21 To 23 years of age.
Thank you for your comments- I appreciate your honesty. What I've researched is that dogs "domestication by humans guided their evolution from a mostly carnivorous diet to a starch-rich diet". The diet I feed my dogs include both veg and meat. Eggs are in many of my meals, and I do grind the cleaned and dried shells in a coffee grinder, and add that as well. I was surprised at your salt comment as I also mention it multiple times how dangerous salt can be. It's in my description and throughout the video in text and audio multiple times. I'm sorry if you felt I didn't get my message across. I follow a holistic vet , Dr. Judy Morgan, and she recommends the foods I mention. I feed my dogs a little carrot and pumpkin, but not sweet potato very often. As their weight has to be strictly maintained due to heart conditions they had when I rescued them. I do recommend in my video that people check with a vet with specific pet health concerns. As for your thoughts on organic solely, I do not buy organic for my dogs. I also don't eat organic myself- that's a personal preference. I do think that my gently cooked food is hands down better than any kibble or canned food on the market, organic or not. And I do know the results that I've gotten in the blood work of my dogs with this food. My hope is to get people gently cooking for their dogs without strictly requiring non- essential things that could make it financially impossible for them. Again, I truly appreciate the comments and I'm sorry that my content didn't fit your expectations. Thank you very much for watching.
Every mammal on earth needs salt, no mammal on earth needs sunflower oil, and dogs are absolutely carnivores , maybe do your research instead of being that person
@@michaelfrey9341 ok SMART ONE! Here is the answer taken from the book on omnivores versus carnivores and are dogs carnivores? Some folks have come to the erroneous conclusion that dogs must be carnivores because they fall under the order Carnivora. A close look at the anatomy, behavior and feeding preferences of dogs shows that they are actually omnivorous - able to eat and remain healthy with both animal and plant foodstuffs..
In addition, animals do get their salt but through the plants that they eat as well as from The intestinal track and flesh of a animal that has been hunted…
Go back to school please!
@@animalsareourangels93 you have lost common sense, still waiting on your promotion of sunflower oil, that used to be machine lubricant smart guy, feed meat not nonsense
@@michaelfrey9341 I agree. That person seems to have some major holes in their theories. But they sure do you know everything don’t they?!😜