I follow all of your videos. I am blind, and have recommended your videos to many other Guide Dog users. Sometimes you don’t say what it is your holding up so we don’t know what the brands are. You say they will be linked in the description below, but sometimes that is difficult For people who are blind to access. Please be conscious that when you’re holding up a bag of something, please say the brand of it. Thank you so much! 10:59
I'm on dog # 3 now. My first german shepherd only lived to be 7. She had a large mass on her spleen. 2nd German shepherd pup i only owned for 5 short weeks before she had a serious emergency she collapsed and discovered she was born with a heart valve conditon. Now my 3rd pup another german shepherd arrives right after Christmas, and with each dog, i gain more experience and will feed Farmina and raw. Cant wait to get my garden going again come spring to give her organic health foods. I'm going to give filtered water too. I dont trust tap water. Thank you for sharing helpful tips to better our dogs health.
@davidgray1515 that's true but I love my German Shepherds. My new pups parents are healthy and I actually got to meet them and see their health records on their hip elbows. The last pup I didn't get to meet the mom who was supposedly on the premises but I got to hear her growling 😮 had bad vibes from early on with that whole situation and I was sadly right. Had to be a puppy mill.
@@allsmiles2938 the worst thing that could happen to a breed is for it to get popular. German shepherds are so popular and there are a bunch of very poorly bred shepherds out there right now. It's very sad.
@@nogames8982 I hate seeing how german shepherds are being bred with extremely sloped backs. I've seen ones that look like they struggle to walk because their back legs are so malformed, but that's basically the AKC standard, for their backs to slope and their back legs to be bent and angled backwards. It's wild. The breed used to be super athletic and powerful (and some working lineages still are). But the show dog lineages are just sad.
Rachel, you are a treasure trove of information which will help me be the best pet parent I can be to Gibbs, my rescue Boxer-Pit! He is adorable, but most importantly he has saved my husband’s life. My husband suffers with chronic depression. He has been working at home now 3.5 years..alone, isolated, anxiety ridden, but as he grew worse ( the worst of our 43 years together) the ONLY bright spot was his relationship with our then 1 year old rescue who adored him❤️. Gibbs needed exercise, play time, food and hubby was the only one here everyday! He had to move, go outside, fresh air, sunshine FOR Gibbs. They are the best of buds so now Gibbs has separation anxiety when hubby goes out. I know that Gibbs has improved hubby’s quality of life!! I will do anything to give Gibbs his best life❤️❤️Thanks for educating my journey
Thank you for breaking it down so fluently. I always look forward to your videos and have learned so much about how to properly feed my pups. Anytime i make a smoothie my pup is right next to me waiting for her blueberries and strawberries 🥰.
You are the only one who’s awesome and so aware of letting people know especially the scientist talk with the raw food so I thank you very much for that
Thanks for all these videos! I’ve searched the internet and UA-cam for months, looking for tips on healthy dog foods and treats. I am so glad I found your channel. I’ve learned more from you in 2 days than I’ve learned from months of watching other videos. You have the best channel for dog health by far! I’ll definitely keep watching as my pups grow 😊
Love this content!! Thank u so much! I just got a puppy and i have been binge watching your videos and taking notes. I know the information im getting is legit and trustworthy, and I love im able to take better care of my baby. Just THANK YOU! I
Thanks for making these very informative videos. My cousin is in the process of adopting a little poodle mix and I will definitely be forwarding some of your videos to her. I agree with you that dogs need fresh foods in their diet, which include protein, healthy fats, as well as certain veggies and fruit, however, the mainstay of their diet needs to be protein and organ meat. That bowl that you prepared has way more fruit and veggies than protein. Feeding a dog a diet that is predominantly fruit and veggies with only a small amount of protein puts them on a path to pancreatitis. Their bodies are not built to break down large amounts of veggies and fruit. In the wild, they would only consume those things in the stomachs of their prey, which is a very minimal amount. Much like you ,I feed my dog freeze dried raw as well as fresh bland home cooked meat as well as veggies, fruit , green lipped mussels for healthy fats and sometimes a little goat milk yogurt. I do however, make sure that fruit, veggies and yogurt only make up about 20% of my dog's diet.
Rachel I love your passion and thank you thank you thank you!!! You are helping aspiring dog lovers like me do what is best for our besties! You are amaaazing
Great information on healthy whole foods for our furry family members! My integrative vet says it's better to feed vegetables and fruit that are pulverized in a blender or pressure cooker so it's more digestible (like the predigested contents of the stomach of the animals they would eat in the wild ). Thanks for all the great information you provide!
@@RachelFusaro Hi Rachel! Great job with all the content! I have a 9 pound maltipoo, what is the pet safe broths that you use? I am thinking of adding that. Thank you
When adding raw chicken feet do you give a probiotic to keep from stomach distress if they have never had chicken feet? I can get chicken feet from a butcher so no problem getting them just don’t want to have a stomach problem. How often do they need the chicken feet for their teeth once a week or more? We have 4 golden doodles and breed them
Thank you for the video! I’ve never focused or understood nutrition well and I appreciate how simply you broke it down. I’m going to look into getting some healthy fat and moisture additives to start for my pomsky. Is there large variances in requirements for different breeds?
I appreciate you so much I've learned so much from you and my dog couldn't be any happier ❤️ I only love dogs and people who love dogs so you got a special place in my heart 😊 I feed my dog thefarmersdog food I add blueberries Kiefer bone broth and a layer of instinct freeze dried raw kibble since he loves salmon and he's never had upset stomach or loose stools so I would like to know if I'm overdoing it I really want the best for my pup. You're reply would mean the world to me thank you so much again ❤ he's a samoyed Alaskan malamute he's 10 year old but everyone thinks he's a big 2 year old dog. He's in perfect shape and walks 5 miles daily with no effort so that's why I make sure he gets plenty of protein but if that's to much please let me know 🙏
Amazing video, thank you for this useful info.! Can you please do a review on “Instinct the RAW Brand.” I will also be trying Maey if you recommend it. 😀
Im looking to add bone broth to my dogs food but I don't know where to buy it from. Where do you get bone broth? I can't make my one bone broth at home.
I have a 7 yo springer who LOVES raw zucchini. At one time he weighed 78 lbs! Our vet advised us to get the weight down and told us to use HS weight management. He’s done very well on that for over 2 years and is now down to 60 lbs. However he’s still on the chunky side and I haven’t been successful at getting him thinner. I make homemade dog food but I’ve changed the recipe many times. There’s so many opinions out there. Is rice ok or not? Is sweet potato ok? It goes on and on. I can’t afford the higher priced freeze dried foods and since I’m retired I have the time to cook fresh meals. So now that there’s issues with dog foods, and HS is on that list, I’m worried. HS is the only food I’ve found that has under 300 calories per cup. My homemade food is around 280 calories per cup. I weigh and measure everything I give him. He’s just a little couch potato what can I say? My question is about zucchini. It’s not on your list of ok foods to feed but my vet says it’s healthy and he loves it. I use it for treats. He loves broccoli, green beans, carrots, spinach, zucchini, all of these I use in my homemade recipe. I also add chicken hearts and ground turkey. He’s doing very well on that. Sometimes I add a can of sardines to the mix. Am I on the right track?
Thought the broccoli should be raw for dogs to prevent some reaction the broccoli goes through when cooked? And not too much of it as it can be very gaseous. Please advise.
Hello Rachel... I started rehydrate my dog kibbles with Oat Milk cut with warm water... it helps give him less kibbles at once hoping he will loose weight.
I tried to give my dog healthy chews and she refuses all of them. My dog is just not a chewer. I feed her a diet consisting of rotating between dr Harvey’s paradigm and small batch freeze dried. As for treats I give her homemade freezer treats. Made from recipes like number one breath a tablespoon of yogurt, a handful of spinach a handful of mint, a handful of parsley and some water line the bottom of the tray with some melted coconut oil let that stand, and then top it with the breath mixture mentioned above others, include pumpkin, goat milk, and Dr. Harvey’s runs be done and prebiotic for digestive health and for urinary health, a freezer treat made with bone broth a handful of Cranberries and strawberries.
I'm a brand new dog owner and I feed my dog a combination of kibble, wet food and fresh fruit and veg. My question is: do dogs prefer to have everything mushed together or do they like separate bits i.e. plain kibble, vegetable mash, bits of chicken or fish, wet food, etc. I can't work out if I should be feeding just a big bowl of all the good stuff mixed together. Any advice would be appreciated.
I have a Rat Terrier, a Black Lab and a Rottweiler. My Rotti is very picky and won't eat raw food, boiled eggs, carrots (sometimes) I think it's a texture thing. I do add Dr. Marty's freeze dried food in their afternoon feeding with water. Do you have any suggestions for him?
Good morning Rachel well I’ve asked you a question I don’t know if you answer questions but I hope so cause I wouldn’t like a UA-cam that they don’t get back to you but the question is this I liked the food you recommended and it does have potato in it, which I love because I do feel dogs probably need carbs just like us for our brains, but I know they’re saying carbs for your heartbut the question is do you believe the dogs need a little carbs in their diet? Thank you very much.
I love your videos And I hope you make more. now let’s get to the question. we are feeding my dog kibble, and I feel like he needs a better type. What would you recommend?
My Dae loves eggs, guacamole, bananas, watermelon, beef, chicken, beef. I feed her with me if it's kosher. Her kibble and fresh pet last along time. ❤🎉
What do you do if you have tried several fruits for toppers and your dogs aren't interested? I've tried bananas, Blueberries, strawberries. They aren't interested but I want to give them fruits. I believe I even tried watermelon ans they weren't interested in that either....ughhh
You didn’t mention how often you give chicken feet, oil etc to your dogs diet. At what age do you start? Bringing home a puppy next month😊We have been watching all of your videos, been 14 years since we have had one
Hi Rachel😊 I have a senior dog with severe arthritis in his back legs. I have tried everything and he is now on arthritis medication that are having terrible side effects. Is there anything besides cbd and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements that you would recommend? Thanks!
MSM…I give my 14yr old , 20lb, shih tzu 1/4 of my doctor’s best msm 1000mg capsule daily.. i take 4 caps of it for arthritis/joint pain and it helps me drastically so does my my 82 yr old mother.👍🏻
My dog is almost 14 now (he's a GSD mixed breed). Besides CBD oil he gets also Boswellia/Curcumin by Organika daily. He gets other supplements for different reasons as well. Most pain meds are aweful with lots of side effects. Since he's prone to seizures I found the only pain med for him is Galliprant which hasn't had a bad side effect so far. To counteract the liver damage from pain meds he also gets SamE supplement. I don't give glucosamine etc or MSM, I've read somewher years ago that they are not as good as they say.
Hi Rachel. Is it safe to give dogs cooked eggs? I had a habit of giving my Sammy eggs as a treat in the mornings coked in butter. What are your thoughts?
You can absolutely give dogs cooked eggs! My vet recommends it. It’s good for brain health, a shiny and healthy coat and so much more. One of my little man’s favorite treats are poached or scrambled egg. (Can also give a raw egg, but the thought of that kind of scares me-salmonella and whatnot)
I asked Rachel a question about carbs like potatoes that’s in the food she recommends and I like that, but does anybody else on this list know anything about carbs for our dogs? I feel as though they probably need a little bit. Does anybody else have any issues or complaints or Tips on carbs for your dog or do you feel as though the great free is great I actually don’t at this time although my dog is on a grain free right now, he’s on a raw diet with no grains in it but I’ve been adding some quinoa and potato, and even rice at Timesanyone else help if Rachel doesn’t get back to questions thanks
Hey Rachel, I really liked that maev raw dog food. I am going to start feeding it to my dog, and I wanted to ask you, would you recommend still adding moisture to that? Even though I am not worried about hydration because my dog drinks lots of water.
What if your dog hates fruit an veggies? Mine will actually pick out any fruit or veg i will put in her bowl and put it on a neat little pile next to her bowl before eating the rest of her meal. It is a great party trick, but i do worry about giving her all the nutrients she needs..
Dogs don’t need anything besides meat,with some organs occasionally. They can be perfectly healthy without fruits and vegetables. They know instinctively what they need.
I have to blend my dogs veggies (carrots and broccoli) she gets them mixed into her raw food as she just wont touch them otherwise and they get left in bottom of bowl. I didn't realise that broccoli nedded to be cooked first? Ill batch steam some and use it that way from now on thanks for info.
I have a toy poodle. He eats Carna4 as we needed something easy, healthy for travel. Is that ok? Also, I would like to give him a chicken foot, but afraid he would choke on it. Should I be concerned? What do you recommend? Thank you!! Great video!
Love your videos, what do you think about fresh pet food for dogs small dogs, my 14 month old silki terrier love it but I also add a 1/3 cup of nitrate complete freeze dry food?? I am new to raising a puppy so always I always have to ask , thanks my name is Rebecca I live in Chino valley Arizona,
Love your channel... been watching for a while now. I have been giving our pup (8 yrs old) everything you listed here today with exception to the omega 3 oil. Ordering it now. The one thing I am stressing about is his dental health. The doc wants him to go under for a deep cleaning and I am terrified. I know it has to be done, but I am so scared.
Advice please I am picking up a 8 month old puppy he’s currently on purina puppy chow but I am looking for something better any advice he’s a lab/pit mix
For my dogs, they’re great! As long as they’re responsibly sourced & limited ingredients. The ones I use are only natural ingredients so as my dogs chew them , the saliva softens it & they’re highly digestible
@@Helena.does.stufff Lost my 12 1/2 yo Cane Corso a little over a month ago....she loved them! And were the only thing that last over a day. Will be giving time to heal from the loss...but any new puppy in the future will be getting them 😉
I bought them a couple of times until I noticed that they splintered easily into needle sized pieces. I was worried that they would perforate the insides and stopped giving them to my dogs.
Thanks for the advice Sorry ; I had the laugh at the chicken feet , my Rottie (forced adoption) would not bother chewing those ; they go straight down the hatch 🤣
Learned a lot off this vido Rachel is there like a 3 n 1 vitamin i cood get he really n bad way needs relief its been lik 3 r4 months got some all natural slippery elm first day i hope i c some kind + sign thanks a million Rachel we'll be watching ✌️❤ Goatbutt
I don’t have good luck with natural, healthy dental chews. My question: are there bones in poultry feet? If so, is this dangerous? I’ve got two 1-year-old Yorkies.
Good morning this was a wonderful UA-cam and I looked into this food. It appears to be very good because I like that it has some carbonate. She said they have potatoes in it and I always worry about my food which I do feed a raw diet but I always try to add in a little Rice or quinoa or something because I feel as though the dogs need that because of the heart problems that was going around and they’re still not sure why that happened but it scares me to feed a grain free diet even though it is raw and he does wonderful on it but your food has potato in it which is yay. Yay yay for me, but it’s just way too expensive so I’m gonna stick with what I’m using which I love and add in some quinoa or potatoes now that I see it’s in your food all this was lovely. Thank you very much. I’m so happy you can get to feed your two or three dogs this wonderful food but not everybody has the moneyto feed even one dog on this diet
I absolutely cook more for my dogs than I do for my self. I can cook really well I just don’t enjoy doing it for myself. It always just seems like work. But when it comes to preparing food for my dogs that is somehow different.
Nice to give your dog all these great treats. What do you do if your dog won't eat anything other than the raw meat i give him, and even that has to be half frozen. Very picky eater.
@carrierichardson6619 my vet advised against raw food but I know it's good for them, so she will receive raw at times. He suggested I put her on their food they recommend and I know that's not good for her so I will keep her on Farmina.
I know you have to limit dogs' intake of cruciferous veggies because it can be hard on their stomachs, but my dog LOVES broccoli, almost as much as she loves meat, so I share small bits with her whenever I eat it. She goes nuts for it. She also loves halloween because she gets to eat small bits of the pumpkin from carving jackolanterns. I really should be buying pumpkin for her more often, since it's really good for dogs and she loves it. On a different note: Organic foods aren't better. There's no agreed upon definition of what "organic" means. The label is more of a marketing gimmick than a useful piece of information. There are often multiple certification organizations in each country, and oversight of organic certified farms is pretty lax in most places, so two different "organic" products can have vastly different planting, growing, and harvesting practices, even if they're the same type of product. There is nutritionally NO difference between organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables. Nutritionally speaking, broccoli is broccoli, bananas are bananas. You're getting the same stuff from each regardless of how it's labeled. Organic products aren't necessarily safer. You should wash all produce, but it's especially important to wash organic produce VERY well. Some organic fertilizers and pesticides can be problematic or outright dangerous and don't break down over time or wash off easily, so you can't trust that they're "clean enough" from cleaning and packaging processes, or from a little rinsey rinse under your sink faucet. Example: copper and sulfur, which aren't inherently dangerous (many fruits and veggies contain those chemicals naturally) but in large quantities they can cause health issues. Getting extra from unwashed food is potentially dangerous. Another example: many organic farms use untreated manure as fertilizer, which increases contamination from e. coli and salmonella. It's not more environmentally friendly either. Organic pesticides are often less effective, and therefore require higher quantities at higher frequencies, with products that can have a higher environmental impact, than synthetic products that have been specially tailored to make their effects more specific to the target pest and less dangerous to environment or human health. Organic foods aren't necessarily bad. I'm personally indifferent as to which I buy. Availability, price, and freshness are all more important factors for me than whether or not it is (or isn't) organic, and I buy organic options when they meet my needs. But you can't assume foods are better or safer just because they have an organic label. You can have an organic farm that coats their crops in harmful "natural" pesticides twice per month and a non-organic farm that barely, if at all, uses pesticides. You can have an organic farm that manages pests and other environmental risks with native predator species, crop mixing, and crop rotation, and a non-organic farm that liberally sprays pesticides that are questionable and may be banned in the near future. Some organic farms are amazing, some are terrible. Some non-organic farms are amazing, some are terrible. The point is, the organic label tells you very little, and I get frustrated when influencers tell people they should be spending more for a label that doesn't actually mean anything.
Cucumbers, blueberries and green beans but those arent as healthy so I dont do many. Cant keep her out of the potato patch either, but dont want her eating potato seeds or green ones.
i love your ideas for toppers, however a reminder to everyone: before you feed your dog raw items inform your vet (as raw comes with it's cons and needs more precautions) and speak to a vet nutritionist, as they are better educated in nutrition to help you handle raw snacks or foods and your pup. there is also nothing wrong with feeding your dog dental treats! reading the ingredients of a kibble or otherwise is NOT the best way to figure out if it is 'good' or 'bad.' and there are plenty of articles by nutritionists that explain what to really consider when buying treats or food. if you want to buy dental treats/water etc for your pet please look for the VOHC (veterinary oral health council) label to know that item has been tested and proven to work, it's very helpful esp if you can't brush your dog's teeth once a week (or even at all for some reason or the other)
Love your ideas however what do yo do if your dog won't eat a single one of these. Extremely picky and every single one of these recommendations is a no go for him... His is a 2 yr. old Goldendoodle.
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What’s your dog’s favorite topper? 🤔
They love cooked sweet potatoes cubes on the kibble. I hope that's good for them.
As far as I can tell, anything I'm eating.
Why do you use that weird bowl?
@@marinac2299 I think she uses it to slow down the dog's eating. So they don't eat too fast.
Sardines
I follow all of your videos. I am blind, and have recommended your videos to many other Guide Dog users. Sometimes you don’t say what it is your holding up so we don’t know what the brands are. You say they will be linked in the description below, but sometimes that is difficult For people who are blind to access. Please be conscious that when you’re holding up a bag of something, please say the brand of it. Thank you so much! 10:59
I'm on dog # 3 now. My first german shepherd only lived to be 7. She had a large mass on her spleen. 2nd German shepherd pup i only owned for 5 short weeks before she had a serious emergency she collapsed and discovered she was born with a heart valve conditon. Now my 3rd pup another german shepherd arrives right after Christmas, and with each dog, i gain more experience and will feed Farmina and raw. Cant wait to get my garden going again come spring to give her organic health foods. I'm going to give filtered water too. I dont trust tap water. Thank you for sharing helpful tips to better our dogs health.
I think I would get a mixed breed. purebreds have too many bred in problems.
@davidgray1515 that's true but I love my German Shepherds. My new pups parents are healthy and I actually got to meet them and see their health records on their hip elbows. The last pup I didn't get to meet the mom who was supposedly on the premises but I got to hear her growling 😮 had bad vibes from early on with that whole situation and I was sadly right. Had to be a puppy mill.
@@allsmiles2938 the worst thing that could happen to a breed is for it to get popular. German shepherds are so popular and there are a bunch of very poorly bred shepherds out there right now. It's very sad.
@@nogames8982 I hate seeing how german shepherds are being bred with extremely sloped backs. I've seen ones that look like they struggle to walk because their back legs are so malformed, but that's basically the AKC standard, for their backs to slope and their back legs to be bent and angled backwards. It's wild. The breed used to be super athletic and powerful (and some working lineages still are). But the show dog lineages are just sad.
I highly recommend getting a water distiller it'll be much cheaper for you in the long run.
Rachel, you are a treasure trove of information which will help me be the best pet parent I can be to Gibbs, my rescue Boxer-Pit! He is adorable, but most importantly he has saved my husband’s life. My husband suffers with chronic depression. He has been working at home now 3.5 years..alone, isolated, anxiety ridden, but as he grew worse ( the worst of our 43 years together) the ONLY bright spot was his relationship with our then 1 year old rescue who adored him❤️. Gibbs needed exercise, play time, food and hubby was the only one here everyday! He had to move, go outside, fresh air, sunshine FOR Gibbs. They are the best of buds so now Gibbs has separation anxiety when hubby goes out. I know that Gibbs has improved hubby’s quality of life!! I will do anything to give Gibbs his best life❤️❤️Thanks for educating my journey
Thank you for breaking it down so fluently. I always look forward to your videos and have learned so much about how to properly feed my pups. Anytime i make a smoothie my pup is right next to me waiting for her blueberries and strawberries 🥰.
Agree about green bananas (for humans as well). Thanks for all you do keep our beloved dogs well cared for!
My unpopular opinion is that I prefer the taste and texture of bananas that are more green.
You are the only one who’s awesome and so aware of letting people know especially the scientist talk with the raw food so I thank you very much for that
Thanks for all these videos! I’ve searched the internet and UA-cam for months, looking for tips on healthy dog foods and treats. I am so glad I found your channel. I’ve learned more from you in 2 days than I’ve learned from months of watching other videos. You have the best channel for dog health by far! I’ll definitely keep watching as my pups grow 😊
Love this content!! Thank u so much!
I just got a puppy and i have been binge watching your videos and taking notes. I know the information im getting is legit and trustworthy, and I love im able to take better care of my baby. Just THANK YOU! I
Thank you for doing the hard work to make my life easier. I appreciate and respect you.
Thanks for making these very informative videos. My cousin is in the process of adopting a little poodle mix and I will definitely be forwarding some of your videos to her.
I agree with you that dogs need fresh foods in their diet, which include protein, healthy fats, as well as certain veggies and fruit, however, the mainstay of their diet needs to be protein and organ meat. That bowl that you prepared has way more fruit and veggies than protein. Feeding a dog a diet that is predominantly fruit and veggies with only a small amount of protein puts them on a path to pancreatitis. Their bodies are not built to break down large amounts of veggies and fruit. In the wild, they would only consume those things in the stomachs of their prey, which is a very minimal amount.
Much like you ,I feed my dog freeze dried raw as well as fresh bland home cooked meat as well as veggies, fruit , green lipped mussels for healthy fats and sometimes a little goat milk yogurt. I do however, make sure that fruit, veggies and yogurt only make up about 20% of my dog's diet.
Pumpkin, all different colored veg, milk thistle, mushrooms, sunflower seed oil, gizards, pineapple, spirulina, phytoplankton, fermented wheat grass, cooked salmon, olive oil.
Thanks!
This is so helpful. I have a 25# 6 month old Berniedoodle we just got and still a little confused on how much she should be eating
Rachel I love your passion and thank you thank you thank you!!! You are helping aspiring dog lovers like me do what is best for our besties! You are amaaazing
What about broccoli sprouts? My dogs LOVE sprouts. Not too many, but a pinch of broccoli sprouts are my Boston's fave.
My Boston loves sprouts too!
Great information on healthy whole foods for our furry family members! My integrative vet says it's better to feed vegetables and fruit that are pulverized in a blender or pressure cooker so it's more digestible (like the predigested contents of the stomach of the animals they would eat in the wild ). Thanks for all the great information you provide!
Yup! I agree
@@RachelFusaro Hi Rachel! Great job with all the content! I have a 9 pound maltipoo, what is the pet safe broths that you use? I am thinking of adding that. Thank you
When adding raw chicken feet do you give a probiotic to keep from stomach distress if they have never had chicken feet? I can get chicken feet from a butcher so no problem getting them just don’t want to have a stomach problem. How often do they need the chicken feet for their teeth once a week or more? We have 4 golden doodles and breed them
Thank you for the video! I’ve never focused or understood nutrition well and I appreciate how simply you broke it down. I’m going to look into getting some healthy fat and moisture additives to start for my pomsky. Is there large variances in requirements for different breeds?
I have a puppy and he eats 3 times a day. Should I add kibble toppers to each meal or just one?
I appreciate you so much I've learned so much from you and my dog couldn't be any happier ❤️ I only love dogs and people who love dogs so you got a special place in my heart 😊 I feed my dog thefarmersdog food I add blueberries Kiefer bone broth and a layer of instinct freeze dried raw kibble since he loves salmon and he's never had upset stomach or loose stools so I would like to know if I'm overdoing it I really want the best for my pup. You're reply would mean the world to me thank you so much again ❤ he's a samoyed Alaskan malamute he's 10 year old but everyone thinks he's a big 2 year old dog. He's in perfect shape and walks 5 miles daily with no effort so that's why I make sure he gets plenty of protein but if that's to much please let me know 🙏
Amazing video, thank you for this useful info.!
Can you please do a review on “Instinct the RAW Brand.”
I will also be trying Maey if you recommend it. 😀
I just got a puppy… what is healthy and safe to start out with for them? Thanks
Thank u this helps a lot I might get a dog because my mom says show me u can do it for a dog
Im looking to add bone broth to my dogs food but I don't know where to buy it from. Where do you get bone broth? I can't make my one bone broth at home.
I have a 7 yo springer who LOVES raw zucchini. At one time he weighed 78 lbs! Our vet advised us to get the weight down and told us to use HS weight management. He’s done very well on that for over 2 years and is now down to 60 lbs. However he’s still on the chunky side and I haven’t been successful at getting him thinner. I make homemade dog food but I’ve changed the recipe many times. There’s so many opinions out there. Is rice ok or not? Is sweet potato ok? It goes on and on. I can’t afford the higher priced freeze dried foods and since I’m retired I have the time to cook fresh meals. So now that there’s issues with dog foods, and HS is on that list, I’m worried. HS is the only food I’ve found that has under 300 calories per cup. My homemade food is around 280 calories per cup. I weigh and measure everything I give him. He’s just a little couch potato what can I say? My question is about zucchini. It’s not on your list of ok foods to feed but my vet says it’s healthy and he loves it. I use it for treats. He loves broccoli, green beans, carrots, spinach, zucchini, all of these I use in my homemade recipe. I also add chicken hearts and ground turkey. He’s doing very well on that. Sometimes I add a can of sardines to the mix. Am I on the right track?
Do you have any videos for best weight gainer for senior chihuahuas
Thought the broccoli should be raw for dogs to prevent some reaction the broccoli goes through when cooked? And not too much of it as it can be very gaseous. Please advise.
Hello Rachel... I started rehydrate my dog kibbles with Oat Milk cut with warm water... it helps give him less kibbles at once hoping he will loose weight.
Oat milk is full of gums and chemicals. Its terrible for humans and pets. Bone broth and coconut water is much better.
I tried to give my dog healthy chews and she refuses all of them. My dog is just not a chewer. I feed her a diet consisting of rotating between dr Harvey’s paradigm and small batch freeze dried. As for treats I give her homemade freezer treats. Made from recipes like number one breath a tablespoon of yogurt, a handful of spinach a handful of mint, a handful of parsley and some water line the bottom of the tray with some melted coconut oil let that stand, and then top it with the breath mixture mentioned above others, include pumpkin, goat milk, and Dr. Harvey’s runs be done and prebiotic for digestive health and for urinary health, a freezer treat made with bone broth a handful of Cranberries and strawberries.
Love your kitchen Rach! Brooklyn's fav topper is whatever food I give her. I cook for her and she's not picky....yet! Lol
I lost my 12 year old dog in October since than I got a new puppy he is 4 months. What age can these be introduced
I'm a brand new dog owner and I feed my dog a combination of kibble, wet food and fresh fruit and veg. My question is: do dogs prefer to have everything mushed together or do they like separate bits i.e. plain kibble, vegetable mash, bits of chicken or fish, wet food, etc. I can't work out if I should be feeding just a big bowl of all the good stuff mixed together. Any advice would be appreciated.
What do you think of Nextrition dog food? Thank you
Please tell me what you think of Badlands Ranch food. I use it as a topper and their 100% beef liver treats air dried.
Thank u Rachel for this informative video
My dog hates the Crumps dental chews but loves whimzes! I am going to try the air dried chicken feet. They cost a fortune though.
What brand of kibble are u currently using?
I have a Rat Terrier, a Black Lab and a Rottweiler. My Rotti is very picky and won't eat raw food, boiled eggs, carrots (sometimes) I think it's a texture thing. I do add Dr. Marty's freeze dried food in their afternoon feeding with water. Do you have any suggestions for him?
Good morning Rachel well I’ve asked you a question I don’t know if you answer questions but I hope so cause I wouldn’t like a UA-cam that they don’t get back to you but the question is this I liked the food you recommended and it does have potato in it, which I love because I do feel dogs probably need carbs just like us for our brains, but I know they’re saying carbs for your heartbut the question is do you believe the dogs need a little carbs in their diet? Thank you very much.
Fantastic idea!!
So would you give them a chicken foot everyday? Or part of the foot? Trying to replace the greenie👍🏾✌🏾
I love your videos And I hope you make more. now let’s get to the question. we are feeding my dog kibble, and I feel like he needs a better type. What would you recommend?
I just bought 3 different slow feeders!!! Im excited
My Dae loves eggs, guacamole, bananas, watermelon, beef, chicken, beef. I feed her with me if it's kosher. Her kibble and fresh pet last along time. ❤🎉
What do you do if you have tried several fruits for toppers and your dogs aren't interested? I've tried bananas, Blueberries, strawberries. They aren't interested but I want to give them fruits. I believe I even tried watermelon ans they weren't interested in that either....ughhh
Our Corgi LOVES the heart of lettuce (eh em, the part I hate = win win!). Fiber AND water content. Woohoo!
You didn’t mention how often you give chicken feet, oil etc to your dogs diet. At what age do you start? Bringing home a puppy next month😊We have been watching all of your videos, been 14 years since we have had one
Excellent video, Rachel ❤
Hi Rachel😊 I have a senior dog with severe arthritis in his back legs. I have tried everything and he is now on arthritis medication that are having terrible side effects. Is there anything besides cbd and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements that you would recommend? Thanks!
MSM…I give my 14yr old , 20lb, shih tzu 1/4 of my doctor’s best msm 1000mg capsule daily.. i take 4 caps of it for arthritis/joint pain and it helps me drastically so does my my 82 yr old mother.👍🏻
My dog is almost 14 now (he's a GSD mixed breed). Besides CBD oil he gets also Boswellia/Curcumin by Organika daily. He gets other supplements for different reasons as well. Most pain meds are aweful with lots of side effects. Since he's prone to seizures I found the only pain med for him is Galliprant which hasn't had a bad side effect so far. To counteract the liver damage from pain meds he also gets SamE supplement. I don't give glucosamine etc or MSM, I've read somewher years ago that they are not as good as they say.
Hi Rachel. Is it safe to give dogs cooked eggs? I had a habit of giving my Sammy eggs as a treat in the mornings coked in butter. What are your thoughts?
You can absolutely give dogs cooked eggs! My vet recommends it. It’s good for brain health, a shiny and healthy coat and so much more. One of my little man’s favorite treats are poached or scrambled egg. (Can also give a raw egg, but the thought of that kind of scares me-salmonella and whatnot)
Rachel is it ok to go back and forth some days raw some day fresh and once in a while kibble? Right now we offer Farmers Dog and Sundays for Dog.
what dog food you have in that bowl?
I asked Rachel a question about carbs like potatoes that’s in the food she recommends and I like that, but does anybody else on this list know anything about carbs for our dogs? I feel as though they probably need a little bit. Does anybody else have any issues or complaints or Tips on carbs for your dog or do you feel as though the great free is great I actually don’t at this time although my dog is on a grain free right now, he’s on a raw diet with no grains in it but I’ve been adding some quinoa and potato, and even rice at Timesanyone else help if Rachel doesn’t get back to questions thanks
Hey Rachel, I really liked that maev raw dog food. I am going to start feeding it to my dog, and I wanted to ask you, would you recommend still adding moisture to that? Even though I am not worried about hydration because my dog drinks lots of water.
What if your dog hates fruit an veggies? Mine will actually pick out any fruit or veg i will put in her bowl and put it on a neat little pile next to her bowl before eating the rest of her meal. It is a great party trick, but i do worry about giving her all the nutrients she needs..
Dogs don’t need anything besides meat,with some organs occasionally. They can be perfectly healthy without fruits and vegetables. They know instinctively what they need.
My dog won’t eat wet kibble or actual wet food so it’s harder to incorporate more liquid in his diet. Any suggestions?
I have to blend my dogs veggies (carrots and broccoli) she gets them mixed into her raw food as she just wont touch them otherwise and they get left in bottom of bowl. I didn't realise that broccoli nedded to be cooked first? Ill batch steam some and use it that way from now on thanks for info.
Why does your dog have to eat vegetables if she doesn’t like them? No nutritional requirements.
Hi Rachel ! I just switched my dog to Maeve and it's AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for recommending it !!!!!
Love your videos!
I have a toy poodle. He eats Carna4 as we needed something easy, healthy for travel. Is that ok?
Also, I would like to give him a chicken foot, but afraid he would choke on it. Should I be concerned? What do you recommend? Thank you!! Great video!
Hi Raquel i have a cockapoo and im conser with his pop is soft . he is 4months can you give me some advice?
Love your videos, what do you think about fresh pet food for dogs small dogs, my 14 month old silki terrier love it but I also add a 1/3 cup of nitrate complete freeze dry food?? I am new to raising a puppy so always I always have to ask , thanks my name is Rebecca I live in Chino valley Arizona,
Wonderfull inspiration❤️🦋👁🐾thank you so Munch ,its so important ❤️you are an Angel 🦋🌈🦄🪶
What can I feed my chihuahuas
Hi. Im looking for new food for my 9 month old golden i dont see any video about what food u think is good only your revirws and foods you dont like
Love your channel... been watching for a while now. I have been giving our pup (8 yrs old) everything you listed here today with exception to the omega 3 oil. Ordering it now. The one thing I am stressing about is his dental health. The doc wants him to go under for a deep cleaning and I am terrified. I know it has to be done, but I am so scared.
Are chicken feet appropriate for small dogs? I have a mini poodle and a toy poodle. Thx.
Advice please I am picking up a 8 month old puppy he’s currently on purina puppy chow but I am looking for something better any advice he’s a lab/pit mix
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!
I saw somewhere that for broccoli the florets are bad for dogs and to only give them the stems. No?
What was the brand of bone broth u used ?
What are your thoughts on the Himalayan Yak cheese chews?
She recommends those as they're good dental chews
For my dogs, they’re great! As long as they’re responsibly sourced & limited ingredients. The ones I use are only natural ingredients so as my dogs chew them , the saliva softens it & they’re highly digestible
@@Helena.does.stufff Lost my 12 1/2 yo Cane Corso a little over a month ago....she loved them! And were the only thing that last over a day. Will be giving time to heal from the loss...but any new puppy in the future will be getting them 😉
@@1wascallywabbit I'm so sorry
I bought them a couple of times until I noticed that they splintered easily into needle sized pieces. I was worried that they would perforate the insides and stopped giving them to my dogs.
Thanks for the advice
Sorry ; I had the laugh at the chicken feet , my Rottie (forced adoption) would not bother chewing those ; they go straight down the hatch 🤣
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Learned a lot off this vido Rachel is there like a 3 n 1 vitamin i cood get he really n bad way needs relief its been lik 3 r4 months got some all natural slippery elm first day i hope i c some kind + sign thanks a million Rachel we'll be watching ✌️❤ Goatbutt
Is this ok to start with a 13 week old puppy?
How do these omega 3s work with a dog with pancreatitis??
I don’t have good luck with natural, healthy dental chews. My question: are there bones in poultry feet? If so, is this dangerous? I’ve got two 1-year-old Yorkies.
Not bones but ligaments. I bake mine before I give it to my small dog and he loves it. It's just crunchy.
also no issues with digesting chicken feet. Maybe a little watery poop.
@@elizabethmcbride222 thank you! Where do you typically source them? I’m in Northern California
Can I give my dog Ollie food?
Good morning this was a wonderful UA-cam and I looked into this food. It appears to be very good because I like that it has some carbonate. She said they have potatoes in it and I always worry about my food which I do feed a raw diet but I always try to add in a little Rice or quinoa or something because I feel as though the dogs need that because of the heart problems that was going around and they’re still not sure why that happened but it scares me to feed a grain free diet even though it is raw and he does wonderful on it but your food has potato in it which is yay. Yay yay for me, but it’s just way too expensive so I’m gonna stick with what I’m using which I love and add in some quinoa or potatoes now that I see it’s in your food all this was lovely. Thank you very much. I’m so happy you can get to feed your two or three dogs this wonderful food but not everybody has the moneyto feed even one dog on this diet
Dumb question… do you have to cook the frozen veggies??
I absolutely cook more for my dogs than I do for my self. I can cook really well I just don’t enjoy doing it for myself. It always just seems like work. But when it comes to preparing food for my dogs that is somehow different.
The struggle is seeing all of these new and excited raw and fresh food dog brands that are outrageously expensive; way more than my own food budget
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Did you bake chicken foot? It looked brown like came out of oven. Thx
Don't bake it! You can't feed them cooked bones. The ones she is showing is dehydrated which is not the same as baked.
Thank you
How do you rate The Honest Kitchen grain free chicken food for dogs? They say it's human grade food.
Soft boiled eggs, spaghetti squash, sardines, sour krout, apple, blueberries, sea calcium, garlic, ginger, raw organic pumpkin seeds, and Dr. Mercola glandular powder.
Garlic is toxic to dogs sweetheart. Be careful!
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Nice to give your dog all these great treats. What do you do if your dog won't eat anything other than the raw meat i give him, and even that has to be half frozen. Very picky eater.
He knows better than you what he needs. Dogs don’t need fruits and vegetables.
Watermelon!
Our vet said, "Never give dogs chicken or pig bones, they are brittle and the bits can perforate their intestines"
Cooked is bad raw is fine.
Freeze dried is raw.
@carrierichardson6619 my vet advised against raw food but I know it's good for them, so she will receive raw at times. He suggested I put her on their food they recommend and I know that's not good for her so I will keep her on Farmina.
My last dog made it to 21
Dogs don’t need fruit either 7:16
I know you have to limit dogs' intake of cruciferous veggies because it can be hard on their stomachs, but my dog LOVES broccoli, almost as much as she loves meat, so I share small bits with her whenever I eat it. She goes nuts for it. She also loves halloween because she gets to eat small bits of the pumpkin from carving jackolanterns. I really should be buying pumpkin for her more often, since it's really good for dogs and she loves it.
On a different note: Organic foods aren't better. There's no agreed upon definition of what "organic" means. The label is more of a marketing gimmick than a useful piece of information. There are often multiple certification organizations in each country, and oversight of organic certified farms is pretty lax in most places, so two different "organic" products can have vastly different planting, growing, and harvesting practices, even if they're the same type of product.
There is nutritionally NO difference between organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables. Nutritionally speaking, broccoli is broccoli, bananas are bananas. You're getting the same stuff from each regardless of how it's labeled.
Organic products aren't necessarily safer. You should wash all produce, but it's especially important to wash organic produce VERY well. Some organic fertilizers and pesticides can be problematic or outright dangerous and don't break down over time or wash off easily, so you can't trust that they're "clean enough" from cleaning and packaging processes, or from a little rinsey rinse under your sink faucet. Example: copper and sulfur, which aren't inherently dangerous (many fruits and veggies contain those chemicals naturally) but in large quantities they can cause health issues. Getting extra from unwashed food is potentially dangerous. Another example: many organic farms use untreated manure as fertilizer, which increases contamination from e. coli and salmonella.
It's not more environmentally friendly either. Organic pesticides are often less effective, and therefore require higher quantities at higher frequencies, with products that can have a higher environmental impact, than synthetic products that have been specially tailored to make their effects more specific to the target pest and less dangerous to environment or human health.
Organic foods aren't necessarily bad. I'm personally indifferent as to which I buy. Availability, price, and freshness are all more important factors for me than whether or not it is (or isn't) organic, and I buy organic options when they meet my needs. But you can't assume foods are better or safer just because they have an organic label. You can have an organic farm that coats their crops in harmful "natural" pesticides twice per month and a non-organic farm that barely, if at all, uses pesticides. You can have an organic farm that manages pests and other environmental risks with native predator species, crop mixing, and crop rotation, and a non-organic farm that liberally sprays pesticides that are questionable and may be banned in the near future. Some organic farms are amazing, some are terrible. Some non-organic farms are amazing, some are terrible. The point is, the organic label tells you very little, and I get frustrated when influencers tell people they should be spending more for a label that doesn't actually mean anything.
Cucumbers, blueberries and green beans but those arent as healthy so I dont do many. Cant keep her out of the potato patch either, but dont want her eating potato seeds or green ones.
i love your ideas for toppers, however a reminder to everyone: before you feed your dog raw items inform your vet (as raw comes with it's cons and needs more precautions) and speak to a vet nutritionist, as they are better educated in nutrition to help you handle raw snacks or foods and your pup. there is also nothing wrong with feeding your dog dental treats! reading the ingredients of a kibble or otherwise is NOT the best way to figure out if it is 'good' or 'bad.' and there are plenty of articles by nutritionists that explain what to really consider when buying treats or food. if you want to buy dental treats/water etc for your pet please look for the VOHC (veterinary oral health council) label to know that item has been tested and proven to work, it's very helpful esp if you can't brush your dog's teeth once a week (or even at all for some reason or the other)
My dog wil not eat strawberries, let alone fruit!
Love your ideas however what do yo do if your dog won't eat a single one of these. Extremely picky and every single one of these recommendations is a no go for him... His is a 2 yr. old Goldendoodle.
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