Thank you so much for this review, I was one of the people who requested it. I’m so glad to hear your positive review of it as after trying just about every high priced food on the market this is the only one that doesn’t make my dog scratch himself until he’s raw. Within one week he’s acting like a puppy, tons of energy and is happy. I’m looking forward to your videos on corn!
@@Unknown-hu4gf I’ve actually never been able to find it, I’m in a small town in Canada so I don’t know if that’s why, but I do see it listed on the Purina website. If I could find it I would absolutely buy it. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@Unknown-hu4gf yes we do have a Walmart, although I haven’t been to it in over a year. I looked online and was pleased to see they carry it so I will be getting that one next time :)) Thanks.
Thanks for this! I was reading many reviews or analyses by people saying it was not good, and you've countered many of them with facts. I just bought some and was worried.
Glad I found THIS particular review of yours. We've been troubleshooting our dog's allergic reaction, for about 2 months now. Went from taking her off Farmer's, which we believed to be the culprit, as we had switched her to that, to then trying different kibble. You name it, we tried it. Finally, after 4 previous vets, went and saw a dermatologist. After a bunch of tests and views under the microscope, he recommended we take her off the z/d (been on it for about a month with no improvement), and put her on Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin/stomach salmon, in conjunction with 4 once a week doses of ivermectin(possible mites, not detectable). We let him know she is allergic to at least chicken, and the z/d as you know, has hydrolyzed chicken liver. He stated he did not have great confidence in the z/d when it came to some pet's levels of allergies to chicken.
I love your food review videos! How about reviewing some more of the “cheaper” dog foods? I was thinking more foods from Wal-Mart (easily accessible/inexpensive)foods like Ol’Roy, Pedigree, Alpo, etc.
Hello Animaldocrea, we are adopting another puppy tomorrow. I'm so excited! He's been started on Purina Puppy Chow and after watching your video I am comfortable continuing with this food.
@AnimalDocRea are you concerned about the dyes in the puppy chow? What is your professional opinion? I'm actually thinking of switching him to Science diet because of the dyes in this food.
My dog eats purina dog chow my pittbull does well on it and my vet says he looks good and he as no problem with purina dog chow they have been around 100 years so they must be doing something right. Every dog is different. You don't have to go broke feeding your animals with all these boutique foods.
I looked at the dry matter basis for Kitten Chow and it also seemed spot on. Why is it so much cheaper than other Purina food? Are the ingredients lower quality?
It may be that they use lower cost ingredients, doesn’t mean they aren’t nutritious obviously because they can make it fit a nutrient parameter even more expensive brands cannot. It may also mean they don’t add any of the extras like vitamin packs or glucosamine, probiotics
it’s the percentage of ingredients. If both food brands have 21% protein and one has 16% of that as chicken and another one has 16% soy protein. Both meet the 21% protein checkmark but they are not the same quality
As a human if I want 50g of protein daily. I would rather eat a steak and some chicken then make soy protein and pea protein shakes. that’s what I mean.
@johnviera3884 and that’s fine, but we are talking optimal nutrition of animals as a species, not humans. soy allows you to balance minerals and keep protein high. Pet food is about performance and need, not human desire. At least that’s what we are talking about on this channel.
If it is as bad as the Cat Chow Complete, which says "for all life stages," then no. Dog Chow is now only 40 lbs for $28.99. A 62% price increase. Cat Chow is 20 lbs for $24.38. The Cat Chow also has different colors and shapes. Wow. We do like "Lady and the Tramp!" How long do you recommend dry food be kept, once it has been opened? I enjoy watching all of your videos.
I’d have to defer to the package for how long to keep, I’ve contacted companies who have said that say it’s ok to freeze if you can’t use it within a month.
I recently got another dog!! Have one adult and one puppy! And going thought the food like crazy! Can you review the puppy chow also? Did you find anything that would make you choose pedigree over dog chow?
Animal digest is a high-quality ingredient made from animal protein that is often used in pet food. The term "digest" refers to the process used to produce it, which breaks down animal protein into peptides using enzymes and acids, similar to digestion in the body. The resulting digest can be a liquid, paste, or powder.
You know it is easier to go onto Purina's website to look at all the food they make? You won't have issues finding all the info like you do on Walmart or Chewy site. Just a suggestion
Can you pick the best puppy food for small breeds and not high in protein. I’m having a hard time and I think other people are too since everyone buys Origen when it has a very high protein.
I think your in mind is in the right place. I assume people buy Origen because they think excess protein is better but in reality they are setting their puppy up for kidney disease later in life. I would suggest following my tips on reviewing AAFCO statements and guaranteed analysis and start searching for a food that suits your needs. More expensive doesn’t always mean better, it often means big marketing machine
@@AnimalDocRea thank you also can I rely on the guarantees and is framia a good food I have look at the ingredients and they look okay but I dont know what the percentage of each is good or not
Can you do a video about this DCM everyone is talking about? Im seeing a lot of people talk about dog foods that complies with wsava guidelines (which supposedly are only 5) Hills Science Diet,Iams,Ekanuba, and Purina. Pretty much everything else is not good I’m hearing. This according to Facebook Groups of course lol
Yes Dcm has always occurred in dogs, particularly Dobermans for genetic reasons. It’s not a new disease. What we are saying is that it is now happening at a higher rate in dogs that are fed grain free. At least that’s the current on going hypothesis.
I remember my German shepherd being fed this and noticed she didn’t have very soft fur and her stool was on the softer side. When I switched her to Purina One/Pro plan her fur became soft, shiny and noticed her stool became very healthy. I guess it’ll vary by dogs.
I don't see this brand in the UK. What is it called in your country? In the UK we get Purina as Pro Plan, Beta, and Bakers, with Bakers being the supermarket affordable brand, Pro Plan the premium, and Beta being somewhere in between.
@shawnastephens1536 agreed, the purpose of this channel is not to make people feel bad about their choices. It’s to empower them to make informed decisions that are right for them.
Doctor Rea I was wondering if Puppy Chow Large Breed puppy food is ok to feed? I have tried numerous other more expensive brands including Pro Plan, and this seems to be the only food my dog will eat without hesitation. I just want to make sure I am feeding him a complete, healthy food. There is so much misinformation and hate against the Puppy Chow that I am thoroughly confused and concerned. Thank you.
@@deleqtronica8733Not really. Doctor Rea has a video where she debunks this myth. Truth is, each dog is different from the rest. Not every kibble is good for everyone, and there are dogs that thrive with different diets and lifestyles. Let's just stop demonizing corn.
@alesanchez87 not every dog needs the same kibble, but corn being the primary food source for any dog is not optimal for them. Corn is the hardest grain to digest, even humans have a hard time and our intestines are much longer than that of dogs. Corn has very low food value to dogs, and will usually come out the way it came in. Corn is beneficial in small quantities as it's rich in fiber but that's the only advantage it really has to an alternative food source. Purina isn't loading corn in Dog Chow because it's healthy for the dog, they do it because it's extremely cheap and brings down the cost of production and the price they can sell the product at. At the end of the day you can feed your dog whatever you like, the science behind dog food and their nutritional requirements are not where it should be at the moment, we can only do the best we can based off of the knowledge we have from whatever limited studies there are, I personally would never feed Dog Chow or any dog food with the primary source being corn to my dogs based off all the readings I have done.
Please do yourself and your viewers a favor and read this book! "Not Fit For A Dog" The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food. Do a internet search you'll find it. This will change your mind if you will give it a chance 😎👍
I may have to pick it up, thanks for the recommendation. The Authors: Elizabeth Hodgkins, Marion E. Smart seem very well credentialed. I am not sure what expertise Michael J Fox has in veterinary medicine or nutrition, but he is a nice guy and I did so enjoy him in "Back to the Future"
@@AnimalDocRea If you can please let me what you thought about it after you read it. I have 2 more copies I'm taking to my local vets. They're easy to find on Ebay 👍
Hey, appreciate the reference pintd but I gotta say, this is not good advise. Jsut because this dog food is considered ok dog food for meeting the basic requirements does not mean it is good. You can feed your kids McDonald's and tacobell every day, it is food so you are feeding them... Or you can feed your kids good nutritious meals. Corn meal as a main ingredient...again meeting the bare minimum requirements. Corn meal is known to be a cause obesity, digestive issues and intestinal blockage. Don't feed your kids tace bell and mcdonalds every day, spend a little more money if you can to feed them a good diet.
I think what you are missing is what most pet food marketers want you to miss. This false metaphor to McDonald’s is very common and unfortunately misguided. The difference between McDonald’s and a pet food that is “complete and balanced” is stark. McDonald’s doesn’t formulate there food to be a nutrient balanced meal for a humans entire life. It is made to be tasty and to be an occasional treat. This is NOT what budget foods are. Budget foods are 100% formulated for everyday feeding. McDonald would be more like a milkbone. Tasty treat but not made for nutrition for the long run. Think more along the lines of baby formula…complete and balanced to sustain life. We would not say that enfamil is McDonald’s. The analogy is just inaccurate and misleading and whoever started it had a complete lack of nutrition education or was banking on people repeating it lacked knowledge. I am trying to gently educate that this mindset is incorrect and give you the tools to help yourself work through it. I would recommend you watch the following video and read through the comment section, I think you may find dit an interesting perspective. ua-cam.com/video/UuzZPA3wYJI/v-deo.htmlsi=duI8Paak8r3zu1Kx
@AnimalDocRea sorry but no. Purina dogchow is cheap garbage. Balance nutrition with cornmeal as a primary ingredient is a joke. And no my opinions are not just me following other blindly. I've seen what a dog chow diet does to a dogs overall health. The only claim dogchow has for itself is that it is considered "dog food"
Thank you so much for this review, I was one of the people who requested it. I’m so glad to hear your positive review of it as after trying just about every high priced food on the market this is the only one that doesn’t make my dog scratch himself until he’s raw. Within one week he’s acting like a puppy, tons of energy and is happy. I’m looking forward to your videos on corn!
@@Unknown-hu4gf I’ve actually never been able to find it, I’m in a small town in Canada so I don’t know if that’s why, but I do see it listed on the Purina website. If I could find it I would absolutely buy it. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@Unknown-hu4gf yes we do have a Walmart, although I haven’t been to it in over a year. I looked online and was pleased to see they carry it so I will be getting that one next time :)) Thanks.
@@Unknown-hu4gf just found out after talking with a Purina rep that it’s discontinued, I’m so bummed!
Thanks for this! I was reading many reviews or analyses by people saying it was not good, and you've countered many of them with facts. I just bought some and was worried.
Glad it was helpful!
Glad I found THIS particular review of yours. We've been troubleshooting our dog's allergic reaction, for about 2 months now. Went from taking her off Farmer's, which we believed to be the culprit, as we had switched her to that, to then trying different kibble. You name it, we tried it. Finally, after 4 previous vets, went and saw a dermatologist. After a bunch of tests and views under the microscope, he recommended we take her off the z/d (been on it for about a month with no improvement), and put her on Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin/stomach salmon, in conjunction with 4 once a week doses of ivermectin(possible mites, not detectable). We let him know she is allergic to at least chicken, and the z/d as you know, has hydrolyzed chicken liver. He stated he did not have great confidence in the z/d when it came to some pet's levels of allergies to chicken.
Sounds like a sound work up, bravo to you and your vet team for being so thorough.
This is the only food review I've seen by someone with credentials and science base facts.
Thanks. You should check out @thepetfoodpuzzleguy he’s really good too
I love your food review videos! How about reviewing some more of the “cheaper” dog foods? I was thinking more foods from Wal-Mart (easily accessible/inexpensive)foods like Ol’Roy, Pedigree, Alpo, etc.
I love the suggestion!
Hello Animaldocrea, we are adopting another puppy tomorrow. I'm so excited! He's been started on Purina Puppy Chow and after watching your video I am comfortable continuing with this food.
Congratulations
@@AnimalDocRea thank you =)
@AnimalDocRea are you concerned about the dyes in the puppy chow? What is your professional opinion? I'm actually thinking of switching him to Science diet because of the dyes in this food.
@TJ-kz1ul I’m not concerned, but I don’t care for it
@@AnimalDocReathank you, you are always so helpful.
My dog eats purina dog chow my pittbull does well on it and my vet says he looks good and he as no problem with purina dog chow they have been around 100 years so they must be doing something right. Every dog is different. You don't have to go broke feeding your animals with all these boutique foods.
I looked at the dry matter basis for Kitten Chow and it also seemed spot on. Why is it so much cheaper than other Purina food? Are the ingredients lower quality?
It may be that they use lower cost ingredients, doesn’t mean they aren’t nutritious obviously because they can make it fit a nutrient parameter even more expensive brands cannot. It may also mean they don’t add any of the extras like vitamin packs or glucosamine, probiotics
Hi! Thanks for the review. Do you have a chart for a puppy?
I go over puppy in this video. Pedigree Adult, Pedigree Puppy: Budget Friendly Dog Food Review
ua-cam.com/video/bpT8yX8E_2A/v-deo.html
it’s the percentage of ingredients. If both food brands have 21% protein and one has 16% of that as chicken and another one has 16% soy protein. Both meet the 21% protein checkmark but they are not the same quality
I think what you mean is one has a different amino acid profile and a different bioavailability, you can’t determine quality on an ingredient list
As a human if I want 50g of protein daily. I would rather eat a steak and some chicken then make soy protein and pea protein shakes. that’s what I mean.
@johnviera3884 and that’s fine, but we are talking optimal nutrition of animals as a species, not humans. soy allows you to balance minerals and keep protein high. Pet food is about performance and need, not human desire. At least that’s what we are talking about on this channel.
Is there a website that will list what foods have gone through feeding trials or do you just have to look at each label?
You would have to look at each individual AAFCO statement.
If it is as bad as the Cat Chow Complete, which says "for all life stages," then no. Dog Chow is now only 40 lbs for $28.99. A 62% price increase. Cat Chow is 20 lbs for $24.38. The Cat Chow also has different colors and shapes. Wow. We do like "Lady and the Tramp!" How long do you recommend dry food be kept, once it has been opened? I enjoy watching all of your videos.
I’d have to defer to the package for how long to keep, I’ve contacted companies who have said that say it’s ok to freeze if you can’t use it within a month.
I recently got another dog!! Have one adult and one puppy! And going thought the food like crazy! Can you review the puppy chow also? Did you find anything that would make you choose pedigree over dog chow?
I actually prefer the dog chow
@@AnimalDocRea that was the vibe I was getting:D thanks for the reply!!
Can you explain to me what the heck the ingredient animal digest is?
Animal digest is a high-quality ingredient made from animal protein that is often used in pet food. The term "digest" refers to the process used to produce it, which breaks down animal protein into peptides using enzymes and acids, similar to digestion in the body. The resulting digest can be a liquid, paste, or powder.
You know it is easier to go onto Purina's website to look at all the food they make? You won't have issues finding all the info like you do on Walmart or Chewy site. Just a suggestion
Yes, this was about trying to show people what they can do just looking at the label.
It's good for my dog & it's good for my wallet lol
Can you pick the best puppy food for small breeds and not high in protein. I’m having a hard time and I think other people are too since everyone buys Origen when it has a very high protein.
I think your in mind is in the right place. I assume people buy Origen because they think excess protein is better but in reality they are setting their puppy up for kidney disease later in life. I would suggest following my tips on reviewing AAFCO statements and guaranteed analysis and start searching for a food that suits your needs. More expensive doesn’t always mean better, it often means big marketing machine
@@AnimalDocRea thank you also can I rely on the guarantees and is framia a good food I have look at the ingredients and they look okay but I dont know what the percentage of each is good or not
@@AnimalDocRea Hi....... Can I give Purina puppy chow to a 8 months and 10 months old boerboels?
@riquipuig601 I’ve not reviewed that food specifically against the standards
@@AnimalDocRea Oh ok thanks.... Our problem is we don't have access to quality dog food in our country .......
Great info......
Thanks!
@@AnimalDocRea you're welcome they are over pricing along of these dog foods
Yes I don’t like it when they intentionally try and manipulate the consumer
@AnimalDocRea right because we spend 1000s of dollars yearly to have a healthy pet
I flipped to the end of the book, I hope this is not a spoiler. The butler did it.
Can you do a video about this DCM everyone is talking about? Im seeing a lot of people talk about dog foods that complies with wsava guidelines (which supposedly are only 5) Hills Science Diet,Iams,Ekanuba, and Purina. Pretty much everything else is not good I’m hearing. This according to Facebook Groups of course lol
Check out my video on grain free.
@@AnimalDocRea From my understanding it’s not just grain free right? I currently feed Diamond Naturals and heard it’s been known to cause it as well.
It’s just grain free that I’m aware.
@@AnimalDocRea There is Facebook groups dedicated to this subject. A lot of people have had dogs diagnosed who were on grain inclusive foods.
Yes Dcm has always occurred in dogs, particularly Dobermans for genetic reasons. It’s not a new disease. What we are saying is that it is now happening at a higher rate in dogs that are fed grain free. At least that’s the current on going hypothesis.
I remember my German shepherd being fed this and noticed she didn’t have very soft fur and her stool was on the softer side.
When I switched her to Purina One/Pro plan her fur became soft, shiny and noticed her stool became very healthy.
I guess it’ll vary by dogs.
Yes, These standards are always a recommended guideline then individual variation.
Just a heads up to anyone looking for the Purina dog chow Natural, just spoke to a Purina rep and it’s being discontinued.
too bad, I was going to check into that one.
Dyes are really not good, in EU they do not add the dyes to this one.
That’s great
I don't see this brand in the UK. What is it called in your country?
In the UK we get Purina as Pro Plan, Beta, and Bakers, with Bakers being the supermarket affordable brand, Pro Plan the premium, and Beta being somewhere in between.
I'm poor so I buy this for my dog
Purina dog chow is good. Don't feel bad if your dog does well on it.
@shawnastephens1536 agreed, the purpose of this channel is not to make people feel bad about their choices. It’s to empower them to make informed decisions that are right for them.
@@AnimalDocRea I was trying to make her not feel bad about buying dog chow. I said for her not to feel bad if her dog does well on it.
@@shawnastephens1536 I know, thats why I said I agreed 😍
Doctor Rea I was wondering if Puppy Chow Large Breed puppy food is ok to feed? I have tried numerous other more expensive brands including Pro Plan, and this seems to be the only food my dog will eat without hesitation. I just want to make sure I am feeding him a complete, healthy food. There is so much misinformation and hate against the Puppy Chow that I am thoroughly confused and concerned. Thank you.
I had to take my dog off this immediately.... he was bleeding...ect
Got better as soon as I stopped feeding him this
Sorry to hear that
The first ingredient is corn in it, that's never a good sign.
@@deleqtronica8733Not really. Doctor Rea has a video where she debunks this myth. Truth is, each dog is different from the rest. Not every kibble is good for everyone, and there are dogs that thrive with different diets and lifestyles. Let's just stop demonizing corn.
@deleqtronica8733 Great perspective
@alesanchez87 not every dog needs the same kibble, but corn being the primary food source for any dog is not optimal for them. Corn is the hardest grain to digest, even humans have a hard time and our intestines are much longer than that of dogs. Corn has very low food value to dogs, and will usually come out the way it came in. Corn is beneficial in small quantities as it's rich in fiber but that's the only advantage it really has to an alternative food source. Purina isn't loading corn in Dog Chow because it's healthy for the dog, they do it because it's extremely cheap and brings down the cost of production and the price they can sell the product at. At the end of the day you can feed your dog whatever you like, the science behind dog food and their nutritional requirements are not where it should be at the moment, we can only do the best we can based off of the knowledge we have from whatever limited studies there are, I personally would never feed Dog Chow or any dog food with the primary source being corn to my dogs based off all the readings I have done.
No it’s awful
Please do yourself and your viewers a favor and read this book! "Not Fit For A Dog" The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food. Do a internet search you'll find it. This will change your mind if you will give it a chance 😎👍
I may have to pick it up, thanks for the recommendation. The Authors: Elizabeth Hodgkins, Marion E. Smart seem very well credentialed. I am not sure what expertise Michael J Fox has in veterinary medicine or nutrition, but he is a nice guy and I did so enjoy him in "Back to the Future"
@@AnimalDocRea If you can please let me what you thought about it after you read it. I have 2 more copies I'm taking to my local vets. They're easy to find on Ebay 👍
@@AnimalDocRea LOL!! Dr. Michael W. Fox is a veterinarian. Not Marty McFly!
Omg. Now I feel silly. This is a side gig after all.
@@AnimalDocRea We all know you are a showman. Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh!
Hey, appreciate the reference pintd but I gotta say, this is not good advise. Jsut because this dog food is considered ok dog food for meeting the basic requirements does not mean it is good. You can feed your kids McDonald's and tacobell every day, it is food so you are feeding them... Or you can feed your kids good nutritious meals. Corn meal as a main ingredient...again meeting the bare minimum requirements. Corn meal is known to be a cause obesity, digestive issues and intestinal blockage. Don't feed your kids tace bell and mcdonalds every day, spend a little more money if you can to feed them a good diet.
I think what you are missing is what most pet food marketers want you to miss. This false metaphor to McDonald’s is very common and unfortunately misguided. The difference between McDonald’s and a pet food that is “complete and balanced” is stark. McDonald’s doesn’t formulate there food to be a nutrient balanced meal for a humans entire life. It is made to be tasty and to be an occasional treat. This is NOT what budget foods are. Budget foods are 100% formulated for everyday feeding. McDonald would be more like a milkbone. Tasty treat but not made for nutrition for the long run. Think more along the lines of baby formula…complete and balanced to sustain life. We would not say that enfamil is McDonald’s. The analogy is just inaccurate and misleading and whoever started it had a complete lack of nutrition education or was banking on people repeating it lacked knowledge. I am trying to gently educate that this mindset is incorrect and give you the tools to help yourself work through it. I would recommend you watch the following video and read through the comment section, I think you may find dit an interesting perspective.
ua-cam.com/video/UuzZPA3wYJI/v-deo.htmlsi=duI8Paak8r3zu1Kx
@AnimalDocRea sorry but no. Purina dogchow is cheap garbage. Balance nutrition with cornmeal as a primary ingredient is a joke. And no my opinions are not just me following other blindly. I've seen what a dog chow diet does to a dogs overall health. The only claim dogchow has for itself is that it is considered "dog food"