You are SUCH a BEAUTIFUL inspiration to know more and do our Best!! Your love, consideration and kindness towards ALL THE DAMN (rescue) DOGS (and cats) truly translates to all of us (humans) that strive to be better pet parents. Thank you for all you give! 😻
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
If you're eating cake or pastries with tons of refined carbs and OIL then yes, inflammation is what you'll get. If you eat French fries with OIL, again, inflammation. Whole plant food carbs from rice, potatoes, fruits, etc are in their purest form and are antiinflammatories.
I think it’s very important to add theres a little trick called the Salt Divide... basically pet food producers are not allowed to have more than 1% salt content in the food and the way an ingredient list works is items are listed from greatest value to least value SO anything that is past salt in the ingredient list means there is less than 1% of that ingredient in the food. This is especially important to look at when choosing a food because as far as marketing goes, as long as the ingredient is listed on that list, companies can plaster it all over the bag. i.e dog foods branded to be healthy with blue berries, sweet potato, carrots etc. on the front of the package to make u believe the food is chalk full of good stuff for your dogs can, in reality have less than 1% of those things in the food (helpful hint when looking at those ingredients)
I’ve had my puppy for four days & he’s already crate trained following the tips you’ve given & I already got him to sit when I say sit & he’s almost potty trained ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A lot of people can’t afford raw diets for their pets, and it’s also tricky to mix the ingredients properly to get the % needed of everything. I appreciate these kind of videos because it help us to feed our dogs the best we can. I personally feed my dog a mix of fresh vegetables and kibble.
Raw isn’t as expensive as people think I have a miniature poodle who weighs 11 kilos and it works out about £1.20 a day to feed him. One 500g tub will last him 2 days. Have a look into the different brands so much healthier for then
Hi beautiful! If you enjoyed this video - do me a solid and tell just one friend! Let's get to 50K this year. What do you think, think we can make it? PSST: Have you seen our merch? We have socks, shirts and hoodies! All proceeds benefit dog health and well being, win win! teespring.com/stores/rachel-fusaro
My dog loves Carna4, and he digests it very well. I highly recommend it! It's a synthetic-free Canadian dog food, which has higher ingredient standards than American ones due to their laws
@@rym6829 He has been great! No issues with his stool, no stomach issues, or anything else. I buy the chicken and lamb flavors, and he loves them both. Also, this food is one of the few that keeps your pet's breath smelling fresh as well! No doggy breath or smelly farts lol this food is amazing
I find that fresh food and KETO diets work best for my dogs. I always find myself learning so much without even knowing it whenever I watch your videos! Your new uploads are always the highlight of my day ❤️❤️❤️
This video is so high class for me, when she refers to the cereal as a bad food for humans I am like damn I eat cereal as dinner like three times a week lol. I don’t get to eat the 10% of the fine diet that she suggest for a dog. 😂
You are literally my life saver!!!!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH! I was borderline having a mental breakdowns looking for good puppy foods.. Plus I’ll add some fresh veggies and other things into my dogs diet!
I just found your channel and I'm hooked!!!! I just rescued a 1 yr old Lhasa Apso that I named Hugo and I've had him for 2 weeks now. I took him to my vet for his vaccinations and he was neutered a few days ago. I also have a 3 yr old wired hair chihuahua named Ruby Jean and I'm going to look into adding whole food, vegetables and fruits little by little. I absolutely love your no-nonsense approach !!!! KEEP UP the awesome videos!!!
I just did your calculations on the Orijen amazing grains puppy. I added the guaranteed analysis numbers and I got exactly 100 but could have been more but I left a few things out. So that means it would be 0 carbs.
Hi Rachel! I LOVE and ADORE your videos! They’re so informative and funny. I’m getting a Yorkie puppy soon and these videos have helped so much. Don’t stop what you’re doing! :)
I have to watch what food I give my lab as he has good allergies (he's allergic to wheat and beef) I feed a dry food (the only one he hasn't had a bad reaction to) and used to feed raw but due to costly food bills I went down the dry food route. I still give him fresh foods though (he knows the word carrot his favourite veg!) His favourite food is cooked fish which he gets as often as we can give it to him (especially on his birthday that's a must have present!) Love your videos and can't wait for the next video!
When looking at dog/puppy food ingredients, I always think about this example: would a dog go after the corn in the cornfield or the chicken? I've never forgotten that our dogs have dna of a wolf. Same could be said of what they should be eating. Something I think about when I'm feeding my dogs.
Not all dogs have wolf ancestors...only certain breeds have them... That's LITERALLY what people don't even know about dogs. People keep spreading that misinformation that dogs are descendants of wolves, NO they are not.
When I visit my mom I recently started adding steamed peas and carrots, chopped spinach and cucumber and sometimes a fried egg with a bit of olive oil and crushed eggshell to my moms huskies kibble. I’ve been doing research on what else I can add to her kibble. My senior maltese eats the Farmer’s dog fresh food that we get delivered and he lover it! We recently saw Food Just For Dogs and they sell it at our petco now and it may be a slight bit cheaper, so we’re going to try their fresh food soon! Can you do a video on any of those two brands? Love your channel! 🥰
another really great brand with around 18% carbs according to the calculations she showed in this video is blue buffalo carnivora! i have the woodlands kind for my aussiedoodle puppy. it’s around the same price as orijen which she also mentioned in this video. they sell this at a lot of places and it’s on sale at petco right now if anyone is interested in trying it for their dog or puppy!
1. For sprint based sport dogs, a higher amount of carbs can actually be very beneficial. The brands that pour a ton of money into their research know this and have formulated foods perfect for this. They aren't their big sellers compared to their other formulas, but they're also not aiming it to the average pet owner. Plenty of other formulas fit great for it as well. There are valid sources for this openly available. 2. Carbs are very easy to calculate in a dog food. They're not really hiding anything. There's no hidden agenda there. 3. Despite what some may think, dogs are thriving extremely well on well balanced kibble but the key is foods that are proven to be well balanced. 4. Extra, but ingredients like by products are absolutely great to have in a food. When you feed raw, you're feeding a lot of by products so.. Look, I understand this is your opinion (and I used to think that way years ago), and you can feed what you want, but there's no scientific evidence to back up some of your statements. We are seeing a negative pattern with some of these so called "more biologically correct" brands so going off of protein amount or "meat protein percentage" will not tell you anything if it hasn't been formulated properly. I won't count on these brands to be honest about anything (especially if they suddenly change formulas without notification or thorough re-testing). Lower carbs does not equal a better food on an overall basis. There's also no evidence that suggests raw feeding is superior to kibble. The board certified veterinary nutritionists I know help with formulating/choosing a raw, homemade or kibble option. The key is being well formulated. A lot of people feeding raw have a formula that is lacking in one area. The key is formulation that is proven to be balanced.
I feed my toy poodle Gucci lamb kibble and he loves it. But I want to feed him a raw diet but I live in a condo with no balcony so I'm worried his poop will stink real bad. (Well that's what I heard) So I keep feeding my puppy kibble.What veggies or fruits I can use as a kibble topper to make his meals healthier? I used may of your tips to make my puppy the well behaved pup he's learning to be. Thank you so much!
I get that raw food is nutritional and all... but our dogs are not wild. They are not in the forest eating raw food. Is like humans... back in the days we would eat raw animals but now today we dont because of so much diseases...i guess im still questioning this raw food idea. Im scared of my puppy to get sick :(
I was told to always make sure on kibble that a meat is the first ingredient listed...not a by-product but the actual meat like chicken. You didn't t even mention this...is there a reason why not?
Do you have a list of any fresh foods that can be given to dogs/puppies? I would love to print it and have it on the fridge at all times so we don't forget! BTW I LOVE and am so grateful to have found your channel. You're amazing!
I top my dogs' kibble with carrots, apples, bananas, or berries. Pumpkin puree is great! Sometimes I'll give them unsweetened apple sauce. Side note- adjust their food to avoid overfeeding.
I make my dogs liver treats. I cut the liver into strips and dry them in the oven at 170 degrees F until they are dry enough to flip over, then dry them some more. Store in the fridge. They love it, but they pretty much love everything. I’d appreciate your take on it.
Carni4 is 33% carbs. Dr. Marty"s Freeze dry is 30% carbs. What???? But carbs are way down on the ingreadient list. I don't get it. Please comment to help me feed my great Pryranese right
Look into Life’s Abundance they’re the only 5 star brand I’ve found I use to feed that but being a breeder of Rottweilers it got extremely expensive for my pack so I switched to a half raw half dry diet.
came across your channel on reviews of farmers dog, been thinking about changing from Hills Derm complete. have you looked at badlands ranch foods for dogs? they sell baked but wondering how it compares to ollie.
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats. Per vet choice she is 8 now.
Rachel, you videos have helped me enormously. My Goldendoodle Enzo is 14wks old and I have been working with him since I started watching you. He is fully crate trained, sit, stays, waits, rolls over, touch, speaks and shakes all on command. Thanks to you. I am feeding a raw food diet but making it on my own. I am having a hard time grinding my chicken bones with my grinder... Any raw bone meal you recommend that I can buy? Also, is there any recipes you have or can share that I could follow?
I thought Carna-4 is not kibble. I saw your interview with the founder, and she said it’s baked nuggets- it’s only cooked for 3 1/2 minutes ,not overprocessed like kibble… not sure while you are adding this one to the video?
Hi Rachel! I use Valens (beef, bison, lamb, wild boar) made in British Columbia. They been existing for 100 years with no recall. Low carbs, grains free, 9 first ingredients is meats, pasture. Wonder if you ever heard of it and what you think about it ! Is if Better than Carna4 quality wise .
I feed my dogs Stella and chewys raw coated. I also give them dehydrated minows and Baltic sprat. And raw chicken feet and leg quarters. Vena don’t like whole leg quarters but Goldie does. Vena likes to eat small portions at a time so we give her chicken feet she really likes those along with minows. And we also add primal bone broth to the Stella and chewys.
IT'S not just carbs, they can't digest GMO products. The quality of the kibble matters; most are made with plastics. They should not have grains, or corn
At the moment I’ve continued the kibble from my breeder, and have been using it as hand fed training during meal times, but I’d like to start adding toppers. Since I’m not using a bowl, does this mean I’d just hand feed the topper like I do the kibble?
Hi!! I have a one year shitzu. Can you recommend the healthiest kibble for a dog with gastrointestinal issues ..also what fresh food brand is the best ? I want to transition him slowly . Right now he is on the royal canine gastro food and I know it's not good for him . I put him on the wellness food it got him sick so back to royal ☹️ want to get him off. I also notice he must have an allergy to something lots of paw licking and biting and pulling on tail 😕 any advice is appreciated 🙏💗
I don't know which kibble to buy 😩 , I did the math and the carbs came out to 39 , it's so frustrating because the vets tell me just feed them any popular brand from a pet store, I asked about raw food and they said stick to kibble, they also recommended me to neuter my dog which I don't want to, making these decisions are so hard, I just want my 6 month old dog to be happy and healthy
My dog won’t eat his kibble and I’m trying to get my mom to get raw food but she won’t let me because she says if we travel no ones gonna wanna feed it to him because it’s raw..
All the kibbles you suggested have high amounts of legumes in them. What about the link between DCM and foods where a large portion of protein content is coming from legumes?
The conclusion is that whether you choose grain-based or grain-free processed pet food, it's gonna make your pet sick anyways. Just switch to a raw diet.
I have a puppy I give her Purina Pro for puppies she is a yorkie, so I get the tiny kibble and I give her the wet food as well.. how do you feel about it.. I think she is too small for raw food. your thoughts??
Carna 4 looks great, except for the fact it contains lentils and peas, which are now known to cause DCM in dogs. Do you have any better alternatives? I would actually like to see some canned food alternatives. I feed canned food, with some Stella and Chewy freeze dried (reconstituted) on top. Love your videos. They are very informative. It is very difficult to find a good dog food these days, as things are so much more expensive now. Thank you.
Orijen says it has 16% Carbs on the back of the Puppy Food bag, fyi. Also, I was feeding my 2 (lost them both to cancer last year) Border Collie Lab mixes food I made in the Instant Pot, I'm assuming this is cooked and therefore not good, right? The recipe came from Pet Food recipe books for the Crock pot.
Im transitoning my lab puppy (3 months) to raw food by putting pieces of the lamb,beef, or chicken in her kibble i find myself looking at every ongredient and i wasnt happy with what i saw on the kibble bags
You are helping me so much I thought I was ready then you have completely changed my opinion on everything now I know what food to get my dog you are a life saver thank you !!!!
& can you make a video explaining how to maintain a healthy dog Speaking about vaccines & de worming What medicines to give them & stuff like that I really don’t know much about it
All those "synthetics" you cited on the back of the kibble are vitamins and minerals that you normally consume and NEED in your body. Also, carbohydrates are already sugars and excess sugars convert into fats.
Vitamin and mineral supplements are synthetic. However good they may be, it puts stress on your body. I'm not saying vitamin/mineral supplements are bad, but they're not exactly good either, so it'll just be up to your personal choice whether you're okay with it or not. BTW most vitamin/mineral supplements are processed in China. Think about that.
@@MIZZKIE Vitamin and mineral supplements are the exact same formulation that you would receive from consuming it in your diet. I swear all of health nuts see a word you don't recognize and automatically assume it is bad when it really is an essential nutrient. Just because it is spelt out with its chemical formulation, doesn't mean its any different from you naturally consume.
You say low carbs is best, awesome, and that 50-60% is too much, but don’t give a range for what you consider low. Can you give a range for what you consider low enough in carbs?
thank you for the video but do u think you could tell me what ingredients i should look for specifically in my kibbles and what i should lean away from like rice meats false meat etc.? so when i go out looking for new kibbles i can see which has more ingredients that would better suit my dog or be healthier, also your absolutely so sweet and i love you vlog
Hi Rachel i love you so much and your amazing the video you did on how to get a puppy got me a dog and ive been watching your videos for so long now and i under stand the meaning of dogs and you have helped me so much on my way saving all the dame rescue dogs and than getting my own it means so much to me to save all the dame rescue dog i love you and all your videos i cant say how much i love you your amazing and the best
You are SUCH a BEAUTIFUL inspiration to know more and do our Best!! Your love, consideration and kindness towards ALL THE DAMN (rescue) DOGS (and cats) truly translates to all of us (humans) that strive to be better pet parents. Thank you for all you give! 😻
Adrienne Lefebvre LOVE YOU ❤️
Adrienne Lefebvre with a cat imoji
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
6:36 is the list of the three ones she is talking about
6:30 is when she is describing them
Thank you, love her but was just waiting for her to get to the brands she recommends!!
Thanks I love her channel but she does ramble lol
@@rachelp9938 yup! all good though ofc but tysm @Charlie Gottschalk
Haha thx.
@@rachelp9938 hahaha...the hand gestures are a little distracting also
When you said “ what does carbs turn into for both humans and dogs?” I said “ diabetes “ then you said “ inflammation “ oop🤣👀
If you're eating cake or pastries with tons of refined carbs and OIL then yes, inflammation is what you'll get. If you eat French fries with OIL, again, inflammation. Whole plant food carbs from rice, potatoes, fruits, etc are in their purest form and are antiinflammatories.
I said the same thing. 😂
Eimy Alfaro 🤣 I’m glad I’m not the only one
Gaby Diaz 😂😂😭
Same :(
I think it’s very important to add theres a little trick called the Salt Divide... basically pet food producers are not allowed to have more than 1% salt content in the food and the way an ingredient list works is items are listed from greatest value to least value SO anything that is past salt in the ingredient list means there is less than 1% of that ingredient in the food. This is especially important to look at when choosing a food because as far as marketing goes, as long as the ingredient is listed on that list, companies can plaster it all over the bag. i.e dog foods branded to be healthy with blue berries, sweet potato, carrots etc. on the front of the package to make u believe the food is chalk full of good stuff for your dogs can, in reality have less than 1% of those things in the food (helpful hint when looking at those ingredients)
I’ve had my puppy for four days & he’s already crate trained following the tips you’ve given & I already got him to sit when I say sit & he’s almost potty trained ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A lot of people can’t afford raw diets for their pets, and it’s also tricky to mix the ingredients properly to get the % needed of everything. I appreciate these kind of videos because it help us to feed our dogs the best we can. I personally feed my dog a mix of fresh vegetables and kibble.
Do you do the vegetables as a purée or just straight up?
I’m getting a puppy in a few weeks, and I’m looking into different diets for my dog.
@@MeiyanLaForme i give it to her as soup, but you could try raw
Raw isn’t as expensive as people think I have a miniature poodle who weighs 11 kilos and it works out about £1.20 a day to feed him. One 500g tub will last him 2 days. Have a look into the different brands so much healthier for then
@@MariaJoseRangelUwU do you add spices or just blanch & blend the veg?
@@alexperkins8433 never spices!!
Hi beautiful! If you enjoyed this video - do me a solid and tell just one friend! Let's get to 50K this year. What do you think, think we can make it?
PSST: Have you seen our merch? We have socks, shirts and hoodies! All proceeds benefit dog health and well being, win win! teespring.com/stores/rachel-fusaro
Rachel Fusaro thank you so much for your tips! I can’t tell you how much they help me and my parents! Much love and may god bless you!❤️❤️
Darth Vader thank you for being here, and for spreading so much ♥️! Means everything. Don’t forget to connect on Instagram as well! @RachelFusaro 😍
Thank you for all of your time and knowledge. I've learned more from you in 30 minutes than I've been able to learn from any vet in 40 years.
Your support keeps me going, thank you for all you do for your dog 🙏🙏
My dog loves Carna4, and he digests it very well. I highly recommend it! It's a synthetic-free Canadian dog food, which has higher ingredient standards than American ones due to their laws
Where do you get it from?
im in Montreal and cant find Carna4 .. please let me know where.. thks
How has he been after a year? I am considering putting my dog on it
@@rym6829 He has been great! No issues with his stool, no stomach issues, or anything else. I buy the chicken and lamb flavors, and he loves them both. Also, this food is one of the few that keeps your pet's breath smelling fresh as well! No doggy breath or smelly farts lol this food is amazing
Is it just in Canada?
Hey Rachel!! I'm about to adopt my very first dog (a golden doodle) and I cannot thank you enough with these videos !!
Shaniah Tabios appreciate you!!!!
i’m getting a bernedoodle🤪🥳🥳
I’m bouta get a miniature poodle!!
getting an aussiedoodle! lol
I have a goldendoodle! (2nd generation) Best dog I ever had.
I find that fresh food and KETO diets work best for my dogs. I always find myself learning so much without even knowing it whenever I watch your videos! Your new uploads are always the highlight of my day ❤️❤️❤️
TRAILMIX _ GRAPEDOG you are a rarity. Never stop being you ☺️
This video is so high class for me, when she refers to the cereal as a bad food for humans I am like damn I eat cereal as dinner like three times a week lol. I don’t get to eat the 10% of the fine diet that she suggest for a dog. 😂
You are literally my life saver!!!!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
I was borderline having a mental breakdowns looking for good puppy foods.. Plus I’ll add some fresh veggies and other things into my dogs diet!
I love you so much! The way you teach is so easy to listen to and retain!
We are grateful for you!!
I adopted my dog today. And here I am going through all your videos. They are really helpful. Thank you.
I just found your channel and I'm hooked!!!! I just rescued a 1 yr old Lhasa Apso that I named Hugo and I've had him for 2 weeks now. I took him to my vet for his vaccinations and he was neutered a few days ago. I also have a 3 yr old wired hair chihuahua named Ruby Jean and I'm going to look into adding whole food, vegetables and fruits little by little. I absolutely love your no-nonsense approach !!!! KEEP UP the awesome videos!!!
I just did your calculations on the Orijen amazing grains puppy. I added the guaranteed analysis numbers and I got exactly 100 but could have been more but I left a few things out. So that means it would be 0 carbs.
PLEASE DO AN UPDATED DRY DOG KIBBLE FOOD VIDEO ❤
Hi I just got a new husky on Monday and your tips help so much! Thank you Rachel!❤️
Darth Vader husky love 🙌😍
Rachel Fusaro ik ik he’s the cutest thing ever! I have to be honest he looks exactly like Gohan the husky!
Which puppy did you get for your husky? Because my puppy isn’t eating hers ):
Hi Rachel! I LOVE and ADORE your videos! They’re so informative and funny. I’m getting a Yorkie puppy soon and these videos have helped so much. Don’t stop what you’re doing! :)
I have to watch what food I give my lab as he has good allergies (he's allergic to wheat and beef) I feed a dry food (the only one he hasn't had a bad reaction to) and used to feed raw but due to costly food bills I went down the dry food route. I still give him fresh foods though (he knows the word carrot his favourite veg!) His favourite food is cooked fish which he gets as often as we can give it to him (especially on his birthday that's a must have present!)
Love your videos and can't wait for the next video!
Lucius Maximus 🐠 ♥️!!! You’re an amazing dog mom
Try Dogs for the earth dog food, it’s great for allergy dogs
Your videos are SO helpful!!!! I love how much you care about dogs and I appreciate that!
Thank you for your information, esp the calculation of carbs!
When looking at dog/puppy food ingredients, I always think about this example: would a dog go after the corn in the cornfield or the chicken?
I've never forgotten that our dogs have dna of a wolf. Same could be said of what they should be eating.
Something I think about when I'm feeding my dogs.
are there any kibbles you could recommend me?
@@caathyyp some brand I recommend that don’t kill your wallet Pro pac ultimate
Not all dogs have wolf ancestors...only certain breeds have them... That's LITERALLY what people don't even know about dogs. People keep spreading that misinformation that dogs are descendants of wolves, NO they are not.
Also, yall forget that dogs are DOMESTICATED, people who owned them when they were DOMESTICATED feed them what was AVAILABLE at the time.
@@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899
All dogs, even the chihuahua descended from the gray wolf (Canis lupus)
Love your channel! Would love to know what you do for fleas and ticks and opinions on vaccinations?
LeenOhLur yes!!!! I have a very strong opinion on both. I share it here for you ☺️ th-cam.com/video/hEav8qPsmsU/w-d-xo.html
When I visit my mom I recently started adding steamed peas and carrots, chopped spinach and cucumber and sometimes a fried egg with a bit of olive oil and crushed eggshell to my moms huskies kibble. I’ve been doing research on what else I can add to her kibble. My senior maltese eats the Farmer’s dog fresh food that we get delivered and he lover it! We recently saw Food Just For Dogs and they sell it at our petco now and it may be a slight bit cheaper, so we’re going to try their fresh food soon! Can you do a video on any of those two brands? Love your channel! 🥰
Joselyn Diaz have a look at Dogs for the earth dog food it’s absolutely wonderful
jennifer McDonald thanks!
another really great brand with around 18% carbs according to the calculations she showed in this video is blue buffalo carnivora! i have the woodlands kind for my aussiedoodle puppy. it’s around the same price as orijen which she also mentioned in this video. they sell this at a lot of places and it’s on sale at petco right now if anyone is interested in trying it for their dog or puppy!
Blue Buffalo has a lot of recall
1. For sprint based sport dogs, a higher amount of carbs can actually be very beneficial. The brands that pour a ton of money into their research know this and have formulated foods perfect for this. They aren't their big sellers compared to their other formulas, but they're also not aiming it to the average pet owner. Plenty of other formulas fit great for it as well. There are valid sources for this openly available.
2. Carbs are very easy to calculate in a dog food. They're not really hiding anything. There's no hidden agenda there.
3. Despite what some may think, dogs are thriving extremely well on well balanced kibble but the key is foods that are proven to be well balanced.
4. Extra, but ingredients like by products are absolutely great to have in a food. When you feed raw, you're feeding a lot of by products so..
Look, I understand this is your opinion (and I used to think that way years ago), and you can feed what you want, but there's no scientific evidence to back up some of your statements.
We are seeing a negative pattern with some of these so called "more biologically correct" brands so going off of protein amount or "meat protein percentage" will not tell you anything if it hasn't been formulated properly. I won't count on these brands to be honest about anything (especially if they suddenly change formulas without notification or thorough re-testing). Lower carbs does not equal a better food on an overall basis.
There's also no evidence that suggests raw feeding is superior to kibble. The board certified veterinary nutritionists I know help with formulating/choosing a raw, homemade or kibble option. The key is being well formulated. A lot of people feeding raw have a formula that is lacking in one area. The key is formulation that is proven to be balanced.
Lilia what’s the best top 3 kibbles?
Your videos are very informative, your hair looks so good too!! 😊
Ophelia Jernsjo Awh!!!! You noticed 😍😍 I had it trimmed last week! It’s different but thank you so much
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Could you provide suggestions of what we could feed when we travel with our dogs. Thank you for this exceptional video.
I feed my toy poodle Gucci lamb kibble and he loves it. But I want to feed him a raw diet but I live in a condo with no balcony so I'm worried his poop will stink real bad. (Well that's what I heard) So I keep feeding my puppy kibble.What veggies or fruits I can use as a kibble topper to make his meals healthier? I used may of your tips to make my puppy the well behaved pup he's learning to be. Thank you so much!
What is the best kibble to feed 6 week old puppies? Thank for your vlog.
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed! I am soon going to adopt a Yorkie and this channel is a gem!
You make a difference in ppl's lives your great good luck on everything u do and keep content coming
This was so helpful!! Thank you Rachel!
Btw love your hair!
Bark remark of the day!!!!! 🙌 so cool to be on there!!! Anyway loved the video and super helpful ❤️🐶🐾
Jennifer Diaz I adore you ♥️♥️♥️
I just want to say thank for making this video, I have been trying to better my dogs diet.
I get that raw food is nutritional and all... but our dogs are not wild. They are not in the forest eating raw food. Is like humans... back in the days we would eat raw animals but now today we dont because of so much diseases...i guess im still questioning this raw food idea. Im scared of my puppy to get sick :(
I was told to always make sure on kibble that a meat is the first ingredient listed...not a by-product but the actual meat like chicken. You didn't t even mention this...is there a reason why not?
The first ingredient listed is usually means it is the highest content of the dog food. Sorry for my english
Do you have a list of any fresh foods that can be given to dogs/puppies? I would love to print it and have it on the fridge at all times so we don't forget! BTW I LOVE and am so grateful to have found your channel. You're amazing!
I need this, my family really can’t feed raw but I would love to give my dogs at least a small amount of fresh food
I top my dogs' kibble with carrots, apples, bananas, or berries. Pumpkin puree is great! Sometimes I'll give them unsweetened apple sauce. Side note- adjust their food to avoid overfeeding.
I make my dogs liver treats. I cut the liver into strips and dry them in the oven at 170 degrees F until they are dry enough to flip over, then dry them some more. Store in the fridge. They love it, but they pretty much love everything. I’d appreciate your take on it.
Kibble for puppies ... what would you recommend
Thank you so much Rachel 😭😍 I’m getting a puppy soon and your videos are helping me so much❤️❤️💯😭
Thanks for this video! My budget doesn’t allow for a completely raw diet. But I still want the best I can do for my dog because I love him.
Carni4 is 33% carbs.
Dr. Marty"s Freeze dry is 30% carbs. What????
But carbs are way down on the ingreadient list.
I don't get it. Please comment to help me feed my great Pryranese right
I never knew how to calculate carbs in dog food! Great video.
Look into Life’s Abundance they’re the only 5 star brand I’ve found I use to feed that but being a breeder of Rottweilers it got extremely expensive for my pack so I switched to a half raw half dry diet.
PiscesLuv♓️💞🐬🐠🐟 yes it can be totally expensive
@@RachelFusaro do you have more budget friendly ideas for people who want to do better but can’t afford expensive foods.
came across your channel on reviews of farmers dog, been thinking about changing from Hills Derm complete. have you looked at badlands ranch foods for dogs? they sell baked but wondering how it compares to ollie.
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats. Per vet choice she is 8 now.
Rachel, you videos have helped me enormously. My Goldendoodle Enzo is 14wks old and I have been working with him since I started watching you. He is fully crate trained, sit, stays, waits, rolls over, touch, speaks and shakes all on command. Thanks to you. I am feeding a raw food diet but making it on my own. I am having a hard time grinding my chicken bones with my grinder... Any raw bone meal you recommend that I can buy? Also, is there any recipes you have or can share that I could follow?
i’m rescuing a 5 month terrier mix on friday!! i’m so excited😁
How is it going?
I thought Carna-4 is not kibble. I saw your interview with the founder, and she said it’s baked nuggets- it’s only cooked for 3 1/2 minutes ,not overprocessed like kibble… not sure while you are adding this one to the video?
Hi Rachel! I use Valens (beef, bison, lamb, wild boar) made in British Columbia. They been existing for 100 years with no recall. Low carbs, grains free, 9 first ingredients is meats, pasture. Wonder if you ever heard of it and what you think about it ! Is if Better than Carna4 quality wise .
I feed my dogs Stella and chewys raw coated. I also give them dehydrated minows and Baltic sprat. And raw chicken feet and leg quarters. Vena don’t like whole leg quarters but Goldie does. Vena likes to eat small portions at a time so we give her chicken feet she really likes those along with minows. And we also add primal bone broth to the Stella and chewys.
Labra Kadabra you are a rockstar pet parent, love that you’re adding fresh foods!!
IT'S not just carbs, they can't digest GMO products. The quality of the kibble matters; most are made with plastics. They should not have grains, or corn
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats.
At the moment I’ve continued the kibble from my breeder, and have been using it as hand fed training during meal times, but I’d like to start adding toppers. Since I’m not using a bowl, does this mean I’d just hand feed the topper like I do the kibble?
Can i have name brands please???
This is helpful but when I walk in the food aisle i get lost!
What do you mean by Orijen “seems” to be low on carb? It is low on carb according to “your” calculation.
My puppy 2 months old and he can’t poop I think he’s constipated what you think I can do ????
Good to know
Scarlet I think you were FIRST, xoxo
I love your channel, keep going
aubr3 11 I’m trying!! You make it easier 😍♥️ thanks love!!
Does a wild dog live longer than a domestic dog on kibble?
Do you add in the moisture percent in the guaranteed analysis?
Is Merrick with chicken and grains a good dog food
How do you make toothpaste for dog
Has anyone mentioned all the same things go for humans about carbs??
Yes 💯
Hi!! I have a one year shitzu. Can you recommend the healthiest kibble for a dog with gastrointestinal issues ..also what fresh food brand is the best ? I want to transition him slowly . Right now he is on the royal canine gastro food and I know it's not good for him . I put him on the wellness food it got him sick so back to royal ☹️ want to get him off. I also notice he must have an allergy to something lots of paw licking and biting and pulling on tail 😕 any advice is appreciated 🙏💗
I don't know which kibble to buy 😩 , I did the math and the carbs came out to 39 , it's so frustrating because the vets tell me just feed them any popular brand from a pet store, I asked about raw food and they said stick to kibble, they also recommended me to neuter my dog which I don't want to, making these decisions are so hard, I just want my 6 month old dog to be happy and healthy
My dog won’t eat his kibble and I’m trying to get my mom to get raw food but she won’t let me because she says if we travel no ones gonna wanna feed it to him because it’s raw..
Hi I am trying to do your carb calculations and do you include the moisture percentage?
I feed a fresh cooked meal in AM and add kefir and nutrathrive. I feed farmina n&d and add steam veggies. I give fresh fruit as well
How have you found n&d to be?
Hey, what’s a good amount of carbs to give your puppy. I calculated the kibble that I give to my puppy and it came out to 39.85% is that good?
All the kibbles you suggested have high amounts of legumes in them. What about the link between DCM and foods where a large portion of protein content is coming from legumes?
The conclusion is that whether you choose grain-based or grain-free processed pet food, it's gonna make your pet sick anyways.
Just switch to a raw diet.
Stella and chewy has legume free
you look like the actual mom from "how I met your mother" haha thanks for the tips
She (the actor) was just on Seth Myers Monday, and that's exactly what I thought.
I’ll consider getting one of those brands
Lily Schrode I always prefer raw but I hope this helps you pick a great food. You got this!!
I have a puppy I give her Purina Pro for puppies she is a yorkie, so I get the tiny kibble and I give her the wet food as well.. how do you feel about it.. I think she is too small for raw food. your thoughts??
Carna 4 looks great, except for the fact it contains lentils and peas, which are now known to cause DCM in dogs. Do you have any better alternatives? I would actually like to see some canned food alternatives. I feed canned food, with some Stella and Chewy freeze dried (reconstituted) on top. Love your videos. They are very informative. It is very difficult to find a good dog food these days, as things are so much more expensive now. Thank you.
What about cooked food like plain chicken and steamed veggies? Is this better than kibble?
If I had to pick, I would feed cooked fresh food over kibble any day!
Today I was having a really GOOD day and your video just made it wayyy better I love you so muchhh 🥰😭🤪💙💜🥺🌸❤️🤩🥶😜🥵😍
Vorah Kim same, once I saw your comment my day = 💯 better
Orijen says it has 16% Carbs on the back of the Puppy Food bag, fyi. Also, I was feeding my 2 (lost them both to cancer last year) Border Collie Lab mixes food I made in the Instant Pot, I'm assuming this is cooked and therefore not good, right? The recipe came from Pet Food recipe books for the Crock pot.
Where there any brands recommended? I had to forward alot of the info, can we just get the recommended list of foods/brand?
Would you reccomend using a freeze dried topper?
Im transitoning my lab puppy (3 months) to raw food by putting pieces of the lamb,beef, or chicken in her kibble i find myself looking at every ongredient and i wasnt happy with what i saw on the kibble bags
Alexis you are what right looks like 🙌🙌🙌
@@RachelFusaro Thanks im trying to balance Luna (puppy) and college. I just feel like im doing everything wrong. Shes very hyper but shes a good girl.
You are helping me so much I thought I was ready then you have completely changed my opinion on everything now I know what food to get my dog you are a life saver thank you !!!!
Thank you so much! Getting my first dog Thursday so just want to start off on the right foot!
& can you make a video explaining how to maintain a healthy dog
Speaking about vaccines & de worming
What medicines to give them & stuff like that I really don’t know much about it
Love this idea of a “holistic approach” 😍😍😍
@@RachelFusaro right !
You are such a great dog trainer and you have helped me so much with my dog
All those "synthetics" you cited on the back of the kibble are vitamins and minerals that you normally consume and NEED in your body. Also, carbohydrates are already sugars and excess sugars convert into fats.
Vitamin and mineral supplements are synthetic. However good they may be, it puts stress on your body.
I'm not saying vitamin/mineral supplements are bad, but they're not exactly good either, so it'll just be up to your personal choice whether you're okay with it or not.
BTW most vitamin/mineral supplements are processed in China. Think about that.
@@MIZZKIE Vitamin and mineral supplements are the exact same formulation that you would receive from consuming it in your diet. I swear all of health nuts see a word you don't recognize and automatically assume it is bad when it really is an essential nutrient. Just because it is spelt out with its chemical formulation, doesn't mean its any different from you naturally consume.
@@rhythmandmotiongirl I’m sorry but no….you’re so wrong it’s actually funny
Thank you so much for these dog vlogs I am rescuing a dog soon and am getting supplies!!!
just look at the first 3 ingredients.. most are corn wheat and flavoring
I’m so happy I came across you and your account
Love your videos! Can you do a video on feeding new puppy raw please? xo!
So what is the best kibble ????
Rachel we are about to get our puppy a Goldendoodle!!!! It’s safe to give a puppy a raw food diet?
YaYa Cabrera yes it’s really good got pups and adults
yes
You say low carbs is best, awesome, and that 50-60% is too much, but don’t give a range for what you consider low. Can you give a range for what you consider low enough in carbs?
thank you for the video but do u think you could tell me what ingredients i should look for specifically in my kibbles and what i should lean away from like rice meats false meat etc.? so when i go out looking for new kibbles i can see which has more ingredients that would better suit my dog or be healthier, also your absolutely so sweet and i love you vlog
Thank you for making this video.Im about to get a puppy and you just help me so much!
Hi Rachel i love you so much and your amazing the video you did on how to get a puppy got me a dog and ive been watching your videos for so long now and i under stand the meaning of dogs and you have helped me so much on my way saving all the dame rescue dogs and than getting my own it means so much to me to save all the dame rescue dog i love you and all your videos i cant say how much i love you your amazing and the best