I tried the barf diet with my jack russel/yorkie mix. Because I noticed she had less energy and seemed to strain when she would poop. and so far she is like a puppy again! Thank you for showing me how to make it!
I have a cat with an immune system problem, but he is completely healty from when we started give it his actual diet, not a row but still an high quality food brand. Yes i spend more money in his food, but very less in vet bills (not a single problem due of his condition after we found the right diet)This was done with the help of his amezing vet :) no supplements needed
@@russelmurray9268 25 yr old vegan dog.. I call BS on that one.. and this isn't even a vegan meal for F sakes. shes putting all that over the turkey u dipshit
@@leahgodlien9856 well it goes further than that, even though sure your dog didnt chose to be vegan, your dog cant and shouldnt be vegan biologically, humans on the other ha d should
Sameera Zenib my mom is against it for some reason. I have a gsd and I always sneak him some raw foods but she thinks it’s unhealthy, but I’ve done alll my research too but she’s still against it because are vet said it wasn’t safe but I swear after I feed him the raw he is so happy
@@audreys2772 vets usually do that. And it's sad. We are supposed to trust them, but all they do is just deny raw and sponsor their carbs and sugar filled processed kibble.
@Apostolic Cruiser ; there are complete raw foods for dogs. I give my dog, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier weighing 23 kilos, half a kilo of raw dogfood a day, in 2 meals of 250 grams. I live in the Netherlands and I buy the brands Carnibest ( which is expensive) and Mulders. ( Cheap) ( You can see the difference in meat between the two brands.) I started with giving these raw food because my dog started to scratch himself a lot when he was young , he had red spots in his arm pits and groins, the vet told me he was allergic to food because of the spots being in mirror image of each other. If he was allergic to something he came in contact with it would not be so. He gave me the advice to start with hypo-allergic kibble. But I didn't listen to him and started with raw food which was CHEAPER than that special anti-allergic kibble!!! Six years after and he still has no allergic reactions. (Only when I give him a piece of my sandwich, which I sometimes forget to not to do).
Shep squad same I’m 13 and I keep asking my mom to let me feed my German shepherd and German Shepard malamute mix but she says that it’s unhealthy and expensive.
Yes! I transitioned my pack of three German Shepherds to raw. Wow! I noticed the difference in two weeks; smaller stools, shining coat and teeth, and tons more energy. My oldest Shepherd was a sport dog and developed a bone spurt in his spine. He was gaining weight due to less mobility. Raw leaned him again and give him the energy to join my younger dogs on long walks again. He’s back to his old antics. Feeding raw is how I payback my dog’s loyalty and hard work for me.
I've been feeding my Labradors a raw diet for years now and they go nuts over carrots, whole ones. They also like liver, heart, tripe and kidney, oh and yes they also enjoy eggs whole! When I am making dinner they come to get whatever veg I am preparing, it's almost like an illicit treat. However I was truly amazed when they came round me to beg for a piece of tangerine that I was eating, and they enjoyed it! So, now any fruit or veg (except onion) is fair game for them. Healthy, happy and shiney.
Michael Lawson You dont have to worry about salmonella in dogs, dogs have salmonella as a natural part of their gut flora already. Also FDA found that cooked pet food and treats is just as likely to have these bacterias as raw food. Do your research.
Organ meats such as beef liver and heart as well as small fatty fish like sardines are complete game changers for both dogs and humans. It’s a nutritional advantage, even if we tend to shy away from them.
I'm a professional chef and I feed my Alaskan husky salmon, duck trimmings, chopped beef or venison cord, boar bones, and vegetables mixed with some good quality kibbles. He's highly allergic to chicken so his lamb kibbles provide just enough crunch to keep him interested! Now my parrots and lizards are a whole different story! Feels like I'm cooking around the clock of life.... Your animals are stunning and you look like a wonderful person :) Cheers from Canada!
Switching to raw was the best thing I ever did for my girl. We supplement with spot farms dehydrated food to ensure a fully balanced diet and it's need fantastic.
I absolutely love your videos and I love how you are in favor of the BARF diet I use this diet too and I hope one day everyone will do this!! Thank you for posting this!!!
I love this video. Because most people say you should feed dogs a raw diet because it's healthy, but don't really explain why. And other people are afraid to give their dogs raw food. But you explained it beautifully on the why and how. And made it an easy incorporation into a daily routine.
You know what's good here? You don't profess to be the end-all-be-all of diets, you urge to see a vet before putting your dog on this diet and only tell your experiences. That's good, very rational and very smart. :)
@Marrowbones Guessing you are a vet or have a family member that is a vet. Man its a known fact. Look it up, I'm not digging it out. There are certain brands they carry and a reason why. Google it. Also look at vetinfo.html Its nothing to do with cynicism but facts
@Marrowbones Fact....look at the diaries/pens/posters all around a Vet, exactly the same as a normal doctor. They more they sell the less the unit price is, in other words they make more profit % the more they sell. Veterinary clinics also win prizes like holidays and cash for being top performers by region
thaaaanks Anneka been waiting for this video for ages ;-) I've been feeding my dog raw for about 8 months now he loves it and hasn't been sick from it at all.
SO Informative! My 7 year old Staff Terrior/English Pointer mix has been struggling with so many health issues. She began to have seizures so I took her off of the Purina processed food product, and I began to cook her meals- and the seizures stopped. Now she is having a few other health issues and im like.. she is a 75 pound dog and I feel feeding her raw is what is truly most natural for canines! Loved this video- you are gorgeous!
Great video! I would add that not all dogs are gonna need to do a full BARF diet. For instance I have started to supplement my dogs regular food with a chicken neck every day and that alone has really improved her poo quality, breath and teeth. You could also do something like half kibble half BARF.
I'm so jelaous of you for being able to have Kumi, I'm in Australia and there's no wolf dogs alowed here. Kumi is a very beautiul girl too, Ive seen other Czech woldogs and they arent as big and pretty as her.
Tip for egg cracking from a breakfast cook: crack them on flat surfaces. Prevents it from smashing the shells into the eggs and then proceeding to vomit down the side of the bowl. Nice vid. Now let's get this all onto a tray... nice.
I fed my Jack Russell chicken necks for many years, and he lived to 20 and his wife lived to 16 years. Necks have less fat than wings, but wings are ok in moderation. They also got bananas and tomatoes.
Totally agree with you on this I also do this with my cavalier and have shown pedigree cats for many years and also used a similar diet with them, it makes the world of difference, luv your channel x
Thank you Anneka, that was very informative. I'm just starting BARF with my 4 Labradors and much of the advice out there is confusing. Too many percentages. On one site I had people going off about how my dinners were unbalanced, but wouldn't elaborate further. They just kept throwing percentages at me and sending me to the page's guidelines. Your video was very straightforward and very informative. So, thanks again, I will definitely be following you from now on... Keep up the great work.
You need more than just meat. You need around 80% muscle meat, 5% liver, 5% other secreting organ, and 10% bone. It's not too complicated but they can end uo with a deficiency if they don't get a "balanced" diet.
I feed chicken quaters and 10% organ meat every meal to my yellow labrador and his coat and energy has been better than ever. It's cheaper and convientent other than freezing it for a couple days before feeding. I never feed my dog veggies, he doesn't like them, but I do give him like a tablespoon amount of a banana every now and then. I find it better to feed full quarters and not ground up meat because they can rub off the tartar on their teeth by chewing on the flesh and bone.
I began feeding my Sarplaninac raw food 6 months ago, at the beginning he didn't like vegetables and fruit. After a while though he began to enjoy apple, bananas and carrots. I give him only a teaspoon of liver a day. It's been very good for his health but it's quite expensive. I wouldn't be able to feed quality raw meat to 3/4 dogs.
Thank you for all the help. The trick to cracking eggs is to crack them on a flat surface. Everyone’s come to think you crack them on the edge of the bowl, but it’s a load of you know what.
Thank you! My wife and I have been struggling with our 11month old that has developed diarrhea from his dog food. We've stopped giving him processed dog food and have been boiling his chicken. I want to go with something more natural and this will be perfect! Thank you !
Also people should remember not to feed their pets cooked bones, that is not good for them but raw is ofc. Love the video! I’m halfway but at the same time am wondering if you know a serving size depending on the size of dog etc. I don’t have a dog but someday will get one. I did have one though. Edit: Realised this comment wasn’t necessary due to around 15:40-15:60 lmao.
We switched our border collie pup to raw diet after she had a terrible allergy and she had to take pills. She also eats Nature's Menu :) frozen nuggets and has boney meat, poultry heart etc as treat. Now she's 21 months old and healthy, beautiful, we love her so much
I always give my pup some of the lightly steamed veggies I'm cooking for myself for dinner. She loves asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, spinach and tomato. Giving her real food is why I believe my pup has never had an ear infection, no allergies or skin issues. Everyone raves about how shiny and thick her coat is. I decided early on I wanted her to live as long as possible. I spend so much time every day caring for her, why wouldn't I feed her with the same care and love I give the rest of my family.
18:20 Kumi's face says it all :D! We started with the raw diet three weeks ago and we do it very similarly. I've learned one more thing though, you can't give your dog cold food from the fridge, because then he throws it all up and after a while eats it again. Mine does it even when I have everything at room temperature and add some cold vegetables from the fridge. If you live in an apartment, it's not very pleasant - especially with green tripe :)))
Love your videos I have just got a new family member a 4month old dogo argentino she is called Tia I have her on this diet there breeder recommended it to me I am new to this diet and you explained everything perfect thank you best from Ireland ❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this informative and encouraging video. I've been considering this for my dogs for quite some time, but have the normal doubts that most have. After watching your video though I think I may go ahead and give it a try. Thanks again
My dogs (mostly German shepherds) and all wolves used to be fed on raw meat for years. Besides for wolves it didn't need to be fresh. In the wild they were fond of a few kind of berries and lots of grasshoppers, mice ... They were all well and happy all their life long. Interesting video, indeed ...thanks.
Pavle Balenovic did you feed your GSD raw from a puppy? The reason I ask is bc we have a 12 week old GSD and I’m looking into a raw diet for her but I’m not sure if she’s too young to start.
@@callsign.Noctra You should look for a local supplier of BARF animal food. If there is one, they usually have all the info and the food to provide a balanced diet for your dog. I have a GSD and she's been eating raw food all her life and she's happy and healthy.
That's true yes but the dogs stomach is alot different to a wolves a dogs stomach has evolved because of us humans yes can have raw food etc but don't be fooled there like a wolves like our stomach is not the same as it was
Thank you Anneka :0) I just subscribed to your channel Love wolves and you seem to really know them and their Wild needs.I have a friend that has 2 wolfdogs. One was a mix of a Russian wolf all black and huge but had more dog in him but looked very much like a wolf and friendly. The Other had more wolf in her,I could tell by the way she cautiously moved around the room and I Never got to let her but also a very beautiful wolfdog lighter with reddish brown and white coloring. Misha(male)& Kiska. I remember we went over to their house once and Misha jumped up in back of my husband and tested his paws on his shoulders and I swear he was like at least 6.5 feet tall standing on hind legs,huge but so beautiful,he just stood for a minute and rubbed his chin on my husband's head to leave his scent like ok next time I know you come I'll know you.I have always loved and respected all animals but especially wolves,I think I'm part because they are always misunderstood.
Mine won’t eat Nature’s menu either - in fact none of the pre-packaged raw foods - mine have chicken wings, breast of lamb, beef ribs, chicken gizzards, turkey mince and chicken or duck eggs
My young arctic mix used to sleep until 2-3pm on summer days. We're now on a 50/50 BARF and kibble diet and he's perky and happy at 9pm (I know, he's still a late riser) even on hot days with the AC off! 5 extra hours of happy activity per day is incredible! Happily doubling his waking hours makes me so happy for his heightened quality of life! (I have to note that I'm immunocompromised so there's a ton of hygienic concerns -- but they're absolutely worth it!)
my dog Zak is the barf diet for almost for 2 years now , and doing really well, he loves crunching the bones. he is really healthy and happy. he loves eggs too. great video! xxxxx
amazing video Anneka. I used to feed my dogs the same, but my Saluki loves Chicken wings more :) Thank you and wish you a great weekend :) Cheers from Switzerland
Anneka this is a nice explanation of what you believe to be a good diet for your pet, I love the fact that you didn't edit out the egg thing, made me smile, I cant do it either... simple and easy, both my 3yr old Pit and my 8yr old Boston love this as much as they love each other... "R" (good dogs) "bon appetit"
Loved this video Anneka. My dogs love raw food and I can vouch on everything you said as my dogs are so healthy and I have never taken them to the vet for 3 years now. I have fed them raw food since they were pups so they are pretty much use to chewing the food without me having to blend the vegetables. They even chew the egg shells without me crushing it. They love green leaves too, have you tried "Kankun" ? it's a very healthy leaf, my dogs just love chewing them at anytime I make it for ourselves. Duke my Husky mix loves natural food he eats kibbles only as a last resort lol. My american Lab had never eaten raw food until I adopted her, she just copies my husky mix Duke in everything he does and now she is a very healthy and happy dog :) try murunga leaves too, it's a super food both good for humans and dogs.
thank you Anneka! I like to use the BARF diet for my dogs, as they are all mastiffs but sadly mastiffs don't usually live very long, but this diet had my boyfriend's Neopolitan mastiff Bella live for almost 12 years.
wow thats great! a lot of mastiffs die of bloat so feeding this and also raising the bowels and getting them to eat slowly, with slow eating bowls would also help
A & B.!.! Thank you so much for an amazing video. You have single handedly help to simplify an otherwise complex and controversial issue. I watched your video yesterday and promptly proceeded to gear up for RAW BARF. The Mortar and Pestle idea is simply brilliant. Thank you again.
how do you know how much to feed your dog? my pup is about 6 months and weighs 28 or so pounds. I was just curious as to how you go about how much to feed them? Thank you for a great video!
It depends on your level of activity as well. I started biking with my Rottweiler, so weight is important to prevent hip damage. Try a very strict diet for 2 weeks. No random food scraps or extra treats. Stick to the daily rations. Weigh before and after, then adjust for the next 2 weeks. My dog is now at a stable weight class, and she is a lot more energetic compared to the sack of potato she once was. 😁
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video Anneka! I've been wanting to put my German shepherd on the B.A.R.F diet for a while now.. The only issue is how expensive it is where I live 🤔 But anyway, keep up the good work!! ❤
I dont have a dog but want i want one in The futur and thats the only inconvenience i find with raw dieting. I mean meat is already expensive for us to consume....
same here - meat in Norway is EXTREMELY expensive.. 17 - 56 dollars for a kg. depends on the quality .. But i have found chicken drums for 3 dollars kg, Liver for the same and then i buy pig neck steak for 6 per kg. Then i can add what ever i find of half prize meat on top. The funny thing is that prepared raw dog mince is A LOT cheaper. :/ so i have used to give that as well. Blueberries and eggs + vegt. on top. Works very well for my dogs :)
Really appreciate the time you put into the video and especially the fact that you didn't edit out the egg Fiasco. The fact that those eggs were so hard to crack tells me that those are probably organic raised chickens.
a good trick for that is using chicken leg quarters since they are naturally balanced for most dogs just make sure you're getting the cheapest stuff you can since then it comes from the biggest factory farm around and the last thing they want is salmonella going through there so they inoculate them in the egg so there's pretty much a 0% chance of your dog getting salmonella however make sure it's full leg quarters do not use legs and thighs they are different
I feed my husky raw and it’s been the best choice for her. She gets a pound a day and it’s usually a raw egg with a chicken quarter. Other times I Mix it up with a variety of lamb turkey or duck with chicken livers and sardines. She loves it. Also Stella and cheweys is a great brand sold in pet store that makes burger patties with the exact right balance of nutrition. I give a burger for 2 or three meals per week.
I've always been on the fence of feeding raw but this video anf others is helping me feed my dogs more raw. Mainly with treats and toppers. Thank you for making this video 😊
Hello! It would be cool to do a video on the range of prices. Like how much that bol you did could cost per day or how much were those lamb treats. I feel that all this is quite expensive. Its not easy for the little folks but we still want the best for our pets
A WOLF 19 YEARS OLD???? :-O 1 year older than my Black who sadly passed away in January 2005, wow!! It's great to know there's still some canine alive of that age!!
I love your laughs, too cute and pretty. My mom and dad feed it all raw and freshly kill. Loves the internal organs, especially the green tripe. My favorite are goat, lamb, salmon, beef, and occassionally venison. Thanks for your show.
I am frowned upon for feeding my dogs meat and chicken bones.....yet...Rottie 14 years....no health problems......Shepherd 14 years....no health problems....all my other dogs lasted into their mid teens......all rescued....now my dogo eats the same diet and she has overcome other illnesses quick......also had 2 dogs with leishmaniasis.....both lived until they were old.....packet dog food is shit....same as us eating msg......I'm really liking your videos
frowned upon, i would say thats a little dramatic, its okay your dogs will live longer than any of theres and though thats awful they will see that its the best thing you could do for them.
I appreciate the guide on raw diets Anneka, I say you did pretty well on explaining how and what specific things you need to make it the perfect diet for our dogs. I think you'll be great if you start a raw food channel for dogs cause I had a laugh watching you fail to crack an egg open correctly lol, I don't know about anybody else but I found this really entertaining. ❤The vids keep them coming
This is great! I've been feeding my dog with raw meat and he absolutely loves it! It looks that they know what is good for them hahaha. Thank you for the tips :)
My dog ate rat poison once so id disagree. Did it at 11 at night so all vets were closed, found a 24hr one but was to far of a drive so the vet over the phone instructed us how to fix it. Was a rough night.
She wouldnt eat lettuce but ate rat poison so i dont think they k kw whats what tbh. My mum in summer every monday makes a huge salad and that'd go with dinner for 2-3 nights and if there was any left we gave it to the dog, she'd pick through all the shredded lettuce for the pieces of carrot, tomato etc.
Kumi is absolutely beautiful. Thx for this video & helpful content. I’m a new raw feeder & my Sammy has been eating raw 2 mos now. I also follow the BARF diet since he naturally craves & loves veggies. Sometimes he prefers that over raw meat. I chose to get him a premade raw food from reputable suppliers which contains meat, organs, sinew & bones. I consider this the ultimate easiest way but just more expensive.
It is Google it but think it's like chocolate big dog has a smallest bit chocolate won't really affect it same as garlic but small dog has a huge bit of chocolate same as garlic then there is a massive problem obviously same as big dogs
We started feeding my pit/bully mix the BARF diet and it did wonders for him, but he seemed to have trouble passing his stool so we took out the bones. (which to me, seemed wrong to take bones out of his diet) After a few days his stool was just fine. I may try to do bones again here soon, I have been so impressed with my dogs behavior since we started the BARF diet. He is more calm, receptive, has a shinier coat, became more playful (like a puppy again. That says a lot considering he is 6 years old and already has some grey going on with his muzzle), and more trainable. Since we havent used bones in his diet so his teeth aren't as clean as they would be, but we try to fix it with dog toothpaste (because he has mild peradontal disease). I would definitely reccomend this diet to my friends or to strangers who own dogs/wolfdogs.
We stopped feeding our Pit/Bully mix the BARF diet only on the premise that we couldnt afford it, but yes. We fed him the BARF diet every day 2x a day (we only fed him half in the morning and the other half at night about 12 hours apart). Feeding him 2x a day was our personal preference. Even though he is back on kibble he still enjoys apples, carrots, sometimes spinach, and a lot more other fruits and vegetables.
I've been feeding my dog a home cooked meal most of his life. I do give him some raw foods here and there but not 100%. The dilemma is he has a partial perineal hernia and it's important for him to not strain when going to the bathroom. I make a stew with chicken, and a lot of veg. I would like to feed him his natural diet in the raw form but concerned. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
WEUNITE omg that sounds horrible (for the longest time my doctor was concerned I had a hiatal hernia just over my stomach and I did a bunch of research) what your doing (stewing it for softness) is amazing!
I feed my latest GSD Amber a mix of raw, cooked & high quality commercial kibble. I usually get problem free 14 to 16 years from my GSDs. She gets a lot of fish on her diet, chicken liver & gizards, minced meats, turkey. lamb, beef, but this one will NOT eat a carrot- cooked or not! Peas, yes. Any preparation of cooked potatoes, yes. Carrots, NO. Go figure! As always: Love you, Anneka!
I tried the barf diet with my jack russel/yorkie mix. Because I noticed she had less energy and seemed to strain when she would poop. and so far she is like a puppy again! Thank you for showing me how to make it!
Yes the BARF diet works for cats too
I have a cat with an immune system problem, but he is completely healty from when we started give it his actual diet, not a row but still an high quality food brand. Yes i spend more money in his food, but very less in vet bills (not a single problem due of his condition after we found the right diet)This was done with the help of his amezing vet :) no supplements needed
YES finally someone with a brain! I've just skipped past at least 3 vegan dog food videos and it has really bothered me. Glad i got here! :)
@@esraanaaman801 someone that can accept the fact that dogs/canines need meat!
@@russelmurray9268 25 yr old vegan dog.. I call BS on that one.. and this isn't even a vegan meal for F sakes. shes putting all that over the turkey u dipshit
@@russelmurray9268 I as a vegan refuse to ever force my morality on to my dogs.... I chose this life.... My dogs didn't...
@@leahgodlien9856 well it goes further than that, even though sure your dog didnt chose to be vegan, your dog cant and shouldnt be vegan biologically, humans on the other ha d should
@@Austin-ub2gi Humans are omnivores
Best decision l ever made was transitioning to raw for my German shepherds. They both love it and are thriving
Sameera Zenib my mom is against it for some reason. I have a gsd and I always sneak him some raw foods but she thinks it’s unhealthy, but I’ve done alll my research too but she’s still against it because are vet said it wasn’t safe but I swear after I feed him the raw he is so happy
@@audreys2772 vets usually do that. And it's sad. We are supposed to trust them, but all they do is just deny raw and sponsor their carbs and sugar filled processed kibble.
@Apostolic Cruiser ; there are complete raw foods for dogs. I give my dog, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier weighing 23 kilos, half a kilo of raw dogfood a day, in 2 meals of 250 grams. I live in the Netherlands and I buy the brands Carnibest ( which is expensive) and Mulders. ( Cheap) ( You can see the difference in meat between the two brands.) I started with giving these raw food because my dog started to scratch himself a lot when he was young , he had red spots in his arm pits and groins, the vet told me he was allergic to food because of the spots being in mirror image of each other. If he was allergic to something he came in contact with it would not be so. He gave me the advice to start with hypo-allergic kibble. But I didn't listen to him and started with raw food which was CHEAPER than that special anti-allergic kibble!!! Six years after and he still has no allergic reactions. (Only when I give him a piece of my sandwich, which I sometimes forget to not to do).
Shep squad same I’m 13 and I keep asking my mom to let me feed my German shepherd and German Shepard malamute mix but she says that it’s unhealthy and expensive.
Yes! I transitioned my pack of three German Shepherds to raw. Wow! I noticed the difference in two weeks; smaller stools, shining coat and teeth, and tons more energy. My oldest Shepherd was a sport dog and developed a bone spurt in his spine. He was gaining weight due to less mobility. Raw leaned him again and give him the energy to join my younger dogs on long walks again. He’s back to his old antics. Feeding raw is how I payback my dog’s loyalty and hard work for me.
I've been feeding my Labradors a raw diet for years now and they go nuts over carrots, whole ones. They also like liver, heart, tripe and kidney, oh and yes they also enjoy eggs whole! When I am making dinner they come to get whatever veg I am preparing, it's almost like an illicit treat. However I was truly amazed when they came round me to beg for a piece of tangerine that I was eating, and they enjoyed it! So, now any fruit or veg (except onion) is fair game for them. Healthy, happy and shiney.
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How much do you feed them per day? Doz it go on weight???
Your dogs must have the prettiest teeth and coats ever.
Michael Lawson You dont have to worry about salmonella in dogs, dogs have salmonella as a natural part of their gut flora already. Also FDA found that cooked pet food and treats is just as likely to have these bacterias as raw food. Do your research.
Organ meats such as beef liver and heart as well as small fatty fish like sardines are complete game changers for both dogs and humans. It’s a nutritional advantage, even if we tend to shy away from them.
I love how your dog is so chill through the blender. My dog when I turn it on my dog acts like the world is ending! 😂
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Well the world *_IS_* ending
that is not a dog.....its a wolf
When your dog realizes what comes out of the blender is delicious and is for him, maybe he will accept it.
I'm a professional chef and I feed my Alaskan husky salmon, duck trimmings, chopped beef or venison cord, boar bones, and vegetables mixed with some good quality kibbles. He's highly allergic to chicken so his lamb kibbles provide just enough crunch to keep him interested! Now my parrots and lizards are a whole different story! Feels like I'm cooking around the clock of life.... Your animals are stunning and you look like a wonderful person :) Cheers from Canada!
Gday mate
Switching to raw was the best thing I ever did for my girl. We supplement with spot farms dehydrated food to ensure a fully balanced diet and it's need fantastic.
I absolutely love your videos and I love how you are in favor of the BARF diet I use this diet too and I hope one day everyone will do this!! Thank you for posting this!!!
you are welcome
I love this video. Because most people say you should feed dogs a raw diet because it's healthy, but don't really explain why. And other people are afraid to give their dogs raw food. But you explained it beautifully on the why and how. And made it an easy incorporation into a daily routine.
You know what's good here? You don't profess to be the end-all-be-all of diets, you urge to see a vet before putting your dog on this diet and only tell your experiences.
That's good, very rational and very smart. :)
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A vet will just tell you to buy their crap on the shelf which isn't good for dogs but they get a kick back
@Marrowbones Guessing you are a vet or have a family member that is a vet. Man its a known fact. Look it up, I'm not digging it out. There are certain brands they carry and a reason why. Google it. Also look at vetinfo.html Its nothing to do with cynicism but facts
@Marrowbones Fact....look at the diaries/pens/posters all around a Vet, exactly the same as a normal doctor. They more they sell the less the unit price is, in other words they make more profit % the more they sell. Veterinary clinics also win prizes like holidays and cash for being top performers by region
@Marrowbones ur just ignorant
thaaaanks Anneka been waiting for this video for ages ;-) I've been feeding my dog raw for about 8 months now he loves it and hasn't been sick from it at all.
momozen29 hi I'm wanting to go raw for my husky. How are you making sure its balance. I'm nervous trying it.
SO Informative! My 7 year old Staff Terrior/English Pointer mix has been struggling with so many health issues. She began to have seizures so I took her off of the Purina processed food product, and I began to cook her meals- and the seizures stopped. Now she is having a few other health issues and im like.. she is a 75 pound dog and I feel feeding her raw is what is truly most natural for canines! Loved this video- you are gorgeous!
Holistic Samantha incredible!!!! That’s awesome 👍👍
I love the way brits say vitamins! LOVE it! LOL
You mean how the British correctly say it😂
@@lwcaninebehaviourtraining6735 I agree
15:35 priceless moments of snorting🤣
Great video! I would add that not all dogs are gonna need to do a full BARF diet. For instance I have started to supplement my dogs regular food with a chicken neck every day and that alone has really improved her poo quality, breath and teeth. You could also do something like half kibble half BARF.
Hi Kumi and Anneka 🙋👍🐾 That wolf-dog is so so Beautiful !! Please give Kumi a gentle Pat on the head for me.
I love the way she say “Vit a Mens”
So cute lol
I'm so jelaous of you for being able to have Kumi, I'm in Australia and there's no wolf dogs alowed here. Kumi is a very beautiul girl too, Ive seen other Czech woldogs and they arent as big and pretty as her.
Thank you for yet another great guide, Kumi was so well behaved with no reaction to the blender and all the food a real credit to you
My little German Shepherd is just 4 weeks right now(still with her mum), so when she's old enough, I look forward to feeding her on this!
That dog can't help but smile at the end. What a sweetheart. She looks like a dog who eats like a queen.
Tip for egg cracking from a breakfast cook: crack them on flat surfaces.
Prevents it from smashing the shells into the eggs and then proceeding to vomit down the side of the bowl.
Nice vid.
Now let's get this all onto a tray... nice.
Ah MRE reference
My Mal who used to be a heavy shedder hardly sheds now and looks good. She even smells good too! This is a good video!!
I fed my Jack Russell chicken necks for many years, and he lived to 20 and his wife lived to 16 years. Necks have less fat than wings, but wings are ok in moderation. They also got bananas and tomatoes.
thats AMAZING! from where did you get your chicken? does it matter or can u get it from a grocery store. I dont think you can but thoughts?
@@jussanesanchez9652 try a local chinese market. They've got a lot of cheap meats and plenty of not well known cuts.
Amazing, im about to feed my shih tzu with raw, do you froze the food beforehand?
Totally agree with you on this I also do this with my cavalier and have shown pedigree cats for many years and also used a similar diet with them, it makes the world of difference, luv your channel x
What a beautiful Dog, and your pretty adorable too Anneka !!
Much Love and respect to anyone with the common sense
to practice raw feeding ...
Omg!!!...by far the best video on raw feed! For the dog breed. Best best please do more videos on raw feed.
Nice video. I'm switching both of my German sheperds immediately. Thank you.
Thank you Anneka, that was very informative. I'm just starting BARF with my 4 Labradors and much of the advice out there is confusing. Too many percentages. On one site I had people going off about how my dinners were unbalanced, but wouldn't elaborate further. They just kept throwing percentages at me and sending me to the page's guidelines. Your video was very straightforward and very informative. So, thanks again, I will definitely be following you from now on... Keep up the great work.
Don't worry, just give them meat. They will be great. Leave the vegis aside
You need more than just meat. You need around 80% muscle meat, 5% liver, 5% other secreting organ, and 10% bone. It's not too complicated but they can end uo with a deficiency if they don't get a "balanced" diet.
I appreciate you so much for making this video! Raw is the way to go!
Your dog is so calm and well-behaved. Wonderful.
I feed chicken quaters and 10% organ meat every meal to my yellow labrador and his coat and energy has been better than ever. It's cheaper and convientent other than freezing it for a couple days before feeding. I never feed my dog veggies, he doesn't like them, but I do give him like a tablespoon amount of a banana every now and then. I find it better to feed full quarters and not ground up meat because they can rub off the tartar on their teeth by chewing on the flesh and bone.
Hi what ko d of raw meats
I began feeding my Sarplaninac raw food 6 months ago, at the beginning he didn't like vegetables and fruit. After a while though he began to enjoy apple, bananas and carrots. I give him only a teaspoon of liver a day. It's been very good for his health but it's quite expensive. I wouldn't be able to feed quality raw meat to 3/4 dogs.
Do you peel the skin off? I peel the skin off most of my dogs chicken because of the fear of pancreatitis due to excess fat.
Occasionally ill put it on a broiler pan in the oven as a treat.
@@CVas-ic7vd not a problem to feed your dogs natural fat. they actually need it too.
Thank you for all the help.
The trick to cracking eggs is to crack them on a flat surface.
Everyone’s come to think you crack them on the edge of the bowl, but it’s a load of you know what.
Thank you! My wife and I have been struggling with our 11month old that has developed diarrhea from his dog food. We've stopped giving him processed dog food and have been boiling his chicken. I want to go with something more natural and this will be perfect! Thank you !
You’re not boiling it with the bones are you?
Stop boiling the chicken, just give the chicken Raw, bones and all. Boiling the chicken bones makes the indigestible.
DO NOT BOIL! Cooked chicken bones DUH are bad for pups
THE BEST piece of advice I heard was raw verses cooked bone. Thank you that has been a huge concern of mine. GREAT information
Also people should remember not to feed their pets cooked bones, that is not good for them but raw is ofc. Love the video! I’m halfway but at the same time am wondering if you know a serving size depending on the size of dog etc. I don’t have a dog but someday will get one. I did have one though.
Edit: Realised this comment wasn’t necessary due to around 15:40-15:60 lmao.
We switched our border collie pup to raw diet after she had a terrible allergy and she had to take pills.
She also eats Nature's Menu :) frozen nuggets and has boney meat, poultry heart etc as treat. Now she's 21 months old and healthy, beautiful, we love her so much
I always give my pup some of the lightly steamed veggies I'm cooking for myself for dinner. She loves asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, spinach and tomato. Giving her real food is why I believe my pup has never had an ear infection, no allergies or skin issues. Everyone raves about how shiny and thick her coat is. I decided early on I wanted her to live as long as possible. I spend so much time every day caring for her, why wouldn't I feed her with the same care and love I give the rest of my family.
My tamaskan/low content wolfdog loves a raw diet! So much better for him. Thanks for making these videos!
The dog
18:20 Kumi's face says it all :D! We started with the raw diet three weeks ago and we do it very similarly. I've learned one more thing though, you can't give your dog cold food from the fridge, because then he throws it all up and after a while eats it again. Mine does it even when I have everything at room temperature and add some cold vegetables from the fridge. If you live in an apartment, it's not very pleasant - especially with green tripe :)))
Kumi's food is more expensive than my salary!!! Life's unfair! Anyway I subscribed.
Love your videos I have just got a new family member a 4month old dogo argentino she is called Tia I have her on this diet there breeder recommended it to me I am new to this diet and you explained everything perfect thank you best from Ireland ❤️
It always adds flavor to include the bloopers
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this informative and encouraging video. I've been considering this for my dogs for quite some time, but have the normal doubts that most have. After watching your video though I think I may go ahead and give it a try. Thanks again
My dogs (mostly German shepherds) and all wolves used to be fed on raw meat for years. Besides for wolves it didn't need to be fresh. In the wild they were fond of a few kind of berries and lots of grasshoppers, mice ... They were all well and happy all their life long.
Interesting video, indeed ...thanks.
Pavle Balenovic did you feed your GSD raw from a puppy? The reason I ask is bc we have a 12 week old GSD and I’m looking into a raw diet for her but I’m not sure if she’s too young to start.
I have a GSD
Hiehat kind of raw meats
@@callsign.Noctra You should look for a local supplier of BARF animal food. If there is one, they usually have all the info and the food to provide a balanced diet for your dog. I have a GSD and she's been eating raw food all her life and she's happy and healthy.
That's true yes but the dogs stomach is alot different to a wolves a dogs stomach has evolved because of us humans yes can have raw food etc but don't be fooled there like a wolves like our stomach is not the same as it was
I love how you cracked the egg haha! Great vid! Thanks!
Thank you Anneka :0) I just subscribed to your channel
Love wolves and you seem to really know them and their
Wild needs.I have a friend that has 2 wolfdogs.
One was a mix of a Russian wolf all black and huge but had more dog in him but looked very much like a wolf and friendly.
The Other had more wolf in her,I could tell by the way she cautiously moved around the room and I Never got to let her but also a very beautiful wolfdog lighter with reddish brown and white coloring. Misha(male)& Kiska. I remember we went over to their house once and Misha jumped up in back of my husband and tested his paws on his shoulders and I swear he was like at least 6.5 feet tall standing on hind legs,huge but so beautiful,he just stood for a minute and rubbed his chin on my husband's head to leave his scent like ok next time I know you come I'll know you.I have always loved and respected all animals but especially wolves,I think I'm part because they are always misunderstood.
Your dog is one of the most amazing looking dogs I have ever seen. 😍
I bought my German Shepherd some chicken backs; liver; and feet. He loved them! LOL
Our GSD puppy absolutely loves Chicken Feet. Our adult Chihuahua thinks they are totally gross.....lol
I love this lady. True animal lover
Thankyou 😍
I’m a raw feeder but my dogs CAN NOT STAND natures menu from pets at home but I love how they portion it out, I feed natural instinct
What wrong with nature's menu?
Mine won’t eat Nature’s menu either - in fact none of the pre-packaged raw foods - mine have chicken wings, breast of lamb, beef ribs, chicken gizzards, turkey mince and chicken or duck eggs
Wow I’ve seen many videos in the last 2 days and this was so informative and so easy to do. Thanks
wow now anna became animals chef that's great! 😁
I have been loving your channel. I am taking note of some of the improvements you have made for my own channel. keep it up :)
awesome!!! thanks for sharing, how do you calculate or scale for different dog sizes?
My young arctic mix used to sleep until 2-3pm on summer days. We're now on a 50/50 BARF and kibble diet and he's perky and happy at 9pm (I know, he's still a late riser) even on hot days with the AC off! 5 extra hours of happy activity per day is incredible! Happily doubling his waking hours makes me so happy for his heightened quality of life! (I have to note that I'm immunocompromised so there's a ton of hygienic concerns -- but they're absolutely worth it!)
I was watching this with my dogs and my 10 month old lurcher mix tried to eat the food from the tv screen 😃
my dog Zak is the barf diet for almost for 2 years now , and doing really well, he loves crunching the bones. he is really healthy and happy. he loves eggs too. great video! xxxxx
thats great
amazing video Anneka. I used to feed my dogs the same, but my Saluki loves Chicken wings more :)
Thank you and wish you a great weekend :)
Cheers from Switzerland
What an amazing video!
I've learned so much from this.
Keep it up!! Love your vids!
I love how she says vitamins lol.
That's because she's British 😂😂Americans say it really weirdly
Anneka this is a nice explanation of what you believe to be a good diet for your pet, I love the fact that you didn't edit out the egg thing, made me smile, I cant do it either... simple and easy, both my 3yr old Pit and my 8yr old Boston love this as much as they love each other...
"R" (good dogs) "bon appetit"
Loved this video Anneka. My dogs love raw food and I can vouch on everything you said as my dogs are so healthy and I have never taken them to the vet for 3 years now. I have fed them raw food since they were pups so they are pretty much use to chewing the food without me having to blend the vegetables. They even chew the egg shells without me crushing it. They love green leaves too, have you tried "Kankun" ? it's a very healthy leaf, my dogs just love chewing them at anytime I make it for ourselves. Duke my Husky mix loves natural food he eats kibbles only as a last resort lol. My american Lab had never eaten raw food until I adopted her, she just copies my husky mix Duke in everything he does and now she is a very healthy and happy dog :) try murunga leaves too, it's a super food both good for humans and dogs.
thats great to hear :)
This is really useful for my dog who’s always getting sick of som thing, sometimes too much food or eating something it shouldn’t
thank you Anneka! I like to use the BARF diet for my dogs, as they are all mastiffs but sadly mastiffs don't usually live very long, but this diet had my boyfriend's Neopolitan mastiff Bella live for almost 12 years.
wow thats great! a lot of mastiffs die of bloat so feeding this and also raising the bowels and getting them to eat slowly, with slow eating bowls would also help
A & B.!.! Thank you so much for an amazing video. You have single handedly help to simplify an otherwise complex and controversial issue. I watched your video yesterday and promptly proceeded to gear up for RAW BARF. The Mortar and Pestle idea is simply brilliant. Thank you again.
how do you know how much to feed your dog? my pup is about 6 months and weighs 28 or so pounds. I was just curious as to how you go about how much to feed them? Thank you for a great video!
See comment by Samantha Bailey above. 2-3% of dogs body weight. 80%grass fed meat 10%offal 10%bone, she explains better. That was my question too!
It depends on your level of activity as well. I started biking with my Rottweiler, so weight is important to prevent hip damage.
Try a very strict diet for 2 weeks. No random food scraps or extra treats. Stick to the daily rations. Weigh before and after, then adjust for the next 2 weeks. My dog is now at a stable weight class, and she is a lot more energetic compared to the sack of potato she once was. 😁
80% muscle meat 10% raw meaty bone 5% liver 5% other secreting organ is what they need but day
Excellent video sorry this video has 400+ dislikes from the commercial pet food and vets!!! Keep up the good work lady.
This video is very helpful anneka! I started barf diet for my two toys, a maltese and a toy poodle almost a year ago and the results were Amazing!
that great - showing how small dogs can benefit also
your dog looks so happy! 18:25 Huge grin lol
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video Anneka! I've been wanting to put my German shepherd on the B.A.R.F diet for a while now.. The only issue is how expensive it is where I live 🤔 But anyway, keep up the good work!! ❤
I dont have a dog but want i want one in The futur and thats the only inconvenience i find with raw dieting. I mean meat is already expensive for us to consume....
same here - meat in Norway is EXTREMELY expensive.. 17 - 56 dollars for a kg. depends on the quality .. But i have found chicken drums for 3 dollars kg, Liver for the same and then i buy pig neck steak for 6 per kg. Then i can add what ever i find of half prize meat on top. The funny thing is that prepared raw dog mince is A LOT cheaper. :/ so i have used to give that as well. Blueberries and eggs + vegt. on top. Works very well for my dogs :)
Really appreciate the time you put into the video and especially the fact that you didn't edit out the egg Fiasco. The fact that those eggs were so hard to crack tells me that those are probably organic raised chickens.
Been feeding raw for years ... my chzec x husky is healthy and his coat his beautiful 😊
Samantha Bailey I would love to know how much to feed my husky. I want to try this but I'm nervous I won't get the right ratio so that it balanced
a good trick for that is using chicken leg quarters since they are naturally balanced for most dogs just make sure you're getting the cheapest stuff you can since then it comes from the biggest factory farm around and the last thing they want is salmonella going through there so they inoculate them in the egg so there's pretty much a 0% chance of your dog getting salmonella however make sure it's full leg quarters do not use legs and thighs they are different
I feed my husky raw and it’s been the best choice for her. She gets a pound a day and it’s usually a raw egg with a chicken quarter. Other times I Mix it up with a variety of lamb turkey or duck with chicken livers and sardines. She loves it. Also Stella and cheweys is a great brand sold in pet store that makes burger patties with the exact right balance of nutrition. I give a burger for 2 or three meals per week.
Totally rocks!!! Awesome video!!
I really want a wolfdog!! Thx for the feeding tutorial!
A good diet goes a long way to help them to have a long life, Anneka does a great job showing us how to make the dog's food.
I've always been on the fence of feeding raw but this video anf others is helping me feed my dogs more raw. Mainly with treats and toppers. Thank you for making this video 😊
You are Awesome! Thank You!
Hello! It would be cool to do a video on the range of prices. Like how much that bol you did could cost per day or how much were those lamb treats. I feel that all this is quite expensive. Its not easy for the little folks but we still want the best for our pets
spot on ,
You're the absolute best when it comes to a dogs happiness
A WOLF 19 YEARS OLD???? :-O 1 year older than my Black who sadly passed away in January 2005, wow!! It's great to know there's still some canine alive of that age!!
I love your laughs, too cute and pretty.
My mom and dad feed it all raw and freshly kill. Loves the internal organs, especially the green tripe. My favorite are goat, lamb, salmon, beef, and occassionally venison. Thanks for your show.
I am frowned upon for feeding my dogs meat and chicken bones.....yet...Rottie 14 years....no health problems......Shepherd 14 years....no health problems....all my other dogs lasted into their mid teens......all rescued....now my dogo eats the same diet and she has overcome other illnesses quick......also had 2 dogs with leishmaniasis.....both lived until they were old.....packet dog food is shit....same as us eating msg......I'm really liking your videos
frowned upon, i would say thats a little dramatic, its okay your dogs will live longer than any of theres and though thats awful they will see that its the best thing you could do for them.
I appreciate the guide on raw diets Anneka, I say you did pretty well on explaining how and what specific things you need to make it the perfect diet for our dogs. I think you'll be great if you start a raw food channel for dogs cause I had a laugh watching you fail to crack an egg open correctly lol, I don't know about anybody else but I found this really entertaining. ❤The vids keep them coming
What a sweet 🐺 dog needs well behaved 💕💖
Love your videos! Full of great information! We have been Siberian Husky owners for almost 30 years! I love huskies and wolves!
This is great! I've been feeding my dog with raw meat and he absolutely loves it! It looks that they know what is good for them hahaha. Thank you for the tips :)
Hi what kind of raw meat u like
My dog ate rat poison once so id disagree. Did it at 11 at night so all vets were closed, found a 24hr one but was to far of a drive so the vet over the phone instructed us how to fix it. Was a rough night.
She wouldnt eat lettuce but ate rat poison so i dont think they k kw whats what tbh. My mum in summer every monday makes a huge salad and that'd go with dinner for 2-3 nights and if there was any left we gave it to the dog, she'd pick through all the shredded lettuce for the pieces of carrot, tomato etc.
Kumi is absolutely beautiful. Thx for this video & helpful content. I’m a new raw feeder & my Sammy has been eating raw 2 mos now. I also follow the BARF diet since he naturally craves & loves veggies. Sometimes he prefers that over raw meat. I chose to get him a premade raw food from reputable suppliers which contains meat, organs, sinew & bones. I consider this the ultimate easiest way but just more expensive.
OMG THANK YOU so much... & a question - why do some brands put garlic in their raw food - I thought garlic was an absolute No?
It is Google it but think it's like chocolate big dog has a smallest bit chocolate won't really affect it same as garlic but small dog has a huge bit of chocolate same as garlic then there is a massive problem obviously same as big dogs
I thought chocolate was an absolute No. Cocoa is really bad for dogs. I personally wouldn't risk it no matter their size.
Chocolate isn't as bad for dogs as it's made out to be
Thanks Anneka! I have been wondering about the right way to do a raw food diet for my Siberian Husky! Your videos are great, keep it up!
thankyou
We started feeding my pit/bully mix the BARF diet and it did wonders for him, but he seemed to have trouble passing his stool so we took out the bones. (which to me, seemed wrong to take bones out of his diet) After a few days his stool was just fine. I may try to do bones again here soon, I have been so impressed with my dogs behavior since we started the BARF diet. He is more calm, receptive, has a shinier coat, became more playful (like a puppy again. That says a lot considering he is 6 years old and already has some grey going on with his muzzle), and more trainable. Since we havent used bones in his diet so his teeth aren't as clean as they would be, but we try to fix it with dog toothpaste (because he has mild peradontal disease). I would definitely reccomend this diet to my friends or to strangers who own dogs/wolfdogs.
what happens if skip days? does feeding them raw meat needs to be daily?
We stopped feeding our Pit/Bully mix the BARF diet only on the premise that we couldnt afford it, but yes. We fed him the BARF diet every day 2x a day (we only fed him half in the morning and the other half at night about 12 hours apart). Feeding him 2x a day was our personal preference. Even though he is back on kibble he still enjoys apples, carrots, sometimes spinach, and a lot more other fruits and vegetables.
She is feeding her dog meat that is specifically for a pet. I don’t think I have a pet store near me that sells that sort of stuff.. So now what?
@@Jeryxx research online because they are many companies that deliver premade mixes in large trucks and they deliver wide areas
it should be daily but you don't really have to do it daily
Such a beautiful wolf dog !
I've been feeding my dog a home cooked meal most of his life. I do give him some raw foods here and there but not 100%. The dilemma is he has a partial perineal hernia and it's important for him to not strain when going to the bathroom. I make a stew with chicken, and a lot of veg. I would like to feed him his natural diet in the raw form but concerned. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
WEUNITE omg that sounds horrible (for the longest time my doctor was concerned I had a hiatal hernia just over my stomach and I did a bunch of research) what your doing (stewing it for softness) is amazing!
Eliminating fiber and increasing fat is a good solution for constipation in dogs.
@@kamillatoth3433 Thank-you
I absolutely adore You and Your content. Thank You!
I feed my latest GSD Amber a mix of raw, cooked & high quality commercial kibble.
I usually get problem free 14 to 16 years from my GSDs.
She gets a lot of fish on her diet, chicken liver & gizards, minced meats, turkey. lamb, beef, but this one will NOT eat a carrot- cooked or not! Peas, yes. Any preparation of cooked potatoes, yes. Carrots, NO. Go figure!
As always: Love you, Anneka!
HER VOICE ALONE IS ENOUGH TO BELIEVE!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
You should make a video of the Australian cattle dog aka blue/red heeler aka dingo dog
Hi Arthur - I have one of the Dingo if you go through my videos but yes I do love the Aussie cattle dog and thats on my bucket list
Amazing dogs, so loyal.
Love it this video 1st time real raw/barf dog food 👍👏👏👏👏