I am one of those people you refer to sitting at my computer and machinating over food choices for my two dogs. You can really go down a rabbit hole and become overwhelmingly confused! I was so happy to find your channel and have started watching it faithfully. I’m wondering if you can review Annamaet dog food specifically their OPTION formula. Also, I completely agree with your stance on All Life Stages. However, it seems the vast majority of dog manufacturers are going to All Life Stages. It is very difficult to find adult maintenance food.
Marketing mumbo jumbo is right, indeed! Thank you for another interesting video Dr Rea! You have truly enlightened me with your great information since I have found your channel! 😻🐕🐾
Could you please do a review on Purina One cat food! I currently feed Pro Plan cat food but possibly have to switch to Purina One due to it being more cost effective since I have 3 cats lol! I just want to be sure I’m making the right choice. I know you made one regarding dogs just wanted to see the details on the cat food:) thank you!
Random question: Will kibble toppers throw off the balance of the kibble itself? Bone broth/goats milk/ even some fresh veggies/fruit? Of course in moderation. Also a review on Iams Healthy Adult Proactive Chicken would be lovely ☺️ Thanks again!
I’ve called a company first regarding therapeutic diets and toppers and chicken/veggie broth can be added and not significantly change the diets properties. I think veggies and fruit would be fine in moderation as you say. Cheese and dairy would be a no for several reasons. Plus it’s not necessary if added to a balanced diet, they just unbalance it. so these things are treats, and need to thought of as such.
The Ca:P ratio is completely off: it's around 0.8:1, however it should be 1.2:1 - 1.4:1. Calcium should be higher than phosphorus, the ratio shouldn't drop below 1:1
This is generally true, BUT if you review the literature (SACN, pg 114) "The “ideal” calcium-phosphorus ratio recommended for animals with simple stomachs is generally considered to be between 1:1 and 2:1. A number of factors, however, influence the importance of this ratio. Increasing levels of vitamin D reduce the significance of adverse calcium-phosphorus ratios. Furthermore, the ratio can differ markedly with the form and availability of the calcium and phosphorus supplied in the diet. For example, animals eating foods high in phytate phosphorus require greater phosphorus intake to meet their needs. Thus, the ideal calcium-phosphorus ratio would be lower when foods with these dietary characteristics are fed vs. foods composed of mostly meat ingredients" So technically it would depend on how much plant rich material was in the diet and how many phytophosphates are present, as this could flip the ideal ratio. But yes, the ratio is important and in general should be between 1:1 and 2:1 with the calcium being higher than the phosphorus.
@@AnimalDocRea Happy Purrsday! And too much Vitamin D can be fatal to cats. I just feed fresh food, with a supplement and don't worry about it. Have a good weekend!
So confused, have a 50lb 1 year old mixed rescue, what brand do you recommend. Have googled lots of brands hard to get past the marketing, would prefer dry kibble. Thank you.
Happy Purrsday! Another good video. Do you ever get tired of hearing that? LOL Chicken is 66-70% water. After it has been extruded/rendered for dry pet food, there isn't much left.
Please can you do Life's Abundance large breed puppy kibble? I am bringing home my pup soon and the breeder recommends this and I bought some but it is very expensive and I just want to do best for my giant breed pup? I saw on one site it said there wasn't enough protien in the large breed puppy for bigger breed dogs? Im totally lost please any suggestions would be much appreciated! I will speak to my vet but where I live the two vets we have are in their upper sixties+ and so I'm afraid knowledge isn't up to date like some places? Overall I do trust them of course I just like to further knowledge where I can. 😊 Edit: I have looked everywhere( I mean everywhere!) and all I can find is reviews from the people selling it which scares me! My breeder is even a consultant or whatever its called. I'm afraid this is just a MLM pyramid scheme type of thing but I'm not really sure?
A quick Google search shows Life's Abundance is a known MLM. Can't believe I'm saying this, but Hill's Large Breed Puppy food would be a better choice. (I feed my cats homemade) Dr. Rea feeds her dogs Hill's and I would trust her. Happy Sardine Sunday, although my cats are getting poached salmon tonight. LOL
I am one of those people you refer to sitting at my computer and machinating over food choices for my two dogs. You can really go down a rabbit hole and become overwhelmingly confused! I was so happy to find your channel and have started watching it faithfully. I’m wondering if you can review Annamaet dog food specifically their OPTION formula. Also, I completely agree with your stance on All Life Stages. However, it seems the vast majority of dog manufacturers are going to All Life Stages. It is very difficult to find adult maintenance food.
Well I’m glad you found a stress free food channel that hopefully you enjoy…and learn
thanks for another great video Dr Rea! 😊🐾
You are so welcome!
Great video Dr. Rae! Can you do a review of the Stella and Chewy raw coated kibble blend 🙏🏻 thank you for great informative content ! 🙏🏻
I’m sorry, as raw is not recommended for public health reasons I don’t typically review foods that encourage feeding raw.
Marketing mumbo jumbo is right, indeed! Thank you for another interesting video Dr Rea! You have truly enlightened me with your great information since I have found your channel! 😻🐕🐾
My pleasure!
Could you please do a review on Purina One cat food! I currently feed Pro Plan cat food but possibly have to switch to Purina One due to it being more cost effective since I have 3 cats lol! I just want to be sure I’m making the right choice. I know you made one regarding dogs just wanted to see the details on the cat food:) thank you!
Dr. what about Fromm four star nutritional dog food? for small breed puppies.Will this be a good dog food.
I've only reviewed the large breed. th-cam.com/video/3eBUcUkj2qA/w-d-xo.html
Which small breed puppy food in your opinion reached all 10 points or five if that’s the highest?
only one food has gotten all the points. th-cam.com/video/TqaEtY0icgQ/w-d-xo.html
Random question:
Will kibble toppers throw off the balance of the kibble itself? Bone broth/goats milk/ even some fresh veggies/fruit? Of course in moderation.
Also a review on Iams Healthy Adult Proactive Chicken would be lovely ☺️
Thanks again!
I’ve called a company first regarding therapeutic diets and toppers and chicken/veggie broth can be added and not significantly change the diets properties. I think veggies and fruit would be fine in moderation as you say. Cheese and dairy would be a no for several reasons. Plus it’s not necessary if added to a balanced diet, they just unbalance it. so these things are treats, and need to thought of as such.
Plain Kefir would be better than goats milk. It is fermented and provides "good" bacteria for gut health.
Doc Rea. What is your opinion on vegan vegetarian dog food.
Natural balance vegetarian dog food. Please look at the minerals for me.
Thanks.
Would love a review of Eukanaba small breed! They have some interesting formulas.
Noted!
Should I feed adult dog food for a dog around 2
Adult food starts at 9-12 months
The Ca:P ratio is completely off: it's around 0.8:1, however it should be 1.2:1 - 1.4:1. Calcium should be higher than phosphorus, the ratio shouldn't drop below 1:1
This is generally true, BUT if you review the literature (SACN, pg 114) "The “ideal” calcium-phosphorus ratio recommended for animals
with simple stomachs is generally considered to be between 1:1
and 2:1. A number of factors, however, influence the importance of
this ratio. Increasing levels of vitamin D reduce the significance of
adverse calcium-phosphorus ratios. Furthermore, the ratio can differ markedly with the form and availability of the calcium and phosphorus supplied in the diet. For example, animals eating foods high
in phytate phosphorus require greater phosphorus intake to meet
their needs. Thus, the ideal calcium-phosphorus ratio would be
lower when foods with these dietary characteristics are fed vs.
foods composed of mostly meat ingredients"
So technically it would depend on how much plant rich material was in the diet and how many phytophosphates are present, as this could flip the ideal ratio. But yes, the ratio is important and in general should be between 1:1 and 2:1 with the calcium being higher than the phosphorus.
Thanks!
you are welcome, good looking out!
@@AnimalDocRea Happy Purrsday! And too much Vitamin D can be fatal to cats. I just feed fresh food, with a supplement and don't worry about it. Have a good weekend!
So confused, have a 50lb 1 year old mixed rescue, what brand do you recommend. Have googled lots of brands hard to get past the marketing, would prefer dry kibble. Thank you.
Adult Dog foods scoring 7-10
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Happy Purrsday! Another good video. Do you ever get tired of hearing that? LOL Chicken is 66-70% water. After it has been extruded/rendered for dry pet food, there isn't much left.
I never tire of compliments
Thanks for the informative video. Please consider having a look at Australian Pet food company Petzyo please!
I'll check it out!
I have a very picky puppy food eater. What is a good puppy food u recommend ?
Puppy foods scoring 7-10
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Hello I'm can you tell me the top 5 best dog food for Shiba inu. I just bought Purina but now I don't think that was a good idea
Adult Dog foods scoring 7-10
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Does it have a AFCO statement?
Yes
Please can you do Life's Abundance large breed puppy kibble? I am bringing home my pup soon and the breeder recommends this and I bought some but it is very expensive and I just want to do best for my giant breed pup? I saw on one site it said there wasn't enough protien in the large breed puppy for bigger breed dogs? Im totally lost please any suggestions would be much appreciated! I will speak to my vet but where I live the two vets we have are in their upper sixties+ and so I'm afraid knowledge isn't up to date like some places? Overall I do trust them of course I just like to further knowledge where I can. 😊 Edit: I have looked everywhere( I mean everywhere!) and all I can find is reviews from the people selling it which scares me! My breeder is even a consultant or whatever its called. I'm afraid this is just a MLM pyramid scheme type of thing but I'm not really sure?
Yes, it does appear to be an MLM
A quick Google search shows Life's Abundance is a known MLM. Can't believe I'm saying this, but Hill's Large Breed Puppy food would be a better choice. (I feed my cats homemade) Dr. Rea feeds her dogs Hill's and I would trust her. Happy Sardine Sunday, although my cats are getting poached salmon tonight. LOL