I almost lost my little girl from liver disease. We had an appointment to have her put down scheduled. I decided it couldn't hurt to make her food at home since we were losing her anyway. The vet had told me there was no way I could provide her with everything she needed with homemade food. I got lowfat turkey and veggies/fruits. I got her a good vitamin and probiotic. Started melatonin 2x a day and she had been on denamrin so I upped the dose. It took 3 days for her to bounce back. Her poo was better. She got the zoomies, slept through the night, and we canceled the appointment. That was about a year ago.
The reason that kibble exists is because, during World War 2 we needed all the metal available for the war. This meant no canned food, so they created the replacement... kibble. Here we are 80 years later... we still have kibble. Also, the average kibble is full of GMO corn and soy with RoundUp all over it.
Please share your recipe, and vitamins/probiotic brands. Do you also add bones, if not how do you balance calcium? I tried making homemade food, but my cats didn't want to eat it.
In August my 15 year old Brittany got sick and the liver blood tests showed issues and an ultra sound showed lesions on both spleen and liver. The vet said it might be cancer and he could do nothing for her. I told him that I knew ivermectin was a good treatment for liver cancer and he had a look of horror on his face and he tried to dissuade me from using it. I flatly told him that I had no other options and what harm could it do to her? He had given her 2 months to live and today, 4.5 months later, she is doing fine and has regained her weight. She will be 16 next month and I cherish each day she is with me.; at her age she is considered a senior-senior dog. I have her on a maintenance dose weekly of the amount the supplier told me to use for heart worm prevention on a monthly schedule. After the vet visit I gave it to her daily for a month, every other day for another month, and now on a weekly maintenance dose.Life with her is good.
@@ArnCital so happy she is doing well. My dog has Hermangiosarca and has been given 2 to 6 months. I've been trying Fenbendazole but he seems to get really sick afterwards. It's really hard to get ivermectin for dogs in the UK. Take care .
@@sallydacre438 my dog had this years ago ..had surgery to remove a tumor at age 9..., then I cooked for him and used anti-C supplements. He lived to be 14 years old! My wish is that this gives you hope. 🐕💕
And dandelion has amazing healing/curing properties, especially for the gall bladder. I take it, along with beets (beet root) by the plate full when my gall bladder starts hurting. Works like a charm. But beets must not be a popular vegetable, as they are hard to find in a can without being pickled.
My dog had kidney failure and died from commercial dog food. My newest dog is doing great and I own it to you for the great information you have shown me over the years! I tell everyone I know with dogs and cats to come here for healthy alternatives to so called veterinary doctors. I am with you for life! Thank you Doc Jones I appreciate you and I am sure every person that makes it here feel the same way!
I have a four-year-old German Shepherd, who has damaged kidneys. I’ve changed her diet. I’m making her own food and her symptoms have gone away. No more kibble hopefully I can stay on top of this.
Our 10 yr old Schnauzer was struck down with liver disease after an infection 10 weeks ago, and was sent home to die. We watched your video on the 5 supplements you recommend for liver support, and immediately bought Milk Thistle, SAMe, 95% Curcumin and Vit E. We started to home cook our boys food and he has 3 smaller meals a day, and his blood work 2 weeks ago showed a "dramatic improvement" (our vets words), and he's thoroughly enjoying life again. So Thank You so much for your brilliant advice! Tula is in the best hands! We wish you and your family a Very Happy Christmas!
Not you but people feed their dogs "junk" because they like it! I don't care if they like it, they are not getting any if momma bear (me) doesn't like the ingredients. Sorry of the pup that died of lymphoma 💔
I had to stop giving Greenies to my cat, Renee. She loves them, but they were the only new thing I had given her before she got sick. she is fine now... no more Greenies.
My friends dog almost died on greenies, it turned into slim and blocked her air passage, they rushed her to the vet and he said this was not uncommon !
How can we be sure "organic" is really organic ? There is so much deception in food labeling nowadays we can't be sure of anything. Food suppliers and growers main concern is higher profits by lowering expenses. Not good for consumers.
The produce at Natural Grocers stores is all carefully sourced. They have locations in many states. Also, local farmer's markets are excellent sources of high quality, consciously grown organic produce. Other health food grocery stores may also have organic that is mindfully grown. Check with the produce manager. But avoid buying produce from large commercial grocery stores. They're the worst and usually carry produce that is coated with toxic pesticides & dangerous resins designed to extend the length of time vegetables & fruits appear to be fresh.
While I respect what you believe, there is no guarantee the information we are told is true unless we actually witness the growing process, and the processing and distribution. Deception in labeling is a fact that is hard to deny.
I started making my 16 year old dog treats when I thought his liver was failing. Two years later he's going stromg. I put pumpkin seeds and turmeric for antiparasitics and hemp seeds for the omegas. The ingredient I use that works the best is the Love I put in. Thank God I did as I was giving him the soft treats at his age. I must've reversed his damage. Thank you for getting this news out. It gave me a lot of gratitude today. My dogs are 18 and 12 and going strong. Love is the answer.
@@msls6592, It would be hard as it's not exact. I'll tell you what I put in. Frozed blueberries processed to pulp. ( The blueberries are optional. Canned pumpkin, 2 eggs, Peanut butter, coconut oil. That's the wet part. Then 1/2-1 cup ground pumpkin seed, 4+ tsps of turmeric, black pepper and ginger mixed together. ( I do that for myself too, with amazing results. Nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and oatmeal. blend those together. Then mix wet and dry ingriedients. I bake at 350 for about 45 minutes in a 9x11 pan until knife comes up pretty clean. I cut those up and have plenty of treats for 10 days for 5 dogs. I do treat at least twice a day as I know it's so much better for them than their food. I hope that helps.
I make my own dog treats with boneless chicken breast I cut up I cure it with salt I rinse it and then I put it in dehydrator and my dogs love it and they're healthy. I couldn't bear to give my dogs treats from China.
We quit getting any foods made in China, while we hope they have better ideals in preparing good food for themselves and others, the story of Melanin in baby formula and pet foods many years ago gave us a wake-up call. The Melanin in the baby food killed many of their own babies. Garlic from other countries have no roots, their foreign soils not allowed to come to America is a hint if you don’t see ‘USA Grown Produce’ or labeling of America. Other countries don’t often have clean water on hand, so it’s whatever is close by even if it’s sewage water. We however in America need to make sure foods for us and our pets are better nutritionally without harmful additives.They say European McDonlds is better than the American McDonlds ingredient-wise-Thanks Doc! Praying for Tula!
A warning went out, some time ago, regarding treats sold under "Big" names, esp. in the USA, are actually manufactured in China (the country of origin is extremely small & one must search carefully for the declaration)! I was very angry & spread the news to anyone that I could think of as liver disease was the most prevalent side effect!!! A colleague & I volunteered at a large teaching hospital in Beijing, my colleague, a glutton for punishment, also did some lecturing at Beijing University. The appaling additives to HUMAN food were frightening enough (including, inter alia, endocrine "meat") & the government in the U.K. (where we have another home) agreed to give the C.C.P. a (very) short grace period before a widespread warning would be given to tourists to stay clear of "street food" but also a warning that, just because one dined in restaurants, the food would most likely be contaminated also.... Poor, sweet Tula!! NO dog deserves this predation, based on financial gain.
There is so much deception in labeling nowadays that it's hard to trust any of the labels. The drive for higher profits is to blame, along with corruption in the oversight bodies that allow the deception.
Hello Dr. Jones, I was the guy who turned you on to the Joe Tippens saga many years ago, I just checked Phosphatidylserine and it can be used for liver issues in dogs. Thank you for all you do.
OMG ! Thank you ! My little 16 year old mini Chiweenie just passed of CHF . But I had been giving her liver paste as a treat. Her liver had enlarged and so had her heart . I just ordered my new puppy liver training treats . I’ll only give them once a week now . I had a feeling liver treats needed to be given sparingly. So I’ll follow my gut . I appreciate you so much ❤
A friend who raises beef, gave me 2 cow livers and hearts. I freeze dried everything and feed them to my dogs as treats. I don’t gave them big pieces but I guess I still should give less than what I’m doing now.
Denamarin turned my dog’s extremely high liver enzymes (all 5 were high) from an unknown cause to NORMAL in 6 weeks. Vet suspected liver cancer but that was 2 1/2 years ago. I give him (He’s 15 now) Denamarin supplements 4-5 days a week and he’s doing well for his age.
For those who don't know what Denamarin is (like me), here's some info from the Better Vet website: "Denamarin is a supplement for dogs and cats containing S-Adenosylmethionine(SAMe) and silybin. These two ingredients help to support the liver which is one of the largest organs in the body. The liver has many essential roles including the production of hormones, proteins, and enzymes. It also detoxifies and removes waste products from the body. If the liver becomes compromised, then your pet can soon start to become very unwell. Denamarin is a nutritional supplement that can be purchased over the counter or online, but most owners will only use it based on their veterinarians’ recommendations." Lots more info about it on their site.
@@NEChristo my dog's liver enzymes were 1000/3000/1000 ALT/ALP and I can't recall the third name. The chart doesn't even go that high. Denamarin made a significant decrease.
I just started my son's 11 year old cat Jason on this med.He was loosing weight.I thought he was perhaps diabetic.Blood tests showed no diabetes kidney disease or thyroid problems.Elevated liver enzymes.He had taken 8 pills and already feels better.Glad to hear you say it helps.😮
Lots of people mentioning Denamarin. My vet wanted me to put my dog on it, but I read some negative reviews and didn't. Instead, I changed the dog food I was feeding that has less copper and my dog's health has greatly improved.
Omg Dr Jones! Thank you for this! My pup and I are going through this very same thing! I bought freeze dried beef liver treats this time last year. In April she had a mast cell tumor removed and her teeth cleaned. The bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes. I stopped giving her canned food and started cooking her food from one of your many videos. In August she had more bloodwork and her liver enzymes were even higher! I started giving her turmeric, milk thistle, dandelion root tea, SAMe and slippery elm. She had repeat BW and her liver enzymes weren’t good but markedly improved. Over the next few months the levels would go up and down and up again. During your Black Friday sale I purchased Ultimate Liver Support, Ultimate Cannabinoid and Ultimate Canine Advanced. I am going to totally stop the beef liver treats. Praying for a healthy bill of health for your Tula and my Carmen 🙏🏼💕🐶
Tula darling I pray your liver gets lots & lots better. We love you precious girl. Doc you are an awesome pet owner, Tula is blessed to have you my friend ( you are blessed to have each other ). Both of you take care & Jesus Loves You. 😁🤠😎
My cats love Cat Treats (Greenies - Healthy Indoor variety). My cats get a LOT of treats. I feed them wet food all day but they get treats all day too. They love them & beg so I give in. I pray those aren’t hurting them.
Make my own dogfood and treats. Balanced, rotating combination of meat, vegies, and carbs. Treats recipe is so easy: equal ratio of egg to smashed organic banana, a glob of organic peanut butter, mix well adding regular oatmeal to form a loose mixture. Shape into a large flat bar on a cookie sheet ( parchment paper recommended). Bake 375 for 17 min. Cool and cut into portions (2x2), refrigerate. I cut into smaller portions of 1/2" or less squares. Dogs love them.
Milk thistle is excellent for liver cleanse, but you should also use a binder like bentonite clay and/or activated charcoal to safely remove the toxins from the body. Do some research. It's not too complicated and it makes a big difference in safely & effectively cleansing/detoxifying.
I learn so much every time I watch. I need to look at the amounts of copper my girls are getting. And I need to check copper level in chicken livers - I have cooked chicken along with chicken livers, gizzards and hearts. I may need to rethink that. . . To their chicken I add different veggies and quinoa or wheatberries. (They get that from our leftovers). Such valuable information. Thank you so much!❣️ Love to Tula ❤️🐩
I thought, from your other videos, that the organ meats are best for dogs? Anyway, I give my 3 dachshunds your Krill oil and your Super DBD oil. I will write reviews soon. I also feed FreshPet chicken or beef rolls and throw in a protein roll every now and then. Since following your advice, it’s like someone turned back the clock about 5 years for my little weenies. And, my epileptic boy has been seizure FREE for 7 months! Thank You!
So sorry you're going through this with Tula. I went through the same exact thing with my Chihuahua a couple years ago! I brought her in for a dental and had a pre anesthesia blood panel done her liver enzymes where so high they wouldn't perform her dental. I had her on milk thistle for several months it slowly was going down. I started making her food from home using Turkey or grass fed beef with kale, dandelion greens or cabbage, with wild blueberries. I would top her food with natural supplements such as kelp, wheat grass, ground hemp seeds...ect. I had to get a CT scan done but refused the exploratory liver biopsy. She had a seizure apon waking from mild anesthesia from CT scan. We think she has microvascular dysplasia and/or copper toxicity. I slowly got her gaining weight and she is very playful and a happy dog again. I even finally got her dental done back in October, she had to have multiple extractions. She awoke from the anesthesia with no problems this time. I give her dried salmon skin as an occasional treat. She doesn't get much treats and loves her food. Another supplement I've found helpful I sprinkle on her food is MSM look into that if you're not familiar. Hoping you and Tula the best and I love your channel.
I had a minature schnauzer who presented with nose bleeds and her liver enzymes were off the charts. Vet gave her denamarin ( if I got that right ) and vitimin K...Liver enzymes weren't much better upon check up and I had read the essiace tea may be beneficial... The vet had not heard of it and checked it out and agreed I had nothing to loose to try it. The next check up she was hugely improved. She lived for years after that without any more liver issues. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but I am convince the essiac tea is what saved her.
@@Jus10Again I bought the tea to brew on line and made it up as detailed. I gave it to her by spoon fulls...thehealingherb.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/all_pets-TEA.pdf
I had a Bassett hound who died after eating some jerky treats from China , a Walmart brand some years back. I had a beagle at the same time who had liver panel studies that were pretty dramatic elevated. So. I took him off the treats. The vet recommended green beans, carrots, or fresh cooked chicken and fish as treats. After a time I was able to totally normalize his liver tests with home made food and treats. He totally refused to eat the raw green beans and carrots. At the same time a pretty large tumor was found behind his bladder. I tried the N oral chemotherapy for about a week and he absolutely hated it. It upset his stomach and started showing some blood in his stools. So, I stopped the therapy and B put him on comfort care. But after this dietary change, his coat just became clearer and he dramatically felt better. He was fifteen years old at the time. I was told he had about three months. I chose not to put him down as he seemed to be feeling so much better. And was passing bowel and bladder just fine. No evidence of the liver disease or cancer by his behavior. He was sort of revived. And it was a large tumor. Well the three months turned into over three years. He was 18.5 years old when he exhibited pain. I did not want him to suffer so I took him in and we put him to sleep. I did not ever put him on narcotics, etc. but I figured if he was exhibiting that much pain he probably had even more pain than I recognized so I did not want him to suffer. He lived a long happy life after once having been a dog in some sort of scientific research lab I did not want him to know anything any more horrific than that lab probably was.
I am on basset hound number 5 and 6. They are the best breed in the world. Sorry about your sweet hound. I am a widow who lives alone and my two little girls, Raven and Juniper are very precious to me.
I am so glad you were talking about this. One of my Maltese has a liver shunt. She is on the prescription hepatic dog food. Also denamarin, I also give her a powdered milk thistle in her food. Copper is the enemy for this type of issue. She gets to feel great A lot of the time. I am so thankful..
I cannot thank you enough for this important information about the high amount of copper in beef liver. I had found a dog treat that is freeze dried liver and has no other ingredients like sugar and carbs. I will now only give treats of chicken and salmon etc. I had no idea and thought the liver treats were healthy. THANK YOU!
I had no idea about the liver. I guess I was feeding my dog a diet that killed her. You are a blessing. I was going to cook beef liver for my dogs now I'm not. Thank you for this valuable information. ❤❤❤❤🐕🐶🐕🦺
Thank you, Dr. Jones! I just checked the new treats I bought for my big/little dog (17 #)...lamb liver! I need to take him in for blood work to see how he is doing. I look forward to hearing good reports on Tula's next blood tests! She's such a little cutie! ❤
I lost my yorkie to liver disease 13yrs ago,he was crazy for those soft sticks well known in uk, my three dogs now are crazy for them, I'll be using your recipe from now on. Love n hugs to tula and you hope she keeps well x
Thanks for sharing this! Your precious Tula will be in my prayers for complete recovery! 🙏 She's so blessed to have you caring for her, and we're blessed that you share your vast knowledge and experience of holistic health-care with us!! I give my precious baby many of your supplements and feel good that with your help, I'm able to give her the best care that I can!! She deserves it!! Thank you so much!! I love your channel! 💕
It’s not just treats. AAFCO sets no upper limit for copper in dog foods. On top of that, 15-20 years ago something changed. Most premixes (vitamins/minerals added to dog foods) had contained an inorganic form of copper called copper oxide which has low bioavailability in dogs. AAFCO then recommended a much more bioavailable form of copper - copper sulfate. Since then a lot of premium foods have used even more bioavailable organic forms of copper like copper chelate, further adding to its absorption into our dogs’ livers. It’s slow accumulation is quietly harming, and even killing our dogs. The incidence of copper storage disease (in all breeds) is increasing at a rate that’s causing alarm among veterinarians and dog owners. There was a Cornell study done. Look it up!
The other hidden thing you may not have considered Doc, is the soil & water in (or supplied to) your area. Copper sulphate is a widely used in every major fungicides and fertilizers in agriculture, particularly in organic farming. While it provides benefits in controlling fungal diseases and promoting plant growth, excessive use in areas can lead to saturation of the soil creating copper toxicity in soils & plants and potentially leech into the water table.
My vet said my dog’s liver was elevated also. She is 11 years old. They gave some medicine denamarin. She does fine for a while then she loses her appetite. I believe it is in her food. She does have gut issues and have her on special dog food. She has been on it for years. She was prescribed gastrointestinal low fat food. However I plan to give her different food. Thank you for this video.
Same thing with my uncle's dog. And he TOO was paying RIDICULOUS prices for "special formula vet food." THAT right THERE is a scam! Don't fall for it. Just cook chicken or turkey & add some veggies & rice. My uncle FINALLY listened to me about this and his ancient little girl dog is still living happy days every day. Even though she's ANCIENT!) 😂
@@SKemple81 yes I agree with the fresh foods and sweet potatoes. Mine eats green beans too. I use slippery elm for gastrointestinal issues and it helps with nausea. Nausea might be why she’s not wanting to eat idk. It has to be organic though. I think he has a video on slippery elm. It literally worked for my cats and dog like magic
My dog was diagnosed with kidney disease and the veterinarian recommended the prescription dog food that was sold at their establishment. We fell for that because we thought that we were doing the right thing. The prescription food was super expensive and full of horrible ingredients.
So sorry about tula! But I'm glad that you figured out what the possible causes and I am going to let people no. I have been aware of not giving too much liver but it is tempting because they beg for them so much!
This is a wonderful important video thanks for the valuable information as we do use some liver treats but also I found a way to make chicken treats by freezing chicken breast, then while it’s thawing out, I gauge when it’s ready and I slice it in very thin fine slices, arrange on the metal rack tray and cook in the air fry oven for about 5 mins a tray, Then I dehydrate it for about 7 hours total via 2 hour rounds. Then, it gets put into a glass jar with a screw top lid, a sachet to absorb moisture from other store bought treats packets goes at the bottom of the jar. Then we can keep it in the fridge, for some treats during the week. I’ve used just one chicken breast to do two trays of fine slices. I don’t know how long they will last in the fridge but they are usually gone and two weeks is the longest time I’ve had them.
@TSunshineful my air fryer oven dehydrates for 2 hours 30mins maximum. Therefore i have to do a few sets of 2hours 30mins to make up 7 hours so its dried out very well.
Tula is in the right place to get the best care! Again, many thanks from my family for all your knowledge and alternatives you provide to us, we are using many of your suggestions and our pups are living a better life for sure!
Prayers for quick Healing of Tula's liver! Thank you so much for this extremely Helpful information! I will be implementing your recommendations! Much Love Miss Tula!❤❤❤
I almost lost my little girl from liver disease. We had an appointment to have her put down scheduled. I decided it couldn't hurt to make her food at home since we were losing her anyway. The vet had told me there was no way I could provide her with everything she needed with homemade food. I got lowfat turkey and veggies/fruits. I got her a good vitamin and probiotic. Started melatonin 2x a day and she had been on denamrin so I upped the dose. It took 3 days for her to bounce back. Her poo was better. She got the zoomies, slept through the night, and we canceled the appointment. That was about a year ago.
@@Sarahopal I am so happy for you. I hope you have many more years with your fur baby. 🐶🩷🥰
BRAVO, Im so happy you chose HOMECOOKED AND WISDOM
Love to you both
Fabulous story! Well done👍
The reason that kibble exists is because, during World War 2 we needed all the metal available for the war. This meant no canned food, so they created the replacement... kibble. Here we are 80 years later... we still have kibble. Also, the average kibble is full of GMO corn and soy with RoundUp all over it.
Please share your recipe, and vitamins/probiotic brands. Do you also add bones, if not how do you balance calcium? I tried making homemade food, but my cats didn't want to eat it.
In August my 15 year old Brittany got sick and the liver blood tests showed issues and an ultra sound showed lesions on both spleen and liver. The vet said it might be cancer and he could do nothing for her. I told him that I knew ivermectin was a good treatment for liver cancer and he had a look of horror on his face and he tried to dissuade me from using it. I flatly told him that I had no other options and what harm could it do to her? He had given her 2 months to live and today, 4.5 months later, she is doing fine and has regained her weight. She will be 16 next month and I cherish each day she is with me.; at her age she is considered a senior-senior dog. I have her on a maintenance dose weekly of the amount the supplier told me to use for heart worm prevention on a monthly schedule. After the vet visit I gave it to her daily for a month, every other day for another month, and now on a weekly maintenance dose.Life with her is good.
Well done. Clever!
@@ArnCital so happy she is doing well. My dog has Hermangiosarca and has been given 2 to 6 months. I've been trying Fenbendazole but he seems to get really sick afterwards. It's really hard to get ivermectin for dogs in the UK. Take care .
@@sallydacre438 my dog had this years ago ..had surgery to remove a tumor at age 9..., then I cooked for him and used anti-C supplements. He lived to be 14 years old!
My wish is that this gives you hope. 🐕💕
@@lisaspencer9614 You rock Lisa!
What did the vet say about how she's doing now?
Sending love to Tula---wishing her a complete recovery! Milk Thistle is good for humans too.
And dandelion has amazing healing/curing properties, especially for the gall bladder. I take it, along with beets (beet root) by the plate full when my gall bladder starts hurting. Works like a charm. But beets must not be a popular vegetable, as they are hard to find in a can without being pickled.
Sending so much love to Tula.❤
Sending positive thoughts for Tula. ❤️ Thanks for the advice Doc.
Tula is the name of Ammo
@yellowbird5411 have you tried growing your own? I don't have issues finding canned beets, but this I've done to make stores of pickled beets.
Poor baby, let’s start praying for our beloved Tula 🤗
Look up Tula ammo
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Yes pray for my lady german shepard she's got lots of ear problems
My dog had kidney failure and died from commercial dog food. My newest dog is doing great and I own it to you for the great information you have shown me over the years! I tell everyone I know with dogs and cats to come here for healthy alternatives to so called veterinary doctors. I am with you for life! Thank you Doc Jones I appreciate you and I am sure every person that makes it here feel the same way!
@@trulylynn9941 i am so sorry for your loss of your furbaby.
Our dog passed in 2019, from Alpo dry dog food 😊 sorry for your loss
I have a four-year-old German Shepherd, who has damaged kidneys. I’ve changed her diet. I’m making her own food and her symptoms have gone away. No more kibble hopefully I can stay on top of this.
Thank you for admitting you overdo the treats. It makes me feel like I am not such a bad momma. I too am suckered into too many treats.
Raw gizzards, cheap and healthy treats ❤
@lookup4939 I give those, pig ears, cow esophagus and pig feet.
@@van3363 I am guilty of thee over doing treats too am going to try to make my own for my chi it's the eyes that get me lol
@loisrussell3649 I have a Staffie Pitt mix and two cats. I now am ask for treats, like kids asking for cookies. Lol
Our 10 yr old Schnauzer was struck down with liver disease after an infection 10 weeks ago, and was sent home to die. We watched your video on the 5 supplements you recommend for liver support, and immediately bought Milk Thistle, SAMe, 95% Curcumin and Vit E. We started to home cook our boys food and he has 3 smaller meals a day, and his blood work 2 weeks ago showed a "dramatic improvement" (our vets words), and he's thoroughly enjoying life again. So Thank You so much for your brilliant advice! Tula is in the best hands!
We wish you and your family a Very Happy Christmas!
We quit all treats. Our last pup died of lymphoma. He loved Greenies.
Greenies are one of the worst "treats" for dogs/cats. The ingredient list is disgusting 🤢.
Not you but people feed their dogs "junk" because they like it! I don't care if they like it, they are not getting any if momma bear (me) doesn't like the ingredients.
Sorry of the pup that died of lymphoma 💔
They smell toxic
I had to stop giving Greenies to my cat, Renee. She loves them, but they were the only new thing I had given her before she got sick. she is fine now... no more Greenies.
My friends dog almost died on greenies, it turned into slim and blocked her air passage, they rushed her to the vet and he said this was not uncommon !
Note: Brown rice and kale are loaded w pesticides like Roundup so be sure to at least get organic or grow your own.
How can we be sure "organic" is really organic ? There is so much deception in food labeling nowadays we can't be sure of anything. Food suppliers and growers main concern is higher profits by lowering expenses. Not good for consumers.
The produce at Natural Grocers stores is all carefully sourced. They have locations in many states. Also, local farmer's markets are excellent sources of high quality, consciously grown organic produce.
Other health food grocery stores may also have organic that is mindfully grown. Check with the produce manager. But avoid buying produce from large commercial grocery stores. They're the worst and usually carry produce that is coated with toxic pesticides & dangerous resins designed to extend the length of time vegetables & fruits appear to be fresh.
While I respect what you believe, there is no guarantee the information we are told is true unless we actually witness the growing process, and the processing and distribution. Deception in labeling is a fact that is hard to deny.
Easy to grow in the garden too
That brown rice is sky high arsenic levels from spraying.
She is so lucky to have you in her life as are we.
I started making my 16 year old dog treats when I thought his liver was failing. Two years later he's going stromg. I put pumpkin seeds and turmeric for antiparasitics and hemp seeds for the omegas. The ingredient I use that works the best is the Love I put in. Thank God I did as I was giving him the soft treats at his age. I must've reversed his damage. Thank you for getting this news out. It gave me a lot of gratitude today. My dogs are 18 and 12 and going strong. Love is the answer.
@@edie4321 Do you mind sharing the recipe? Thanks
@@msls6592, It would be hard as it's not exact. I'll tell you what I put in. Frozed blueberries processed to pulp. ( The blueberries are optional. Canned pumpkin, 2 eggs, Peanut butter, coconut oil. That's the wet part. Then 1/2-1 cup ground pumpkin seed, 4+ tsps of turmeric, black pepper and ginger mixed together. ( I do that for myself too, with amazing results. Nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and oatmeal. blend those together. Then mix wet and dry ingriedients. I bake at 350 for about 45 minutes in a 9x11 pan until knife comes up pretty clean. I cut those up and have plenty of treats for 10 days for 5 dogs. I do treat at least twice a day as I know it's so much better for them than their food. I hope that helps.
I make my own dog treats with boneless chicken breast I cut up I cure it with salt I rinse it and then I put it in dehydrator and my dogs love it and they're healthy. I couldn't bear to give my dogs treats from China.
We quit getting any foods made in China, while we hope they have better ideals in preparing good food for themselves and others, the story of Melanin in baby formula and pet foods many years ago gave us a wake-up call. The Melanin in the baby food killed many of their own babies. Garlic from other countries have no roots, their foreign soils not allowed to come to America is a hint if you don’t see ‘USA Grown Produce’ or labeling of America. Other countries don’t often have clean water on hand, so it’s whatever is close by even if it’s sewage water. We however in America need to make sure foods for us and our pets are better nutritionally without harmful additives.They say European McDonlds is better than the American McDonlds ingredient-wise-Thanks Doc! Praying for Tula!
Hate to tell you, but most of our pharma medicines that the doctors prescribe are from China
If you get frozen chicken don’t add salt. Frozen chicken might contain salt to keeping it from burning. Check your label first.
Don't add salt, it goes into the flesh and you can't wash it out.
Milk Thistle helped my dog with this tremendously ❤.
What brand and dose did you feed her?
Where do ypu get this please?
Health food stores carry it. Just make sure you select a brand that doesn't include lots of other ingredients.
Just milk thistle.
@ethereal369 Thank you so much. Can I use it for my dog as a suppliment?
@@Yoga_with_gigi I purchase one from Whole Foods
365 brand
Organic milk thistle 250mg capsule
A warning went out, some time ago, regarding treats sold under "Big" names, esp. in the USA, are actually manufactured in China (the country of origin is extremely small & one must search carefully for the declaration)! I was very angry & spread the news to anyone that I could think of as liver disease was the most prevalent side effect!!! A colleague & I volunteered at a large teaching hospital in Beijing, my colleague, a glutton for punishment, also did some lecturing at Beijing University. The appaling additives to HUMAN food were frightening enough (including, inter alia, endocrine "meat") & the government in the U.K. (where we have another home) agreed to give the C.C.P. a (very) short grace period before a widespread warning would be given to tourists to stay clear of "street food" but also a warning that, just because one dined in restaurants, the food would most likely be contaminated also.... Poor, sweet Tula!! NO dog deserves this predation, based on financial gain.
There is so much deception in labeling nowadays that it's hard to trust any of the labels. The drive for higher profits is to blame, along with corruption in the oversight bodies that allow the deception.
Which ones!?????😢
Tula wins the prize for the bestest girl ever. I miss Pippy and Murray. God bless you Dr. Jones, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🙋♀️
I’m so sorry to hear About Tula, Doctor. Thank you for informing us. Prayers for your Tula and whole family.
Ohhh nooo … I’m soo very sorry our sweet Tula - you have the Very Best Dr. Dad to help you through this !
We love you ! 🐾🐾
Sweet Tula, your in the safest hands possible, sending positive and healing thoughts on your way
Aww, Our Tula. Dad has you close to him. You will heal.. We love you..😔🥺 get plenty of rest.
Tula is such a good dog. Sits still for her dad, when he does the clip. Well done Tula. ❤
Hello Dr. Jones, I was the guy who turned you on to the Joe Tippens saga many years ago, I just checked Phosphatidylserine and it can be used for liver issues in dogs. Thank you for all you do.
OMG ! Thank you ! My little 16 year old mini Chiweenie just passed of CHF . But I had been giving her liver paste as a treat. Her liver had enlarged and so had her heart . I just ordered my new puppy liver training treats . I’ll only give them once a week now . I had a feeling liver treats needed to be given sparingly. So I’ll follow my gut . I appreciate you so much ❤
A friend who raises beef, gave me 2 cow livers and hearts. I freeze dried everything and feed them to my dogs as treats. I don’t gave them big pieces but I guess I still should give less than what I’m doing now.
@@brendabrenda413 the heart is fine. It’s essentially just a muscle, like other muscle meat. The liver, as an organ, is the one you have to limit.
Denamarin turned my dog’s extremely high liver enzymes (all 5 were high) from an unknown cause to NORMAL in 6 weeks. Vet suspected liver cancer but that was 2 1/2 years ago. I give him
(He’s 15 now) Denamarin supplements 4-5 days a week and he’s doing well for his age.
For those who don't know what Denamarin is (like me), here's some info from the Better Vet website:
"Denamarin is a supplement for dogs and cats containing S-Adenosylmethionine(SAMe) and silybin. These two ingredients help to support the liver which is one of the largest organs in the body. The liver has many essential roles including the production of hormones, proteins, and enzymes. It also detoxifies and removes waste products from the body. If the liver becomes compromised, then your pet can soon start to become very unwell.
Denamarin is a nutritional supplement that can be purchased over the counter or online, but most owners will only use it based on their veterinarians’ recommendations."
Lots more info about it on their site.
@@NEChristo my dog's liver enzymes were 1000/3000/1000 ALT/ALP and I can't recall the third name. The chart doesn't even go that high. Denamarin made a significant decrease.
My 13 1/2 yr old GSP has Cushing’s and that causes high liver enzymes& the Denamarin really helps him too.
@@12thDecember Thank you for the info!
I just started my son's 11 year old cat Jason on this med.He was loosing weight.I thought he was perhaps diabetic.Blood tests showed no diabetes kidney disease or thyroid problems.Elevated liver enzymes.He had taken 8 pills and already feels better.Glad to hear you say it helps.😮
hope Tula gets better soon and has a long long life..
Lots of people mentioning Denamarin. My vet wanted me to put my dog on it, but I read some negative reviews and didn't. Instead, I changed the dog food I was feeding that has less copper and my dog's health has greatly improved.
Oh, Tula!! I hope you get well soon!! ❤
Prayers for Tula she’s precious
So sorry to hear about Tula. Get well soon gorgeous darling 💞
Omg Dr Jones! Thank you for this! My pup and I are going through this very same thing! I bought freeze dried beef liver treats this time last year. In April she had a mast cell tumor removed and her teeth cleaned. The bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes. I stopped giving her canned food and started cooking her food from one of your many videos. In August she had more bloodwork and her liver enzymes were even higher! I started giving her turmeric, milk thistle, dandelion root tea, SAMe and slippery elm. She had repeat BW and her liver enzymes weren’t good but markedly improved. Over the next few months the levels would go up and down and up again. During your Black Friday sale I purchased Ultimate Liver Support, Ultimate Cannabinoid and Ultimate Canine Advanced. I am going to totally stop the beef liver treats. Praying for a healthy bill of health for your Tula and my Carmen 🙏🏼💕🐶
Tula darling I pray your liver gets lots & lots better. We love you precious girl. Doc you are an awesome pet owner, Tula is blessed to have you my friend ( you are blessed to have each other ). Both of you take care & Jesus Loves You. 😁🤠😎
My cats love Cat Treats (Greenies - Healthy Indoor variety). My cats get a LOT of treats. I feed them wet food all day but they get treats all day too. They love them & beg so I give in.
I pray those aren’t hurting them.
The post above said their dog ate greenies and past on..😢
Temptations are dangerous, I just read about those.😢
@@faithhopelove7777777 temptations are bad?? My cats loovvve those! 😲😳
Make my own dogfood and treats. Balanced, rotating combination of meat, vegies, and carbs. Treats recipe is so easy: equal ratio of egg to smashed organic banana, a glob of organic peanut butter, mix well adding regular oatmeal to form a loose mixture. Shape into a large flat bar on a cookie sheet ( parchment paper recommended). Bake 375 for 17 min. Cool and cut into portions (2x2), refrigerate. I cut into smaller portions of 1/2" or less squares. Dogs love them.
Thank you so much !
My little one has been eating far too much freeze dried beef liver.
Aggain - thank you so much.,
In the wild, they would never eat this much liver.
@@pt2575 mine too I make freeze dried liver treats with grass fed liver. They get it daily. Time to cut back!
You can cleanse her liver. You are a rockstar with natural health!
How do you do a liver cleanse?
I only give my dog apples carrots bananas for his snacks.
Milk thistle is excellent for liver cleanse, but you should also use a binder like bentonite clay and/or activated charcoal to safely remove the toxins from the body. Do some research. It's not too complicated and it makes a big difference in safely & effectively cleansing/detoxifying.
I am so sorry. Poor Tula!
I learn so much every time I watch. I need to look at the amounts of copper my girls are getting. And I need to check copper level in chicken livers - I have cooked chicken along with chicken livers, gizzards and hearts. I may need to rethink that. . . To their chicken I add different veggies and quinoa or wheatberries. (They get that from our leftovers).
Such valuable information. Thank you so much!❣️
Love to Tula ❤️🐩
I thought, from your other videos, that the organ meats are best for dogs? Anyway, I give my 3 dachshunds your Krill oil and your Super DBD oil. I will write reviews soon. I also feed FreshPet chicken or beef rolls and throw in a protein roll every now and then. Since following your advice, it’s like someone turned back the clock about 5 years for my little weenies. And, my epileptic boy has been seizure FREE for 7 months! Thank You!
So sorry about Tula I hope she gets better soon
Tula!!! Sending you lots of love hugs & healing ❤️🩹 Your in the best hands🙏🙏🙏
So sorry you're going through this with Tula. I went through the same exact thing with my Chihuahua a couple years ago! I brought her in for a dental and had a pre anesthesia blood panel done her liver enzymes where so high they wouldn't perform her dental. I had her on milk thistle for several months it slowly was going down. I started making her food from home using Turkey or grass fed beef with kale, dandelion greens or cabbage, with wild blueberries. I would top her food with natural supplements such as kelp, wheat grass, ground hemp seeds...ect. I had to get a CT scan done but refused the exploratory liver biopsy. She had a seizure apon waking from mild anesthesia from CT scan. We think she has microvascular dysplasia and/or copper toxicity. I slowly got her gaining weight and she is very playful and a happy dog again. I even finally got her dental done back in October, she had to have multiple extractions. She awoke from the anesthesia with no problems this time. I give her dried salmon skin as an occasional treat. She doesn't get much treats and loves her food. Another supplement I've found helpful I sprinkle on her food is MSM look into that if you're not familiar. Hoping you and Tula the best and I love your channel.
I'm sorry to hear about Tula's liver. I love watching her in your videos.
Awe! She’s so cute!!!PRAYING FOR SWEET TULA 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💝💝💝
Sending Tula pawsitive energy & strength 🐾💜🐾
I had a minature schnauzer who presented with nose bleeds and her liver enzymes were off the charts. Vet gave her denamarin ( if I got that right ) and vitimin K...Liver enzymes weren't much better upon check up and I had read the essiace tea may be beneficial... The vet had not heard of it and checked it out and agreed I had nothing to loose to try it. The next check up she was hugely improved. She lived for years after that without any more liver issues. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but I am convince the essiac tea is what saved her.
Can you please tell me if you put it in her water or how you gave it to her? Thank you!
@@Jus10Again I bought the tea to brew on line and made it up as detailed. I gave it to her by spoon fulls...thehealingherb.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/all_pets-TEA.pdf
@ Okay, thank you so much for the information!
I had a Bassett hound who died after eating some jerky treats from China , a Walmart brand some years back. I had a beagle at the same time who had liver panel studies that were pretty dramatic elevated. So. I took him off the treats. The vet recommended green beans, carrots, or fresh cooked chicken and fish as treats. After a time I was able to totally normalize his liver tests with home made food and treats. He totally refused to eat the raw green beans and carrots. At the same time a pretty large tumor was found behind his bladder. I tried the N oral chemotherapy for about a week and he absolutely hated it. It upset his stomach and started showing some blood in his stools. So, I stopped the therapy and B put him on comfort care. But after this dietary change, his coat just became clearer and he dramatically felt better. He was fifteen years old at the time. I was told he had about three months. I chose not to put him down as he seemed to be feeling so much better. And was passing bowel and bladder just fine. No evidence of the liver disease or cancer by his behavior. He was sort of revived. And it was a large tumor. Well the three months turned into over three years. He was 18.5 years old when he exhibited pain. I did not want him to suffer so I took him in and we put him to sleep. I did not ever put him on narcotics, etc. but I figured if he was exhibiting that much pain he probably had even more pain than I recognized so I did not want him to suffer. He lived a long happy life after once having been a dog in some sort of scientific research lab I did not want him to know anything any more horrific than that lab probably was.
I am on basset hound number 5 and 6. They are the best breed in the world. Sorry about your sweet hound. I am a widow who lives alone and my two little girls, Raven and Juniper are very precious to me.
I am so glad you were talking about this. One of my Maltese has a liver shunt. She is on the prescription hepatic dog food. Also denamarin, I also give her a powdered milk thistle in her food. Copper is the enemy for this type of issue. She gets to feel great A lot of the time. I am so thankful..
I cannot thank you enough for this important information about the high amount of copper in beef liver. I had found a dog treat that is freeze dried liver and has no other ingredients like sugar and carbs. I will now only give treats of chicken and salmon etc. I had no idea and thought the liver treats were healthy. THANK YOU!
I'm glad Tula had a professional to help her. ❤
I had no idea about the liver. I guess I was feeding my dog a diet that killed her. You are a blessing. I was going to cook beef liver for my dogs now I'm not. Thank you for this valuable information. ❤❤❤❤🐕🐶🐕🦺
I love Tula's furry face. I hope she gets better quick.
I'm so sorry Andrew thank you for the warning and all the knowledge you share.
God bless and heal Tula ❤ God bless you as well for being such a caring person
I love how Tula is wrapped in a blanket by the window convalescing 😌💗 and listening to you!
Sending healing energy to Tula❤she couldn't be in better hands 🙏 ❤
I make fermented carrots on the counter for 4 days and then keep it in the fridge, it is a prebiotic.
I hope Tula gets better! Full support and wishes for her 😢😢❤
I LOVE ALL YOUR CONTENT, YOU ARE THE BEST, PRAYERS FOR TULA, GOD BLESS HER, AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.
Prayers for Tula. Thankyou for sharing
Thank you, Dr. Jones! I just checked the new treats I bought for my big/little dog (17 #)...lamb liver! I need to take him in for blood work to see how he is doing. I look forward to hearing good reports on Tula's next blood tests! She's such a little cutie! ❤
Prayers and healing for you and yours
Praying for her
Wow how good is this!!! Thanks Doc btw you're still brilliant!!!!
I lost my yorkie to liver disease 13yrs ago,he was crazy for those soft sticks well known in uk, my three dogs now are crazy for them, I'll be using your recipe from now on. Love n hugs to tula and you hope she keeps well x
Get well Tula ❤️❤️❤️- there’s plenty of live in you beautiful 💪💪💪
Thanks for sharing this! Your precious Tula will be in my prayers for complete recovery! 🙏 She's so blessed to have you caring for her, and we're blessed that you share your vast knowledge and experience of holistic health-care with us!! I give my precious baby many of your supplements and feel good that with your help, I'm able to give her the best care that I can!! She deserves it!! Thank you so much!! I love your channel! 💕
Get well soon Tula xxx
It’s not just treats. AAFCO sets no upper limit for copper in dog foods. On top of that, 15-20 years ago something changed. Most premixes (vitamins/minerals added to dog foods) had contained an inorganic form of copper called copper oxide which has low bioavailability in dogs. AAFCO then recommended a much more bioavailable form of copper - copper sulfate. Since then a lot of premium foods have used even more bioavailable organic forms of copper like copper chelate, further adding to its absorption into our dogs’ livers. It’s slow accumulation is quietly harming, and even killing our dogs. The incidence of copper storage disease (in all breeds) is increasing at a rate that’s causing alarm among veterinarians and dog owners. There was a Cornell study done. Look it up!
The other hidden thing you may not have considered Doc, is the soil & water in (or supplied to) your area. Copper sulphate is a widely used in every major fungicides and fertilizers in agriculture, particularly in organic farming. While it provides benefits in controlling fungal diseases and promoting plant growth, excessive use in areas can lead to saturation of the soil creating copper toxicity in soils & plants and potentially leech into the water table.
I was going to comment the same thing!!
My vet said my dog’s liver was elevated also. She is 11 years old. They gave some medicine denamarin. She does fine for a while then she loses her appetite. I believe it is in her food. She does have gut issues and have her on special dog food. She has been on it for years. She was prescribed gastrointestinal low fat food. However I plan to give her different food. Thank you for this video.
essiac tea saved my dog when she had liver issues.
Same thing with my uncle's dog. And he TOO was paying RIDICULOUS prices for "special formula vet food." THAT right THERE is a scam! Don't fall for it. Just cook chicken or turkey & add some veggies & rice. My uncle FINALLY listened to me about this and his ancient little girl dog is still living happy days every day. Even though she's ANCIENT!) 😂
@@malapoyo as long as the ancient fur baby is happy. Thank you for sharing that with me.
@@SKemple81 yes I agree with the fresh foods and sweet potatoes. Mine eats green beans too. I use slippery elm for gastrointestinal issues and it helps with nausea. Nausea might be why she’s not wanting to eat idk. It has to be organic though. I think he has a video on slippery elm. It literally worked for my cats and dog like magic
My dog was diagnosed with kidney disease and the veterinarian recommended the prescription dog food that was sold at their establishment. We fell for that because we thought that we were doing the right thing. The prescription food was super expensive and full of horrible ingredients.
Too much of anything is no good. Tula is such a sweetheart ❤️🐶❤️ thank you!!!!
My prayers for Tula to get better. 🙏❤️🙏.
So sorry about tula! But I'm glad that you figured out what the possible causes and I am going to let people no. I have been aware of not giving too much liver but it is tempting because they beg for them so much!
This is a wonderful important video thanks for the valuable information as we do use some liver treats but also I found a way to make chicken treats by freezing chicken breast, then while it’s thawing out, I gauge when it’s ready and I slice it in very thin fine slices, arrange on the metal rack tray and cook in the air fry oven for about 5 mins a tray, Then I dehydrate it for about 7 hours total via 2 hour rounds.
Then, it gets put into a glass jar with a screw top lid, a sachet to absorb moisture from other store bought treats packets goes at the bottom of the jar. Then we can keep it in the fridge, for some treats during the week. I’ve used just one chicken breast to do two trays of fine slices. I don’t know how long they will last in the fridge but they are usually gone and two weeks is the longest time I’ve had them.
What does "two rounds" mean, please?
@TSunshineful my air fryer oven dehydrates for 2 hours 30mins maximum. Therefore i have to do a few sets of 2hours 30mins to make up 7 hours so its dried out very well.
Praying for Tula ❤️. Thank you for all your videos I absolutely love them and have learned so much from you .
I love Tula, hope she recovers soon.
Sending that lovely poodle so much love and healing ❤️🩹
Oh Tula, Get well. I know Dr.Jones will give you the best of care.XXXXXXXX
Tula is in the right place to get the best care! Again, many thanks from my family for all your knowledge and alternatives you provide to us, we are using many of your suggestions and our pups are living a better life for sure!
Really good information thankyou .
Than k you for information. Been giving my dog dried beef liver daily. Will stop and change diet. Thanks again.
Great advice love listening to. Pets should not be fed rubbish.
Amazing video! I pray for beautiful Tula!
I’m glad I saw this video, because I’ve been using freeze dried beef liver as training treats for my dog. Yikes! I need to change that.
Tula is fully healed and in her best health ever ❤ Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I pray Tula's health will improve, and wishing her a long, happy, and healthy life. ❤️😘🐕🐾
Prayers for Tula
Prayers for quick Healing of Tula's liver! Thank you so much for this extremely Helpful information! I will be implementing your recommendations! Much Love Miss Tula!❤❤❤
Thank you for your advice. God bless
Thank you, Dr Jones for always giving us such great information. I'll be praying for Tula.
Thank you Dr. Andrew.
Dr. Jones you are the best friend of man and beast. Thank you for utilizing your troubles to ease ours. 💛
Thanks so much! I encourage you to get a copy of my free book at www.veterinarysecrets.com
Other than the blood work, are there any symptoms that show liver problems? Love you and Tula too❤
Praying for Tula, thank you xxx
You can use organic coconut oil to clean her teeth
@@SunnyBelle79 he's done videos on that as well. 😊
@@SunnyBelle79 how?? I'm interested
Hope she recovers quickly, she's so sweet! My cocker spaniel mix is 15 years, Thank God he's doing well. Thank you, GM
Little Tula is so cute
Thanks!
It’s a good idea to make your own dog treats or use whole foods like blueberries for treats
Love you Tula!❤️
She is the most lovely dog that I have ever seen!🥰❤️