4 Popular Dog Foods to AVOID?!? 🫣 Fromm, Taste of the Wild, Canidae, Purina, Wellness

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  • @jaybryanhouston8989
    @jaybryanhouston8989 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I've never read a book so fast! th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU Learning about his dogs and experiences was just the icing on the cake - bed this book through and through. We're working with our new pup and Brandon's advise was just what I needed. Wish he'd just come and train for me haha but it's good for us and happy to have this new set of tools to use on our pup.

  • @go4peanut471
    @go4peanut471 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I’d love to try them and I adore my dogs, but a $900 per dog monthly food budget is absurd!

    • @Tailionis
      @Tailionis 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Make fresh.

  • @alondracastillo7259
    @alondracastillo7259 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    rachel, you are so great!! i started watching you a couple months ago when i got my new puppy and you have helped us out A LOT… thanks to you my puppy eats a clean healthy diet and is happy and healthy. keep doing what you love!!

  • @odogg41
    @odogg41 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I appreciate the informative nature of this video, but it would also help if you mentioned alternative brands that were more budget friendly to pet parents that are financially challenged. A lot of these brands are ultra expensive.

    • @bobbymaldini7653
      @bobbymaldini7653 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      yea no... she only preach for people who has money, dont need to talk to poor people

    • @thomasbassett5475
      @thomasbassett5475 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Have you ever considered the idea that owning a dog is expensive? It's kind of like having a child. You can choose to just have a child and there is nobody that will try to stop you. If you don't earn enough money to be able to give your child the best of everything then that child will for sure be limited and excluded from living a better life than you were able to provide them. But that doesn't stop people from choosing to have a child. I find it hard to understand why so many parents out there think that they have the right to complain about not being able to afford to give their children the best of everything when they never earned enough money before they decided to have that child. They just don't have the right to complain about it. So when a person decides to have a child anyway, without the means of being able to take care of that child, that person is acting irresponsibly and everyone in that family will suffer for them making that choice. The same thing goes for dogs. If you can't afford to put in the time and be able to afford the hefty cost of owning that dog, then you should not own a dog because you will only be hurting that dog in the long run. Everyone loves their pets and wants to give them the best there is to offer. But owning a dog is not cheap. It's actually very expensive and there is no way around it. It's entirely up to you on whether or not you are going to be able to give your pet the best care possible just like it would be if you decided to have a child and if you can't afford to buy quality food and spend lots of time with them to see to it that they are getting the best, then you should not put yourself in a position of having to do that. You should have taken the time to consider all the costs of owning a dog before you got one and you didn't. Everyone has the right to own a dog or have a child but nobody has the right to dictate the costs involved in that decision. That is something you should have researched better before taking on that responsibility because that is something every responsible person would do before taking on such an incredibly important decision and you obviously didn't. So you don't have the right to complain about the costs involved because those costs were probably too high for you to be able to afford before you decided to take on the responsibility of owning a dog with prices only going to get higher in the future. So it's too late to whine about it. You made that decision now it's up to you to find a way to earn the money needed to do it. Or you can just keep on complaining about the costs as you and your pet suffer for your bad decision because complaining about it now will not help change your situation. Only one thing will change it and that's for you to find a way to earn more money. If you can't do that then you should not have chosen to own a dog in the first place because owning a dog has always been something expensive and you should have known that before taking on that responsibility. So you have nobody to blame but yourself for taking on a responsibility that you clearly were never able to afford in the first place. I would hope that you learned from your mistake but you probably didn't learn anything at all and will keep making decisions that you can't afford to have and will still be complaining about the costs as if it's your right to dictate what the costs should be for you. You have no rights on what those costs will be at all because that's how capitalism works. People have the right to charge the highest amount of money they want for their products. It's up to you to be able to afford them and if you can't then you don't get to buy their products or services from them. If you don't like their prices then you need to go make a better product yourself for the prices you can afford. You have that right. So good luck with that. Something tells me though that you will not even come close to making a better product for less money. After all, you are the one who is complaining here so I'm assuming you already know that you can make that product. That's what a responsible person would do. Because you have to be able to back up your complaint. Why would you complain about today's current prices unless you already knew that you could put out an equivalent or better product for less money? Because it's not fair to expect other companies to do that for you when you can't do that yourself. So it wouldn't be fair to expect those companies to offer their products for less money since you couldn't do that either. Why would you ever complain about those companies' prices when you are not able to put out an equivalent product for less money? That would be an incredibly stupid thing to expect from those companies which makes your complaint not valid at all. We all want to be able to afford everything that we want but we don't live in a perfect world. We live in a capitalist society which is far from perfect and if we don't like that then we need to change it. So now you have two goals to take on. Good luck changing anything in this corrupted society. The only way we change that is when more than 60% of the people are willing to unite to fight back against it. And nobody in this country gives a shit about anyone else to do that. So if you are not already a winner here then you are a loser and you will have to just wait till the winners drop the ball and destroy it themselves. Till then you just take care of yourself the best you can and wait for it to collapse. Because complaining about it will only make you look like a bigger loser than you probably are and the rich will come for you like a bunch of sharks looking for an easy meal. These are all facts like them or not. You can continue to live your life in denial of them but I feel knowledge is power which is why I'm telling you this. I'm not happy with the way things are in this country but I don't get to make the rules and I learned a long time ago that complaining about them hurts you more than trying to play by the system they created. Change will come but it won't happen overnight and you still have to live here till that change comes which can take decades or maybe centuries to happen. So it's up to you whether or not you are going to live a good life here in the meantime. So empower yourself with as much knowledge as you can and make the best of the little bit of time you have here on this earth because you only get to do it once. Do it wrong and you have nobody to blame but yourself. The system is completely rigged against you so your odds are not good that you will do well. It will take lots of knowledge and a lot of luck for you to do well. And complainers who don't have valid complaints usually live their lives struggling badly and for the most part, are not happy at all.Doers on the other hand have much better odds of finding happiness while they are here. It's no guarantee but there is no guarantee of anything in this life other than you will die someday and that's it. Every decision we make can have long-lasting effects for the rest of our lives. It's never enough to just follow the crowd and then expect for everyone to live happily. Some might and some might not. So you need to think about the decisions you make a little bit harder so that you can think them through before you make those decisions. Because most people don't do that and you will find yourself in a much better place in life if you take the time to do that. Because complaining about things that you have no power to change never helps and makes you even a bigger loser.

    • @krisniznik3953
      @krisniznik3953 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thomasbassett5475 Paragraph breaks are a thing.

    • @Get.a.warrant
      @Get.a.warrant 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thomas wow ur really Lomg comment was insulting unnecessary judgemental and 1 big blob of a bunch of inspirational quotes 1 right after th other...youtube has all kinds don't they

    • @krisniznik3953
      @krisniznik3953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@thomasbassett5475 Hardly anyone is going to even attempt to read a comment that long if it doesn't have paragraph breaks.

  • @lesler416
    @lesler416 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I appreciate that you have provided a food list that is also available in Canada. Thank you so much Rachel for everything that you do for dog owners and our companions.

  • @SarahSchneider2
    @SarahSchneider2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Feed a previous dog purina branded dog foods and she lived a happy healthy long life for a medium size mix . Her life expectancy for the breed mix was 12 years and she lived to be 18 years. I don’t think it’s always about the food when it comes to a dogs health and not everyone can afford to feed the more premium brands.

    • @RachelFusaro
      @RachelFusaro  ปีที่แล้ว +61

      You are absolutely right, and I share this video not to shame anyone or bash a brand, rather, to inform on how i make my personal choices. From there, my community can decide how to best feed their pet. My goal is to inform, not recommend. I am so happy your dog lived to 18! Two of the oldest living dogs lived to nearly 30 years old, and I am on my way to help as many dogs live to 30 (and beyond) as possible! And you are right, food is absolutely not everything. Genetics, environment, all play a role!

    • @arlenesusanarivera7809
      @arlenesusanarivera7809 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feed my cats purina brand kitten( the natural one and for m6 full grown cat I buy purina grain free with chicken and egg. Also I stop by petco to buy clearance on grain free canned kitten food. The three cats just share everything and they are so healthy. As for m6 dogs I buy high end brands like blue and farmers dog at the grocery outlet. For example I get the brand blue dog food that normally cost over 50$ for 38 pounds and I get it for under $30..38 pounds 😊

    • @paz_3450
      @paz_3450 ปีที่แล้ว

      Purina is absolute dreck.

    • @rolanechen2183
      @rolanechen2183 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly, not everyone can afford or have access to the all natural healthier food that is only available in Canada.

    • @soniap5165
      @soniap5165 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My vet recommended Purina One for my dog 🐕

  • @ericroberts7380
    @ericroberts7380 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The reason why Purina splits the corn is because corn gluten meal and whole grain corn are two different ingredients that serve two different purposes. Corn gluten meal is the protein extracted from corn and consists of around 70% protein. Whole grain corn is just corn which has a much lower protein value and is mostly a carbohydrate. Corn gluten meal is a very good protein source and since the nutritional value of corn gluten meal is completely different from whole grain corn, it’s listed separately on an ingredient label. Don’t confuse corn gluten meal with regular corn because they are literally two completely different ingredients

    • @1990325is
      @1990325is ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Still a low and cheap form of protein at the end of the day.

    • @darlenereisterer5653
      @darlenereisterer5653 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My issues are they don't use NON GMO grains and they need to knock the CARBS DOWN!! Come on Purina Seriously by now you can step it up and STOP PUTTING CRAP INTO THE PET FOODS!!!!

    • @AB-pl5zq
      @AB-pl5zq ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Proteins should come mainly from animal sources not corn

    • @susanbedard2295
      @susanbedard2295 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TiffanyT12 8

    • @savannahsmiles1797
      @savannahsmiles1797 ปีที่แล้ว

      corn is NOT a "food" dogs should be eating. NO wolf would be eating corn, and most corn is GMO now, so that is NOT even fit for human consumption. It is filler, why would you feed filler? Purina is trash, and spends more on marketing the trash than what they put in their products. Just my opinion, keep your Vet rich, and your dog compromised is not logical.

  • @RachelFusaro
    @RachelFusaro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What brands should I review next?!
    ► Dog Food List: bit.ly/DogFoodsList
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    • @reeseharrell6635
      @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      your the best

    • @XPinkMelodyX347
      @XPinkMelodyX347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rachel I’ve been training my dog and she has kind of lost motivation to do commands what should I do?

    • @AB-pl5zq
      @AB-pl5zq ปีที่แล้ว

      Grandma Lucy’s especially the Macanna and pureformance ❤

    • @inthebay
      @inthebay ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you do a review on
      the Farmina brand dog kibble!..we currently feed the lamb, pumpkin & blueberry…
      Thank you!

    • @kayladismore3135
      @kayladismore3135 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smallbatch frozen raw

  • @Greenwitch_Garden
    @Greenwitch_Garden 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I tried Orijen, Farmina N&D, and Acana… my dog had soft stools with all of them. I went back to Taste of the Wild every time and her stools are solid. She’s a happy healthy 3 years old German shepherd.

    • @TheBaBaTV
      @TheBaBaTV 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      With better natural foods like raw diets also, soft stools are common for some time until their stomachs digest it better as it’s first time they eat something .. healthy ! My guess is money for you, or should have simply researched basic dog care to know about soft stools with new foods… you are an abuser if you can’t afford the best smh ! Like don’t adopt any animal if you fail the basic task of providing f a quality food !

    • @jduke989
      @jduke989 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheBaBaTV any suggestions on a quality food?

    • @alexisinsunza8120
      @alexisinsunza8120 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      An abuser? But i bet you eat fast food 3 times a week.​@@TheBaBaTV

  • @Sawpainter_td
    @Sawpainter_td ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I can't afford to pay $180 for a 20 lb bag of Carna 4! Seriously, give your dog's cooked chicken or beef, brown rice, sweet potatoes and no snack s from any bag and you will be OK. 40 year dog owner....

  • @jimanderson6978
    @jimanderson6978 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great information!

  • @annettesonnenberg7606
    @annettesonnenberg7606 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. This is incredibly helpful.

  • @laura-georgianaciobanu6353
    @laura-georgianaciobanu6353 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hello Rachel! Thank you very much for your helpful Videos! I am intensely preparing for my new puppy, who will come next week. She is almost 12 weeks old. She was not potty trained or crate trained. I would really much like to start practicing the tips you gave. I have so many concrete questions on some things, it would be sooo cool if you could take a bit of time and answer them. I would be soooo grateful!! Thank you again for your advice , you do an amazing job! 🤗🤗

  • @reeseharrell6635
    @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!

  • @sherrymire5969
    @sherrymire5969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that you shared Carna4.
    Was hoping for a good report. Thank you for putting out great information.
    Makes it easier for pet parents to make better decisions for themselves.

  • @lisahacker8607
    @lisahacker8607 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I so appreciate all of your research and information about dog food. We are picking up our new puppy in 6 weeks and I was already worried about what to look for in order to feed my puppy in a healthy, nutrious way. This information is just what I needed. Thank you!!❤

  • @jorgepeguero5015
    @jorgepeguero5015 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Just watched your video and although it was informative it was somewhat disappointing to watch. You come off somewhat condescending. Most people can’t afford 47 dollars for two pounds of food much less 180 to 200 for a 22 pound bag. I understand you probably get sponsored by some of these companies so you push them. We do our absolute best for our two perrihijos(dog children). We give them numerous supplements and plenty of fresh vegetables and fish. To say these boys are well taken care of is an understatement.

    • @am-xk3xs
      @am-xk3xs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Information is important. Don't attack the messenger. Whether or not she gets kickbacks from these companies is irrelevant. Look at the ingredients and see what makes sense to you. The garbage she is indicating is in the standard brands is the fault of the brand not the messenger. It is so you can make better informed decisions and this is very similar to the human nutrition world. Perhaps you can use the higher quality food as a topper or alternate food days. Adding in some healthier foods and reducing some unhealthier foods without making a complete switch to the most expensive would seem to me like a step in the right direction.

  • @reeseharrell6635
    @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you🐶

  • @priscillanebot8218
    @priscillanebot8218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your content. Very informative. Could you review your favorite freeze dried dog foods?

  • @bretyoung1869
    @bretyoung1869 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting 🤔
    Thank you !!

  • @Jordanjustlovinglife2
    @Jordanjustlovinglife2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! What camera did you use to film this video? Thanks!

  • @mason-dixon-north
    @mason-dixon-north ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such great information! I work for Silver Lining Herbs and we have many customers asking for suggestions about better dog food options after experiencing health issues with their pups. We always look to clean up the diet first, so this will be a great resource for them! I'll be sharing your website and TH-cam channels with our canine customers! Thank you!!!

  • @mrrob215
    @mrrob215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you
    Your knowledge is unmeasurable to us dog lovers and owners
    But some of us can’t afford your diet you give your dog

  • @darrellwashington5251
    @darrellwashington5251 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your content! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and information. Question, I was a bit confused on where exactly you stand on Taste of the Wild. It didn't seem to be included in the 4 that you would not recommend, but it also didn't seem to be included in the 3 that you love. Is it one that you would recommend, or not?
    Thanks!

  • @jovanimojica4649
    @jovanimojica4649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Appreciate your detailed breakdowns and recommendations. Just switched my dogs from "into the wild" to "whole hearted" to save on cost and buy in bulk.. but also checked the ingredients and they seemed okay. Anyone have an opinion or experience on "whole hearted" dog food?

  • @pianicolas28
    @pianicolas28 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rachel thank you for all the good information! Can you please tell us what do you think about Rachel Ray’s dog food

  • @CrystalTheAnimalLover
    @CrystalTheAnimalLover ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you great video

  • @reeseharrell6635
    @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @kimgordon7444
    @kimgordon7444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this info - thank you. NOW to get someone to ship to Puerto Rico!!!

  • @41GEG
    @41GEG ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @tone461
    @tone461 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I took your recommendation when I looked through your dog food list and switched our puppy to Farmina lamb, blueberry, and oats. He was originally on paw tree that was chicken and oatmeal but he was scratching constantly. Farmina is working for him so far. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. ❤

  • @RCJOE
    @RCJOE ปีที่แล้ว +41

    You should do a list budget friendly healthy kibble

    • @livendi3229
      @livendi3229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯

    • @rhondennis979
      @rhondennis979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      There isn't one. I priced The Front of the Pack dog food. It's $114/4.5 pound bag.

    • @Solamia7
      @Solamia7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@rhondennis979 oh wow, that’s totally out of my reach! Yes need a list of the better of the lower cost feeds. I guess feeding raw would be more affordable.

    • @childofgod94
      @childofgod94 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Solamia7Victor hi pro plus dog food is a good one it's about 60$ for 40lb.

    • @Sutchii_
      @Sutchii_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Solamia7 out of my budget too! we want to give our dogs the best we can but seriously everyone has a different opinion some say raw is best, others say kibble. Right now i am giving my husky puppy taste of the wild with vegetables and fruits

  • @ImTMZ
    @ImTMZ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just started working Pet Supplies Plus. Thank you!

  • @corybullard3595
    @corybullard3595 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content! What do you think of Farmina N&D?

  • @fusionzen318
    @fusionzen318 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for being so informative you've helped me so much already I'm a new subscriber I have an elderly senior dog that I want to live forever..... Can you do a review on Zesty paw's and pet honesty supplements like the salmon oils, turmeric chews and multivitamin line.... I've been using for years. Also what do you think about whole oats cooked ...can it help in digestive health too?

  • @reeseharrell6635
    @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you

  • @mandy222434
    @mandy222434 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I adopted my whippet puppy from a breeder who is also a vet and she recommended purina pro sport. I don’t think dog food is a black or white, feed them this not that issue.
    I appreciate your content and love your videos!

    • @neiya8862
      @neiya8862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Overall, I agree but kibble is not the best overall. I rather feed whole food without salt or seasoning.

  • @reeseharrell6635
    @reeseharrell6635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your the best rachel

  • @krodriguez1068
    @krodriguez1068 ปีที่แล้ว

    What vitamins do you recommend for dogs?
    And can you give me your opinion on Holistic Healthy Extension dog food.

  • @lyladupuy8040
    @lyladupuy8040 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been feeding Carna4 Fish to my 3 dogs (Peanut (12-yr old toy poodle), Reign (7-yr old Shih-Tzu) & Miss Maggie (5-yr old Malshi alpha female) for over a year and was comparing to see if there was a better food, but obviously there isn't! 😉 Sooo glad I found your channel! Joined all of your links! ~ subbed ..... God bless you for all the work you do in helping us fur parents keep our babies safe! 💙🐾🐾💙🐾💖

  • @kleineroteHex
    @kleineroteHex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good point on the coloring! I recently looked at dog treats for the "grand-puppies" , at the end of the semi decent ingredient list was smoked flavor. I put it back - no dog needs artificial smoke flavor in my head anyway :)

  • @TheZabulu
    @TheZabulu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your videos! I now want to transition from kibble! I’m having trouble figuring out what is the most budget friendly option. Would it be the freeze/air dried category?

    • @mairwaugus5203
      @mairwaugus5203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fresh, make your own. Start making "toppers"😊

  • @Pebbles.Journey
    @Pebbles.Journey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please let me know your thoughts on the Kirkland Adult Dog lamb, rice &Vegetable formula? I tried to follow your video to examine it but was having a difficult time. I really appreciate all your knowledge. Thank you for your videos.

  • @RT-nk3iw
    @RT-nk3iw ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Rachel, love your videos! Just speaking from my personal experience, we tried feeding Carna4 to our small dog, and no matter what we did (we transitioned her very slowly), she would always throw it up. So instead, we have started feeding her The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Clusters for Small Breeds, and she has done very well on it (no throwing up, thank goodness). It is 100% human grade, cold pressed, roasted & gently dehydrated (so I feel good about giving it to her). Also, we give her a side of raw goats milk (which she loves), and we will occasionally add fresh food toppers (such as sardines, etc.). It is working well for us so far!

    • @Celeste_G513
      @Celeste_G513 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are on The Honest Kitchen all so and doing well. two chi's and one corgi. If I add anything on top I do it with veggies and cooked meats.

    • @Grrlpwr77
      @Grrlpwr77 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Two of my six dogs had terrible reactions to HK... chicken and flaxseed were the two biggest culprits.

  • @katychung9524
    @katychung9524 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From one of your previous videos, I thought you mentioned that Lentils and Peas are not good ingredients and they are pretty top of the ingredients list from Open Farm dog kibble. So are they good or bad?

  • @marquisboykin4444
    @marquisboykin4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I’m a new dog dad and I’m scrambling to do the right thing far as my havanese pup

  • @fusionzen318
    @fusionzen318 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos all night so excited and pumped to do better for my dog can you do a video on vision supplements cloudy vision cataract.. surgery how to reverse vision loss or how to make things better for our pups... Thanks for my so much for all the information you're a god sent !!!!

  • @jeremyjohnson1055
    @jeremyjohnson1055 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a 4mo GSD. Very sensitive stomach. We had her on Hills science but she had bad diarrhea so she’s now on a bland diet and is now having solid stools. What food would you recommend for a dog with a sensitive stomach. Even tried Victor and taste of wild. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

  • @karenbianco1084
    @karenbianco1084 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you SO much for sharing this valuable information. I've just started feeding my 17 week old puppy Nom Nom fresh. Do you have any information about it? I can cancel after this month, if you have a better option to recommend. Does anyone else have any idea? I want to start him out on the healthiest life possible.

  • @mariecarluccio5558
    @mariecarluccio5558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much actually my puppy will be eating adult food soon you make it easy to pick the right one!

    • @Tailionis
      @Tailionis 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My puppy is already on fresh. Crucial stage to eat the best

  • @irenehicock3442
    @irenehicock3442 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great information....I just got a chinese crested hairless with some skin issues. Is there a food that you would recommend for this?

    • @mairwaugus5203
      @mairwaugus5203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you feeding chicken based?

  • @hamstersniffer
    @hamstersniffer ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask about nutritional macros? Several years ago I started eating clean and low carb, and then four years ago went clean keto. It was life changing in terms of inflammation, vitals, everything! I've struggled trying to make home made food for my dogs and can't find nutritional macros on manufactured dog foods. Are nutritional macros anywhere to be found for dog foods?

  • @dop3joel88
    @dop3joel88 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about the Viva Raw brand?

  • @LuLuB-Animal_Lover
    @LuLuB-Animal_Lover ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to you, my dogs are mostly well trained, lol. They are all 3 on fresh foods along with goat milk, bone broths, and pro & pre biotics as toppers. They have all healthy treats with less than a handful of ingredients in each treat and are always being challenged with brain games. I never would have thought or known so much about any of this if it wasn't for finding one of your puppy videos when I was searching for tips on how to raise a puppy. You have changed the way I see the dog world! I wish I knew this when I had my cat who passed away from cancer in 2020. She was 18 yrs old and always on kibble. I wonder if she would have lasted longer if I gave her more healthier options 🥺. I'll never know but I won't make that same mistake with my 3 pups! Thanks to YOU 💕.

  • @britneyrivera959
    @britneyrivera959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can u please help suggest a good supplement for dogs with liver cancer?

  • @marinashear3818
    @marinashear3818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Annette, our smooth toy fox terrier has had one surgery for a luxating patella. I try to find the cleanest, best supplement for joint health for our sweet Jinx, but I’m not sure what I’m getting is best for him. What would you recommend?

  • @rjelephant8075
    @rjelephant8075 ปีที่แล้ว

    What app do you use for editing videos?

  • @erikadamiano8572
    @erikadamiano8572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which food from open farm do you recommend for puppy??

  • @sweet158
    @sweet158 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got a new puppy and they were feeding her purina one. So, if you were me, would you continue feeding it while slowly transitioning to healthier brands, or would you skip the purina and go straight to new food?

  • @EnduringCrow
    @EnduringCrow 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been feeding my dog Fromm's large breed puppy chow since 12/5/23. She seems to be developing fine and the couple vets I've been to have said this is my best bet to keep her on into adulthood. Watched this video among sooo many others before getting my puppy. Guess I will find out in 8 years time, or somewhere along the way, but so far this seems like a decent choice at its price point. Also, I very much support buying from a smaller family owned brand.

  • @fallen_ang3l106
    @fallen_ang3l106 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats the best food for the XL american bully?

  • @ladybugmarinetteacces6976
    @ladybugmarinetteacces6976 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about purizon? I find this brand recently and it looks good but it s a pretty unpopular brand so I couldn t really find any rewies

  • @hannagarcia646
    @hannagarcia646 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do you recommend merrick?

  • @EpicEntertainmentXD
    @EpicEntertainmentXD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is your opinion on zesty? For helping stomach issues in a dog?

  • @carrieelizabeth3203
    @carrieelizabeth3203 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Help! I was sold on Carna 4 but my dog has very loose stools. I am mostly afraid of synthetic vitamin sprays. After MANY hours of study I'm back to square one. Any suggestions?

  • @weareinflames
    @weareinflames ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. I wish you would cover "Q Holistic"

  • @Teetee-yt3ip
    @Teetee-yt3ip ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you talk about all provide ,small batch ,raised right, a pup above and vital essentials 🙏❤️

  • @jonnyp4187
    @jonnyp4187 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you share your thoughts on the brand Solid Gold?

  • @adrianac888
    @adrianac888 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you feel about Pure Balance and Victor? I haven't seen a video including them.

  • @nogames8982
    @nogames8982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a bag of wellness for my previous dog many years ago. Back when I still fed kibble. I never fed the same kibble two bags in a row. I tried to feed what I thought was good kibble. Within one week of starting that bag of wellness, her hair started falling out and she looked like crap. I could not believe it. I donated that bag and I bought a new brand and she instantly got better. So some dogs can't tolerate some foods.

  • @solestrella314
    @solestrella314 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Rachel. Can you recommend a dog food for my 5 years old shihtzu. He is picky eating..thank you

  • @jtsoto82
    @jtsoto82 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rachel we just got a new dog right now we are using baby blue, is that an okay food for puppies we are going to have kibble and raw a couple times a day but for right now we are just doing kibble

  • @andreavaca9066
    @andreavaca9066 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Open farm has natural flavor in the ingredients list :/ have they explained why?

  • @aleiaaragonerwin5172
    @aleiaaragonerwin5172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rachel please could you recommend an affordable kibble that is somewhat healthy and affordable? I have rescued two dogs and I have an old dog. So I have three dogs from 55-70 lbs! As you can imagine I go through a ton fast! I also cook food to add on top so I would like to do half and half. If I could just do cooked I would but in this economy it’s hard. What other human food do you recommend too? I also use a digestive enzyme and probiotic daily. Thank you! Oh an any affordable healthy chews!

  • @madisonsyring5705
    @madisonsyring5705 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your opinion on Acana grasslands? It claims to be really high in protein.

  • @jovanigonzalez6949
    @jovanigonzalez6949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the best dog food you can purchase from pets mart

  • @yero4800
    @yero4800 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    whats recomended for my german shepard 1 year old

  • @binx5185
    @binx5185 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any recommendations for soft treats? My dog has no teeth so the freeze dried treats won't work

  • @cayenneryan6072
    @cayenneryan6072 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you think about Essence?

  • @IsaakTolekidis
    @IsaakTolekidis ปีที่แล้ว

    would love to hear your opinion of Bully Max

  • @ripreinhold6572
    @ripreinhold6572 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'd like to see a review of Dr. Harvey's selections. I think they're pretty unique and good.

  • @41GEG
    @41GEG ปีที่แล้ว

    Which food for puppies?

  • @slickdaddy12
    @slickdaddy12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feed a premium kibble and supplement it with chicken, fresh clean sardines, broccoli, blue berries, goats milk and fresh broth. My base kibble is 50% Carna4 which has no synthetics. I take the middle road. More convenient and budget friendly but still providing the opportunity for my dog to have good nutrition. She is thriving and very healthy.

    • @mairwaugus5203
      @mairwaugus5203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your pups thank you!❤

  • @ianmcgaughey1
    @ianmcgaughey1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's your opinion on Diamond Naturals? I haven't seen any reviews on it and it seems like a good food

    • @ravenhunter2077
      @ravenhunter2077 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been using this for my two dogs. I do had some freeze dried chicken, eggs or veggies to it.

  • @pestimom6572
    @pestimom6572 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the great information. We just got back from our first vet visit - adopted Willow a week ago. I was shocked when the vet advised not to feed 'grain free' food, but Purina was just great. Not my first dog. 20 years ago, on the advice of a friend who bred Goldens, I switched from Purina Pro to Wellness, and health improved dramatically. I switched the cat's food to Wellness from Purina, and she stopped throwing up for the first time ever. I see your point about Wellness, tho. I had been feeding my last dog the Wellness Raw Rev, which was freeze dried, and I thought it was all meat. I see now it's not and has various legumes. Will take your advice and switch to one of your recommendations.

    • @am-xk3xs
      @am-xk3xs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Find a holistic veterinarian now if you can. The standard push the standard mantra just like doctors poo poo the holistic world.

  • @richoneill5619
    @richoneill5619 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am constantly getting adds for the Farmers Dog dog food. Do you have an opinion on this brand?

  • @KristopherPerezBrice
    @KristopherPerezBrice 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Use Carna4 as primary, Open Farm's wet and broth as topper.. and due to cost Zeal Canada as occasional training treats. I have been a a fan of Spot & Tango.. but they have sweet potatoes as the second ingredients. What are your thoughts on potatoes and sweet potatoes in food ingredients?

  • @Gianiaxxx
    @Gianiaxxx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you also look into kibble from other countries? Here in the Netherlands we have purina, benefull, but also Edgard&Cooper, riverwood.

  • @Hizwife
    @Hizwife ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please tell me what your opinion would be on "Zignature small bites Kangaroo" dog good. I'd really love to hear your thoughts on this.

  • @jeannettebarnes2193
    @jeannettebarnes2193 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love your videos. Could you do a video on foods that you can purchase at pet stores like PetSmart, Petco, chewy that would be acceptable to feed? Personally I'd like to know your thoughts about Acana and Evangers. Both the wet and dry foods. I recently adopted a Corgi Chihuahua mix that was part of a humane case. She was severely under weight, full of parasites, hardly any fur. I'm slowly getting weight on her. She was just used for breeding also and had little human contact, so I'm working with her taking it slow. I've tried a few foods to see what she will eat. Right now she does like the Acana small breed with the wet for a topper or I put bone broth on her food. She loves apples also. I also make her homemade freeze dried liver treats. We use those for training.

    • @lindateeter272
      @lindateeter272 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Since not all of us can afford expensive brands. I wish also she could let us know the top 3 best dog foods that are at a lower price bracket. Of course, I want to add to it all the healthy toppers. Thank you for this question.

    • @jeannettebarnes2193
      @jeannettebarnes2193 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lindateeter272 completely agree. I wanna feed my furkids great, but I've got a tight budget also.

    • @ceceflores5418
      @ceceflores5418 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @rachelfusaro if you had to choose the lesser of the evils can you do a ranking of a list of these please bc you always only do the unreasonable products like if we all run a youtube channel

    • @jeannettebarnes2193
      @jeannettebarnes2193 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ceceflores5418 I've personally done a lot of research on my own in dog foods. Acana wholesome grains dry food, and evangers dry and wet dog foods are the best and most affordable I've found. I'm only on disability for my income so I'm on a tight budget. Evangers dry dog food on chewy is around $10 for a 4lb bag. Acana is a little bit more. Evangers wet dog food like lamb and rice, and beef and bacon has no fillers. It's around $26 a 12 pack. Pet supplies plus does sell single cans if you wanna try it. It's a pretty thick pate. They actually cook the food in the cans. I usually scoop a few spoonfuls out and add a little water and mix with dry dog food. I feed that to my corgi mix, and pit mix. Evangers also has a wet food that's for cats and dogs. My dogs and cats absolutely love it. It's a little bit more a can, but saves money getting one type of food all the furkids can have. It's all meat. No junk in it.

    • @bensebaugh6017
      @bensebaugh6017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeannettebarnes2193 Acana has changed a bit, there is quite a bit of loose material in the bag that my dog won't eat now and not sure if it's related but he is scratching his ears lately.

  • @VetSupplyau
    @VetSupplyau ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ivory coat has got positive feedbacks from pet parents, can try that!!

  • @kerithoma1955
    @kerithoma1955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What couple brands of dog food would you recommend? They are completely chicken free. Because my dog has really bad allergies to it. And itches like crazy from it. Any recommendations?

    • @shadowgirl4549
      @shadowgirl4549 ปีที่แล้ว

      open farm has some option that arent chicken check the ingredints just in case though i reccomend the lamb or salmon or beef or vison that one is a little over priced but.

  • @adrewbateman1760
    @adrewbateman1760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi love your channel …would love to see you do an honest review of the brands ORUJEN.
    . Also a video on the best kibble for dogs with food allergies and prone to yeast infections from the food . Thank you and bless you for sharing these vids and your time !

    • @RachelFusaro
      @RachelFusaro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did a review of Orijen, as well as Stella & chewy, Open Farm, & Ollie Kibble here: th-cam.com/video/HkXc2AtJlfk/w-d-xo.html hope that helps!

    • @adrewbateman1760
      @adrewbateman1760 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RachelFusaro ty so much !

  • @SarahBastin-pq3vg
    @SarahBastin-pq3vg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feed my chow chow wellness. 😮
    What food would you recommend for a chow chow with possible grain allergies?

  • @sherryadess7507
    @sherryadess7507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel and the information you share before we know it summer going to be here I have a little fur baby who goes crazy during flea season I try so very had to stay away from what the vet is always recommend which is the spot treatments or the chew last a month these all scares me she a 10 lb dog and I have always felt bad putting them on my pets I feed her human grade food but on this I feel I am falling short I have tried multiple of the natural flea like oils I also spray the yard with the least harmful product I can find but it’s been a BIG problem every year she gos crazy and the best relief is the nasty vet medicine I just don’t feel good doing it so help in this area who be so appreciated thank you

  • @pamelamartin1241
    @pamelamartin1241 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just started feeding our dog raw well we are adding it to her food, can you tell me why cant dogs have raw cows milk?

  • @ltobva
    @ltobva 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I see that Open Farm uses natural flavors. I'm sick of all these products having to add in chemicals.

  • @SD-bw4rn
    @SD-bw4rn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was feeding my dog blue buffalo but he would not eat much of it even when mixed with wet food. I then switched to purina one as my dog sitter's dog ate purina one. He would eat her purina one like it was the best food he ever tasted and I did not even need to mix it. I understand its not the best food but I mix it with a good quality wet food. He's eating me out of house and home now. I just hate to keep switching to find what he likes as he can be picky. So hopefully it balances out.

  • @kellywest8227
    @kellywest8227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, would love to get your opinion on the newish food in Canada called "smack"

  • @iamptm
    @iamptm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bam!! Friend of dogs is a friend of mine. New sub! Thanks