what do you think about the brand primal? it's hard to find any of the brands you mentioned in the town i live in. Primal seems to be the popular raw food here. do you know anything about them?
As a veterinary professional, I really enjoyed your video and your nutritional information. Only one minor correction that I think you would like to know: dogs are omnivores not carnivores. Their intestinal tract is actually longer than obligatory carnivores like cats but shorter than an herbivore's tract like a sheep or horse. That extra length allows them to process plant material as well as meat. There have even been studies of wolves in the wild that have found that they regularly eat plants, berries, and grains growing wild in addition to the plant material in their prey's stomach. You're absolutely right that meat should be the # 1 ingredient in your dog food, but vegetables and a small amount of carbohydrates are also important for dogs. Their carbohydrate requirement is much lower than what is in most dog foods, but some whole grain ingredient is important for fiber and digestion. But yes most dog food companies use carbohydrates as cheap fillers (and way too much of it) and if it's not a whole grain variety it does not have any nutritional value. Thank you for all the research you put into this video! : ) ♥️ And I love the way you broke down how each type of food is processed!
@@user-ew3sp1hl6q Did you have a specific formula (flavor) in mind? Each recipe has different ingredients... If your sweet dog has any health concerns your vet can help you pick a diet tailored to his/her needs. And the first thing I ask a client when they want a food recommendation is what brand they are partial to. We can often look through the ingredients of different recipes to find one that their pet likes and avoids ingredients we know the pet is sensitive to. Also be aware of brands who's recipes include all life stages. Puppies, adults, and senior dogs all have different dietary requirements and their food should reflect that. I hope that helps. : ) I'm sorry if this answer wasn't specific enough, that brand makes several varieties of dog food. They seem to have quality ingredients, and I like that they are pea and lentil free for the ones I saw. Some studies have suggested that peas and lentils can contribute to canine heart disease (DCM). However I am also concerned that the ones I saw were for all life stages... Unfortunately without knowing the pet requiring the food it's difficult to make a recommendation. But during your next vet visit don't be shy to bring a bag of dog food (or the label) and ask the vet or a knowledgeable technician if they think these ingredients are right for your pet or if they recommend something else. Most staff are happy to give a recommendation and tell you what they fed their pets. : ) And believe me, anyone in the veterinary field learns quickly which foods create problems and which foods have a positive affect. As a pet parent it's wonderful that you are your pet's advocate and you take their food choices seriously. I'm sure you'll make a good decision for you baby. : ) Edit: after doing more research, I did find that many of their recipes have specific life stages. I'm by no means saying I think it's a bad food. I like many of their key ingredients. Just check with your vet to be sure and check any labels for life stage to make sure it fits your dog's stage. : )
@@maureenpiccirillo1586 I'm not against raw feeding at all. I fed my own dog a freeze dried food that I rehydrated before feeding until recently in his old age (he's 13) he now requires a prescription diet. I don't understand why you thought I would be against raw food... I'm just cautious of any food cooked or raw that is labeled for all life stages. People have to live with their pet, and with the decisions they make about their pet's diet. Unless it's obviously harmful I don't try to sway owners either way. I offer the pros and cons of each diet and help them come to an informed decision. After all, they are also the ones paying for their pet's food. So I don't pressure them into foods that are not in their budget. It's all a balance of their pet's health, the owner's budget, the owners comfort zone and preferences, and the pet's preferences. : )
Keep these type of videos comming.. super informative, eye opener for dog parents. So many people blindly believe kibble is the best thing for their dog. This videos help educate people or at least ask questions and think outside the box about what they are feeding their fur babies.
This encouragement means a ton! Food can be a very controversial topic, and my goal is for pet parents to learn something from my videos- not feel bad for their choice. I hope it helps inspire better bowls!
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.
I genuinely love this video idea and it’s formatting! It gave me a lot more insight on pet food overall. I hope there are more “Rachel’s Ranking” videos because (like I said before), I LOVED this video!!! This is one of the endless reasons why this channel is one of my favorites ❤️
I Love your communication style ! You're Teaching information we're so hungry for. We've been so duped and lied to ! We know our dogs aren't as happy and healthy as they can be and there's even guilt associated with that. We're searching. I'm glad I've found your channel. May I add that you're easy to listen to; you're not yelling, you're not ranting or have exaggerated hand movements or distracting music, since I want to hear you clearly. I'm grateful for you. My dog is overweight : ( she's only 3 and a 1/2. Most dog cook books have precious few recipes but filled enough to publish a book full of "never kitchen tested' fluff. Thank you for your help
Ive finally switch my dog's food to raw food diet thanks to your video. my dog wasn't really eating his kibble, it would take him 5 or more hours to finish a scoop of kibble (and i thought he was sick) but when i started feeding him raw food he would always finish it in like 5min. thank you for all your video!
I feed my five-month old Australian Shepard/Poodle mix Carna4 and Bones & Co. I also add berries and/or veggies, organic fish oil, Green JuJu treats, and Bones & Co Goat’s Milk. She seems to be doing good on it and she likes it. Thanks for all your help! Learned about Bones & Co and Carna4 from you, Rachel. Thank you!!!
I get my puppy today and you’ve helped me so much over these past weeks. I’ve been watching you for about two years now. Thanks so much for helping me know more about what healthy things I can get my dog so they can live a long, happy life.
I appreciate you and you taking the time in making the video I don’t have my puppy yet but i care about their health so videos like this really help people like me that don’t know left from right on this topic
We are currently feeding our puppy Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach (salmon & rice flavor- no corn, wheat, or soy), but hope to transition to a higher quality food once he’s a year old or so. It was just a decision we made based on our budget.
@@RachelFusaro Our high energy Boykin Spaniel pup at full grown is only going to be 35-40lbs. Personally, I don’t want to spend more than $75 monthly on food (we are at $55 right now on Purina). We buy so many toys and treats, I want to be sure to still have room for that! I’d love to keep it as affordable as possible - thanks
I would go with Bixbi kibble as I believe it is the best dry kibble on the market. Also should be within your budget. Add in some supplements from Native Pet (Omega Oil), treats from Dr. Becker (Beckers Bites), and all natural Bully Sticks from Safety Chew and you should have a happy and healthy pup. Good luck!
This was fantastic! Love love loved this video! Thank you for going over all categories. I had switched my morkie poo around 3 months from science hill kibble, to DIY homemade, to now dehydrated food. I didn't have any time after awhile in making his food and buying raw was getting a little more expensive. For now, my 11 month old pup has been eating dehydrated food. Keep in mind, he WAS a picky eater. It really helped get super informed about dog food. People would tell me, "He's a dog and kibble cleans their teeth." When in reality, he's a dog that needs attention just as humans in regards to their diets. Keep these coming - these topics are sooo important now more than ever! BTW - I got the yak milk treats BEST thing ever! My dog is 15 pounds for reference and has never chewed furniture or anything in the house because mental stimulation is KEY along with training. Those yaks are worth it! 😁
Being a truck driver I have found it it's definitely very hard to go Raw. So I am very grateful for this video. So far what I have settled upon is K-9 Naturals freeze dried food. I started her on that at eight weeks and she is now 20 weeks old. I have been very impressed with her overall performance all the time. Her mood is great. And you're right about her not eating as much as she would from normal brand kibble. I do hope there's nothing that I have missed. But if there is anything negative that I need to pay attention to about this food I would love your input.
Hopefully you'll see this. Im also a trucker and had my gsd on purina pro plan as a pup then we changed to orijen now its coming to light they changed their recipe and my boy is itchy as a mf and now has diarrhea.. how is you pup doing on that food and have you changed or stayed on it. Ty
Love your suggestions I always follow them I came across your videos before getting a puppy a year ago and he's 8 months old and never gotten sick Thanks❤
SO excited for this series!! We are about to transition out new puppy to Spot and Tango’s “Unkibble.” It seemed like the most affordable option but I’m always worried we are making the wrong decisions for her with so many options out there! I would love your thoughts on it!
Very timely video! Dogfood is changing now. I loved the matrix ratings and wondered the final rating numbers for each category. I'll try to freeze frame and do the math myself. Kibble 21, Canned 21, Freeze dried 22, Air Dried 23, Cooked 13, Raw 14, DIY 10 ... maybe you could add nutrition rating to create more rounded rating? Also thought you were going to add your preferences at the end of the video - but didn't see it. I know shorter videos are more viewed - I see the list linked. Keep the videos coming ... very helpful.
This video is so informative & helpful:) excellent work!!❤ fyi I have 2 lovely 1 years old chihuahuas and I feed them wet food, freeze dried food and fresh food.
Hi Rachel ✋🏽i have been binge watching all day with my lil fur baby ,you are soo knowledgeable and calming to watch very soothing voice and tone i could watch all day everyday 😂and ur very pretty too i love ur channel and all the videos i love to shop i will be shopping from ur lists keep up the great works.🙏🏽💙🙏🏽
Also, bloat is when the dog’s stomach basically gets flipped from being active after meal times. It’s best to wait 60-90 mins after a meal to have your dog be active.
Opinions on using raw and air dried? Can I use a combination? I’ve had the mentality of it not being okay to switch up dogs foods and to not give a variety so this is all very new to me.
I feed my dog BJ's Raw Pet Food. I have tried other raw brands and I'm sold on BJ's. I rescued my little Pitt mix a year ago and he had significant health issues. Starting in March of 2024, I transitioned him to an all raw diet and he is so healthy now. He was diagnosed with seizures but he has only had 1 seizure since I brought him home a year ago. I can't say enough good things about BJ's, it's worth a look!
It would be AMAZING if you could do a video on your fav low purine kibbles! I have a Dalmatian & they typically need a low purine diet & im so used to feeding foods with organ meats because of all of the health benefits 🙆🏼♀️
I tried several, but the one that my goldendoodle puppy (5 months) likes the best is from Costco- Kirkland Puppy Food. The large bag was 19.00 which can't be beat!
Hi, I would really like to know your thoughts on the ongoing fda study of grain free kibble brands causing heart problems in dogs. I have come across a number of vets that speak to the truth of that statement based on their experience. I also know that some vets just don't think there's enough evidence to make that judgment. As a nutritionist, can you please shed some light on this. Thank you 🙏🏼
Yah, I’ve always been told it’s better to feed grain-in kibble versus grain free. Because, some have told me that grain free uses many other fillers that are more harmful/worse for your dog than actual grain-in kibble. Would love to know your thoughts! ☺️🐶
@@annecookie8656 I'm a first time puppy mom of a GSD-Husky mix. My vet advised me to feed her Purina Pro Plan Focus for large breed puppies. When I asked about feeding her Orijen she told me about the study. I would love to go full raw foods but the reputable raw food brands aren't available where I am and it would be really expensive to ship. Currently I am unable to do homemade meals. I'm slightly stressed as many pet nutritionist have ranked Purina brand chows as being one of the worst kibble brands to feed your puppy.
After i bought Blue Buffalo i learned about DCM linked to peas, lentils and potatoes. I thought it was good food but that and 15 other brands contributed to DCM mostly in grain free as a filler. So i did extensive searching for dog food with no filler, high in protein and low in carbs. Raw is expensive and freeze dried was still pricey. I found Essence kibble to be the best kibble high in meat protein, legumes free and somewhat low in carbs compared to other kibble. But im checking for freeze dried or raw that i can add as a topper to make it last.
I have been looking for some information on this. I have a 10-year-old pitbull that has some health problems and I have been trying to find a better food to keep her more svelte. This was so informative I so appreciate this!
Up here in Alaska, mushers prefer a high fat kibble for working sled dogs. I hunt my labs every weekday from Sept thru January and feed the highest fat/highest protein kibble on the market. I like kibble where the first ingredient is Menhaden such as Red Paw Power Edge 32 k. (32%Protein, 25% Fat)
Thank you for these vids. Amazing! Ive been using Northwest Naturals. Ive been using for about 9 years or more. When my local feed store changed owership they lost there contract with NWN and i couldn't find NWN so i had to change to Stella frozen raw while the new owner worked to get a new contract with NWN and get set up. Unfortunately because of that change in food my pitty became very sick and had to be put down from some digestive problems. It was a horrible lose for me. My other 2 dogs made it threw it. We are now back on NWN and i have a new pitty pup i have him on NWN .
Orijen , Acana, Stella&Chewy’s , Big Country Raw, Bold Nature and K9 Natural. That’s all I could come up with for brands that I’ve either gave my dog in the past and brands I’m curious to know if they are better. Thank you!!
@@kevinjs26 That was my to go brand but they discontinued a flavour I was used to (at least that’s what the girl at the pet store told me… not sure if true because a few months after I saw it again at a different store…) and so made me look at different brands. But what made me change my dog’s diet is the book she recommends in one of her posts in instagram.
I've beeen working at a pet food store for almost 6 years now and I sell all those brands excluding K9 naturals and they are indeed the best food brands I have in store.
Orijen lists whole foods and not high heat extruded. I have been using their Orijen large puppy amazing grains (has quinoa like grains no corn/soy) along with their freeze-dried treats or toppers mixed in
Ollie, Farmer’s Dog, Just Food for Pets, Nom Nom, Muenster, West Paw dog treats, K9 dog treats, Stella and Chewy, Orijen, InukShuk, First Mate, Open Farm, Primal, Fresh Pet, etc.
Just want to tell you, you convinced me to stop giving my cats kibble, your explanation of how the foods are processed. I have decided to give them freeze dried. I do give them canned but I also give them dry and now that dry will be freeze dried not kibble. Thanks
Open farm, Stella and Chewy, a pup above, instinct (both raw and raw coated kibble) tuckers raw, primal, fresh pet! I used to feed our shihtzu fresh pet and then discovered gently cooked fresh food at our pet store and switched to that. Our puppy switches between primal brand and tuckers raw!
Hills Science Diet!! I am feeding my puppy the large breed puppy formula for now as she is a puppy. Once she is older I will make her own food. Thank you!!
Thanks Rachel for sharing! Your content is absolutely amazing! As someone who studied holistic nutrition - so grateful I stumbled upon you! New puppy in a few weeks and after researching many brands, I've narrowed down to The Honest Kitchen and Carna4. Love to know your thoughts/opinions on these brands!
Liked your video but one point. My kibble fed dogs, both lab rescues, lived to 17 and 19 respectively. Because they weren't purebreds and that will have a bigger bearing on a dog's lifespan than whether you feed kibble/raw.
I just got a toy poodle. She's currently on royal canine. According to her vet this is the best food. After seen all the gluten it has I doubt it. I'm going crazy as to which food I should fees her. Can you help? Will you do a review on the royal canine?
I am feeding Fromm dry and I put some canned mixed! All Fromm. My vet hit the ceiling said no to raw dog food when I asked. She wanted me to feed puppy chow 😳
This is tricky territory… I’d recommend getting a second opinion from a holistic or integrative vet that has more nutritional experience. Here’s a link: www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/
I know this video is from awhile ago. I was making fresh cooked food for my 2 year American Eskimo. Then started adding bone meal and dried eggshells for calcium as instructed by recipe in book. My dog developed sores on muzzle and ears. The vet felt it was due to to much calcium due to her breed and I was told to go back to kibble for 80% and a couple tbls fresh cooked meat. After a round of antibiotics and steroids she recovered. I now give her Nulo brand kibble, how do you rate this kibble. Also she gained weight on the kibble even cutting her quantity in half. She always seems hungry, I add vegetables to try and fill her up.
Great video thanks for the information 🙌. I’m glad u gave us your credentials. As soon as I seen you pop up looking cute n comfy my mind told me I was bout to waste my time.
I have a 15 week Sheltie/Border Collie. The breeder gave me a bag of Puppy Eukanuba, I switched Stella on to Raw, Freeze Dried Chicken Puppy Kibble. Also, give her S&C Turkey or Chicken toppers on top of her kibble. She does not eat the Eukanuba food now.
Hi, Can u share some info on senior dogs how to feed and and care of them. We rarely get info on how to care and feed senior dogs. Tnx and also for yeast in dogs.
Any affordable organic dog food options? I'm in the research phase of getting my first dog and would like to know more about dog food options that are healthy and affordable.
Hi Rachel! I’ve followed your advice for a long time now. I feed my German Shepherd raw food (Carnivora) but my dog doesn’t want to eat it anymore and he’s so skinny! He’ll rather starve himself rather than eating his food. What should I do? I already tried switching proteins and he’ll eat it for two days and then we’ll stop again. I literally have to beg him to eat and my biggest concern is that his growth got stock at 8 months. He’s now one year. Please help! I feed him 3 patties a day, but he should be eating at least 4-5. He’s 27 kg but he’s supposed to be 34kg 😢
Rachel. Hope all is well. By chance... Do you give your pets fish oil? What brand do you give if so? If not, what is your replacer? Your videos have helped me so much. even as far back to last year when I got my pup who turned 1 in march, he loves his crate because of your tips. So Thanks. A LOT! And thanks in advance. :)
I give my dog Fish 4 dogs! It’s not too high in protein and fat (which my breed shouldn’t have too much of because they’re predisposed to pancreatitis and bladder stones) but still high quality ingredients.
@@RachelFusaro even if you’re not into their kibble, they’ve got some great treats/snacks. My dog loves their sea jerky fish squares (100% fish skin) among other things, everything we’ve tried from them has been a hit!
I dont see it on your list but what is your thoughts on primals kibble in the raw? I feed it to my chihuahuas and my adults love it but my puppy seems to be getting a little bored of it, I have ordered a sample of the simple food project but im hoping I havent been feeding them a bad food
I recently found your videos and I love them! I have learned so much that I wish I had known years ago! I have been feeding my dog frozen ‘Primal’ and ‘Instinct’ freeze dried. Could you do a review on those please? You are awesome 👏 Thank you 😊
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It is about time this information comes to the public!
what do you think about the brand primal? it's hard to find any of the brands you mentioned in the town i live in. Primal seems to be the popular raw food here. do you know anything about them?
What are your thoughts on the Zignature brand? Thanks!
@@dmarie4192 I have that same question about Zignature.
Thank you for sharing all the information. Can you review Blue Buffalo Life Protection for toy breed? Thanks!
As a veterinary professional, I really enjoyed your video and your nutritional information. Only one minor correction that I think you would like to know: dogs are omnivores not carnivores. Their intestinal tract is actually longer than obligatory carnivores like cats but shorter than an herbivore's tract like a sheep or horse. That extra length allows them to process plant material as well as meat. There have even been studies of wolves in the wild that have found that they regularly eat plants, berries, and grains growing wild in addition to the plant material in their prey's stomach. You're absolutely right that meat should be the # 1 ingredient in your dog food, but vegetables and a small amount of carbohydrates are also important for dogs. Their carbohydrate requirement is much lower than what is in most dog foods, but some whole grain ingredient is important for fiber and digestion. But yes most dog food companies use carbohydrates as cheap fillers (and way too much of it) and if it's not a whole grain variety it does not have any nutritional value. Thank you for all the research you put into this video! : ) ♥️ And I love the way you broke down how each type of food is processed!
@LC what are your thoughts on Stella and Chewy’s wholesome grains? 🐶😃
@@user-ew3sp1hl6q Did you have a specific formula (flavor) in mind? Each recipe has different ingredients... If your sweet dog has any health concerns your vet can help you pick a diet tailored to his/her needs. And the first thing I ask a client when they want a food recommendation is what brand they are partial to. We can often look through the ingredients of different recipes to find one that their pet likes and avoids ingredients we know the pet is sensitive to. Also be aware of brands who's recipes include all life stages. Puppies, adults, and senior dogs all have different dietary requirements and their food should reflect that. I hope that helps. : ) I'm sorry if this answer wasn't specific enough, that brand makes several varieties of dog food. They seem to have quality ingredients, and I like that they are pea and lentil free for the ones I saw. Some studies have suggested that peas and lentils can contribute to canine heart disease (DCM). However I am also concerned that the ones I saw were for all life stages... Unfortunately without knowing the pet requiring the food it's difficult to make a recommendation. But during your next vet visit don't be shy to bring a bag of dog food (or the label) and ask the vet or a knowledgeable technician if they think these ingredients are right for your pet or if they recommend something else. Most staff are happy to give a recommendation and tell you what they fed their pets. : ) And believe me, anyone in the veterinary field learns quickly which foods create problems and which foods have a positive affect. As a pet parent it's wonderful that you are your pet's advocate and you take their food choices seriously. I'm sure you'll make a good decision for you baby. : )
Edit: after doing more research, I did find that many of their recipes have specific life stages. I'm by no means saying I think it's a bad food. I like many of their key ingredients. Just check with your vet to be sure and check any labels for life stage to make sure it fits your dog's stage. : )
Truth.
Glad your not my vet. Raw feeding
is the best way to keep your dog healthy and cancer free.
@@maureenpiccirillo1586 I'm not against raw feeding at all. I fed my own dog a freeze dried food that I rehydrated before feeding until recently in his old age (he's 13) he now requires a prescription diet. I don't understand why you thought I would be against raw food... I'm just cautious of any food cooked or raw that is labeled for all life stages. People have to live with their pet, and with the decisions they make about their pet's diet. Unless it's obviously harmful I don't try to sway owners either way. I offer the pros and cons of each diet and help them come to an informed decision. After all, they are also the ones paying for their pet's food. So I don't pressure them into foods that are not in their budget. It's all a balance of their pet's health, the owner's budget, the owners comfort zone and preferences, and the pet's preferences. : )
Thanks Rachel, your knowledge has helped prolong my dogs life! Your the best ❤
Keep these type of videos comming.. super informative, eye opener for dog parents. So many people blindly believe kibble is the best thing for their dog. This videos help educate people or at least ask questions and think outside the box about what they are feeding their fur babies.
This encouragement means a ton! Food can be a very controversial topic, and my goal is for pet parents to learn something from my videos- not feel bad for their choice. I hope it helps inspire better bowls!
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.
I genuinely love this video idea and it’s formatting! It gave me a lot more insight on pet food overall. I hope there are more “Rachel’s Ranking” videos because (like I said before), I LOVED this video!!! This is one of the endless reasons why this channel is one of my favorites ❤️
Your feedback always hit different, in the best way. I value your opinion so much! Ty!
I Love your communication style ! You're Teaching information we're so hungry for. We've been so duped and lied to ! We know our dogs aren't as happy and healthy as they can be and there's even guilt associated with that. We're searching. I'm glad I've found your channel. May I add that you're easy to listen to; you're not yelling, you're not ranting or have exaggerated hand movements or distracting music, since I want to hear you clearly. I'm grateful for you. My dog is overweight : ( she's only 3 and a 1/2. Most dog cook books have precious few recipes but filled enough to publish a book full of "never kitchen tested' fluff. Thank you for your help
Ive finally switch my dog's food to raw food diet thanks to your video. my dog wasn't really eating his kibble, it would take him 5 or more hours to finish a scoop of kibble (and i thought he was sick) but when i started feeding him raw food he would always finish it in like 5min. thank you for all your video!
I feed my five-month old Australian Shepard/Poodle mix Carna4 and Bones & Co. I also add berries and/or veggies, organic fish oil, Green JuJu treats, and Bones & Co Goat’s Milk. She seems to be doing good on it and she likes it. Thanks for all your help! Learned about Bones & Co and Carna4 from you, Rachel. Thank you!!!
A good option for kibble is orijen. We only 1.1 carbs. First 10 ingredients are meat. No corn any of those fillers
Wow I love this lady and her advice and research.
I get my puppy today and you’ve helped me so much over these past weeks. I’ve been watching you for about two years now. Thanks so much for helping me know more about what healthy things I can get my dog so they can live a long, happy life.
I appreciate you and you taking the time in making the video I don’t have my puppy yet but i care about their health so videos like this really help people like me that don’t know left from right on this topic
We are currently feeding our puppy Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach (salmon & rice flavor- no corn, wheat, or soy), but hope to transition to a higher quality food once he’s a year old or so. It was just a decision we made based on our budget.
it’s also a really good food!! ours have been on it for two years.
I’m glad you brought up budget, it’s a key factor! What’s a good budget that you’d expect for a medium sized dog monthly?
@@RachelFusaro Our high energy Boykin Spaniel pup at full grown is only going to be 35-40lbs. Personally, I don’t want to spend more than $75 monthly on food (we are at $55 right now on Purina). We buy so many toys and treats, I want to be sure to still have room for that! I’d love to keep it as affordable as possible - thanks
I would go with Bixbi kibble as I believe it is the best dry kibble on the market. Also should be within your budget. Add in some supplements from Native Pet (Omega Oil), treats from Dr. Becker (Beckers Bites), and all natural Bully Sticks from Safety Chew and you should have a happy and healthy pup. Good luck!
This was fantastic! Love love loved this video! Thank you for going over all categories. I had switched my morkie poo around 3 months from science hill kibble, to DIY homemade, to now dehydrated food. I didn't have any time after awhile in making his food and buying raw was getting a little more expensive. For now, my 11 month old pup has been eating dehydrated food. Keep in mind, he WAS a picky eater. It really helped get super informed about dog food. People would tell me, "He's a dog and kibble cleans their teeth." When in reality, he's a dog that needs attention just as humans in regards to their diets.
Keep these coming - these topics are sooo important now more than ever! BTW - I got the yak milk treats BEST thing ever! My dog is 15 pounds for reference and has never chewed furniture or anything in the house because mental stimulation is KEY along with training. Those yaks are worth it! 😁
Eek 🙈😍🤩 You’re far too kind, I’m so thankful for you ✨✨✨✨
Being a truck driver I have found it it's definitely very hard to go Raw. So I am very grateful for this video. So far what I have settled upon is K-9 Naturals freeze dried food. I started her on that at eight weeks and she is now 20 weeks old. I have been very impressed with her overall performance all the time. Her mood is great. And you're right about her not eating as much as she would from normal brand kibble. I do hope there's nothing that I have missed. But if there is anything negative that I need to pay attention to about this food I would love your input.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I hope it Inspires others! There’s never just one “best” way❤️
Thank you for being a trucker! You keep the world moving! 💗
Hopefully you'll see this. Im also a trucker and had my gsd on purina pro plan as a pup then we changed to orijen now its coming to light they changed their recipe and my boy is itchy as a mf and now has diarrhea.. how is you pup doing on that food and have you changed or stayed on it. Ty
Love your suggestions I always follow them I came across your videos before getting a puppy a year ago and he's 8 months old and never gotten sick
Thanks❤
Means the 🌎 to hear this
SO excited for this series!! We are about to transition out new puppy to Spot and Tango’s “Unkibble.” It seemed like the most affordable option but I’m always worried we are making the wrong decisions for her with so many options out there! I would love your thoughts on it!
They are on my list!! Coming soon
That's a great option! My dogs love it.
Where is that pet food list? I follow the link and can’t find it.
Very timely video! Dogfood is changing now. I loved the matrix ratings and wondered the final rating numbers for each category. I'll try to freeze frame and do the math myself. Kibble 21, Canned 21, Freeze dried 22, Air Dried 23, Cooked 13, Raw 14, DIY 10 ... maybe you could add nutrition rating to create more rounded rating?
Also thought you were going to add your preferences at the end of the video - but didn't see it. I know shorter videos are more viewed - I see the list linked.
Keep the videos coming ... very helpful.
This video is so informative & helpful:) excellent work!!❤ fyi I have 2 lovely 1 years old chihuahuas and I feed them wet food, freeze dried food and fresh food.
Thank you very much for this great video, it has helped me so much understand the difference foods.🐕🐕
Thank you for being here!!! #informedpetparent
This is awesome! Been sharing so my family and friends have the knowledge too ! Thank you Rachel !
Hi Rachel ✋🏽i have been binge watching all day with my lil fur baby ,you are soo knowledgeable and calming to watch very soothing voice and tone i could watch all day everyday 😂and ur very pretty too i love ur channel and all the videos i love to shop i will be shopping from ur lists keep up the great works.🙏🏽💙🙏🏽
Orijen, Instincts & NW Naturals. 😁 Thank you, Blessings!
Yes yes def!!
Also, bloat is when the dog’s stomach basically gets flipped from being active after meal times. It’s best to wait 60-90 mins after a meal to have your dog be active.
Honest kitchen and dr Marty’s review would be great. Love the channel and training tips.
Opinions on using raw and air dried? Can I use a combination? I’ve had the mentality of it not being okay to switch up dogs foods and to not give a variety so this is all very new to me.
Stella & Chewy's and Big Country Raw. Thanks!!
We are using Orijen. Thank you for your review!
They’ll be one of the firsts I review!
I feed my dog BJ's Raw Pet Food. I have tried other raw brands and I'm sold on BJ's. I rescued my little Pitt mix a year ago and he had significant health issues. Starting in March of 2024, I transitioned him to an all raw diet and he is so healthy now. He was diagnosed with seizures but he has only had 1 seizure since I brought him home a year ago. I can't say enough good things about BJ's, it's worth a look!
It would be AMAZING if you could do a video on your fav low purine kibbles! I have a Dalmatian & they typically need a low purine diet & im so used to feeding foods with organ meats because of all of the health benefits 🙆🏼♀️
Bixbi brand kibble-it’s made locally (to me) in Boulder, CO. They make a kibble called Liberty, but they also make one called Rawble
Yes I’m familiar they are on my list!
love love love, thank you rachel!
I appreciate you ❤️
I tried several, but the one that my goldendoodle puppy (5 months) likes the best is from Costco- Kirkland Puppy Food. The large bag was 19.00 which can't be beat!
I forgot to mention that I also add a bit of warm water to the kibble. She loves it!
I tried expensive food but it only gave my dog diarrhea. Put him on cheap grocery store puppy food. He loves it.
Hi, I would really like to know your thoughts on the ongoing fda study of grain free kibble brands causing heart problems in dogs. I have come across a number of vets that speak to the truth of that statement based on their experience. I also know that some vets just don't think there's enough evidence to make that judgment. As a nutritionist, can you please shed some light on this. Thank you 🙏🏼
Absolutely I’d love to make a video on this!!
Yah, I’ve always been told it’s better to feed grain-in kibble versus grain free. Because, some have told me that grain free uses many other fillers that are more harmful/worse for your dog than actual grain-in kibble. Would love to know your thoughts! ☺️🐶
@@RachelFusaro Thank you so much that would be greatly appreciated.
@@annecookie8656 I'm a first time puppy mom of a GSD-Husky mix. My vet advised me to feed her Purina Pro Plan Focus for large breed puppies. When I asked about feeding her Orijen she told me about the study.
I would love to go full raw foods but the reputable raw food brands aren't available where I am and it would be really expensive to ship. Currently I am unable to do homemade meals.
I'm slightly stressed as many pet nutritionist have ranked Purina brand chows as being one of the worst kibble brands to feed your puppy.
After i bought Blue Buffalo i learned about DCM linked to peas, lentils and potatoes. I thought it was good food but that and 15 other brands contributed to DCM mostly in grain free as a filler. So i did extensive searching for dog food with no filler, high in protein and low in carbs. Raw is expensive and freeze dried was still pricey. I found Essence kibble to be the best kibble high in meat protein, legumes free and somewhat low in carbs compared to other kibble. But im checking for freeze dried or raw that i can add as a topper to make it last.
I have been looking for some information on this. I have a 10-year-old pitbull that has some health problems and I have been trying to find a better food to keep her more svelte. This was so informative I so appreciate this!
Up here in Alaska, mushers prefer a high fat kibble for working sled dogs. I hunt my labs every weekday from Sept thru January and feed the highest fat/highest protein kibble on the market. I like kibble where the first ingredient is Menhaden such as Red Paw Power Edge 32 k. (32%Protein, 25% Fat)
Primal Raw / Orijen kibble
I know these brands well, absolutely!
Thanks Rachel! Please review commercial fresh food brands like farmers dog, Ollie, nomnomnow and justfoodfordogs? ❤
Thank you for these vids. Amazing! Ive been using Northwest Naturals. Ive been using for about 9 years or more. When my local feed store changed owership they lost there contract with NWN and i couldn't find NWN so i had to change to Stella frozen raw while the new owner worked to get a new contract with NWN and get set up. Unfortunately because of that change in food my pitty became very sick and had to be put down from some digestive problems. It was a horrible lose for me. My other 2 dogs made it threw it. We are now back on NWN and i have a new pitty pup i have him on NWN .
I feed red barn ocean kibble, first mate wet food and primal frozen raw nuggets.
Orijen , Acana, Stella&Chewy’s , Big Country Raw, Bold Nature and K9 Natural. That’s all I could come up with for brands that I’ve either gave my dog in the past and brands I’m curious to know if they are better. Thank you!!
Pro Purina
I'm still successfully rocking Orijen with my girl. Great ingredients on the bag.
@@kevinjs26 That was my to go brand but they discontinued a flavour I was used to (at least that’s what the girl at the pet store told me… not sure if true because a few months after I saw it again at a different store…) and so made me look at different brands. But what made me change my dog’s diet is the book she recommends in one of her posts in instagram.
I give my two puppies Backcountry Raw and their coats look amazing. They are growing to be really stong and healthy pups.
I've beeen working at a pet food store for almost 6 years now and I sell all those brands excluding K9 naturals and they are indeed the best food brands I have in store.
Orijen lists whole foods and not high heat extruded. I have been using their Orijen large puppy amazing grains (has quinoa like grains no corn/soy) along with their freeze-dried treats or toppers mixed in
Ollie, Farmer’s Dog, Just Food for Pets, Nom Nom, Muenster, West Paw dog treats, K9 dog treats, Stella and Chewy, Orijen, InukShuk, First Mate, Open Farm, Primal, Fresh Pet, etc.
Just want to tell you, you convinced me to stop giving my cats kibble, your explanation of how the foods are processed. I have decided to give them freeze dried. I do give them canned but I also give them dry and now that dry will be freeze dried not kibble. Thanks
Thank you so much for this very informative video ❤❤❤
I would really appreciate it I love your show it's great thank you Rachel
Can you see if dimond natural is a good brand of dogfood?
Open farm, Stella and Chewy, a pup above, instinct (both raw and raw coated kibble) tuckers raw, primal, fresh pet! I used to feed our shihtzu fresh pet and then discovered gently cooked fresh food at our pet store and switched to that. Our puppy switches between primal brand and tuckers raw!
Hills Science Diet!! I am feeding my puppy the large breed puppy formula for now as she is a puppy. Once she is older I will make her own food. Thank you!!
Thanks Rachel for sharing! Your content is absolutely amazing! As someone who studied holistic nutrition - so grateful I stumbled upon you! New puppy in a few weeks and after researching many brands, I've narrowed down to The Honest Kitchen and Carna4. Love to know your thoughts/opinions on these brands!
What are your thoughts on spot and tango??? And Stella & Chewys
Liked your video but one point. My kibble fed dogs, both lab rescues, lived to 17 and 19 respectively. Because they weren't purebreds and that will have a bigger bearing on a dog's lifespan than whether you feed kibble/raw.
Nutra source is this a good food for my 13 weeks old puppy?
What is the best food in kibble for puppies?
Hi what type of food and brand would you recommend a golden retriever? I’m getting a 8 week old puppy this Saturday! Trying to prepare myself!
Where can I find the study you referenced?
Can you please review natures diet freeze dried dog food. Thanks.
I just got a toy poodle. She's currently on royal canine. According to her vet this is the best food. After seen all the gluten it has I doubt it. I'm going crazy as to which food I should fees her. Can you help? Will you do a review on the royal canine?
How do you feel about Honest Kitchen, Muenster and Badlands Ranch food?
Kirkland adult food beef? What are your thoughts? Thank you
I am feeding Fromm dry and I put some canned mixed! All Fromm. My vet hit the ceiling said no to raw dog food when I asked. She wanted me to feed puppy chow 😳
This is tricky territory… I’d recommend getting a second opinion from a holistic or integrative vet that has more nutritional experience. Here’s a link: www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/
My vet worked in meat factory when in vet school. Did not feed raw as a result
@@RachelFusaro thank you❣️
I know this video is from awhile ago. I was making fresh cooked food for my 2 year American Eskimo. Then started adding bone meal and dried eggshells for calcium as instructed by recipe in book. My dog developed sores on muzzle and ears. The vet felt it was due to to much calcium due to her breed and I was told to go back to kibble for 80% and a couple tbls fresh cooked meat. After a round of antibiotics and steroids she recovered. I now give her Nulo brand kibble, how do you rate this kibble. Also she gained weight on the kibble even cutting her quantity in half. She always seems hungry, I add vegetables to try and fill her up.
Is we feed raw good?
What do you think of Badlands Ranch superfood complete,thank you
THANK U SOOOOO MUCH FOR THISSSSSSS ❤
Orijen, Open Farm - kibble & gently cooked, Stella and Chewy - Frozen raw, kibble and freezed dried raw , Now Fresh and Ollie fresh dog food
Can you make a video on how to diy a raw food diet?
Raw brands I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on are: Small Batch, OC Raw, Instinct & of course Bones & Co
You already know! 😍😍
AllProvide please!!
Big fan of OPEN FARM kibble and Freeze dried , also their Joint Supplement
Great video thanks for the information 🙌.
I’m glad u gave us your credentials. As soon as I seen you pop up looking cute n comfy my mind told me I was bout to waste my time.
Can you review Target’s brand, Kindfull?
I can't find in the description the brand of raw food you feed your dogs
I have a 15 week Sheltie/Border Collie. The breeder gave me a bag of Puppy Eukanuba, I switched Stella on to Raw, Freeze Dried Chicken Puppy Kibble. Also, give her S&C Turkey or Chicken toppers on top of her kibble. She does not eat the Eukanuba food now.
That puppy lucked out with you 😍
Hi! Can you review Maev raw dog food, and open farm?
Hi Rachel, how about carna4 what do you think about that kibble?
Hi, Can u share some info on senior dogs how to feed and and care of them. We rarely get info on how to care and feed senior dogs. Tnx and also for yeast in dogs.
Thoughts on Tender and True?
Just what is the best kibble to feed your dog? Wheres the list
Any affordable organic dog food options? I'm in the research phase of getting my first dog and would like to know more about dog food options that are healthy and affordable.
pls review on Nutri Source, Natures Protection and Royal Canin
I got my puppy Instinct Frozen Raw Bites. She’s very picky and so far that’s the only type she will eat other than home cooked food?
Have you ever reviewed earthborn dog foods
Could you rate Earthborn?
I looked at all the food that you like but it's expensive. What Is a good inexpensive option.
what do you think of Canisource Grand Cru freeze dried? My dog is getting huge poops with it.
Hi Rachel! I’ve followed your advice for a long time now. I feed my German Shepherd raw food (Carnivora) but my dog doesn’t want to eat it anymore and he’s so skinny! He’ll rather starve himself rather than eating his food. What should I do? I already tried switching proteins and he’ll eat it for two days and then we’ll stop again. I literally have to beg him to eat and my biggest concern is that his growth got stock at 8 months. He’s now one year. Please help! I feed him 3 patties a day, but he should be eating at least 4-5. He’s 27 kg but he’s supposed to be 34kg 😢
Loved your video! I’d love for you to do a video on the best pre-made raw food brand…and the most cost effective raw brands? Thank you so much!
Rachel. Hope all is well. By chance... Do you give your pets fish oil? What brand do you give if so? If not, what is your replacer? Your videos have helped me so much. even as far back to last year when I got my pup who turned 1 in march, he loves his crate because of your tips. So Thanks. A LOT! And thanks in advance. :)
Please let me know what you think of Nutrisource kibble and making my own farmers dog recipe.
I give my dog Fish 4 dogs! It’s not too high in protein and fat (which my breed shouldn’t have too much of because they’re predisposed to pancreatitis and bladder stones) but still high quality ingredients.
He also gets raw a few times a week.
I actually haven’t heard of this brand, will add to my list!
@@RachelFusaro even if you’re not into their kibble, they’ve got some great treats/snacks. My dog loves their sea jerky fish squares (100% fish skin) among other things, everything we’ve tried from them has been a hit!
Hi Rachel my name is Mike love you review reviewed Science Diet 7 + for Senior Dogs and also Purina One.. and both of them would be wet dog foods
How about Carna4 ? Thanks
Yes...I am starting to transition my dog to this...it's very hard to find though...store had to special order it for me
I’m a big fan, and yes will be reviewing
I get mine from whitedogbone
I dont see it on your list but what is your thoughts on primals kibble in the raw? I feed it to my chihuahuas and my adults love it but my puppy seems to be getting a little bored of it, I have ordered a sample of the simple food project but im hoping I havent been feeding them a bad food
I'm thinking of switching fully to Carna4 with some raw...thoughts?
Big fan, will absolutely be reviewing them ❤️
Any thoughts if you made the change? Im already feeding fish carna4 and thinking of going raw or adding
Please do a review on Ziwi Peak air dried food. Thank you.
Can you pls review Orijen kibble and Big Country Raw (raw foods).
Thanks! ❤
I would like to see your ranking result!
I recently found your videos and I love them! I have learned so much that I wish I had known years ago! I have been feeding my dog frozen ‘Primal’ and ‘Instinct’ freeze dried. Could you do a review on those please? You are awesome 👏 Thank you 😊