Thank u so much for the insight, it was a really complete video on dog nutrition! If possible, what are your opinions on the brand "bravery" for dogs? I haven't been able to come across that many reviews. Have a great day!
My second video and I’m so happy! At least some people are talking good sense! 34 years in veterinary nutrition and you are a breath of fresh air. Taste of the Wild is one of the brands I used to use( before I retired) in my seminars to vets showing the excesses of minerals. Spending extra money, being shamed into buying expensive food that is no more nutritional than Dig Chow! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, you are seeing exactly what I want to show people. They are being manipulated into feeding BAD food. It would be one thing if it was good, but it actually is hurting them in a lot of cases.
It’s hard to actually make a home cooked diet that is truly balanced. If you enjoy cooking for him I suggest consulting with a board certified vet nutritionist. A lot of them will consult remotely and you can find a list at acvn.org. Otherwise in the next few weeks I have a video tutorial prepared on how to do a home cooked diet at home a little better, but it still won’t be perfect.
@koreyvalentine4234 i use taste if the wild puppy recipe pacific stream he loves it and hes healthy he is an American bully which has pit in it! I do that and half raw in the am i give him pacific stream puppy recipe one quail egg some blue berries and raw ground beef for dinner its the same-thing with out the quail egg and on sardine with some beef bone broth
Brilliant!!! Thank you for doing this one and the Kirklands!!! I'm think about going back to cooking a pork loin, green beans and carrots for them SMH. :-)
I don’t recommend a home cooked diet unless you get it formulated by a boarded nutritionist. Otherwise what you make will be very unbalanced/deficient and actually worse than any commercial food you could buy from a Nutritional standpoint. I recommend looking for a nutritionist near you at ACVIM.org. It isnt that expensive and the only right way to do a home cooked diet.
No implications in food causing fatty tumors or increasing the number of fatty tumors. Fatty tumors (lipomas) are abnormal derangement in the adipose cells themselves. The body normally has adipose cells, it’s a problem with those. It has nothing to do with dietary fat consumption.
Hi AnimalDocRea, I have two senior female chihuahuas (12 & 8 years old respectively). They eat "Taste of the wild appalachian valley small breed canine recipe with venison and garbanzo beans". The product bag indicates "maintenance". Is this a right product for my senior chihuahuas? I've never reviewed very well like you a dog food.
Maintenance is fine as long as it’s not a grain free and the calcium and phos levels care suitable for senior dogs. You may have to refer back to my how to read food labels part 2 for the chart.
I noticed you used a couple different charts with appropriate levels of calcium and phosphorus. One had max calcium at 1.0 the other was like 2.5 and phosphorus was .8 and the other 1.6 which is quite a difference. The food I was switching to has a calcium of 1.6 and phosphorus of 1.1 so one chart it would be bad the other it's in the middle. So are my levels bad or ok? Thank you for your imput.
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to do this research and share all of this information with us. Thousands of pets are eating much better thanks to you! Can you Recommend your favorite/top kibble? I use Orijen and my dog loves it, she’s picky and so I have to buy her expensive stuff like Orijen (carna4 too expensive). But I see you are against Grain Free so I’m looking for with it. Sadly Orijen only has grain free...any other brands that make thier kibble with such fresh ingredients and have grains? Or is it fine if I just feed her Treats with grains daily to make sure she gets her grains and can stay eating Orijen.
That’s a good question about adding grains back, I may have to email the veterinary college of nutrition on that one. I did list a link to their website in the description if you want to check that out as a resource.
@@AnimalDocRea thank you! Can you recommend Kibble that you use or would use if you had to use one? I’m going crazy with all this kibble... I just want to use Kibble that’s recommended by an Unbiased person who is qualified in recommending and prescribing dog food such as yourself. Thank you again, for taking the time out of your days and helping thousands of people and pets!
I think it depends on your individual needs, what is available in your area, and also your price point. All that factors in and it isn't exact. You have to consider the individual pets lifestyle, health conditions, ect. IF you haven't already, look at my understanding labels videos to help understand how to break down the package like I do. Link: th-cam.com/video/pGFzcCfCr3w/w-d-xo.html
I just got an English mastiff he is 4 years. Old. He is my mobility service Dog so I want to keep him healthy and happy. What do you feed sable? He is is brindle too.
@@AnimalDocRea So I ended up putting my mastiff on Royal Canin Giant Breed adult and My Great Dane on Royal Canin Great Dane Adult. I want to see if you can review both and let me know if there are and differences, Because the the Giant Breed bag comes in 35lbs rather than 30lbs and is about $20.00 cheaper on average. I also want to thank you for educating the public on how to find the best foods for our dogs.
So its going to be hard to know for sure how different they are because there is no standard for either of those diets. They are making assumptions of breed specific needs and then making a diet based on that assumption. Doesn't mean its bad, just not a black and white break down of which is better.
Hello , thanks for the video . I was wondering if it’s okay to keep my German Shepard on this food , if not can you please recommend me a good priced one I can slowly switch him to. THANK YOU!
we have tons of reviews on this chanel, but mostly we want to teach you how to read lables so you can be an expert too and pick whats best for your pup
Thank you for doing all these different reviews of different kibble! I'm getting a working puppy, a Malinois, soon and have been recommended foods like Victor Professional (purple bag) or Nutrisource Choice Chicken Meal & Barley (green bag). Would you possibly be able to look into these kibbles and compare them as well?
I'll add it to the list of things to look into. I have heard the name Victor several times but haven't done an official break down. With a malinois, make sure you get a large breed version.
Hi Doctor Rea, I saw some articles/videos talking about "meal" can have deceased animals from disease and it has become my biggest fear towards "meal". Is that true?
From the AAFCO website re:your question. Under the precise definition above, the byproducts must be from “slaughtered mammals.” The USDA, which oversees the slaughtering of animals for human consumption, would not allow diseased or disabled animals into the plant for processing in the first place. However, under the broader definition for byproducts, which includes ingredients like meat and bone meal, yes, certain carcasses or parts may be rejected from use for humans and processed into animal feed. Meat and meat byproducts not directly suitable for animal food that are designated as 4-D (dead, dying, diseased or disabled). These are considered adulterated-unless processed in a manner that rids them of disease-causing microorganisms prior to becoming animal feed. This is most often done by rendering, which subjects the materials to heat and pressure to eliminate harmful bacteria. (Most commercial pet food is heat-treated during ingredient processing or manufacturing to kill any potential disease-causing organisms.) Raw materials that may have come from diseased or disabled animals are prohibited from use as raw animal feed or raw pet food. Cooking, high-temperature treatment or rendering can kill potential microbial agents and make such products safe for animal consumption. Read more about raw pet foods here. To avoid mad cow disease, certain “specified risk material” is prohibited from use in any animal feed, rendered or not. Read more detailed information about byproducts and what’s in them.
QUESTION: I own a primarily American Staffordshire terrier mutt who is burning more calories than he's eating with our daily runs. He is currently on Wellness brand at the max kibble amount for his weight but it's not enough. I just started adding some beef and egg on top to help but would the high protein of Taste of Wild be good or any other ideas? He's around 55Ib with good muscle so I know he needs protein and some fat. Any tips would be great!
Good questions. You don’t want your calories to come from excess protein so I wouldn’t add on any beef or egg. This potentially will overload kidneys Wich we definitely don’t want with our athletes. I’m not sure what you mean that he’s at the max kibble amount. Will he physically not eat anymore? Sometimes feeding a puppy food can be a good way to get the right amount of fat and protein without just doing protein. I’d talk with your vet about maybe doing a puppy food and doing a good body condition score. Also good idea to do labs to make sure we aren’t missing something if we just can’t keep the weight on.
@@AnimalDocRea Thanks for the reply! My male is almost 3 years old. He definitely would eat more. I heard from a vet tech that a complete kibble has the ideal amount of vitamins and minerals in it at the proper recommend amount per dogs weight. So my Wellness directions say feed 2 1/2-3 1/3 cups for 45-60# dog. So feeding twice a day I'm at 3 1/3 total cups or a bit more but his ribs are becoming a bit too pronounced. Not starving but they are starting to show. I was told feeding more than told to by weight of that kibble could provide too much nutrients. The friend recommended a high protein wet food added to help since it will support his muscles and have extra fat/calories. I was thinking why buy more when I can cook some ground beef and eggs for both of us and just give him it before I add the seasoning I like. I only added probably ~3/4 egg and maybe 1/3c ground beef (fat mostly drained) I'm thinking like me.....when I workout my protein levels get low unless I eat extra protein. If I don't my blood work reflects it AND my gym performance definitely reflects it. Since he is growing some beefy legs I want to make sure he is getting enough protein (and fat) to stay healthy. The kibble only is 21% protein. Besides the 2 jogs he gets I usually also give 15 min of tug of war/ fetch so he gets lots of cardio. (Keeps him well behaved and happy since he is HIGH energy lol)
Ok so last bit of information is never follow package feeding instructions. Use the actual calculation for resting energy requirement and then use the multiplier for his activity level. If you need a reference I have several videos that go over how to calculate but I have a chart on the farmers dog video I think towards the end. It has the formula and the multipliers for the different lifestyles and life stages. It’s a blue and white chart.
Hey TJ, I was a Hills veterinary rep for 34 years. Everything the good doc is saying is spot on. I know there’s debate among gym rats about protein so no wonder there’s debate with our active dogs. An athletic dig needs more fat, not much more protein. That’s what the research shows. Hills does not make a diet for active dogs. Well, we do much sell it only to the military and police. Don’t even ask me why???? Purina Pro Plan Sport is a very popular diet by people I know, who know their stuff. I would trust it. As Dr Rea said, disregard the feeding guidelines. You feed to maintain a healthy weight. The nutrients are designed to match the energy density. Doesn’t sound like your pup is going to have an obesity issue, at least not for a few years!
You can calculate the caloric requirement for working dogs by using the RER and multiplying by 2 for light work, x3 for moderate, x4-8 for heavy. This diet is not specific for working dogs and there is no AAFCO standard for the working dog.
You talked about over nutrition in this video which can cause couch potato dogs (just an example) to be obese, how would we then calculate their calories/nutrition for their lifestyle? Just add a tiny bit more for a more active day? Is the guaranteed nutrition the most important part of dog food regardless of it's form? Outside of nutrition, a video on some insight of how your thought process is what you evaluate a dog that comes in would we interesting. With covid restrictions still in effect and not having a face to face/visual of what is happening, its hard to understand what vets are thinking outside of "how has his stool been" or "any limping you noticed". Edit: Do you have any recommendations on nutrition or canine conditioning books to understand their body/needs? Cheers.
I’d love that. I left a vet practice that everyone raves about. My puppy is almost 11 months old and we had dental work done on a cat. Never got to talk a vet from there yet
Great questions. I have sone helpful links in the description you may enjoy that have good veterinary backed information. As far as avoiding obesity, calculating correct calories and watching the AAFCO statement and avoiding all life stages as well as paying attention to the guaranteed analysis is key. Lastly, as far as how I conduct exams, I always do the exam the same way. I start at the head and move back checking each system. Doing if the same way ensures I don’t miss anything. Is far as not talking to your vet, I can’t speak to. My practice was able to use masking, plastic barriers and large exam rooms that allowed six foot spacing, for this reason we only had 1 month of curbside. Even then, doctor talked to all parents in the phone. If your vet is not including you, that’s a problem.
I’m sad you had that experience. Unfortunately Covid has given people the opportunity to forget customer service. We made a lot of effort in my practice to ensure client communication and patient care didn’t suffer.
@@melanierose9015 Yeah, even with my friends' experiences, the protocol (at least in in my city southern ontario) is the vet-tech comes out, ask us questions writes a bunch of things down then goes inside with my puppy, shots and examinations, they write it down on paper with comments + diagrams and vet tech comes back out an explains any concerns but I never truly understand what the doctor themselves are thinking. I'll ask "how was the puppy" and they always respond "healthy" (thank goodness) but since I wasn't there, don't know how he's actually like in there, does he listen to the vet's sit, paw, etc? is he too nippy? Does he do his Shiba scream? That sort of minor things that make you feel the team's passion or affection, although I'm sure they're great as he isn't scared to go back in.
Hello! I just came across your channel and love how in depth you go. I’m having a bit of a hard time finding a proper food for my 6 month old Australian Shepard. I’ve had him on IAM’s (for a month as a puppy) and Hills Science Diet Large breed puppy for at least 4 months now. The issue I’m having is he now is refusing to eat it. Also he has had 2 UTI’s in the last 6 months and I’m wondering if it could be from the calcium. Anyways, any help would be appreciated. Thank you :) can you recommend any food or supplements I can give him?
I would say since he is having some specific medical issues, you should consult your veterinarian about appropriate diets. He may have special dietary considerations that need to be addressed and they may even recommend a prescription diet for him.
most fish in pet food is farm raised so I’d say no. Also I’ve never treated a case of heavy metal poisoning in a pet due to pet food nor have I ever heard of this from any of my colleagues.
This was before I invented the scoring system so I didn’t have all the parameters to properly give it a score. They don’t list anywhere the ca or phos levels do you would have to contact them. Without knowing that I think it’s a 5 or 6
I have an American staffordshire terrier and he can be picky. He gets an allergic reaction to seafood. I was feeding him the duck recipe ancient grain but I still notice him scratching his anus frequently. If you can give a suggestion for me I’d greatly appreciate it 😊❤️
Thank u so much for the insight, it was a really complete video on dog nutrition!
If possible, what are your opinions on the brand "bravery" for dogs? I haven't been able to come across that many reviews.
Have a great day!
I’ve got several requests for that so I’ll take a look
My second video and I’m so happy! At least some people are talking good sense! 34 years in veterinary nutrition and you are a breath of fresh air. Taste of the Wild is one of the brands I used to use( before I retired) in my seminars to vets showing the excesses of minerals. Spending extra money, being shamed into buying expensive food that is no more nutritional than Dig Chow! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, you are seeing exactly what I want to show people. They are being manipulated into feeding BAD food. It would be one thing if it was good, but it actually is hurting them in a lot of cases.
It’s hard to actually make a home cooked diet that is truly balanced. If you enjoy cooking for him I suggest consulting with a board certified vet nutritionist. A lot of them will consult remotely and you can find a list at acvn.org. Otherwise in the next few weeks I have a video tutorial prepared on how to do a home cooked diet at home a little better, but it still won’t be perfect.
@koreyvalentine4234 i use taste if the wild puppy recipe pacific stream he loves it and hes healthy he is an American bully which has pit in it! I do that and half raw in the am i give him pacific stream puppy recipe one quail egg some blue berries and raw ground beef for dinner its the same-thing with out the quail egg and on sardine with some beef bone broth
The price of this dog food is awesome compared to Nutro Natural Choice. Things have gone WAY up too, still a decent price.
Omg, I can't believe you did this video! Thank you so so much, doc! I'm learning so much
Happy to help
Brilliant!!! Thank you for doing this one and the Kirklands!!! I'm think about going back to cooking a pork loin, green beans and carrots for them SMH. :-)
I don’t recommend a home cooked diet unless you get it formulated by a boarded nutritionist. Otherwise what you make will be very unbalanced/deficient and actually worse than any commercial food you could buy from a Nutritional standpoint. I recommend looking for a nutritionist near you at ACVIM.org. It isnt that expensive and the only right way to do a home cooked diet.
@@AnimalDocRea Sticking with Royal Canin after watching your review. Older dog’s skin is finally clearing up. All 3 dogs gobble it.
This is super helpful. Love the snoring video !! :)
She does that ALL THE TIME!
Could food be a culprit in fatty tumors for dogs? We have been feeding our terrier mix this food and after watching this video I have some concerns.
No implications in food causing fatty tumors or increasing the number of fatty tumors. Fatty tumors (lipomas) are abnormal derangement in the adipose cells themselves. The body normally has adipose cells, it’s a problem with those. It has nothing to do with dietary fat consumption.
Hi AnimalDocRea, I have two senior female chihuahuas (12 & 8 years old respectively). They eat "Taste of the wild appalachian valley small breed canine recipe with venison and garbanzo beans". The product bag indicates "maintenance". Is this a right product for my senior chihuahuas? I've never reviewed very well like you a dog food.
Maintenance is fine as long as it’s not a grain free and the calcium and phos levels care suitable for senior dogs. You may have to refer back to my how to read food labels part 2 for the chart.
Thanks, a good food for my senior chihuahuas (brand food)?
I noticed you used a couple different charts with appropriate levels of calcium and phosphorus. One had max calcium at 1.0 the other was like 2.5 and phosphorus was .8 and the other 1.6 which is quite a difference. The food I was switching to has a calcium of 1.6 and phosphorus of 1.1 so one chart it would be bad the other it's in the middle. So are my levels bad or ok? Thank you for your imput.
The charts are for different lfestages. You need to use the right one for your pets age
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to do this research and share all of this information with us. Thousands of pets are eating much better thanks to you! Can you
Recommend your favorite/top kibble? I use Orijen and my dog loves it, she’s picky and so I have to buy her expensive stuff like Orijen (carna4 too expensive). But I see you are against Grain Free so I’m looking for with it.
Sadly Orijen only has grain free...any other brands that make thier kibble with such fresh ingredients and have grains? Or is it fine if I just feed her Treats with grains daily to make sure she gets her grains and can stay eating Orijen.
That’s a good question about adding grains back, I may have to email the veterinary college of nutrition on that one. I did list a link to their website in the description if you want to check that out as a resource.
@@AnimalDocRea thank you! Can you recommend Kibble that you use or would use if you had to use one?
I’m going crazy with all this kibble... I just want to use Kibble that’s recommended by an Unbiased person who is qualified in recommending and prescribing dog food such as yourself. Thank you again, for taking the time out of your days and helping thousands of people and pets!
I think it depends on your individual needs, what is available in your area, and also your price point. All that factors in and it isn't exact. You have to consider the individual pets lifestyle, health conditions, ect. IF you haven't already, look at my understanding labels videos to help understand how to break down the package like I do. Link: th-cam.com/video/pGFzcCfCr3w/w-d-xo.html
What is the best dog food for my golden retrievers???? Thanks
Sorry I don’t make food recommendations, I only show you how you should read the label. Food choice is more personal choice
Do you have another suggestion for a high energy 1yr old English Shepherd ?
I’d look for something higher on the fat vs protein
What do you feed your Dogs?
I don’t divulge that as to not appear biased. Every individual pet has specific needs and it is irrelevant what others feed
Thanks for the advice🙄🙄🙄
I just got an English mastiff he is 4 years.
Old. He is my mobility service
Dog so I want to keep him healthy and happy.
What do you feed sable?
He is is brindle too.
She weighs 148lbs and I think this is her ideal weight. She gets 6 cups science diet sensitive skin and stomach once per day.
@@AnimalDocRea So I ended up putting my mastiff on Royal Canin Giant Breed adult and My Great Dane on Royal Canin Great Dane Adult. I want to see if you can review both and let me know if there are and differences, Because the the Giant Breed bag comes in 35lbs rather than 30lbs and is about $20.00 cheaper on average.
I also want to thank you for educating the public on how to find the best foods for our dogs.
So its going to be hard to know for sure how different they are because there is no standard for either of those diets. They are making assumptions of breed specific needs and then making a diet based on that assumption. Doesn't mean its bad, just not a black and white break down of which is better.
Hello , thanks for the video . I was wondering if it’s okay to keep my German Shepard on this food , if not can you please recommend me a good priced one I can slowly switch him to. THANK YOU!
we have tons of reviews on this chanel, but mostly we want to teach you how to read lables so you can be an expert too and pick whats best for your pup
Thank you for doing all these different reviews of different kibble! I'm getting a working puppy, a Malinois, soon and have been recommended foods like Victor Professional (purple bag) or Nutrisource Choice Chicken Meal & Barley (green bag). Would you possibly be able to look into these kibbles and compare them as well?
I'll add it to the list of things to look into. I have heard the name Victor several times but haven't done an official break down. With a malinois, make sure you get a large breed version.
Hi Doctor Rea, I saw some articles/videos talking about "meal" can have deceased animals from disease and it has become my biggest fear towards "meal". Is that true?
From the AAFCO website re:your question. Under the precise definition above, the byproducts must be from “slaughtered mammals.”
The USDA, which oversees the slaughtering of animals for human consumption, would not allow diseased or disabled animals into the plant for processing in the first place.
However, under the broader definition for byproducts, which includes ingredients like meat and bone meal, yes, certain carcasses or parts may be rejected from use for humans and processed into animal feed.
Meat and meat byproducts not directly suitable for animal food that are designated as 4-D (dead, dying, diseased or disabled). These are considered adulterated-unless processed in a manner that rids them of disease-causing microorganisms prior to becoming animal feed. This is most often done by rendering, which subjects the materials to heat and pressure to eliminate harmful bacteria. (Most commercial pet food is heat-treated during ingredient processing or manufacturing to kill any potential disease-causing organisms.)
Raw materials that may have come from diseased or disabled animals are prohibited from use as raw animal feed or raw pet food. Cooking, high-temperature treatment or rendering can kill potential microbial agents and make such products safe for animal consumption. Read more about raw pet foods here.
To avoid mad cow disease, certain “specified risk material” is prohibited from use in any animal feed, rendered or not. Read more detailed information about byproducts and what’s in them.
I’d also recommend you watch @petfoodpuzzleguy he has more real world insight into this matter as he worked in the pet food industry
QUESTION: I own a primarily American Staffordshire terrier mutt who is burning more calories than he's eating with our daily runs. He is currently on Wellness brand at the max kibble amount for his weight but it's not enough. I just started adding some beef and egg on top to help but would the high protein of Taste of Wild be good or any other ideas?
He's around 55Ib with good muscle so I know he needs protein and some fat. Any tips would be great!
Good questions. You don’t want your calories to come from excess protein so I wouldn’t add on any beef or egg. This potentially will overload kidneys Wich we definitely don’t want with our athletes. I’m not sure what you mean that he’s at the max kibble amount. Will he physically not eat anymore? Sometimes feeding a puppy food can be a good way to get the right amount of fat and protein without just doing protein. I’d talk with your vet about maybe doing a puppy food and doing a good body condition score. Also good idea to do labs to make sure we aren’t missing something if we just can’t keep the weight on.
@@AnimalDocRea Thanks for the reply! My male is almost 3 years old. He definitely would eat more. I heard from a vet tech that a complete kibble has the ideal amount of vitamins and minerals in it at the proper recommend amount per dogs weight. So my Wellness directions say feed 2 1/2-3 1/3 cups for 45-60# dog. So feeding twice a day I'm at 3 1/3 total cups or a bit more but his ribs are becoming a bit too pronounced. Not starving but they are starting to show.
I was told feeding more than told to by weight of that kibble could provide too much nutrients. The friend recommended a high protein wet food added to help since it will support his muscles and have extra fat/calories. I was thinking why buy more when I can cook some ground beef and eggs for both of us and just give him it before I add the seasoning I like.
I only added probably ~3/4 egg and maybe 1/3c ground beef (fat mostly drained)
I'm thinking like me.....when I workout my protein levels get low unless I eat extra protein. If I don't my blood work reflects it AND my gym performance definitely reflects it. Since he is growing some beefy legs I want to make sure he is getting enough protein (and fat) to stay healthy. The kibble only is 21% protein. Besides the 2 jogs he gets I usually also give 15 min of tug of war/ fetch so he gets lots of cardio. (Keeps him well behaved and happy since he is HIGH energy lol)
Ok so last bit of information is never follow package feeding instructions. Use the actual calculation for resting energy requirement and then use the multiplier for his activity level. If you need a reference I have several videos that go over how to calculate but I have a chart on the farmers dog video I think towards the end. It has the formula and the multipliers for the different lifestyles and life stages. It’s a blue and white chart.
@@AnimalDocRea alright I'll check that out thanks again!
Hey TJ, I was a Hills veterinary rep for 34 years. Everything the good doc is saying is spot on. I know there’s debate among gym rats about protein so no wonder there’s debate with our active dogs. An athletic dig needs more fat, not much more protein. That’s what the research shows. Hills does not make a diet for active dogs. Well, we do much sell it only to the military and police. Don’t even ask me why???? Purina Pro Plan Sport is a very popular diet by people I know, who know their stuff. I would trust it. As Dr Rea said, disregard the feeding guidelines. You feed to maintain a healthy weight. The nutrients are designed to match the energy density. Doesn’t sound like your pup is going to have an obesity issue, at least not for a few years!
So this may not be good for lazy couch dogs but it’s great for working dogs.
You can calculate the caloric requirement for working dogs by using the RER and multiplying by 2 for light work, x3 for moderate, x4-8 for heavy. This diet is not specific for working dogs and there is no AAFCO standard for the working dog.
Canine diet meat chicken and liver what do wild dogs eat.
You talked about over nutrition in this video which can cause couch potato dogs (just an example) to be obese, how would we then calculate their calories/nutrition for their lifestyle? Just add a tiny bit more for a more active day? Is the guaranteed nutrition the most important part of dog food regardless of it's form?
Outside of nutrition, a video on some insight of how your thought process is what you evaluate a dog that comes in would we interesting. With covid restrictions still in effect and not having a face to face/visual of what is happening, its hard to understand what vets are thinking outside of "how has his stool been" or "any limping you noticed".
Edit: Do you have any recommendations on nutrition or canine conditioning books to understand their body/needs?
Cheers.
I’d love that. I left a vet practice that everyone raves about. My puppy is almost 11 months old and we had dental work done on a cat. Never got to talk a vet from there yet
Great questions. I have sone helpful links in the description you may enjoy that have good veterinary backed information. As far as avoiding obesity, calculating correct calories and watching the AAFCO statement and avoiding all life stages as well as paying attention to the guaranteed analysis is key. Lastly, as far as how I conduct exams, I always do the exam the same way. I start at the head and move back checking each system. Doing if the same way ensures I don’t miss anything. Is far as not talking to your vet, I can’t speak to. My practice was able to use masking, plastic barriers and large exam rooms that allowed six foot spacing, for this reason we only had 1 month of curbside. Even then, doctor talked to all parents in the phone. If your vet is not including you, that’s a problem.
I’m sad you had that experience. Unfortunately Covid has given people the opportunity to forget customer service. We made a lot of effort in my practice to ensure client communication and patient care didn’t suffer.
@@melanierose9015 Yeah, even with my friends' experiences, the protocol (at least in in my city southern ontario) is the vet-tech comes out, ask us questions writes a bunch of things down then goes inside with my puppy, shots and examinations, they write it down on paper with comments + diagrams and vet tech comes back out an explains any concerns but I never truly understand what the doctor themselves are thinking. I'll ask "how was the puppy" and they always respond "healthy" (thank goodness) but since I wasn't there, don't know how he's actually like in there, does he listen to the vet's sit, paw, etc? is he too nippy? Does he do his Shiba scream? That sort of minor things that make you feel the team's passion or affection, although I'm sure they're great as he isn't scared to go back in.
Hello! I just came across your channel and love how in depth you go. I’m having a bit of a hard time finding a proper food for my 6 month old Australian Shepard. I’ve had him on IAM’s (for a month as a puppy) and Hills Science Diet Large breed puppy for at least 4 months now. The issue I’m having is he now is refusing to eat it. Also he has had 2 UTI’s in the last 6 months and I’m wondering if it could be from the calcium. Anyways, any help would be appreciated. Thank you :) can you recommend any food or supplements I can give him?
I would say since he is having some specific medical issues, you should consult your veterinarian about appropriate diets. He may have special dietary considerations that need to be addressed and they may even recommend a prescription diet for him.
Do we need to worry about dangerous metals in salmon or fish foods?
most fish in pet food is farm raised so I’d say no. Also I’ve never treated a case of heavy metal poisoning in a pet due to pet food nor have I ever heard of this from any of my colleagues.
Could you make a video of your top 5 rated puppy foods. Because im so confused and petco dosnt know shit because they recommended the acana puppy food
Oh geese, I don't know that I have a top 5. I may have to do it by like price point. Like top 5 budget, top 5 boutique, ect
So what was the score ?
This was before I invented the scoring system so I didn’t have all the parameters to properly give it a score. They don’t list anywhere the ca or phos levels do you would have to contact them. Without knowing that I think it’s a 5 or 6
@@AnimalDocRea hello Dr. I appreciate your response back to me 😊 thank you so much h
This food costs around $200 in India, I bought it today, will see if will get some tremendous results from it😅😅
Wow that’s expensive!
@@AnimalDocRea right that’s why wanted to ask should I expect results from it or royal canin maxi is good for my 3 year GSD?
@moviehub22 I prefer the maxi, especially for the cost
I have an American staffordshire terrier and he can be picky. He gets an allergic reaction to seafood. I was feeding him the duck recipe ancient grain but I still notice him scratching his anus frequently. If you can give a suggestion for me I’d greatly appreciate it 😊❤️