Beginner’s guide for picking the best dog food. 5 easy tips

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5 parameters I always check before even considering a pet food. Also the first things I check when someone asks me to look at their pet food.
None of my videos are sponsored in any way. I do not recieve any perks, free food, or "kick backs". The content provided is my own opinions based on my Veterinary Doctoral degree, continuing educations, and personal experiences in practice.
Helpful websites, often sited on this chanel:
AAFCO: petfood.aafco.org/labeling-la...
American College of Veterinary Nutritionists: acvn.org/
Please note that these videos are for educational purposes only. They are not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any animals. If you have questions regarding your pet's health, please contact your personal veterinarian.

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@edschulhof6303 Жыл бұрын

I like the intro! Clever. I haven't heard you discuss feeding a variety of food, for the reasons you mention. Availabilty, life changes, etc. Don't know if it applies to dogs, but cats can get picky, if fed the same thing all the time. My cats get beef or chicken. Sardines or pink salmon once a week. I also rotate four different flavors from two different wet food brands. Ramish, the black lab next door, has never turned down any of the cat food, my two cats won't eat! LOL

@tricogustrico Жыл бұрын

When I was young Gravey Train was a popular dog food and I think it is still around. I would be interested in a video on Gravey Train.

@ceciliaault4240 10 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful ❤

@AnimalDocRea 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@angelal5485 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I'd love to see more reviews on cat food. I'd especially be interested in Wellness, Simply Nourish, and Merrick.

@paularoy9175 3 ай бұрын

Would definitely love to see more cat food tips! Love your videos!

@AnimalDocRea 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@makidiaz3894 Жыл бұрын

You should have more viewers you are very pretty and Informative. The whole package.

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. Feel free to share with friends 😻

@ChristineClark-ft8tq Жыл бұрын

What’s your opinion on freeze dried raw foods primal, Stella and chewy etc etc It’s such a hype right now that would be a great review topic

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

Exactly right. All hype. Anything raw, especially freeze dried is not necessary, expensive, and potentially harmful.

@durtydeedsREI Жыл бұрын

With all these in mind, do you plan to come out with a top 10? I imagine it would have to be something that's available at a Petsmart, Petco, Grocery store, Tractor Supply, etc. since availability is high on the list (that's high on my list too).

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about a top 10 per se, I’ve got my new point system going so it should be clear which is better. I am also planning on reviewing already published “top foods” from surveys like insider reviews

@leochengpengli1284 Жыл бұрын

Please post more doctor :)

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

That’s the plan

@milkatipton1781 8 ай бұрын

Can you please review Acana and Orijen puppy and adult kibble and wet food. I have a toy poodle puppy. Would really appreciate it. I am thinking of switching to Science diet. Thank You from Toronto Canada!

@milkatipton1781 8 ай бұрын

Hello, Toronto again..neglected to add review Royal Canine Poodle kibble. Thank you again

@AnimalDocRea 8 ай бұрын

I think I have one on Acana already. Acana Puppy and Junior formula vs Instinct Raw Boost Puppy (dog food review) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptqhmLunmpOsaZ8.html

@diahanncoleman44 4 ай бұрын

I have a Bish-poo 9 weeks old and i wanted to make homemade food and also incorporate the Pro Plan puppy small breed which he will only feed out of my hand. I just have concerns about him not eating I have only had him a few days (since 2-24-24). Will you do a future video on your thoughts on making homemade food.

@AnimalDocRea 4 ай бұрын

2 days is way to early to worry about not eating much, they have to adjust to the new environment. Also puppies should not be picky, this can indicate a health issue or if you encourage the behavior a behavioral issue. I have a video on homemade diets but in all reality this the path you choose you need to have an appointment with a boarded veterinary nutritionist because puppies have specific needs. There is information on this video on how to find one. How to Create Balanced Homemade dog food recipes with BalanceIT.com kzfaq.info/get/bejne/octmht1_vtWveX0.html. Also you can’t mix homemade and commercial foods because the nutrients are calculated assuming a sole diet feeding plan and will result in unbalance.

@George.J Жыл бұрын

Great video! What are your thoughts on pet food companies who do perform feeding trials, but they're not exactly AAFCO feeding trials in that the their feeding trials are more extensive and stringent? This will legally prevent them from stating "Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate etc.." because they're not AAFCO feeding trials per se, but they still do feeding trials. I believe that's the case with Royal Canin.

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

1. In Regards to Royal Canin I do believe they do feeding trials to AAFCO standards on most of their diets. When it gets to the prescription ones, they cannot always comply because these are RX and the nutrient levels fall out of the reference range for normal adult dogs ect, by nature of treating a condition. 2. In regards to your broader question about companies who perform feeding trials but maybe not exactly AAFCO. I think that probably is fine. BUT, the reason for the standards is to make the information readily available to the public in a easily understandable way. Its hard for me as vet to research EVERY food my patients get and its just as hard for the consumers. So doing the feeding trial and getting that AAFCO feeding trial designation makes me more likely to accept it and recommend a food just for simplicities sake. It a "weed out" term for me. In a perfect world, yes I would read all the data a company has and make a decision but thats not realistic. If I was a full time nutritionist, that would be another story. As I said in this most recent video, its not a deal breaker for me, Its just a general indicator of how much effort a company is willing to make. And I have 100% asked companies why they don't and they use that animal testing BS so when I hear that....

@George.J Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Thank you so much! I honestly tend to ask companies about feeding trials, but, unfortunately, many do not answer.

@George.J Жыл бұрын

@@Unknown-hu4gf I don’t use them. I’m just pointing out that many companies don’t answer the questions.

@jayati.design 6 ай бұрын

Do you have the table for a large breed adult guaranteed analysis requirements?

@AnimalDocRea 6 ай бұрын

No different than regular adult

@susanthomas5167 9 ай бұрын

Have you reviewed Farmer's dog food.? I thought that you had,but I can only find the review of Ollie's (other than dry kibble).

@AnimalDocRea 9 ай бұрын

Why the farmers dog food service left me unimpressed kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9iIdr2r253Hmac.html

@mcbeezee2120 5 ай бұрын

IMO, I'd forego the Farmer's. We had a nightmare, switching to Farmer's. She had an allergic reaction(terminal itching), and it was some process getting it straightened out. 3 months later(4 vet visits, change to hydrolyzed diet, and a cyto-point injection), we're still not completely out of the woods yet, but she is way better now. AND, we've know 3 other parties whose dogs had a similar reaction to Farmer's. I do wish we could've kept her on it. She really liked it, but.....

@pandora_3314 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know

@makidiaz3894 Жыл бұрын

This is why I had to stop feeding my dogs Hydrolyzed Protein prescription food, I did not mind the price, but it was ALWAYS sold out.

@AnimalDocRea Жыл бұрын

I’ve had lots of issues with this in my practice. It can make if very difficult.

@markherren1125 6 ай бұрын

Hi Doc are there any decent training treats?

@AnimalDocRea 6 ай бұрын

I don’t use treats often but for training I’d stay away from anything jerky. Get something low calorie (like 1-3 cals per treat) since you will be doing a lot. I have also used plain Cheerios and plain popcorn for training

@aprilcasserly2172 5 ай бұрын

Hello there. New to your channel. I really need some help. I have 3 spayed female cats. They are 13, 4 and 3. The 3 year old doesn’t like wet that much and my senior just had oral surgery and had kidney issues at 3 years old and my 4 year olds coat is not as shiny and nice as it used to be. I am currently feeding them wellness dry, wet and treats. Please help me pick a food that would be really good for all 3 that won’t cost me like $200+ a month. Thank you for all your help with pet food. Love your videos. ❤

@AnimalDocRea 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you got a lot going on but maybe this playlist will help. Cat foods Scoring 7-10 kzfaq.info/sun/PLpfecaMYsipIgGi_Urvw-xeLrFWE7stAc

@aprilcasserly2172 5 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Thank you so much for getting back to me. The videos were not super helpful. I’m really nervous about feeding my cats Purina pro plan. I just don’t think all the ingredients they use are necessary or good for cats. You only had 3 videos and only a couple of products.

@AnimalDocRea 5 ай бұрын

The videos are more to show you how to work through foods than to make a recommendation for a food, especially since your pets seem to have some medical stuff going. Probably best to consult your personal vet or a boarded veterinary internist/nutritionist for a more tailored plan for them.