@@Unknown-hu4gf I’ve actually never been able to find it, I’m in a small town in Canada so I don’t know if that’s why, but I do see it listed on the Purina website. If I could find it I would absolutely buy it. Thanks for the recommendation!

@@Unknown-hu4gf yes we do have a Walmart, although I haven’t been to it in over a year. I looked online and was pleased to see they carry it so I will be getting that one next time :)) Thanks.

@@Unknown-hu4gf just found out after talking with a Purina rep that it’s discontinued, I’m so bummed!

I love the suggestion!

Sounds like a sound work up, bravo to you and your vet team for being so thorough.

Thanks. You should check out @thepetfoodpuzzleguy he’s really good too

I go over puppy in this video. Pedigree Adult, Pedigree Puppy: Budget Friendly Dog Food Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNaEa9yJnavDYnU.html

You would have to look at each individual AAFCO statement.

Congratulations

@@AnimalDocRea thank you =)

​@AnimalDocRea are you concerned about the dyes in the puppy chow? What is your professional opinion? I'm actually thinking of switching him to Science diet because of the dyes in this food.

@TJ-kz1ul I’m not concerned, but I don’t care for it

@@AnimalDocReathank you, you are always so helpful.

I think your in mind is in the right place. I assume people buy Origen because they think excess protein is better but in reality they are setting their puppy up for kidney disease later in life. I would suggest following my tips on reviewing AAFCO statements and guaranteed analysis and start searching for a food that suits your needs. More expensive doesn’t always mean better, it often means big marketing machine

@@AnimalDocRea thank you also can I rely on the guarantees and is framia a good food I have look at the ingredients and they look okay but I dont know what the percentage of each is good or not

I actually prefer the dog chow

@@AnimalDocRea that was the vibe I was getting:D thanks for the reply!!

Thanks!

@@AnimalDocRea you're welcome they are over pricing along of these dog foods

Yes I don’t like it when they intentionally try and manipulate the consumer

@AnimalDocRea right because we spend 1000s of dollars yearly to have a healthy pet

Animal digest is a high-quality ingredient made from animal protein that is often used in pet food. The term "digest" refers to the process used to produce it, which breaks down animal protein into peptides using enzymes and acids, similar to digestion in the body. The resulting digest can be a liquid, paste, or powder.

I’d have to defer to the package for how long to keep, I’ve contacted companies who have said that say it’s ok to freeze if you can’t use it within a month.

Check out my video on grain free.

@@AnimalDocRea From my understanding it’s not just grain free right? I currently feed Diamond Naturals and heard it’s been known to cause it as well.

It’s just grain free that I’m aware.

@@AnimalDocRea There is Facebook groups dedicated to this subject. A lot of people have had dogs diagnosed who were on grain inclusive foods.

Yes Dcm has always occurred in dogs, particularly Dobermans for genetic reasons. It’s not a new disease. What we are saying is that it is now happening at a higher rate in dogs that are fed grain free. At least that’s the current on going hypothesis.

That’s great

I don't see this brand in the UK. What is it called in your country? In the UK we get Purina as Pro Plan, Beta, and Bakers, with Bakers being the supermarket affordable brand, Pro Plan the premium, and Beta being somewhere in between.

I think what you mean is one has a different amino acid profile and a different bioavailability, you can’t determine quality on an ingredient list

As a human if I want 50g of protein daily. I would rather eat a steak and some chicken then make soy protein and pea protein shakes. that’s what I mean.

@johnviera3884 and that’s fine, but we are talking optimal nutrition of animals as a species, not humans. soy allows you to balance minerals and keep protein high. Pet food is about performance and need, not human desire. At least that’s what we are talking about on this channel.

Yes, this was about trying to show people what they can do just looking at the label.

Yes, These standards are always a recommended guideline then individual variation.

too bad, I was going to check into that one.

Just force him bro

Sorry to hear that

The first ingredient is corn in it, that's never a good sign.

​@@deleqtronica8733Not really. Doctor Rea has a video where she debunks this myth. Truth is, each dog is different from the rest. Not every kibble is good for everyone, and there are dogs that thrive with different diets and lifestyles. Let's just stop demonizing corn.

@deleqtronica8733 Great perspective

@alesanchez87 not every dog needs the same kibble, but corn being the primary food source for any dog is not optimal for them. Corn is the hardest grain to digest, even humans have a hard time and our intestines are much longer than that of dogs. Corn has very low food value to dogs, and will usually come out the way it came in. Corn is beneficial in small quantities as it's rich in fiber but that's the only advantage it really has to an alternative food source. Purina isn't loading corn in Dog Chow because it's healthy for the dog, they do it because it's extremely cheap and brings down the cost of production and the price they can sell the product at. At the end of the day you can feed your dog whatever you like, the science behind dog food and their nutritional requirements are not where it should be at the moment, we can only do the best we can based off of the knowledge we have from whatever limited studies there are, I personally would never feed Dog Chow or any dog food with the primary source being corn to my dogs based off all the readings I have done.

Purina dog chow is good. Don't feel bad if your dog does well on it.

@shawnastephens1536 agreed, the purpose of this channel is not to make people feel bad about their choices. It’s to empower them to make informed decisions that are right for them.

@@AnimalDocRea I was trying to make her not feel bad about buying dog chow. I said for her not to feel bad if her dog does well on it.

@@shawnastephens1536 I know, thats why I said I agreed 😍

I may have to pick it up, thanks for the recommendation. The Authors: Elizabeth Hodgkins, Marion E. Smart seem very well credentialed. I am not sure what expertise Michael J Fox has in veterinary medicine or nutrition, but he is a nice guy and I did so enjoy him in "Back to the Future"

@@AnimalDocRea If you can please let me what you thought about it after you read it. I have 2 more copies I'm taking to my local vets. They're easy to find on Ebay 👍

@@AnimalDocRea LOL!! Dr. Michael W. Fox is a veterinarian. Not Marty McFly!

Omg. Now I feel silly. This is a side gig after all.

@@AnimalDocRea We all know you are a showman. Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh!