Pet Nutritionist Ranks Dog Foods

Pet Nutritionist Ranks Dog Foods | Tier List

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I am a certified dog trainer and pet nutritionist and focus on holistic wellness and force-free, positive reinforcement based training methods. I have been training dogs and horses for the last 7 years or so, and training/consulting full time for the last 2 (going on 3) years. I am very passionate about animal health and wellness and my goal for all of my clients is to have their dogs as healthy and happy as possible.
If you have any nutrition questions or wish to get a customized nutritional consult form me, you can get in contact with me at:
www.topdogbehavior.com
Brands Mentioned in this Video:
Purina Alpo Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Ground yellow corn, beef and bone meal, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, animal digest
Purina (Nestle)
Diamond Naturals Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Beef meal, grain sorghum, ground white rice, dried yeast, egg product
Diamond Pet Foods (Schell and Kampeter Inc)
Purina Beneful Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Beef, whole grain corn, barley, rice, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal
Purina (Nestle)
Hills Science Diet Prescription Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal
Hills Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)
Taste of the Wild Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Water Buffalo, Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas
Diamond Pet Foods (Schell and Kampeter Inc)
Orijen Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, atlantic flounder, whole eggs, whole atlantic mackerel
Moves to Kentucky in 2016
Starts selling to Petco in 2019
Champion Pet Foods (Bedford Capital)
Rachael Ray's Nutrish Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Soybean Meal, Whole Ground Corn
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition (M. J. Smucker Company)
Carna4 Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Fresh Chicken, Chicken Liver, eggs, organic sprouted barley seed, salmon,
Caran4 Inc, Independent
Nutrisource Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid)
Tuffy’s Pet Foods, KLN Family Brands
Kirkland Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols),
Diamond Pet Foods (Schell and Kampeter Inc)
Purina Pro Plan Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, rice, whole grain wheat, poultry by-product meal (source of glucosamine), soybean meal
Purina (Nestle)
Iams Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal, Dried Beet Pulp
Mars, Inc (P&G)
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch
Blue Buffalo Pet Products (General Mills)
Farmina N&D Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, Dehydrated Chicken, Whole Spelt, Whole Oats, Chicken Fat
Farmina Pet Foods Holding
Royal Canin Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: Corn, chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, corn gluten meal
Mars, Inc (P&G
Essence Dog Food
First 5 ingredients: GUINEA FOWL, DUCK, TURKEY, CHICKEN, DUCK MEAL
Pets Global, Inc
The topics discussed into this video are my opinions, formed by my own personal research and professional experience. Differing opinions are always welcome on this channel, as long as discussions are civil and science-based research is available to support factual claims
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@GangStar_6 3 жыл бұрын

Who else bought a bag and now waiting on the review results to reinforce that decision. 😂

@joshuaclavel9666 3 жыл бұрын

For reals haven’t watched the video but I got Orijen baha

@fridakalota370 3 жыл бұрын

I got the Blue Wilderness and I've heard bad reviews. Im a new mama dog and i want to give her the best. Also, I got her Merricks raw country. Who knows about this brand?

@marissasun77 3 жыл бұрын

@@fridakalota370 if you want to go the extra mile, try out raw dog food!! There’s happee dawg, rawsome revolution, big country raw, we feed raw, etc. for the best species appropriate foods!

@fridakalota370 3 жыл бұрын

@@marissasun77 i was giving her that then changed to Active

@fridakalota370 3 жыл бұрын

@@marissasun77 I stupidly changed the raw brand (merricks raw country) for Activa. My vet sucks and Im change her to another one. The vet clinic is always in a rush.

@bingusbang Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a 2022/23 version of this video! Especially with all the grain free “cardio myelopathy” hype.

@kmom9070 Жыл бұрын

I don't believe grains are critical need for dogs..or they have enlarged hearts...seems counter intuitive

@ceeelle9672 Жыл бұрын

My dog died from heart failure too young after years on Zignature. Experts suspect the high pea/pea fiber and/or potato/potato fiber is blocking taurine absorption. Can’t win.

@royalladybug30 Жыл бұрын

Correlation doesn't equal causation but both of my dogs of same age, different breeds have enlarged hearts and have been on grain free for half their life. Its enough to give me pause at least.

@mysouthernbellebean Жыл бұрын

@@ceeelle9672 YES! Me too! 3 out of my 4 developed Dilated Cardiomyopathy from being on a grain-free diet their whole lives 😓 People think they are doing what’s best by giving their dogs grain-free food but little did I know, I was slowly killing my family 💔

@mysouthernbellebean Жыл бұрын

Good video. I am in rescue and try to teach people and my adopters the importance of ingredients! These vets are putting animals in jeopardy by lying to people when they suggest these companies. What they don’t tell their clients is they are getting a kickback from these companies! Shame on them for putting that before the animal! But hey……by feeding them crap, they are a guaranteed client right??? It’s like a dentist selling candy at the front desk….you know they’ll be back eventually once they get a cavity! 🤬

@cresntookami Жыл бұрын

I watch his show every saturday and bought the book kzfaq.infoUgkxGQVgV21bQ7B9b9duQ1ByImyT9xHbjOKq because i like his method. He's very talktative in the book about his dog training experiences with several different breeds over the years. When he does get to the training chapters, you need to read more slowly, take mental or written notes and try to apply his advice to your pet. That's where i'm at now. Another review is in order aftet i've trained my blue mountain shepherd with brandon mcmillan's method.

@HenryRob 5 ай бұрын

These meditations are perfect. kzfaq.infoUgkxR50id-GIBIDuBvuBGenhx1O5zKIfCVNK him has a gentle, warm, pleasant voice (with a slight Scots accent). The words are simple and clear. The timing is perfect... just as you start to find your mind wandering, he says and if you find that your mind is wandering... . There is no background music and no noise in the background, only his peaceful and engaging voice. The length of the meditations (about 1/2 hour each) works well for me. I find that I tire of some meditations after frequent repetition, but that hasn't happened with this one. The metta lovingkindness meditation always feels right. Some meditation CDs I have tried have not felt right. The voice seemed hurried, or sounded tense; the background music seemed intrusive, or there were noises that interfered with concentration. This is just perfect as an introduction for new meditators, and it's also a meditation that I return to again and again. I'd give this more than five stars if that were an option. Even my students, who are not ordinarily very receptive to meditation, relax when they hear this one!

@sn0wherb 2 жыл бұрын

*Chef’s kiss:* Carna4, Essence *Oh, hell yeah!:* Original by Orijen, NutriSource, Farmina *Cheers!:* Diamond Naturals, Taste of the Wild, Kirkland Pet Food, Blue Buffalo *Yucky:* RachaelRay Nutrish, Purina Pro Plan, IAMS *Pee Pee Poo Poo:* Purina Alpo, Purina Beneful, Hill’s Science Diet, Royal Canin for anyone who needs the tierlist in text :)

@sydneyrhoades 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The fact she put blue Buffalo in the Cheers section has deterred me from watching more then 25 seconds into the video, thanks for saving my time!!

@sn0wherb 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydneyrhoades no problem! but what do you mean, is blue buffalo not an okay dog food? i'm no dog nutritionist, but most of what she said in that video seemed very logical and i've heard a lot of the same/similar info from my vet/dog nutritionist. i'd say the video is very worth watching (put it on 1.5x speed if you're low on time), especially because you didn't hear the reasoning for blue buffalo's placement, if i'm correct :D

@BLACKOUTF30 2 жыл бұрын

What a god thank you sir

@enriquereynoso9270 2 жыл бұрын

This is inaccurate 100% victor pro plus isnt on there.. 🚩🚩🚩 it is proven that purinanpro plan & victor are wayyyyy better the kirkland, diamond, taste of wild, blue buffalo one ones that are correct on that list are carna4 essence orijen nutrisource and farmina.. hills needs to be in the cheers completely inaccurate and misleading

@enriquereynoso9270 2 жыл бұрын

@@BLACKOUTF30 dont listen to him…majority of that list is inaccurate ill gladly make you a better list!

@armanmancini1712 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Would love to see a video on "nerdy" dog food labeling rules. Also, my decision to go the homemade route was reinforced by the video. My pup has what our vet thinks is a mild allergy to his current food (biljac frozen) so we were advised to go either "prescription", which as a registered pharmacist I found a bit perplexing (also reinforced by the video so thank you) or to go with something whole/fresh/limited ingredient. Anyways, thank you so so much for the valuable information!

@priceandpride 2 жыл бұрын

ziwi is the best

@caitlinceynar6594 2 жыл бұрын

Probably none because she said wheat is the #1 food allergen and that’s absolutely not true

@susancook7332 2 жыл бұрын

@@caitlinceynar6594 , if you do some research you will see that wheat is a very common food allergen for dogs

@peterlaaiii3148 2 жыл бұрын

I've followed your recommendation for the Essence brand and there was a huge difference in my two dogs fur coat and overall health. I appreciate the work that went in to researching all of these brands. Would like to see a more updated video regarding for 2022. Mahalo

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad they are doing well on the new food!

@blondefox69 Жыл бұрын

How about Tracker Supply Company 4HEALTH dog food?

@xiaoweijiang4402 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m getting a Yorkie next month and the pet store nearby has mainly Hills dog food and that would have been what my puppy would have eaten if I was not an avid researcher and found your channel! Thanks again!

@Gymnasticsgirl0854 Жыл бұрын

What did you end up buying to feed yorkie. We just bought one and not sure what to get.

@bethany4379 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you dig deep for information & don't just share what you've been taught, but you really really research and are open minded! I've been looking for someone who advocates for raw but also reviews dry & wet dog foods as well, although they're not 100 % ideal. Subscribed!!

@lukasellerbrook9612 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a part 2 covering some other kibble brands like Fromm, Zignature, etc!

@richardpowlick5778 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking on vet diets. I work in a hospital and have seen diet changes genuinely work for pets. Royal Canin absolutely is a big brand in most vets but they DO have the quality control staff to make sure their product is quality. I just fixed a GI issue with my dog by mixing in a prescription wet food from Hills. My dogs feeling fantastic and her stools are lookin good so idk🤷🏽‍♂️ I trust my doctors

@lyn5420 9 ай бұрын

The gastrointestinal royal canin does wonders!

@S-sj2vi 9 ай бұрын

YUP these foods are formulated by nutritionists, veterinarians and scientists! I've seen all of these foods help not even dogs but cats as well!

@jacquiej5330 6 ай бұрын

My vet wants me to euthanize my dachshund. He’s losing weight and weak, but always hungry and they can’t figure out what’s wrong with him-their answer? “He’s just really, really old” -no vomiting, no diarrhea-just weight loss. His lab work looks great for his age! Thyroid, heart, liver, kidneys-all normal! a month ago he could get around pretty well-now, he can’t stand or sit without support. I wish I could find a competent vet!

@S-sj2vi 6 ай бұрын

@@jacquiej5330 then go to school to be a competent vet?

@silverstring9928 4 ай бұрын

@@S-sj2vi Do you just go to school to be a doctor every time you're sick?

@rentazzo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this video! Very good explanations and I learned quite a bit about dog food! :) Cheers!

@the.sun.flower8447 3 жыл бұрын

You should give a list of the best ingredients to look for in dog foods as well as things to avoid!! 😀😀

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@jimmyjames6267 2 жыл бұрын

Dogs are scavengers, they will eat anything!!!

@the.sun.flower8447 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjames6267 clearly you must of cared for your dog…. Or it peaked your interest Why else watch this video and look through the comments

@darkmageschezo Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjames6267 Yeah but not everything is good for them. You want your dog to die of a vitamin deficiency from a dog food? Huh?

@ApolloStarfall Жыл бұрын

@@the.sun.flower8447*piqued

@rididdy Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a puppy food-specific video! Thanks for the helpful info.

@LukeTheHomoKing Жыл бұрын

Doing some research for me and my fiance's new puppy- Very happy I found this channel!

@dbarb0813 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. New dog owner. I am so glad you have this out so I can start with the best quality food for my new furbaby.

@abirdietoldme4102 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a purina stan. Truth be told i in general don't entirely trust purina products. But, a sensitive skin and stomach formula was given to me by my vet. It did really well for my pup an his specific issues. I agree with you about adding wet food. Most people think it's silly to give wet and dry food.

@OutcastYBJ 2 жыл бұрын

I do that all the time my puppy does not eat enough if I mix dry and wet dog food he likes it more

@gayjesus999 2 жыл бұрын

its just better to add moisture to the dogs food, imagine eating dry food everyday because your owner is lazy.. jesus a sad life

@corbin9762 2 жыл бұрын

@@gayjesus999 exactly, it rehydrateds their kibble.

@spiderpimp33 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I add frozen chicken feet, chicken livers or chicken gizzards to my Doberman’s Dry Purina Pro Sport.

@abirdietoldme4102 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiderpimp33 i've never met a dog that would turn down gizzards.

@viviannguyen4226 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please do canned, raw foods and vet foods!

@angelatonn7293 3 жыл бұрын

Just be careful with vet foods because not all vets take the time to study nutrition

@kaili5823 3 жыл бұрын

My vet highly recommended royal canin and told me dogs NEED CORN!

@angelatonn7293 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaili5823 That's almost disturbing

@dani-gs4ct 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaili5823 your vet needs to be fired 😬

@luishernendez8356 3 жыл бұрын

How would you store dog wet food? How long can it be refrigerated?

@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your review! So helpful!

@kimpossible1187 2 жыл бұрын

From experience working at the plant Dog food is made with: leftover chicken parts feet, beak’s, scraps added to a mixer with dried corn dried peas, grain powder heated and cooked and it stinks horribly but it’s shipped and bagged into different label bags.

@wrenchesinmotion3282 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget about the "beef" juice spray before baking. Gotta get the flavor in there somehow.

@da5449 4 ай бұрын

What about Nature's recipe? I have the salmon....sold at Walmart I think it's pretty good, is it?

@abs2fast2furios 2 жыл бұрын

Recently switched up my puppies food to Farmina N&D and he was instantly in love with it. He finishes up his meals and is slightly higher energy. I was feeding him SmartHeart, since that what he was being fed by the owners of his mom

@kellywhite581 2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't yet please do one on pet food rules. I own a small pet store I'm actually a franchise called Earthwise Pet and we specialize in nutrition so I'm always trying to learn more about pet food so I can better help my customers and I love how you explain things so it's easy for people to understand. Thanks for doing these videos in the first place. 😊

@TheTattooedDogTrainer Жыл бұрын

Feel free to reach out through my website! I do employee trainings via zoom on just about any topic I am certified in! (training, pet food, raw feeding, pet first-aid, etc)

@drewbymusic Жыл бұрын

First off, thank you so much for this video. I keep coming back to it (along with the other dog food videos). I think it would be great if you made a video about the useful life of certain dog foods once opened (exposed to oxygen). I was one of those people who bought the big bags to save on $/lb - but then I did some research and learned about rancid fats... now I buy smaller bags and use the food within a week for foods that contain fish/fish oil. Anyway, thanks again for your videos. Please keep them coming.

@misscocotl1069 Жыл бұрын

Omg so lucky I found this channel thank you so much!!! 💖 and yes would be awesome you make a video of prescription food hehe - also food for obese dogs I have been months doing my research and was funny and rare to me that these vet prescription meal for weight lose were the worst filled with junkey stuff but still looking and trying hehe thanks girl

@emilyhuffman7815 3 жыл бұрын

Would love a part 2 with premium brands: FROMM, Simply Nourish, Merrick, Only Natural Pet, Nulo, 4Health, etc

@jesusmarmolejo2726 3 жыл бұрын

And pedigree! 🤣🤣

@rachelyim222 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, i would love to know what she thinks of fromm, thats what i feed because i always come back to it when i research brands

@DragonNB13 3 жыл бұрын

Wanna stay tune for this

@dylanhollar6492 3 жыл бұрын

Just sharing info that I know. 4health is also made by diamond and has the exact same ingredients. Its just rebranded for tractor supply and I've found it cheaper then the exact same diamond brand

@somegirlthatwashere1982 3 жыл бұрын

Please, yes!

@bettinachristensendambrosi8424 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, really helpful. Would love a second video 🤞🏻covering brands like Acana, Lily’s Kitchen, Purizon, Taste of the Wild, Wolf of the wilderness, Eukanuba, Arion, Belcando and Alpha spirit which are brands that can be bought in Europe as well.

@evabrent9347 2 жыл бұрын

She was covering Taste of the Wild

@kristen_hughes 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I personally was hoping Acana would have also been covered. Seeing as they are partnered with ORIJEN, they *probably* fall under "Oh, hell yeah" or at least "cheers"

@susancook7332 2 жыл бұрын

She did Taste of the Wild in this video

@karib1493 Ай бұрын

Awesome video! You are full of knowledge!! Thank you.

@christamarie3919 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel!!! Such good info I can share with others!!! I feed my Dodson pet plate! Beat decision I ever made!

@chelerutan 3 жыл бұрын

My dog, as a young pup, was fed Diamond Natural adult food. When I got her at 9 weeks old, she was the smallest pup and malnourished (according to two different vets). At that age she should have been around 20lbs, but was just under 6lbs. I changed her diet to a little kibble with homemade beef & rice 'stew' (with carrots and either apples, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin). She's a year and a half now, and she gets two meals a day with the same 2:1 ratio of homemade stew to kibble, topped with a few frozen bites of raw liver. . She's a very healthy 92lb BRT now.

@BoiFast 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of dog?

@karencarlson8109 2 жыл бұрын

Large

@Tommy.voodoo 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to see essence so high on the list. When I was limited on my spending I found large bags of their food for $15 or less and bought probably 30 bags 😂 I’m now back to feeding inukshuk so I’m curious where you would put it. My dogs seem to do really well on it, a couple of them are super hard keepers, so I’m hoping it’s in a decent spot 😅

@LindseyN1223 Жыл бұрын

This was SO HELPFUL!

@amnitdhindsa844 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was extremely helpful!

@jitlas160 2 жыл бұрын

Although I didn’t know about the history of orijen I’m glad my puppy is currently eating it. Thanks for your video

@invisiblesteve9523 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see this concept for large breed puppy food!

@JacqueSmith-lo5pw Жыл бұрын

I am waiting for a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy to be weaned and old enough to come home with me. It seems like the large breed puppy kibble has less meat ingredients than adult dog food. Am I wrong or right? What do you recommend?

@jeanetteburnswhite5481 Жыл бұрын

Loved your informational video. It was very helpful and loving your fur baby

@mtdsmom 2 жыл бұрын

Oh totally makes sense why I've heard so much about the Purina pro plan so much. It has been recommended to me soooooo much by so many people. Thanks for the review! Very helpful information.

@erickanew Жыл бұрын

The vet gave me purina pro plan the medical kind when my dog was really ill. It worked my dog was better. It's best to listen to a licensed vet sometimes

@nathanielsnyder1323 11 ай бұрын

Don't listen to this lady!! My Siberian Husky and Golden doodle have been on PPP for 7 plus years. I started them on the trendy grain free stuff like blue buffalo,origen,etc. they did awful my husky was under weight. We just added a new Newfoundland pup to the fam. Started him on PPP large dog breed puppy kibble and he's doing great. Purina is a tried and true brand that dogs have ate for years and lived long healthy lives. It wasn't until all these grain free formulas came out then all of a sudden all these allergies popped up in dogs.

@paulayost6837 3 жыл бұрын

This is GREAT! Thank you SO much. Please make one for wet food and raw food. Love the names on your rating system. You are a Chef's Kiss ! A++++++++++ A true 10.

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am definitely putting together lists for raw and wet food, as well as a cat specific one, so stay tuned over the next couple of months!

@stacianne7436 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for your explanations. I’ve been using Canidae, but interested in others brands for back up. Stella and chewy has caught my attention but haven’t tried it.

@brekedekdang39 Жыл бұрын

My vet has been pushing us to use science diet. They are a military vet and I don't believe there is any financial reason they would recommend that food. They also recommend only kibble and no wet food or fresh/human food. For a long time I was making my dog's food. I made a meatloaf with ground chicken and veggies, with oats and an egg to bind it. That worked for him for a few years but then one year he started getting diarrhea a lot. The vet had us switch to Science Diet and he has not had any issues with diarrhea since then. I have been sold on Hill's Science Diet since then. Of course, my opinion may change, but for the time being, my dog is doing well. He is healthy and doesn't seem to get sick very often. Once criticism I have of this video is that you tend to be harsh on what company creates the food. You seem to be harsh towards big companies. This might be a valid concern, if you could demonstrate a correlation between the size of the company and the quality of the food. Instead, you should focus on the ingredients and the effects the food has on dogs. Does it prolong their life? Is it healthy for them? Are dogs getting sick and/or dying because of the food? This, for me, would be much better information then just analyzing the ingredients. Since you are a "pet nutritionist," do you have any data on which foods your pet owner customers have the best experience with?

@keeleighjenkins1049 4 ай бұрын

Keep in mind she is not a veterinary nutritionist. To be a veterinary nutritionist, you must undergo 4 years of veterinary school, 1 year rotating internship, and 2-3 years in residency. I would look to the veterinary advice and WSAVA guidelines. I don't know what credentials this woman has to recommend dog food. As a current veterinary student, I'm curious about her credentials "as a nutritionist." I've seen other people question her credentials on here and have yet to see a response. I definitely think you are doing the right thing for your pup by taking your veterinarian's advice.

@brekedekdang39 4 ай бұрын

@@keeleighjenkins1049 Yeah I ain't gonna just listen to some random KZfaqr to make a decision as important as that. Thank you as well!

@AudiophileTubes Жыл бұрын

Please do an updated version of this, and include WELLNESS. I wonder where that brand falls on this list! Thanks!

@paladinjones1833 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool vid! I would like to see a discussion about homemade food. I've been cooking for my dogs for about 10 years. I feel like not many people do this, even as raw feeding has gained popularity. It does take some work, my vet originally helped me put together a recipe.

@tyybaatta4252 2 жыл бұрын

OMGGG I have literally been trying to figure out a way to do this but dont know how to or where to can you pleaseee give some advice or anything to guide me!! Im sure if you even make a video alot of people would watch it 🙃 just a thought but hopefully you get to read this

@maj7045 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Your pets thank you for consulting your veterinarian 😊 Just make sure you are adding supplements to a home cooked recipe. Sasha’s Blend is a great option. Just make sure to let your vet know, to make sure it’s appropriate for your pets.

@serenitydemars1329 3 жыл бұрын

I would love if you made more videos about different kinds of dog food. I’m always looking to improve my dogs food to the best of my ability

@KindCountsDeb3773 2 жыл бұрын

her YT home page has lots more info, too. Subjects can be searched and the video page/tab is organized. Great sources !

@user-hu9st8sg7o 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I change my Yorkie Terrier food. I was feeding him Pedigree and switched to Nutri Source. I was having some issues with him being consipated. I was educated about which dog food was better for your dog and which ingredients to look for in your dog food.

@samantarizzi248 Жыл бұрын

Pedigree is awful, so I’m so thankful you made the switch for your dog to eat something better :)

@erickanew Жыл бұрын

Lol pedigree is some cheap crap, I never fed my dogs that before even watching this.

@detusai Жыл бұрын

I was not educated about dog food before. I fed my puppy pedigree and she got sick. Immediately changed it and now she's a strong and happy 9 year old dog!

@irim.8948 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this informative video!

@CroatiaSurvival 3 жыл бұрын

We feed Orijen exclusively when it comes to kibble food to our two lagottos. We switch between different types for variety and also depending on the time of the year. During summer when they swim multiple hours a day they get the higher calorie count ones, and during winter when all of us are just lazy bastards they get lower calories. We also give them raw and cooked meats, fish, eggs, rice, vegetables and whatever else we eat that’s dog safe. All of us are hunters so a lot of wild game gets into their diet as well. They never had any health issues in their 11 and 8 years respectively. Good food really is the most important part of keeping a dog healthy.

@davidleeroth9846 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have reseaeched grain free but orijen Amazing grains is great dog food it's loaded with more carbs and does something to there heart it is realy realy bad ask your vet dogs are dieing due to grain free

@urbaninsomnia5851 Жыл бұрын

@@davidleeroth9846 Your sentence literally makes zero sense.

@czarinagarcia3724 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video thank you! My pup recently had a bout of diarrhea and my vet said that it might be due to feeding him a raw diet. So we switched to open farm kibble which we got from our local pet store and the ingredients look great and he loves it. The only thing is that it’s grain free so we put a little rice and chicken with it. My vet said that grain free diet can lead to kidney disease. And it kinda makes sense that dogs do need a well balanced diet and not just meat.

@Julie-of8ub Жыл бұрын

That was really informative. Thanks for that video! I will certainly be making a change

@gorvlivin Жыл бұрын

New to your channel. Thanks for the video. I mat need to spend a little more on my two. They vomited Taste of the Wild undigested. So my small town vet sold me on Hills. But hearing you read ingredients opened my eyes since I read my food labels,lol.

@gabikroeker8 3 жыл бұрын

Canadian here! Our Orijen & Acana sold here is still made in their Alberta kitchen :)

@KCATWIL 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a bag of Acana to try for my pup. Great ingredient list!

@debbiekostiuk8825 3 жыл бұрын

A daughter has a GRT Dane... which is nutritionally best for him. He always seems hungry.

@gabikroeker8 3 жыл бұрын

@@KCATWIL My dog is soooo picky and it’s the only food she absolutely loves!! And I feel so good about what’s in it too 🥰

@RobotronOG 3 жыл бұрын

acana is the worst and linked to DCM

@gabikroeker8 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobotronOG While there is NO proof that grain free diets cause DCM, I feed my dog the grain inclusive, pea/potato/legume free formula.

@danymarqass643 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video :) when I researched about Carna 4, I wasn’t convinced that it would be that high in your list. The reason is they don’t add any vitamins or minerals to their food. On their website, it says “We don’t need to add supplemental additives because our certified organic sprouted seeds are alive with antioxidants levels and bio-available vitamins and minerals that exceed AAFCO standards. And we add enough fresh organ meat and fish to supply essential levels of natural taurine.” They don’t have scientific evidence to back this claim though? Please let me know what you think :)

@acidfloyd2 2 жыл бұрын

The scientific evidence of vitamins and minerals come from which fruits and veggies has been widely availably for decades. The real question you should be asking is do you sprinkle vitamins and minerals on every one of your meals every day? No because that would be silly. The combination of foods in your diet have what you need, (assuming you are eating a well rounded healthy diet). Only an inferior kibble would need to add vitamins and minerals. Those recipes inherently do not have adequte sources of those vitamins and minerals to allow the animal to survive so AAFC requires they be added. It should be a significant clue for you to determine the best formulas. AAFCO would not certify a formula if it did not meet it's minimum thresholds which unfortunately are too low.

@Empire_Earth Жыл бұрын

So i just started today to feed farmina to my corgis today, i want my dogs to not only eat because they are hungry, but because the food tastes good and it is also good for them, and i was looking for reviews, happy to see they are up there in your list.

@DustinKoester Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Thank you!

@WeShallC 3 жыл бұрын

Curious to see where you rank Wellness. I was feeding my dogs the Kirkland brand. Unsure if I upgraded/downgraded/ or stayed in the same category.

@That_Guy-- 2 жыл бұрын

As an employee of a holistic pet food company who sells a lot of the Cheers tier and above foods, this video was very helpful! A lot of our new customers tend not to stray from bigger brands just cuz they're familiar with them or their breeder/vet recommends them, but this video gave me a lot of great ideas!

@anthonyfletcher8053 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m one of those people 😂 Get overwhelmed and just decide on the one I’m familiar seeing/hearing.

@nikkilukowski3739 Жыл бұрын

Listen to a board certified veterinary nutritionist who went to school for 8+ years to become an expert. She paid for an online degree that anybody could get. Listen to somebody who is actually knowledgeable and actually knows that nutrients are the important factor, ingredients are misleading. This woman is a sham and so are you

@Mapleaple Жыл бұрын

@@nikkilukowski3739 Stop spreading misinformation to people.

@_Moonlight92 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!

@Blister_in_the_sun 3 жыл бұрын

I’m confused by your automatic placement/preference for Diamond foods brand. Especially considering it’s history in recalls and it’s company size makes it automatically better? (when you referenced Mars and candy bars and General Mills and cereal, I’m not sure why you did that). While many brands have been recalled (especially when the independent brands sold out to conglomerates), larger parent companies don’t automatically make each brand within the umbrella bad/good imo. I agree that ingredients are most important, safety of the manufacturers processing/production and sourcing are as well. I appreciate your views.

@RealShawnieSays 2 жыл бұрын

I agree about diamond. Diamond killed my cat, made my other cat sick, and the company refused to recall because not enough people complained. Meanwhile I knew at least 2 other people who had a problem around the same time I got my bag.

@dawnjunior4505 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see this same list but for different sized dogs, specifically giant breed. Great video, thanks!

@derbyjakemalazarte8973 2 жыл бұрын

make this video

@Satellitegirl41 2 жыл бұрын

I've been feeding my dogs Nutri Source for the last couple of years. They were eating Taste of the Wild before. Nutri Source Chicken and Rice seems to do the best on their tummies.

@ht-social Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well done!

@strongkiddo1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that this video popped up in my recommendation! :) thank you, as a uneducated dog owner I needed this.

@colleenroux1512 3 жыл бұрын

But its inaccurate information, talk to your vet

@katerinazalidis9883 3 жыл бұрын

Look at better and more reputable sources for your information if you want to educate yourself properly.

@strongkiddo1 3 жыл бұрын

@@katerinazalidis9883 dont just say that give me what to search on google or websites that I can go look.

@aliciatheys11 3 жыл бұрын

@@katerinazalidis9883 idk because I just found her and in my opinion she is pretty spot on.

@aliciatheys11 3 жыл бұрын

@@colleenroux1512 I completely disagree with you. I talked with my vet and my vet as been a veterinarian for 26 years and she is pretty much spot on with what he recommends and all the years of research I've done have lined up to hers.

@TheCodyJackso 3 жыл бұрын

7:18 its all fun and games till the tree starts moving

@peveglp 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Appreciate the informative video. I’m in the process of adopting a 10 wk old Golden Doodle (male) and been looking for the best food to feed him. I’m interested in the Carna4 or any other suggestions you may have. I’m trying to do as much research as I can in the meantime. Thanks again.

@zacharywilder140 Жыл бұрын

I thought for the longest time that as long as I was choosing brands that said grain free that I was doing good. After watching this video and looking at the back of the food bag and not being able to understand what the ingredients are on the first 5... I immediately decided that if I'm not going to eat healthy then at least my dog will because one of us needs to do something 😅 I'm trying out Orijen. The top like 12 ingredients are straight protein and fat content, I'm also going to try pairing it with some canned orijen food as well, since the video recommends a little wet food as well. Rocco will be eating like a straight king tonight. I hope he finally starts actually looking forward to eating. Most of the time he pushes his food with his nose and knocks it out of the bowl. I can't wait to see his reaction tonight! Thank you for the information and I appreciate your research!

@dianepowell5315 Жыл бұрын

Meal means that it is a by product and not good for pets just like by products . What about BHT and BHA additives? Do your top foods have a lot of these?

@Blluren 7 ай бұрын

@@dianepowell5315 that's not true. Meal is mostly organs and bones, which are GREAT for dogs. Don't believe everything you read online.

@kiraarbogast9852 3 жыл бұрын

While she does go over the ingredients, it seems like she is ranking them based on the company as well not only the quality of the food.

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

The company's ethics and sourcing is just as important as the ingredients themselves! Especially in an industry that allows for so much room for interpretation in their ingredient panels.

@MorwenAncalime 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was pretty shocked to see Pro Plan ranked so low. My toy poodle only ate Pro Plan his entire life and lived to the ripe old age of 17. He didn't start slowing down until 6 months or so before he passed and the vet was always effusive about how healthy he was.

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

All the foods that I have mentioned are AFFCO certified so I'm not sure what the point is in your statement. AFFCO also isn't as morally sound as you may think considering they technically allow roadkill and euthanized animals to be used in pet food.

@gregm7473 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer no they don't.

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not claiming that any brand uses these as ingredients, but according to AFFCO, ingredients listed as by-products are not required to be slaughtered.

@julienlaughs 3 жыл бұрын

I was a manager at a premium dog food store and I was just AGREEING with everything you said. the amount of times i had to tell old people spending $90 on royal canin that they’re feeding their dog Pee Pee Poo Poo..... too many times...

@jamiepenfold3182 3 жыл бұрын

“Old people”?

@puppykisses89 3 жыл бұрын

And yet the entire veterinary industry advises against BEG diets and premium boutique stores for a reason...

@fernandachavez4483 3 жыл бұрын

You Mean that Royal Canin is crabby food? Please share more information.

@Yeewen88 3 жыл бұрын

Royal canin is not Pee Pee Poo Poo. It has been balanced by multiple dog nutritionists to have both AAFCO's approval and meet WSAVA guidelines.

@Yeewen88 3 жыл бұрын

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@tommongelli2186 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for caring about what our pets eat.

@hellokayla3 2 жыл бұрын

NOW THIS is exactly what i was looking for. you’re amazing, thank you for educating us for our new puppy. so sad my dog died in 2013 from cancerous tumors at 8 yrs old, we fed him beneful ;(

@codythurston4586 2 жыл бұрын

Feed your dog what they do well on. I have only seen a few bits from this video but in those every part of the decision was subjective. Things like “Doesn’t like that it monetized the word prescription” “owned by Colgate” speak nothing to the actual content of the diet and how poor or well dogs do on said diet.

@codythurston4586 2 жыл бұрын

Receiving a piece of paper that says you took an online course does not in any way qualify someone to speak to the nutritional benefits or deficits of a diet nor the lifelong implications of said diet. Please consult a board certified nutritionist if you want the best information

@robertbritt3129 Жыл бұрын

I had 2 Chihuahua for 13 and 15 years iams for 10 years then Purina soft food. I wish I had known my new 4 dogs are fed natural balance LID and they are stronger not just from additional siblings because each next dog gets stroger and stronger but the food allows them to do that very healthy but I can't find the food anymore and meed to switch

@leoramichal.tattoo 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in vet med for three years before leaving due to severe bullying and compassion fatigue. I was always appalled by most veterinary clinical and general diets. Blows my mind, honestly. I was thinking about going back to school to specialize in veterinary nutrition. I switched my dog who is an allergy dog to a new food after thinking that I was getting poultry free food, when poultry meal was the fifth ingredient. Ah! Though I'm still not satisfied with this new food, I healed her eye infection and ear infection by the food change. I wish more people took pet diets seriously.

@KindCountsDeb3773 2 жыл бұрын

good luck on your career thoughts. Hope dog remains healthy !

@ilessthan3cats 3 жыл бұрын

Great list! I worked for Pets Global for three years and it was some of the proudest work I’ve ever done. I love a lot of the foods on this list - I’ve heard great results from everything from Carna4 to Taste of the Wild. It’s so nice to have SO many options for dogs now!

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Mapleaple 3 жыл бұрын

Haha say hi to Daniel !

@simsneon2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ma’am you’ve helped me make a decision based on your education and I appreciate your time and your effort thank you very much

@igornandrade Жыл бұрын

thank you for this tierlist. I would be great to see a 2023 version. Here in Canada I'm buying Nulo and my dog is enjoying it.

@queensophine 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see people pushing Hills, I remember my 2 dogs that both had kidney disease, and both developed pancreatitis from Hill's renal food. It was actually what they both died from, not even the kidney disease. Thanks for showing better alternatives on this list!

@LauraR0ckzLolz 2 жыл бұрын

And same with Blue Buffalo for me. They killed my boxer and gave my other one an infection. They both started going downhill and we eventually had to put our boxer down. Switched the diet of the other dog to a home cooked diet and she’s doing so much better now aside from a tooth cleaning she desperately needs… I’ll never use kibble again.

@queensophine 2 жыл бұрын

@@LauraR0ckzLolz Sorry to hear and glad your other dog is doing better!

@gioaffe8 2 жыл бұрын

I never had a dog in my life but I would and will NEVER use purina or hills and any of that since I just know it isn’t good for dogs, I’m hoping I’ll be getting a dog soon tho, just need to figure out what dog food first

@kappapride_5843 2 жыл бұрын

@@LauraR0ckzLolz my vet told me feeding them kibble helps to clean their teeth, so maybe including kibble could help your dog's teeth. My dogs have always had kibble, never purina nor hills tho, and they are 14 yo relatively healthy (one with dementia).

@supergingerr 2 жыл бұрын

My dogs have eaten Hills their whole lives and have been incredibly healthy. I’m sorry for your loss but don’t demonize a food just because it didn’t help your dog.

@biddyreid1567 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a UK (or Scottish) version of this! or ranking the foods pets at home sell! I struggle to come across people who have such enthusiasm who also make this type of content!

@melbapeach162 3 жыл бұрын

I would love this too

@keith2064 Жыл бұрын

This was interesting thanks for posting

@teresajordan138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information.😊

@lindadriscoll9290 2 жыл бұрын

Unexpected ranking for the Putin’s Pro. Our veterinarian nutritionist recommended it to us for the times we weren’t able to follow the home cooked prescription diet we usually feed our dog ( ie during extended camping trips in our tent)

@aleximo4760 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, my vet recommended Purina Pro for my puppy, we are currently on Eukanuba Chicken & rice, but it gives him diarrhea.

@courtneypainter3618 2 жыл бұрын

It’s because veterinarians are properly trained and know what they are talking about, unlike her.

@mirandamader8522 2 жыл бұрын

I find what you say about requiring a prescription for the veterinary foods very troubling. General diets by the veterinary brands do not require a prescription and they don’t claim to. However, there are many diets within the veterinary brands that do require prescriptions because of their ratio of their nutrients and other factors. While they do not have “medication” in them, they are formulated for specific needs of animals who might be having issues. For example, many of the brands have a renal diet that have lower protein levels (and other changes) that are aimed at protecting the kidneys. They require a prescription because animals who are not having renal issues, should not be on this diet. There are tons of other formulations that these veterinary brands have to help patients that need specific nutritional changes due to a wide variety of issues pets can have.

@victoriaswartz6773 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! My cats hills prescription diet saved him from having to go under an invasive procedure. My poor baby was having issues with a partial blockage from crystals in his urinary tract. I fed him name brands like origin and whole canned wet food (turkey and duck) his entire life yet was struggling to pee. I didn’t agree with the ingredients with the prescription diet at first, but I can’t argue with the results. It cleared his blockage and now he’s back to normal. Trust your vet!

@briansmith5083 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very good response.

@mollykissel9553 2 жыл бұрын

These prescription food products are all researched by board-certified veterinary nutritionists which do have the education to back up the products they promote and help produce. I think many people think all vets and veterinary staff get a profit from these brands. I wish that were true! I'd be a heck of a lot richer!

@mrsS568 Жыл бұрын

Yes please! Would love a full video on pet food rules!! ❤️❤️

@k9s4conservation65 Жыл бұрын

Aww! I love your white GSD! I have one too! Also, great video! I learned a lot!!

@shannoncooley9984 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, would love to see a review of best wet food toppers and also one for best puppy and senior food. Thanks.

@shan.sri. 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your professional opinion on grain-free dog food and the DCM issue. Feeling confused on what to feed our pup, who currently eats homemade food and Acana.

@KoiraStar 2 жыл бұрын

Due to DCM concerns about legumes, I switched to feeding Red Barn grain inclusive kibble. I originally switched to Go! grain inclusive, but had trouble finding it locally.

@Anon_E_Muss 2 жыл бұрын

No dcm in my giant schnauzer feeding origen

@Theultrazombiekiller Жыл бұрын

Makes me feel good about using blue buffalo. That's all I have fed my Scottie since she was 8 weeks and she is 3 now and loves it. She is also very healthy. Good middle of the road and does not break the bank.

@alexlynn6652 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see that the brand of dog food I feed my puppy is in the cheers category. I feed my dog kirkland dog food but it's specifically the Kirkland Nature's domain puppy food. I also mix it with wellness just for puppy wet food or wellness puppy bowl boosters 1-2 times a day. I would like to see where you rank wellness.

@genevievewhit6976 2 жыл бұрын

My puppy had gastrointestinal distress for a month and Hills was the only thing that worked to help her. Maybe the company is working to corner the market but in my experience their food is really good.

@Scott.Kristiansen 2 жыл бұрын

My dogs are very sketchy when it comes to dog food. They love Hills.

@rubym6258 2 жыл бұрын

I only feed my dog hills because that’s what the place I adopted her from fed her but I needed reassurance im not feeding her trash

@shaneskamelendez9016 2 жыл бұрын

My dog gets so sick every time he eats hill but my moms dog literally can only have hills lol

@PhatAsss 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of ppl say hills don’t have much meat. Maybe it’s because your puppy can’t handle lots of meat, and the gluten inside helps

@raquelmendozagomez3604 2 жыл бұрын

My dog had gastrointestinal distres too.. I agree with you, Hills was the only worked with him. The problem is the bag is small and my dog is a Husky, soooooo, and I think is expensive for only 8 kg.

@tonyscrima8932 2 жыл бұрын

Skylar - Would you update this for 2022 with Stella and Chewys kibble, Zignature, Fromm, Merrick, and so on? Also could we get your thoughts on comparing Frozen and Freeze Dried Raw foods? Love the videos! Thank you!

@tanyasobsessions2131 2 жыл бұрын

maybe also do a whole vid on freeze dried kibble and raw coated and all that sort of stuff. :)

@do.re.mi.2713 2 жыл бұрын

yesss pllllzzzzz

@charlenereilly6571 2 жыл бұрын

Add Nulo to that updated list please.

@enriquereynoso9270 2 жыл бұрын

If you need help choosing better dog food ill gladly do it! Her list is completely out dated

@elisejohnson7538 2 жыл бұрын

Gentle Giants also!!!

@carolro6673 Жыл бұрын

Such good information. For years I was feeding Taste of the Wild. When they had a recall the Pet food store advised me to change to First Mate so I did. I am currently feeding 50% first mate and 50% my formula, which is 50% meat (cooked ground turkey or beef, 25% pumpkin, sweet potato or squash, and 25% green vegetables. Supplement with fish oil.. there are a lot of recipes for making dog food, I chose the one I use because it came from a vet.

@NoOffensePies Жыл бұрын

Super curious! Are where did you receive your certification for animal nutrition? Are you a DACVN?

@juliemcgugan1244 2 жыл бұрын

I have had my dogs on home-made food since the were six and seven. They are now 14 and 15. My childhood dog died of nose cancer at 11.5 and I always felt so bad that he didn’t get to have a long life like others of his breed (family of mine has had many dogs of the same breed and none of them died under 15 y/o,) so decided to research and make my own for my two young dogs. Not only did they not start greying as young, but they have been more active, more mentally focused and had less health issues, especially skin problems.

@catsroots 2 жыл бұрын

Julie McGugan: I would love to know what you feed your dogs. Would you share recipes with me? I would love a longer and healthier life for my fur-babies!

@brendadiaz2778 2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@juliemcgugan1244 2 жыл бұрын

@@catsroots I rotate using beef, chicken, duck, turkey or tuna as 80% of their meal. The other 20% is a veggie and carbs mix, blended down to help with their absorption (no more than 5% is one vegetable and carbs are also never more than 5% of the total meal.) I use whatever is seasonally available but try to change it up as much as possible, to give them plenty of variety; they love pakchoi, kailan, water spinach, kale, cabbage, carrots, capsicum, zucchini, buck wheat, sweet potato, French beans, turnip, broccoli, cauliflower or parsnip. I supplement with kelp powder and cod liver oil (my dog is allergic to salmon and salmon oil; strange, I know!) I support their old joints with Rosehip Vital for Canines, which my two love the taste of! I spend one of my days off buying and preparing all of these ingredients, then freeze in double portions, so it will last for a couple of weeks. I have one dog with extensive allergies, so I avoid those ingredients, but I personally don't believe in grain-free diets; they do get small amount of grains regularly, but certainly no-where even close to what you'd find in commercial kibble. That is why I decided to make my dogs their own food in the first place. My female jack russell is allergic to so much, even what is traditionally acknowledged to be the 'allergy-safe' options, such as millet, salmon, pumpkin and lamb and a lot of the derm foods and hypo-allergenic products had these in them. She is also allergic to pork, wheat, white rice, cucumber, garlic and onion (not that I would feed these two to her, anyway,) and a whole slew of preservatives and artificial colourings. If you are looking for tips on making sure that all of your dog's nutritional needs are taken care of, try reading up on the work of Dr Karen Becker. That is where our base recipe came from and we just tweaked it a bit to fit our needs.

@lilydemers6157 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t even have a dog. I want a cat. Might as well still watch tho, you never know. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

I have a cat video as well!

@theresa94010 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer - Oh, good, I will look for it, hope to find it.

@dpwolk 2 жыл бұрын

Thorough, educational, helpful and clear. Appreciate your work. My dogs have been on Costco food for years and been healthy and happy so your comments give me confidence to continue. I do change it up now and then for variety and interest. (My new and new-born Weimaraner ate food recommended by the breeder for almost a year before transitioning to Costco). One point you might make is price. Your top-rated foods (which sound great) cost $10+ dollars per pound (!) while at Costco the same money buys 30+ pounds. That is not a small difference. I love my dogs and their health is paramount. Thank you.

@YSLRD Жыл бұрын

Dog food can be pretty ridiculous. Chicken starts at $2 lb and hamburger starts at about $5. Even at those inflated prices, why would anyone pay $10lb for kibble? I know. They do.

@lysandraawilliams Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful!

@JasonSmith-ej2fg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a nationally accomplished dog trainer, that's been researching dog nutrition after I lost my first guy to cancer 20 years ago. I want to congratulate you on a well assembled list with well defined, important rules as well as for your mistrust of big corporations in pet food - cheers. I only want to warn you like l do with all people concerned with animal by-products in their food. I've actually watched wild and domestic dogs consume small animals. What they don't do is sit down and pick out the "yucky" stuff. If it's small enough they just catch it, crunch it then swallow it whole (by-products and all). This is not to say by-products get a pass, but the reputation of the company using them is key. All in all, great job, keep up the good work.

@BV-pv2sd 2 жыл бұрын

A vet once said that feeding your dog inexpensive dog food takes about 5 years off the life of your dog. I switched to Nutri Source food for both my dogs and cats. It's more expensive but knowing my loving pets will be living longer makes it all worth it...

@jessicar2609 2 жыл бұрын

Don't always just go off the price. That thinking is why so many people think Blue Buffalo is good food because it's expensive.

@user-zg8qm8eh3r 2 жыл бұрын

Nutri Source is great stuff. I especially like how most of their lines have both dehydrated and fresh meat used.

@CloudGuru11 Жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful I found your channel

@corrinakudla8591 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that the Orijen and Acana (Champion's less expensive line) that I buy in Canada still say Made in Canada! Don't know about all the meat sources, but I know that their fish (which is the protein I buy due to allergies) is sourced in Canada and I think wild

@jamiezaragosa910 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! But was wondering how you feel about ACANA? Heard it’s the cheaper version of orijen but I’m not too sure if it’s as good?

@TheTattooedDogTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

Acana is Orijen's less expensive sister. The main difference between the two is that Orijen uses a "whole prey model" (meat, organs, no meat meals) while Acana does not. Both belong to the same company though and follow the same company ethics.

@tonys6342 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video and the wet food video. Thanks to you my Cavalier King Charles eats Essence Air & Gamefowl mixed with the Zignature duck wet food. We started adding goats milk on occasion too. Please update the kibble ranking video annually! I know things change over time. I’d also love to know your thoughts on Stella and Chewy Magic Dinner Dust?

@jessehenderkott2084 2 жыл бұрын

Dear god... your poor cavie's heart.

@emiliareynasegura435 4 күн бұрын

Finally... A Veterinarian making a video with Veterinarian Studies on it👌🏼✨

@christine-sk2ls 5 ай бұрын

Hello. That was awesome I learned so much.

@rainzulema 2 жыл бұрын

Getting a new puppy soon and if I were to go for Kibble, it would be Carna4, so I’m glad they’re on your top tier! Would you be able to do a pre-made raw dog food review?

@user-rm7zf4bw2b Жыл бұрын

I love Carna4! especially the Goat and Venison formulas. My dog does better when I add bone broth and fish oil on top.