MEGA Review: Nutrisource Dog and Cat food

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🛒 Want an easy shopping list of foods scoring 7-10, visit my amazon store front: www.amazon.com/shop/animaldocrea Nutrisource has a HUGE line of dog and cat food options. But how do they stack up? In this video we review a large portion of the dog and cat food lines.
⌛Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:18:16 Small/Medium Puppy Nutrisource
00:23:45 Large Breed Puppy Nutrisource
00:25:54 Chicken Adult Nutrisource
00:27:33 Chicken Large Breed Adult Nutrisource
00:28:45 Beef Adult Nutrisource
00:29:56 Trout Adult Nutriosource
00:31:08 Lamb Adult Nutrisource
00:31:46 Weight Management Nutrisouce
00:35:14 Performace Nutrisource
00:37:32 Super Performance Nutrisource
00:39:53 Senior Dog Nutrisource
00:42: 24 Cat and kitten (blue bag) Nutrisource
00:44:22 Senior Cat Nutrisource
00:46:50 Final Thoughts
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💻Helpful websites:
AAFCO: petfood.aafco.org/labeling-la...
American College of Veterinary Nutritionists: acvn.org
World Small Veterinary Association Nutrition toolkit: wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/...
Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Text: www.markmorrisinstitute.org/s...
Free access to the Merk Manual: www.merckvetmanual.com
⚕️⚕️⚕️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 or are having a pet related emergency, please contact your personal veterinarian.

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@susankilstrom6852 2 ай бұрын

I've been so overwhelmed trying to choose the best food I can afford for my pups. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you so very much!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to my nutrition, glad to have hey

@Msnknowles11 2 ай бұрын

I just came on here looking dor dog food reviews and I saw this video... I literally laughed so hard. 😂 You are amazing... Not only are you here for us pet parents, but you are conscious of your audience. You have now gained a follower... I'll bypass feline Friday but I will shout your praises. 🎉🎉💜💜

@PetFoodPuzzleGuy 2 ай бұрын

Great info! I’ve had folks on the Nutrition Mission ask about this brand so I’ll let them know to check it out! A few points…you’ve spilled the beans on Large Breed Adult foods! The industry secret is there’s really no need. It’s really to grab more shelf space on the pet food store shelves. Large breed only matters in the growth stage. The fact AAFCO has no standard for a senior dog or cat is really negligent! Should be illegal! Mineral excesses are the most damaging in that geriatric stage and food companies, as you’ve shown, won’t spend the money to address it properly, because they don’t have to! What’s the point of having a beautiful website, and a nutritionist on staff, and then having such poor nutrient levels????? Keep up the good fight, fighting the KZfaq celebrities! (Though I think you’re becoming one! But the good kind!)

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Thanks glen!

@sandypolsky5683 2 ай бұрын

@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Glenn, any chance you could include the Nutrisource wet can food (beef/rice) for dogs? I have asked before, so I'm sorry for being repetitive. Thanks! And, thanks @AnimalDocRea, you're appreciated as well!

@kafani12 9 күн бұрын

I am in Texas out here we have the Heritage Ranch by HEB can you take a look at their low to premium dry food please

@edschulhof6303 2 ай бұрын

Happy Purrsday! You are the Caitlin Clark of KZfaq animal nutritionists!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Jenni40 2 ай бұрын

I've been binge watching your videos lol I'm so happy I found you. Thank you for educating us on nutrition for our fur babies. I would love to see your review on fancy feast pates for cats. I rescued two cats (mom and daughter) two years ago. I've given them everything from raw to Hills prescription. After listening to your views on raw, I immediately stopped feeding raw, so now we're back to square one lol. I'm here in Canada I was also feeding Carna4 but now I'm looking for budget friendly options on wet and dry food.I know you don't recommend brands which I totally understand, but if you could do fancy feast that would so much appreciated. Thank you again! :)))

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Lucky for you this week starts feline Fridays 😹 Introducing Feline Fridays kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJ-ggLVptNe2YHU.html

@edschulhof6303 2 ай бұрын

For 15 years, my previous cat, Roxy would only eat Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys. I think it's called something else now. I tried feeding FF Kitten food to my current two cats, but one of them couldn't eat it. Good luck!

@farrelldewar9800 2 ай бұрын

Hello and thank you for all your videos. I'm very sorry but I need a recommendation for a good senior dog food and while your reviews are very helpful it's hard to find what you think is best for each category. What do you recommend or how would I go about finding the right video? Thanks!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Adult Dog foods scoring 7-10 kzfaq.info/sun/PLpfecaMYsipJpPpEuGV8xoGQfKlLBXXQh

@edtrevino99 2 ай бұрын

I just ordered Nutrisource Element to get away from Pure Balance and that list that's going around with foods causing issues and even death in animals. I hope it works for us.

@Griffnstuff 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the breakdown. I have been feeding my now 10 month old puppy the small puppy formula. Your explanation of the minerals was excellent, and as for protein, i now know where the fish smell was been coming from. Oh, so here i go again on the quest for a healthy diet for my lil' man. I do have to say we switched from Purina Puppy(which he was on when I got him.) On the Purina stools were soft to mushy. This food has been great for consistent, firm, well formed stools. Fingers crossed to find something better. Thanks again!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

You totally understand why I started the channel.

@Griffnstuff 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea You make it make sense! After losing two rather young dogs to renal failure over the past 25 years and two others were almost 16, my goal is to keep Griffy healthy and happy. Your time and wisdom are invaluable. You are appreciated by this dog Mom Please keep up the great work!

@Mundodogematernidade90 2 ай бұрын

Dr. Royal Canin X-small is a good to Chihuahuas ? I buy the Royal Canin specific Rasse, but sometimes its get expensive, so I thought to change sometime to X-small, but i would like to read what you think aboutit. I love your channel, thank you for many value information.

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

the breed specific foods are all marketing, find one that meets the parameters for the correct life stage and thats fine

@Mundodogematernidade90 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thank you very much Doctor 😊 so I will change to royal Canin x-small, here in Germany it cost 13€ and specific breed (Chihuahua) cost 18€ - 19€ (depend where you buy it), so now i can save some money 😊.

@urahoho Ай бұрын

thank you for doing all these reviews. they are very helpful. If you were to feed your own dogs, which food would you go with?

@AnimalDocRea Ай бұрын

I think the senior was the best option in this line.

@urahoho Ай бұрын

I meant for all the brands. Which one would you go with? I am currently feeding orijen, but looking to change it based on your data. Right now I am really leaning toward purina due to cost and nutritional value. Jiminys is also interesting. I don’t think I am going for Ollie, as my dog will be eating better than me. Lol

@AnimalDocRea Ай бұрын

Purina is a very diverse portfolio but I think that their proplan and One lines are a solid choice. I have fed purina one to my own dogs in the past and been happy.

@user-fg6kg2qi7z 2 ай бұрын

Hello Dr. Your analyzes on dog and cat foods are very interesting!! Can I know what are the best foods for a puppy dog?

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Puppy foods scoring 7-10 kzfaq.info/sun/PLpfecaMYsipIV_f-gpYKQPVDszowFCbLU

@user-fg6kg2qi7z 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I managed to look at the link. Will that puppy food also be for a French Bulldog? or better to give X-Series food?

@ChristineB9046 2 ай бұрын

Dr Rea, thank you once again, for another great analysis! My Cocker Spaniel has now turned 7 years old and I was considering switching him from Science Diet Adult to their SD 7+ food. Could you possiby review the Hill's Science Diet 7+ Perfect Digestion Chicken, Whole Oats & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food? I would appreciate your analysis on that food so that I know it is a good choice for my boy. Thank you! keep up the great work!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

ill add it to the list

@ChristineB9046 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Thank you!

@VaAquarist 2 ай бұрын

Can you review Nulo dog kibble. Grain vs grain free

@mesa50w 2 ай бұрын

Hey doc would you be so kind to do a review of tuckers salmon and pumpkin raw food ? My frenchie loves it .

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Sorry, I can’t review or recommend raw on this channel due to the public health concerns related to it, I would consult your vet as to what may be best for your individual case.

@edytaradzimowski5276 2 ай бұрын

Hallo can you reviews a wisdom air dried dog food turkey??

@user-it8xv8gn6g 2 ай бұрын

Great info! This comment isn't geared to this video, but I have questions about commercially prepared raw dog food diets and minerals. I understand the gold standard range for calcium and phosphorus in kibble - but is there a difference when calculating it for a raw diet? Is there a video showing how to calculate it? Is the absorption of the minerals different when the minerals are from a raw diet? In other words, is the pup able to absorb all the minerals from the raw diet without there being excess that may possibly ruin their organs?

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

I recommend going to ACVN.org and get a consultation with a boarded veterinary nutritionist to help you formulate for your pet's needs. I believe some can do it remote. That is the only way you can do a proper raw or home cooked diet because it is very complicated as you can see by your questions. In my opinion, if you don't have home cooked diets formulated professionally by a ACVN diplomate, then you are more than likely doing more harm than good. The fees are minimal compared to some of these boutique brand and the final result is tailored to you and your pet.

@user-it8xv8gn6g 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thanks! Just for clarification, my question was geared towards commercially prepared diets not homemade. But thanks! I’ll definitely check it out

@edschulhof6303 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea My daughter has two pit bull mix, rescues. They get a mix of dry and frozen commercial fresh food. I do not know the brand. It is what the vet told her to feed them.

@erinliddy2358 2 ай бұрын

Please review greenies new dry food! Thanks :)

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Coming soon! I just saw they had food as I was researching for my upcoming treats video.

@ngarci8040 2 ай бұрын

Ty for your review… I recently switched from blue buffalo to Nutrisource grain free for my 3yr old Boston Terrier due to food refusal & random vomiting, I had heard about the dog food issue listed below: “January 18, 2024 Pet parent consumer reports of bloody diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, food refusal, feeding: - 4Health - Orijen - Acana - Organix - Blue Buffalo - Pure Balance - Hill's - Purina - Instinct - Royal Canin - Kirkland - Stella & Chewy's - Merrick - Taste of the Wild”… But kept my 13yr old Boston Terrier on Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Senior Dry Dog. Is there a better options that won’t break the bank…!?!

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I’m confused by what you mean dog food issue? I recommend if you have a medical issue you consult your personal vet for diagnostics and appropriate treatment. Once you get a diagnosis you can determine what food may be best.

@josemaravilla5261 15 күн бұрын

I have two cane corsos a female that’s 14 months and a male at 12 months. My female corso has allergies to chicken. What is overall the best kibble recommended for them ? I usually pay 75 bucks for the woodlands select recipe with nutrí source for them. That’s roughly my price range

@AnimalDocRea 15 күн бұрын

Here’s a good place to start: Adult Dog foods scoring 7-10 kzfaq.info/sun/PLpfecaMYsipJpPpEuGV8xoGQfKlLBXXQh

@josemaravilla5261 3 күн бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thank you for the reply 🙏

@OwlNoir 2 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on Diamond Naturals Puppy food?

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Ill Have to email them for a more complete nutrient profile to properly evaluate it as they don’t list them mineral content

@northernchicken6202 2 ай бұрын

*Request: Could you please review Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken and Pomegranate Adult?

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Yes I have that on my short list, it’s just the customer service is so bad they never get back to me with the information I need

@RipJewels 2 ай бұрын

Can I just say that I REALLY REALLY wish I was Mr. DocRea!!❤❤

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

I’ll be sure to tell him that 😅

@edschulhof6303 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I'm sure no one wants to be Mrs. Puzzle Guy! LOL

@ChristineClark-ft8tq 2 ай бұрын

Curious when you could see potential effects or know if a dog has issues because of being on an incorrect food when a large breed puppy? My boy was being fed an all life stage food by the breeder that was not for growth of large breeds. Not being very educated at the time I continued the food but did ask my vet who also said it was ok. About 7 months old the statement on the bag caught my eye and I immediately changed him to large breed puppy food until 18 months and have been research nuts since lol. Wish I found this channel long ago or my vet at the time would have taken time to look at the food :(

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

You may never see an issue but if you do it could be early in the cases of things like panosteitis or later depending on what occurs. I wouldn’t stress, lots of people don’t know they should do large breed puppy. There are worse mistakes to make and you are on the right track now.

@ChristineClark-ft8tq 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thanks for that reassurance! I’ve been anxious ever since that I harmed him in some way :( food companies should def make that information more visible on the bags

@MrFester 2 ай бұрын

As a soon to be new puppy dad, I can't believe how dog food has gotten so crazy. I just need a good list of avoid this and look at this list etc.

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Look at this 😃 Puppy foods scoring 7-10 kzfaq.info/sun/PLpfecaMYsipIV_f-gpYKQPVDszowFCbLU

@MrFester 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Woah, thank you. :-)

@perlah8407 Ай бұрын

😢 after reading and watching multiple videos my god I still don't know what to feed my lab puppy 😅😅😅😅 I had a lab for 14 years it was never a problem before now with all the research and information is overwhelming

@AnimalDocRea Ай бұрын

Don’t overthink it. My best advice

@snezanavl8580 2 ай бұрын

My 2 year old has started itching more on hill's science small @ mini sensitive and skin kibble I perservied feeding her for almost 3 weeks now and she is getting worse now she is shaking her head as well as chewing on paws I'm about to give up and start feeding something else

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Before changing again, may want to pop into the vet, could be an infection, they can get your baby relief while you figure out if food is playing a role. Lots of environmental factors could also play a part as food allergy is less than 5 percent of the reason for itchy dogs.

@snezanavl8580 2 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thank you I will keep going with the diet my car has broken down so can't go to the vets till next week , she has had this before ear twitching biting at chewing paws and the vet gave her an injection it helped with the ear twitching and hot spots but not the paw chewing licking . I don't like giving the injections regularly .

@ChristineClark-ft8tq 2 ай бұрын

Interesting to read because I had my boy on hills adult large breed and he started itching, dry skin etc. never had this issue before switching him to hills. Mine ate royal canin, tried a switch to try to save alittle money. Never had an issue with skin/coat before. He just got neutered and needed to put on a bland diet for GI issues after surgery. Skin, coat is getting better and no itching. We are going back to royal canin.

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Stick with what is working

@snezanavl8580 2 ай бұрын

@@ChristineClark-ft8tq If Hill's science doesn't work I'll give Royal canin a go .

@Goulaash 2 ай бұрын

I have a request for ya! All of the Just Food for Dogs frozen fresh recipes. I believe all the fresh recipes are feeding trialed, so I’m curious how the nutrition stacks up to the standards, seems the company cares about the science and nutrients at least a little bit! Anyway, love watching your videos, I get asked nutrition advice all the time (just a dog trainer, not a vet), so it is nice to be able to recommend you as a source if they want a basic guideline to help them decide what to look at/ask their own vet about, etc. All the misinformation out there is terrible, I get clients all the time on Iams or Purina thinking they’re not feeding their pet a healthy diet, when that couldn’t be further from the truth. Keep up the videos ❤

@AnimalDocRea 2 ай бұрын

Is it raw? I’ll definitely look into it. Also I’ll have to find out why they have a certificate for food trial but can’t list it in the AAFCO statement, that’s odd.

@Goulaash 2 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@AnimalDocRea Not raw, I think the original frozen fresh’s aafco statement is listed, but the pantry fresh doesn’t? My guess is that they formulated the pantry fresh to be the same or similar to the fresh, so they didn’t trial it again but I am unsure. Super interested in what you uncover!