The #1 nutrient most home-cooked dog food is lacking, how to fix it and why you must!

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Home-cooked dog food is better (if done right). I am here to help you easily get it right! I am a veterinarian and I know that diet is the single biggest thing we can control about our dogs health.
Dogs need way more calcium than we do so we have to pay attention and add it. We can not just fed them what we eat. Please don't let that stop you though! In this video I teach you how to make an easy calcium supplement for free out of eggshells you would normally discard. I also tach you why this matters and how much to give.
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@FarmersMarketFido 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to know what your dog's fav food is? Also, did you find this video helpful? TMI? or do you still have queestions?

@joseyjogirl 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm learning how to cook my dogs food. I've considered getting this JUST FOR DOGS. Are you confident that these products are not synthetic? Or come from China? That's my biggest concern. Unfortunately we lost our Golden Labrador, Shelby on Sunday due to cancer. I'm learning that there is so much toxic stuff in kibble & I feel horrible as a pet mom. I've been feeding them that crap for years. I definitely want to have my pups with us as long as we can.

@user-dm6so7uw4j 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video very helpful thanks, and my baby girl loves chicken and she also loves cheese I'm not sure if cheese is healthy for her so I give her tiny bites on occasion but she loves it and will do just about anything for cheese 🧀

@jpzona90 Жыл бұрын

My 12 pound rescue terrier just diagnosed with beginning renal disease at age 10. She is an avid exerciser who values her sleep. I feed her a vegetarian kibble, soaked in her homemade vegetable mash, as she has no teeth. Poor care from previous owners. Just added plain scrambled egg and some cooked apple (tablespoon of each) today . She knocked the dish over to get every morsel. She eats 3 times daily. Seems like a large amount, but there is a lot of vegetable water (soup). I still have shells from our morning eggs and appreciated the calcium tip. I would like more recipe suggestions as she has a beginning problem that I would like to mitigate. Thanks again. Jeannie

@mrses44 Жыл бұрын

@@joseyjogirl My heart goes out to you loosing Shelbv. I recently lost my precious Toby to cancer, and have had the same guilty feelings. I now have a little pound dog who came with a boatload of problems, but we're coping and I'm making her homecooked food. I wish you the best and hope you've found a great furbaby to love. Elyse

@MarJo333 11 ай бұрын

LOL So would I...just started the homeade. We shall see .

@MarJo333 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much. Its a miracle, when I feed her this. She eats every bite and does not beg for food anymore. Shes instantly satified. Its amazing...I think because she finally got a dog food geared for nutritional needs and when yheyre met. Shes a calm dog that does not beg inbetween meals🤯 I was shocked. Shes a teeny teacup chihuahua..and her needs are finally met. Thank you so much. I have referred alot of peoplr to your site. I tell everyone i know..they are very interested in the health of their dogs too...

@FarmersMarketFido Ай бұрын

Thank you for the testimony! This makes me so happy to hear! Yay! Yay! Yay!

@skepticalmom2948 Жыл бұрын

Save your egg shells bake them in the oven and grind them up to a powder and put them on your dog food. I use a vitamix to powder them. I keep a jar on my counter.

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@donnale3881 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 13 yr old 10lb yorkie with a history of pancreatitis. I want to cook her bland low fat homemade food, but also need it to be complete and balanced. I would really appreciate a lesson on how to good a complete and balanced homemade food for her and her special needs. ♥️

@sheilakilby5162 Жыл бұрын

me too

@MarJo333 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much. I already have the coffee grinder in all...

@YesToTech 4 жыл бұрын

Will definitely be fixing my home-cooked dog food now! Thanks so much for sharing this!

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@annagalati34 9 ай бұрын

Use organic free run brown eggs. Those white supermarket eggs are chemically washed and stamped with ink.

@katbird11 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@user-dm6so7uw4j 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information ❤️

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@LittleAngelsFly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@malishomecooking8962 22 күн бұрын

Hello Dr. Jesica, thank you for a very informative video. My question is if I feed my dog dry food and cooked meal on top of, how do I know how much calcium or nutrients I should give my dog? Can you make a video please that combines 50% dry food and 50% cooked meal? how much vitamins, calcium and phosphorus dog need, I’m not sure if I cut the nutrients to half if it’s ok? Or overly supplements? Thank you again for another educational video! 👍 keep up the great job 👏😻

@kathleenrayner1234 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. You asked what our dog’s favourite food is. Well my kelpies love EVERYTHING. The other 3 are more discerning 😊😊. They are all on just home cooked and raw. 🤗🤗🤗🐕🐕🐩🐶🐶

@lindajonesartist Жыл бұрын

I never thought about using a coffee grinder to grind the egg shells. I've just been using a morter and pestle to grind them up. I have a coffee grinder that I use to grind flax seed with that I add to my dog's food, so maybe I'll try that and see how it works.

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

Isn't it great?

@earthling1984 3 жыл бұрын

I just give my dog raw chicken, cornish hen, and other 'bird' bones (with the meat still on them). I also put crushed up egg shells into his homemade meals. Calcium is easy to get enough of.

@kevywilliams3304 2 жыл бұрын

No greens brocolli oranges quinoa?? Spinach parsley ginger garlic !???

@cathybrown4102 Жыл бұрын

@@kevywilliams3304 Garlic is toxic for dogs

@FarmersMarketFido 5 ай бұрын

Yep

@FarmersMarketFido 5 ай бұрын

If you feed bones which many people are not comfortable doing

@ktmertens 3 ай бұрын

What is the name of the bottle of calcium you recommend Des in this video, please.

@cristinitaandco 3 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about a homemade kidney friendly diet. My dog has just early stages and I cook for him but I dont really lnow how much chicken to use for his weekly meals. I notmally use 3 cups of chiken blueberries spinach brown rice carrots and add laxseed meal and calcium like you from eggshells. He is 16 pounds

@peace1108 9 ай бұрын

With kidney problems don't give spinach.

@Just_Lurking8 5 ай бұрын

@@peace1108 you are absolutely correct

@Just_Lurking8 5 ай бұрын

Hi, you could do green beans, carrots, and broccoli, but no spinach. Or other veggies that have high oxalates.

@Misha19441 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the egg shell recipe and how much to give my small dog she weighs between eight and 9 pounds

@FarmersMarketFido 6 ай бұрын

There is a PDF you can download but, for a 10 lb dog I would add 1/4 teaspoon daily

@DKane73 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these informative videos! I started cooking for my dogs when my Boston terrier had reactions to every food given. She is on the petite side at only 13 pounds, a little skinny I believe and now takes Apoquel. Having a little bit of a hard time keeping weight on her because she's so hyper. Now that you have explained the calcium so clearly, thank you, I'm a little confused with the zinc that I need to give. I have 2 dogs that are 10 pounds and a pitbull who is 65 pounds, plus the Boston, any suggestions on the zinc necessary for each? One of the videos you had put out had mentioned the zinc but I still can't figure it out for them. Keep up the great videos, thank you!

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

As long as you follow the recipe and mix the powder thoroughly throughout the whole recipe then it will just be balanced for both dogs. You’ll just be feeding the larger dog more based on the calories needed. And the small dog probably needs to be getting calories for an active dog. So that would be two times RER

@DKane73 2 жыл бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido thank you!

@shariduppong4554 2 жыл бұрын

I am struggling with my 4.5 YO Pom/terrier mix and getting her to eat. She likes food like her chicken jerky or dried Liver but I have thrown away so much doctored up kibble and home made food I don't know what else to try. And I make sure it is one of the better kibble that I try. There for awhile she was ok with Fresh Pet but she started refusing that too now. I have tried toppers like sardines, bone broth, liver powder and many more things and she walks away. The last food I cooked for her with ground beef she refused. I know people say when she is hungry enough she will eat but that doesn't work with her. She hates most vegetables and used to eat blueberries and bananas but no more. She does not like pumpkin or sweet potatoes either. Sometimes if I tease her or play a game with her food she will eat but rarely. She is very active and I do take her for walks daily too so she does get good exercise and play time.

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

Is she too thin?

@annagalati34 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like my 1.5 year old 7 pound pomchi. I now make her food and its been hit and miss. So frustrating.

@ruthd1494 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, My dog is a female neutered 10 year old Boston terrier mix she weighs 35lbs how much ca should she get? Thanks

@hotah7 7 ай бұрын

Ive got a yorkie, making his food recently, he needs to loose a lb. or 2. He has (we believe) a minor ACL tear. What can I give him besides a healthy diet with Omega3, egg shell powder etc. TY

@jodymcgraw8732 9 ай бұрын

I have been doing this for years. I also put the eggshell in oven on a cookie sheet @ 325 for 20 minutes

@FarmersMarketFido 9 ай бұрын

That can reduce the calcium and take away some of the beneficial effects of the eggshell membrane

@lamacumeca 4 ай бұрын

But you used the shells from hard BOILED eggs? What is the difference?

@Just_Lurking8 5 ай бұрын

So nice to have found you… Just subscribed 😊I was told that we only have to keep the eggshell powder, for a month. Is this correct?😮

@FarmersMarketFido 4 ай бұрын

Only have to? I don’t understand the question.

@Just_Lurking8 4 ай бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido I read things like it goes bad after a month , or after three months… That’s what my question was one month three months what is it?

@27kjh 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos and trust what your saying. Although I was a little confused when your giving (1 teaspoon) 2000mg to a 20 LBS dog and 500mg to a 10 LBS dog. When I look at the chart for my 90 LBS dog, it looks like I should give approximately 2000mg.

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

There is a huge range. The Ca:Ph ratio matters too. With a range as well.

@27kjh 2 жыл бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido thanks so much for your reply.

@onlyreallove17 11 ай бұрын

So, a 120 lb dog should have 1 1/4 teaspion?

@taryntyler1258 2 жыл бұрын

I give my dog the egg shells of about a dozen eggs every week. We share the eggs themselves (hard boiled they make good training treats) but she gets all the shells.

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

That is great!

@susangreenall344 Жыл бұрын

Can I use brown or blue eggs from my pastured chickens?

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@create-hx7pe 9 ай бұрын

What kind of eggs? Any eggs from the supermarket or do they have to be organic?

@Thaojennyduong Жыл бұрын

Hi doctor, i heard u said zinc is good for dog in one of your video and is that adult human zinc? Or dog special zinc ?

@FarmersMarketFido 5 ай бұрын

Yes, human zinc:-) The brand is listed I think.

@brittanykhader8721 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to help my sister by making homemade dog food for her 12 year old chihuahua shes 4 ponds what's a good recipe for her and what all do we need to put in it

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

See my complete and balanced home cooked dog food in the instant pot video. That would be good for her. You just figure out how many calories she needs and feed that much. A 4 pound dog needs about 150-200 calories per day depending on activity.

@caitsue1 3 жыл бұрын

Another question commercial eggs are bleached could this be dangerous? Do different colored eggs have different amounts? I'm getting chickens and want to use their eggshells thank you

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

Great questions! The bleaching is not the best but, it's not as bad as kibble. And you can just use thew brown egg shells. They are the same. Although farm fresh local eggs would be best for sure.

@karlabeatrizsotodemoreno8488 4 ай бұрын

Hello, I really apreciate the information, but can I use eggshell calcium with a dog that has chiken allergy?

@FarmersMarketFido 4 ай бұрын

Yes you can! It should not be a problem. I use it with Maggie and she is fine. But, of course you want to pay attention anytime you add anything new. Some dogs do have an egg allergy, and in those cases I might not use it.

@julianawalker4462 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think of seaweed calcium?

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

I have not used it but, will look into it.

@angellicab4737 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 50 pound dog a 5 pound dog and a 15 pound dog would the complete be the best recipe for them and can you help me with the calories they need per day .i do have a complete vitamin suppliment to put in thier homemade food .just lost one dear pet/family member from to heart disease. i took to himto the emergency room several times, tried to get into vet and am mourning ,and missing my little one terribly .so been extremely upset so i want to get this right. so your help is appreciated. and thanks for doing your videos

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

Plug their weights into this website: petnutritionalliance.org/dog.php

@onlyreallove17 11 ай бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFidoit comes up 404 NOT FOUND?

@rafaelcruz4506 Жыл бұрын

dose grind to a powder or like sand the coffee grinder ?

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

To a powder:-)

@nancynikolai9158 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a recipe for senior dog with high liver enzymes. I’ve read not to feed organ meat.

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

Milk thistle and a few other supplements are best for this. Really clean food too. But, organ meats are fine. Maybe just not always liver.

@caitsue1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting rottweiler do you have a video like this for large breeds

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet but, I appreciate the questions as they guide me toward what people need help with and therefore what videos to make next.

@dionestewart9254 4 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to feed my dogs better so I have been trying out just food for dogs but sometimes I want to make them different recipes but not sure what vitamins etc to put in their food. It’s all a little over whelming and hard to make sure I am giving my 2 dogs the proper nutrition.

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of variety as a method of balancing the diet. That being said the Just Food For Dogs DIY cans are great. And I have a complete and balance recipe video up now too:)

@michelleplummer5980 2 жыл бұрын

Do you rinse the egg shells from the raw eggs before you set them to dry out?

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do rinse the egg shells just saw there not a sticky mess in my coffee grinder

@michelleplummer5980 2 жыл бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido ok sounds good and that makes sense lol

@michelleplummer5980 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a home cooked video for kidney diet. We were doing chicken but I think he's allergic he got so itchy. Now I'm cooking beef. Might have to switch to lamb because he is still really itchy and has been on beef for 3 weeks now. I really just don't what is best for kidneys or stubborn blood in urine issues

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

Get a food allergy test done from hemopet.org as a starting point for which foods to include and exclude. So worth it!

@michelleplummer5980 2 жыл бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido great! Thank you 😊

@skysoldierdogtraining 9 ай бұрын

Read the book, "The Nature of Animal Health and Healing. By Dr. Martin Goldstein." It will help a lot.

@michelleplummer5980 9 ай бұрын

@skysoldierdogtraining thank you

@CarlosRodriguez-vg2ob 9 ай бұрын

If my dogs home cook food has the ground turkey as mentioned in the chart should he still need the calcium supplement and for a 13lbs 2 years old how much should he eat each servings and how many times a day? ❤❤😊😊😊

@FarmersMarketFido 6 ай бұрын

Yes

@FarmersMarketFido 6 ай бұрын

There is a chart you can download from the link on this video:-)

@MomCheeto4 Жыл бұрын

My head is spinning trying to do the math...what if your pet is in between the weights shown on this chart?

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

If your dog is a healthy adult dog you can just round to the nearest teaspoon:-)

@loribaker-gould3415 Жыл бұрын

How many tsp do I give my 7 lb dog??

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

There is cheat sheet you can download:-)

@binaalper3244 3 жыл бұрын

👍💜

@loribaker-gould3415 Жыл бұрын

How much egg shell powder a day for a 7 pound dog???

@FarmersMarketFido 5 ай бұрын

There should be a PDF that comes with this video that has a chart

@gracer9316 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t live in the USA so our eggs aren’t white like yours, can eggs from Australia be used in the same way

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

yes, color does not matter.

@calvinnapier9977 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes all the information can be so confusing 😒 Another vet said add a half of teaspoon to per 1lb of meat. Your saying add 1 teaspoon for a 20lb dog for the day. See how it gets confusing!

@FarmersMarketFido 3 жыл бұрын

Calcium has a huge range and it depends on other ingredients too:-)

@sevencostanza9475 3 жыл бұрын

Can you give a dog chicken bones? I was always told no, as they can splinter and get caught in throat.

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

Only if they are raw and you start with small easy to chew bones because some dogs get so excited they don’t chew at first

@mindfuljules Жыл бұрын

3:04 i’ve only just found your videos and I see it’s been a year since you posted them. I feed my dogs whole chicken that has been pressure cooked and mashed. The bones can be squished with my fingers. Does this provide enough calcium that I shouldn’t have to add eggshell powder? I also add a can of sardines to every batch. I have a hard time finding many videos of people who do this.

@dl-2 4 жыл бұрын

First to watch!!!!!

@FarmersMarketFido 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@onlyreallove17 11 ай бұрын

So, does that mean that a 100 lb dog needs 5 teaspoons???

@FarmersMarketFido 10 ай бұрын

Yes and probably 5-7 cups of fresh food depending on the recipe. No need ti add it to kibble.

@cordlopez3884 Жыл бұрын

A dropper of coffee a day for your dog will extend life 5 years

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

🤨

@blakeswaine370 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you can’t give dog salt

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

no, just not a ton of salt. This is an appropriate dose.

@edbuell3181 3 ай бұрын

I came looking for salt doses. No diy dogfood mentions salt

@dianaong4989 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. If I need to add 200mg of eggshell powder for my dog per day how many teaspoon is that? Please please help, I'm a math retard. Thanks

@FarmersMarketFido Жыл бұрын

There is a cheat chart that is free to download with this video:)

@CowgirlUpTrucking 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you grinding egg shells instead of just throwing the whole egg in a blender like other videos and vets show????

@FarmersMarketFido 2 жыл бұрын

Just a different technique. One reason is I don’t really want the shells cooked. But, I like that technique too.

@CowgirlUpTrucking 2 жыл бұрын

@@FarmersMarketFido that makes sense. I’m new to this. I’m going to try that the next time I make food. Thanks for the reply.