You are SUCH a BEAUTIFUL inspiration to know more and do our Best!! Your love, consideration and kindness towards ALL THE DAMN (rescue) DOGS (and cats) truly translates to all of us (humans) that strive to be better pet parents. Thank you for all you give! 😻
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
Hi beautiful! If you enjoyed this video - do me a solid and tell just one friend! Let's get to 50K this year. What do you think, think we can make it? PSST: Have you seen our merch? We have socks, shirts and hoodies! All proceeds benefit dog health and well being, win win! teespring.com/stores/rachel-fusaro
I think it’s very important to add theres a little trick called the Salt Divide... basically pet food producers are not allowed to have more than 1% salt content in the food and the way an ingredient list works is items are listed from greatest value to least value SO anything that is past salt in the ingredient list means there is less than 1% of that ingredient in the food. This is especially important to look at when choosing a food because as far as marketing goes, as long as the ingredient is listed on that list, companies can plaster it all over the bag. i.e dog foods branded to be healthy with blue berries, sweet potato, carrots etc. on the front of the package to make u believe the food is chalk full of good stuff for your dogs can, in reality have less than 1% of those things in the food (helpful hint when looking at those ingredients)
I’ve had my puppy for four days & he’s already crate trained following the tips you’ve given & I already got him to sit when I say sit & he’s almost potty trained ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My dog loves Carna4, and he digests it very well. I highly recommend it! It's a synthetic-free Canadian dog food, which has higher ingredient standards than American ones due to their laws
@@rym6829 He has been great! No issues with his stool, no stomach issues, or anything else. I buy the chicken and lamb flavors, and he loves them both. Also, this food is one of the few that keeps your pet's breath smelling fresh as well! No doggy breath or smelly farts lol this food is amazing
A lot of people can’t afford raw diets for their pets, and it’s also tricky to mix the ingredients properly to get the % needed of everything. I appreciate these kind of videos because it help us to feed our dogs the best we can. I personally feed my dog a mix of fresh vegetables and kibble.
Raw isn’t as expensive as people think I have a miniature poodle who weighs 11 kilos and it works out about £1.20 a day to feed him. One 500g tub will last him 2 days. Have a look into the different brands so much healthier for then
If you're eating cake or pastries with tons of refined carbs and OIL then yes, inflammation is what you'll get. If you eat French fries with OIL, again, inflammation. Whole plant food carbs from rice, potatoes, fruits, etc are in their purest form and are antiinflammatories.
I just found your channel and I'm hooked!!!! I just rescued a 1 yr old Lhasa Apso that I named Hugo and I've had him for 2 weeks now. I took him to my vet for his vaccinations and he was neutered a few days ago. I also have a 3 yr old wired hair chihuahua named Ruby Jean and I'm going to look into adding whole food, vegetables and fruits little by little. I absolutely love your no-nonsense approach !!!! KEEP UP the awesome videos!!!
I have to watch what food I give my lab as he has good allergies (he's allergic to wheat and beef) I feed a dry food (the only one he hasn't had a bad reaction to) and used to feed raw but due to costly food bills I went down the dry food route. I still give him fresh foods though (he knows the word carrot his favourite veg!) His favourite food is cooked fish which he gets as often as we can give it to him (especially on his birthday that's a must have present!) Love your videos and can't wait for the next video!
When looking at dog/puppy food ingredients, I always think about this example: would a dog go after the corn in the cornfield or the chicken? I've never forgotten that our dogs have dna of a wolf. Same could be said of what they should be eating. Something I think about when I'm feeding my dogs.
Not all dogs have wolf ancestors...only certain breeds have them... That's LITERALLY what people don't even know about dogs. People keep spreading that misinformation that dogs are descendants of wolves, NO they are not.
I find that fresh food and KETO diets work best for my dogs. I always find myself learning so much without even knowing it whenever I watch your videos! Your new uploads are always the highlight of my day ❤️❤️❤️
This video is so high class for me, when she refers to the cereal as a bad food for humans I am like damn I eat cereal as dinner like three times a week lol. I don’t get to eat the 10% of the fine diet that she suggest for a dog. 😂
You are literally my life saver!!!!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH! I was borderline having a mental breakdowns looking for good puppy foods.. Plus I’ll add some fresh veggies and other things into my dogs diet!
Hi Rachel! I LOVE and ADORE your videos! They’re so informative and funny. I’m getting a Yorkie puppy soon and these videos have helped so much. Don’t stop what you’re doing! :)
another really great brand with around 18% carbs according to the calculations she showed in this video is blue buffalo carnivora! i have the woodlands kind for my aussiedoodle puppy. it’s around the same price as orijen which she also mentioned in this video. they sell this at a lot of places and it’s on sale at petco right now if anyone is interested in trying it for their dog or puppy!
Do you have a list of any fresh foods that can be given to dogs/puppies? I would love to print it and have it on the fridge at all times so we don't forget! BTW I LOVE and am so grateful to have found your channel. You're amazing!
I make my dogs liver treats. I cut the liver into strips and dry them in the oven at 170 degrees F until they are dry enough to flip over, then dry them some more. Store in the fridge. They love it, but they pretty much love everything. I’d appreciate your take on it.
When I visit my mom I recently started adding steamed peas and carrots, chopped spinach and cucumber and sometimes a fried egg with a bit of olive oil and crushed eggshell to my moms huskies kibble. I’ve been doing research on what else I can add to her kibble. My senior maltese eats the Farmer’s dog fresh food that we get delivered and he lover it! We recently saw Food Just For Dogs and they sell it at our petco now and it may be a slight bit cheaper, so we’re going to try their fresh food soon! Can you do a video on any of those two brands? Love your channel! 🥰
I just did your calculations on the Orijen amazing grains puppy. I added the guaranteed analysis numbers and I got exactly 100 but could have been more but I left a few things out. So that means it would be 0 carbs.
I feed my toy poodle Gucci lamb kibble and he loves it. But I want to feed him a raw diet but I live in a condo with no balcony so I'm worried his poop will stink real bad. (Well that's what I heard) So I keep feeding my puppy kibble.What veggies or fruits I can use as a kibble topper to make his meals healthier? I used may of your tips to make my puppy the well behaved pup he's learning to be. Thank you so much!
1. For sprint based sport dogs, a higher amount of carbs can actually be very beneficial. The brands that pour a ton of money into their research know this and have formulated foods perfect for this. They aren't their big sellers compared to their other formulas, but they're also not aiming it to the average pet owner. Plenty of other formulas fit great for it as well. There are valid sources for this openly available. 2. Carbs are very easy to calculate in a dog food. They're not really hiding anything. There's no hidden agenda there. 3. Despite what some may think, dogs are thriving extremely well on well balanced kibble but the key is foods that are proven to be well balanced. 4. Extra, but ingredients like by products are absolutely great to have in a food. When you feed raw, you're feeding a lot of by products so.. Look, I understand this is your opinion (and I used to think that way years ago), and you can feed what you want, but there's no scientific evidence to back up some of your statements. We are seeing a negative pattern with some of these so called "more biologically correct" brands so going off of protein amount or "meat protein percentage" will not tell you anything if it hasn't been formulated properly. I won't count on these brands to be honest about anything (especially if they suddenly change formulas without notification or thorough re-testing). Lower carbs does not equal a better food on an overall basis. There's also no evidence that suggests raw feeding is superior to kibble. The board certified veterinary nutritionists I know help with formulating/choosing a raw, homemade or kibble option. The key is being well formulated. A lot of people feeding raw have a formula that is lacking in one area. The key is formulation that is proven to be balanced.
Look into Life’s Abundance they’re the only 5 star brand I’ve found I use to feed that but being a breeder of Rottweilers it got extremely expensive for my pack so I switched to a half raw half dry diet.
I feed my dogs Stella and chewys raw coated. I also give them dehydrated minows and Baltic sprat. And raw chicken feet and leg quarters. Vena don’t like whole leg quarters but Goldie does. Vena likes to eat small portions at a time so we give her chicken feet she really likes those along with minows. And we also add primal bone broth to the Stella and chewys.
All those "synthetics" you cited on the back of the kibble are vitamins and minerals that you normally consume and NEED in your body. Also, carbohydrates are already sugars and excess sugars convert into fats.
Vitamin and mineral supplements are synthetic. However good they may be, it puts stress on your body. I'm not saying vitamin/mineral supplements are bad, but they're not exactly good either, so it'll just be up to your personal choice whether you're okay with it or not. BTW most vitamin/mineral supplements are processed in China. Think about that.
@@MIZZKIE Vitamin and mineral supplements are the exact same formulation that you would receive from consuming it in your diet. I swear all of health nuts see a word you don't recognize and automatically assume it is bad when it really is an essential nutrient. Just because it is spelt out with its chemical formulation, doesn't mean its any different from you naturally consume.
I was told to always make sure on kibble that a meat is the first ingredient listed...not a by-product but the actual meat like chicken. You didn't t even mention this...is there a reason why not?
You should just say “Find a wolf or dog that thrives on corn cobs and potatoes, and will pass on a tiny piece of meat, even a hot dog vs a large🌽”. One should also moisten dry kibble and bone broth is a good kibble moisturizer.
Hi!! I have a one year shitzu. Can you recommend the healthiest kibble for a dog with gastrointestinal issues ..also what fresh food brand is the best ? I want to transition him slowly . Right now he is on the royal canine gastro food and I know it's not good for him . I put him on the wellness food it got him sick so back to royal ☹️ want to get him off. I also notice he must have an allergy to something lots of paw licking and biting and pulling on tail 😕 any advice is appreciated 🙏💗
Rachel, you videos have helped me enormously. My Goldendoodle Enzo is 14wks old and I have been working with him since I started watching you. He is fully crate trained, sit, stays, waits, rolls over, touch, speaks and shakes all on command. Thanks to you. I am feeding a raw food diet but making it on my own. I am having a hard time grinding my chicken bones with my grinder... Any raw bone meal you recommend that I can buy? Also, is there any recipes you have or can share that I could follow?
I had to actually start getting my dog Dog chow instead of what I was getting, but that also meant, that My cat didnt have to be rehomed and i can get them other necessities. So I would say that I am doing my best. I do give my dog chicken and some other stuff when im making it.
At the moment I’ve continued the kibble from my breeder, and have been using it as hand fed training during meal times, but I’d like to start adding toppers. Since I’m not using a bowl, does this mean I’d just hand feed the topper like I do the kibble?
came across your channel on reviews of farmers dog, been thinking about changing from Hills Derm complete. have you looked at badlands ranch foods for dogs? they sell baked but wondering how it compares to ollie.
& can you make a video explaining how to maintain a healthy dog Speaking about vaccines & de worming What medicines to give them & stuff like that I really don’t know much about it
IT'S not just carbs, they can't digest GMO products. The quality of the kibble matters; most are made with plastics. They should not have grains, or corn
Hi Rachel! I use Valens (beef, bison, lamb, wild boar) made in British Columbia. They been existing for 100 years with no recall. Low carbs, grains free, 9 first ingredients is meats, pasture. Wonder if you ever heard of it and what you think about it ! Is if Better than Carna4 quality wise .
I have a puppy I give her Purina Pro for puppies she is a yorkie, so I get the tiny kibble and I give her the wet food as well.. how do you feel about it.. I think she is too small for raw food. your thoughts??
I get that raw food is nutritional and all... but our dogs are not wild. They are not in the forest eating raw food. Is like humans... back in the days we would eat raw animals but now today we dont because of so much diseases...i guess im still questioning this raw food idea. Im scared of my puppy to get sick :(
Hi Rachel i love you so much and your amazing the video you did on how to get a puppy got me a dog and ive been watching your videos for so long now and i under stand the meaning of dogs and you have helped me so much on my way saving all the dame rescue dogs and than getting my own it means so much to me to save all the dame rescue dog i love you and all your videos i cant say how much i love you your amazing and the best
Orijen says it has 16% Carbs on the back of the Puppy Food bag, fyi. Also, I was feeding my 2 (lost them both to cancer last year) Border Collie Lab mixes food I made in the Instant Pot, I'm assuming this is cooked and therefore not good, right? The recipe came from Pet Food recipe books for the Crock pot.
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats. Per vet choice she is 8 now.
You say low carbs is best, awesome, and that 50-60% is too much, but don’t give a range for what you consider low. Can you give a range for what you consider low enough in carbs?
Carna 4 looks great, except for the fact it contains lentils and peas, which are now known to cause DCM in dogs. Do you have any better alternatives? I would actually like to see some canned food alternatives. I feed canned food, with some Stella and Chewy freeze dried (reconstituted) on top. Love your videos. They are very informative. It is very difficult to find a good dog food these days, as things are so much more expensive now. Thank you.
My dog won’t eat his kibble and I’m trying to get my mom to get raw food but she won’t let me because she says if we travel no ones gonna wanna feed it to him because it’s raw..
You are helping me so much I thought I was ready then you have completely changed my opinion on everything now I know what food to get my dog you are a life saver thank you !!!!
I’m about to get a puppy, but my senior chihuahua has a vet recommended kibble, so if your vet recommends something and you watch this video do not switch off that kibble without talking to a vet!
Most vets are brainwashed during their college days because major pet food companies pay most vet colleges to teach students crap information that makes them recommend their crap pet food. Also, they only get a few hours on learning about pet nutrition over their 4 years in college that it's practically useless. Because of this reason, most vets know jack shit about REAL nutritional information. You just have to find the ones that do actual research instead of believing whatever the pet food industries feed them.
I’m prepping for my puppy I’m getting....grooming, potty training, TONS of research...thank you! However, raw diet...how much do you feed? Do you balance out with dry occasionally? I just want to be smart and not waste money or food going bad, etc..
You are SUCH a BEAUTIFUL inspiration to know more and do our Best!! Your love, consideration and kindness towards ALL THE DAMN (rescue) DOGS (and cats) truly translates to all of us (humans) that strive to be better pet parents. Thank you for all you give! 😻
Adrienne Lefebvre LOVE YOU ❤️
Adrienne Lefebvre with a cat imoji
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
Hi beautiful! If you enjoyed this video - do me a solid and tell just one friend! Let's get to 50K this year. What do you think, think we can make it?
PSST: Have you seen our merch? We have socks, shirts and hoodies! All proceeds benefit dog health and well being, win win! teespring.com/stores/rachel-fusaro
Rachel Fusaro thank you so much for your tips! I can’t tell you how much they help me and my parents! Much love and may god bless you!❤️❤️
Darth Vader thank you for being here, and for spreading so much ♥️! Means everything. Don’t forget to connect on Instagram as well! @RachelFusaro 😍
6:36 is the list of the three ones she is talking about
6:30 is when she is describing them
Thank you, love her but was just waiting for her to get to the brands she recommends!!
Thanks I love her channel but she does ramble lol
@@rachelp9938 yup! all good though ofc but tysm @Charlie Gottschalk
Haha thx.
@@rachelp9938 hahaha...the hand gestures are a little distracting also
I think it’s very important to add theres a little trick called the Salt Divide... basically pet food producers are not allowed to have more than 1% salt content in the food and the way an ingredient list works is items are listed from greatest value to least value SO anything that is past salt in the ingredient list means there is less than 1% of that ingredient in the food. This is especially important to look at when choosing a food because as far as marketing goes, as long as the ingredient is listed on that list, companies can plaster it all over the bag. i.e dog foods branded to be healthy with blue berries, sweet potato, carrots etc. on the front of the package to make u believe the food is chalk full of good stuff for your dogs can, in reality have less than 1% of those things in the food (helpful hint when looking at those ingredients)
I’ve had my puppy for four days & he’s already crate trained following the tips you’ve given & I already got him to sit when I say sit & he’s almost potty trained ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My dog loves Carna4, and he digests it very well. I highly recommend it! It's a synthetic-free Canadian dog food, which has higher ingredient standards than American ones due to their laws
Where do you get it from?
im in Montreal and cant find Carna4 .. please let me know where.. thks
How has he been after a year? I am considering putting my dog on it
@@rym6829 He has been great! No issues with his stool, no stomach issues, or anything else. I buy the chicken and lamb flavors, and he loves them both. Also, this food is one of the few that keeps your pet's breath smelling fresh as well! No doggy breath or smelly farts lol this food is amazing
Is it just in Canada?
Thank you for all of your time and knowledge. I've learned more from you in 30 minutes than I've been able to learn from any vet in 40 years.
Your support keeps me going, thank you for all you do for your dog 🙏🙏
A lot of people can’t afford raw diets for their pets, and it’s also tricky to mix the ingredients properly to get the % needed of everything. I appreciate these kind of videos because it help us to feed our dogs the best we can. I personally feed my dog a mix of fresh vegetables and kibble.
Do you do the vegetables as a purée or just straight up?
I’m getting a puppy in a few weeks, and I’m looking into different diets for my dog.
@@MeiyanLaForme i give it to her as soup, but you could try raw
Raw isn’t as expensive as people think I have a miniature poodle who weighs 11 kilos and it works out about £1.20 a day to feed him. One 500g tub will last him 2 days. Have a look into the different brands so much healthier for then
@@MariaJoseRangelUwU do you add spices or just blanch & blend the veg?
@@alexperkins8433 never spices!!
When you said “ what does carbs turn into for both humans and dogs?” I said “ diabetes “ then you said “ inflammation “ oop🤣👀
If you're eating cake or pastries with tons of refined carbs and OIL then yes, inflammation is what you'll get. If you eat French fries with OIL, again, inflammation. Whole plant food carbs from rice, potatoes, fruits, etc are in their purest form and are antiinflammatories.
I said the same thing. 😂
Eimy Alfaro 🤣 I’m glad I’m not the only one
Gaby Diaz 😂😂😭
Same :(
I just found your channel and I'm hooked!!!! I just rescued a 1 yr old Lhasa Apso that I named Hugo and I've had him for 2 weeks now. I took him to my vet for his vaccinations and he was neutered a few days ago. I also have a 3 yr old wired hair chihuahua named Ruby Jean and I'm going to look into adding whole food, vegetables and fruits little by little. I absolutely love your no-nonsense approach !!!! KEEP UP the awesome videos!!!
I love you so much! The way you teach is so easy to listen to and retain!
We are grateful for you!!
Hey Rachel!! I'm about to adopt my very first dog (a golden doodle) and I cannot thank you enough with these videos !!
Shaniah Tabios appreciate you!!!!
i’m getting a bernedoodle🤪🥳🥳
I’m bouta get a miniature poodle!!
getting an aussiedoodle! lol
I have a goldendoodle! (2nd generation) Best dog I ever had.
I have to watch what food I give my lab as he has good allergies (he's allergic to wheat and beef) I feed a dry food (the only one he hasn't had a bad reaction to) and used to feed raw but due to costly food bills I went down the dry food route. I still give him fresh foods though (he knows the word carrot his favourite veg!) His favourite food is cooked fish which he gets as often as we can give it to him (especially on his birthday that's a must have present!)
Love your videos and can't wait for the next video!
Lucius Maximus 🐠 ♥️!!! You’re an amazing dog mom
Try Dogs for the earth dog food, it’s great for allergy dogs
When looking at dog/puppy food ingredients, I always think about this example: would a dog go after the corn in the cornfield or the chicken?
I've never forgotten that our dogs have dna of a wolf. Same could be said of what they should be eating.
Something I think about when I'm feeding my dogs.
are there any kibbles you could recommend me?
@@caathyyp some brand I recommend that don’t kill your wallet Pro pac ultimate
Not all dogs have wolf ancestors...only certain breeds have them... That's LITERALLY what people don't even know about dogs. People keep spreading that misinformation that dogs are descendants of wolves, NO they are not.
Also, yall forget that dogs are DOMESTICATED, people who owned them when they were DOMESTICATED feed them what was AVAILABLE at the time.
@@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899
All dogs, even the chihuahua descended from the gray wolf (Canis lupus)
I find that fresh food and KETO diets work best for my dogs. I always find myself learning so much without even knowing it whenever I watch your videos! Your new uploads are always the highlight of my day ❤️❤️❤️
TRAILMIX _ GRAPEDOG you are a rarity. Never stop being you ☺️
This video is so high class for me, when she refers to the cereal as a bad food for humans I am like damn I eat cereal as dinner like three times a week lol. I don’t get to eat the 10% of the fine diet that she suggest for a dog. 😂
You are literally my life saver!!!!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
I was borderline having a mental breakdowns looking for good puppy foods.. Plus I’ll add some fresh veggies and other things into my dogs diet!
I adopted my dog today. And here I am going through all your videos. They are really helpful. Thank you.
Hi Rachel! I LOVE and ADORE your videos! They’re so informative and funny. I’m getting a Yorkie puppy soon and these videos have helped so much. Don’t stop what you’re doing! :)
another really great brand with around 18% carbs according to the calculations she showed in this video is blue buffalo carnivora! i have the woodlands kind for my aussiedoodle puppy. it’s around the same price as orijen which she also mentioned in this video. they sell this at a lot of places and it’s on sale at petco right now if anyone is interested in trying it for their dog or puppy!
Blue Buffalo has a lot of recall
PLEASE DO AN UPDATED DRY DOG KIBBLE FOOD VIDEO ❤
Thank you for your information, esp the calculation of carbs!
Do you have a list of any fresh foods that can be given to dogs/puppies? I would love to print it and have it on the fridge at all times so we don't forget! BTW I LOVE and am so grateful to have found your channel. You're amazing!
I need this, my family really can’t feed raw but I would love to give my dogs at least a small amount of fresh food
I make my dogs liver treats. I cut the liver into strips and dry them in the oven at 170 degrees F until they are dry enough to flip over, then dry them some more. Store in the fridge. They love it, but they pretty much love everything. I’d appreciate your take on it.
Your videos are SO helpful!!!! I love how much you care about dogs and I appreciate that!
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed! I am soon going to adopt a Yorkie and this channel is a gem!
When I visit my mom I recently started adding steamed peas and carrots, chopped spinach and cucumber and sometimes a fried egg with a bit of olive oil and crushed eggshell to my moms huskies kibble. I’ve been doing research on what else I can add to her kibble. My senior maltese eats the Farmer’s dog fresh food that we get delivered and he lover it! We recently saw Food Just For Dogs and they sell it at our petco now and it may be a slight bit cheaper, so we’re going to try their fresh food soon! Can you do a video on any of those two brands? Love your channel! 🥰
Joselyn Diaz have a look at Dogs for the earth dog food it’s absolutely wonderful
jennifer McDonald thanks!
I just did your calculations on the Orijen amazing grains puppy. I added the guaranteed analysis numbers and I got exactly 100 but could have been more but I left a few things out. So that means it would be 0 carbs.
I feed my toy poodle Gucci lamb kibble and he loves it. But I want to feed him a raw diet but I live in a condo with no balcony so I'm worried his poop will stink real bad. (Well that's what I heard) So I keep feeding my puppy kibble.What veggies or fruits I can use as a kibble topper to make his meals healthier? I used may of your tips to make my puppy the well behaved pup he's learning to be. Thank you so much!
Your videos are very informative, your hair looks so good too!! 😊
Ophelia Jernsjo Awh!!!! You noticed 😍😍 I had it trimmed last week! It’s different but thank you so much
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1. For sprint based sport dogs, a higher amount of carbs can actually be very beneficial. The brands that pour a ton of money into their research know this and have formulated foods perfect for this. They aren't their big sellers compared to their other formulas, but they're also not aiming it to the average pet owner. Plenty of other formulas fit great for it as well. There are valid sources for this openly available.
2. Carbs are very easy to calculate in a dog food. They're not really hiding anything. There's no hidden agenda there.
3. Despite what some may think, dogs are thriving extremely well on well balanced kibble but the key is foods that are proven to be well balanced.
4. Extra, but ingredients like by products are absolutely great to have in a food. When you feed raw, you're feeding a lot of by products so..
Look, I understand this is your opinion (and I used to think that way years ago), and you can feed what you want, but there's no scientific evidence to back up some of your statements.
We are seeing a negative pattern with some of these so called "more biologically correct" brands so going off of protein amount or "meat protein percentage" will not tell you anything if it hasn't been formulated properly. I won't count on these brands to be honest about anything (especially if they suddenly change formulas without notification or thorough re-testing). Lower carbs does not equal a better food on an overall basis.
There's also no evidence that suggests raw feeding is superior to kibble. The board certified veterinary nutritionists I know help with formulating/choosing a raw, homemade or kibble option. The key is being well formulated. A lot of people feeding raw have a formula that is lacking in one area. The key is formulation that is proven to be balanced.
Lilia what’s the best top 3 kibbles?
What is the best kibble to feed 6 week old puppies? Thank for your vlog.
Look into Life’s Abundance they’re the only 5 star brand I’ve found I use to feed that but being a breeder of Rottweilers it got extremely expensive for my pack so I switched to a half raw half dry diet.
PiscesLuv♓️💞🐬🐠🐟 yes it can be totally expensive
@@RachelFusaro do you have more budget friendly ideas for people who want to do better but can’t afford expensive foods.
I never knew how to calculate carbs in dog food! Great video.
I feed my dogs Stella and chewys raw coated. I also give them dehydrated minows and Baltic sprat. And raw chicken feet and leg quarters. Vena don’t like whole leg quarters but Goldie does. Vena likes to eat small portions at a time so we give her chicken feet she really likes those along with minows. And we also add primal bone broth to the Stella and chewys.
Labra Kadabra you are a rockstar pet parent, love that you’re adding fresh foods!!
Hi I just got a new husky on Monday and your tips help so much! Thank you Rachel!❤️
Darth Vader husky love 🙌😍
Rachel Fusaro ik ik he’s the cutest thing ever! I have to be honest he looks exactly like Gohan the husky!
Which puppy did you get for your husky? Because my puppy isn’t eating hers ):
Thanks for this video! My budget doesn’t allow for a completely raw diet. But I still want the best I can do for my dog because I love him.
Kibble for puppies ... what would you recommend
Love your channel! Would love to know what you do for fleas and ticks and opinions on vaccinations?
LeenOhLur yes!!!! I have a very strong opinion on both. I share it here for you ☺️ ruclips.net/video/hEav8qPsmsU/видео.html
You make a difference in ppl's lives your great good luck on everything u do and keep content coming
All those "synthetics" you cited on the back of the kibble are vitamins and minerals that you normally consume and NEED in your body. Also, carbohydrates are already sugars and excess sugars convert into fats.
Vitamin and mineral supplements are synthetic. However good they may be, it puts stress on your body.
I'm not saying vitamin/mineral supplements are bad, but they're not exactly good either, so it'll just be up to your personal choice whether you're okay with it or not.
BTW most vitamin/mineral supplements are processed in China. Think about that.
@@MIZZKIE Vitamin and mineral supplements are the exact same formulation that you would receive from consuming it in your diet. I swear all of health nuts see a word you don't recognize and automatically assume it is bad when it really is an essential nutrient. Just because it is spelt out with its chemical formulation, doesn't mean its any different from you naturally consume.
@@rhythmandmotiongirl I’m sorry but no….you’re so wrong it’s actually funny
Hey, what’s a good amount of carbs to give your puppy. I calculated the kibble that I give to my puppy and it came out to 39.85% is that good?
Would you reccomend using a freeze dried topper?
I was told to always make sure on kibble that a meat is the first ingredient listed...not a by-product but the actual meat like chicken. You didn't t even mention this...is there a reason why not?
The first ingredient listed is usually means it is the highest content of the dog food. Sorry for my english
Bark remark of the day!!!!! 🙌 so cool to be on there!!! Anyway loved the video and super helpful ❤️🐶🐾
Jennifer Diaz I adore you ♥️♥️♥️
Could you provide suggestions of what we could feed when we travel with our dogs. Thank you for this exceptional video.
I feed a fresh cooked meal in AM and add kefir and nutrathrive. I feed farmina n&d and add steam veggies. I give fresh fruit as well
How have you found n&d to be?
i’m rescuing a 5 month terrier mix on friday!! i’m so excited😁
How is it going?
You should just say “Find a wolf or dog that thrives on corn cobs and potatoes, and will pass on a tiny piece of meat, even a hot dog vs a large🌽”.
One should also moisten dry kibble and bone broth is a good kibble moisturizer.
This was so helpful!! Thank you Rachel!
Btw love your hair!
Thank you so much Rachel 😭😍 I’m getting a puppy soon and your videos are helping me so much❤️❤️💯😭
Hi!! I have a one year shitzu. Can you recommend the healthiest kibble for a dog with gastrointestinal issues ..also what fresh food brand is the best ? I want to transition him slowly . Right now he is on the royal canine gastro food and I know it's not good for him . I put him on the wellness food it got him sick so back to royal ☹️ want to get him off. I also notice he must have an allergy to something lots of paw licking and biting and pulling on tail 😕 any advice is appreciated 🙏💗
Rachel, you videos have helped me enormously. My Goldendoodle Enzo is 14wks old and I have been working with him since I started watching you. He is fully crate trained, sit, stays, waits, rolls over, touch, speaks and shakes all on command. Thanks to you. I am feeding a raw food diet but making it on my own. I am having a hard time grinding my chicken bones with my grinder... Any raw bone meal you recommend that I can buy? Also, is there any recipes you have or can share that I could follow?
Which food do you recommend for puppy’s from petco ?
What about cooked food like plain chicken and steamed veggies? Is this better than kibble?
If I had to pick, I would feed cooked fresh food over kibble any day!
I just want to say thank for making this video, I have been trying to better my dogs diet.
I had to actually start getting my dog Dog chow instead of what I was getting, but that also meant, that My cat didnt have to be rehomed and i can get them other necessities. So I would say that I am doing my best. I do give my dog chicken and some other stuff when im making it.
you look like the actual mom from "how I met your mother" haha thanks for the tips
She (the actor) was just on Seth Myers Monday, and that's exactly what I thought.
I’ll consider getting one of those brands
Lily Schrode I always prefer raw but I hope this helps you pick a great food. You got this!!
Can i have name brands please???
This is helpful but when I walk in the food aisle i get lost!
At the moment I’ve continued the kibble from my breeder, and have been using it as hand fed training during meal times, but I’d like to start adding toppers. Since I’m not using a bowl, does this mean I’d just hand feed the topper like I do the kibble?
Today I was having a really GOOD day and your video just made it wayyy better I love you so muchhh 🥰😭🤪💙💜🥺🌸❤️🤩🥶😜🥵😍
Vorah Kim same, once I saw your comment my day = 💯 better
came across your channel on reviews of farmers dog, been thinking about changing from Hills Derm complete. have you looked at badlands ranch foods for dogs? they sell baked but wondering how it compares to ollie.
How do you make toothpaste for dog
& can you make a video explaining how to maintain a healthy dog
Speaking about vaccines & de worming
What medicines to give them & stuff like that I really don’t know much about it
Love this idea of a “holistic approach” 😍😍😍
@@RachelFusaro right !
Do you add in the moisture percent in the guaranteed analysis?
IT'S not just carbs, they can't digest GMO products. The quality of the kibble matters; most are made with plastics. They should not have grains, or corn
Love your videos! Can you do a video on feeding new puppy raw please? xo!
Love your videos! Very helpful!!
Hi I am trying to do your carb calculations and do you include the moisture percentage?
Hi Rachel! I use Valens (beef, bison, lamb, wild boar) made in British Columbia. They been existing for 100 years with no recall. Low carbs, grains free, 9 first ingredients is meats, pasture. Wonder if you ever heard of it and what you think about it ! Is if Better than Carna4 quality wise .
I have a puppy I give her Purina Pro for puppies she is a yorkie, so I get the tiny kibble and I give her the wet food as well.. how do you feel about it.. I think she is too small for raw food. your thoughts??
Is Merrick with chicken and grains a good dog food
Rachel we are about to get our puppy a Goldendoodle!!!! It’s safe to give a puppy a raw food diet?
YaYa Cabrera yes it’s really good got pups and adults
yes
And yes, vitamins and minerals can be made synthetically. If you've ever taken supplements or pills, they were likely synthetics.
I love your channel, keep going
aubr3 11 I’m trying!! You make it easier 😍♥️ thanks love!!
Great information. thank you so very very much!
I get that raw food is nutritional and all... but our dogs are not wild. They are not in the forest eating raw food. Is like humans... back in the days we would eat raw animals but now today we dont because of so much diseases...i guess im still questioning this raw food idea. Im scared of my puppy to get sick :(
Hi Rachel i love you so much and your amazing the video you did on how to get a puppy got me a dog and ive been watching your videos for so long now and i under stand the meaning of dogs and you have helped me so much on my way saving all the dame rescue dogs and than getting my own it means so much to me to save all the dame rescue dog i love you and all your videos i cant say how much i love you your amazing and the best
Thank you !!
What’s your thoughts on canned wet food without or with kibble?
Orijen says it has 16% Carbs on the back of the Puppy Food bag, fyi. Also, I was feeding my 2 (lost them both to cancer last year) Border Collie Lab mixes food I made in the Instant Pot, I'm assuming this is cooked and therefore not good, right? The recipe came from Pet Food recipe books for the Crock pot.
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats. Per vet choice she is 8 now.
You say low carbs is best, awesome, and that 50-60% is too much, but don’t give a range for what you consider low. Can you give a range for what you consider low enough in carbs?
Is it good to add like fresh chicken and veggies and fruits
Carna 4 looks great, except for the fact it contains lentils and peas, which are now known to cause DCM in dogs. Do you have any better alternatives? I would actually like to see some canned food alternatives. I feed canned food, with some Stella and Chewy freeze dried (reconstituted) on top. Love your videos. They are very informative. It is very difficult to find a good dog food these days, as things are so much more expensive now. Thank you.
just look at the first 3 ingredients.. most are corn wheat and flavoring
Are bone broth cookies (for babies) a good option for fresh food and can you give your dogs safe vegetables and fruits raw
Very good video thank you. So my dog has atopic dermatitis weekly serum shot. I’ve had her on hills der m defense dry and wet…as well as treats.
I love you sooooo much! You have helped me so much. Thank you❤️❤️❤️
Great video as always
I’m so happy I came across you and your account
Good to know
Scarlet I think you were FIRST, xoxo
My dog won’t eat his kibble and I’m trying to get my mom to get raw food but she won’t let me because she says if we travel no ones gonna wanna feed it to him because it’s raw..
Great video!❤ I just finished a review on Ziwi Peak dog food! Have you ever tried it?
You are helping me so much I thought I was ready then you have completely changed my opinion on everything now I know what food to get my dog you are a life saver thank you !!!!
I’m about to get a puppy, but my senior chihuahua has a vet recommended kibble, so if your vet recommends something and you watch this video do not switch off that kibble without talking to a vet!
Most vets are brainwashed during their college days because major pet food companies pay most vet colleges to teach students crap information that makes them recommend their crap pet food. Also, they only get a few hours on learning about pet nutrition over their 4 years in college that it's practically useless.
Because of this reason, most vets know jack shit about REAL nutritional information. You just have to find the ones that do actual research instead of believing whatever the pet food industries feed them.
hey rachel im about to buy a goldendoodle what raw food do you get
I recommend bones & co you can look it up on RUclips
I’m prepping for my puppy I’m getting....grooming, potty training, TONS of research...thank you! However, raw diet...how much do you feed? Do you balance out with dry occasionally? I just want to be smart and not waste money or food going bad, etc..
Talk to your vet