I got all the same responses from my vet. After he had just finished telling me about letting his dogs free roam in a backyard where wild animals frequent, he told me I should not feed raw because of bacteria. I was so confused by the apparent double standard I didn’t say anything lol! Stay strong everyone…don’t buy into the pressure or the food at the front desk.
In my country, raw feeding became popular 20 years ago, when we got our first local raw food brand. In the beginning, a lot of vets were skeptical, but things have changed. Today it's extremely common, and everyone just sees it as normal. Keep fighting!
Kivble makes dogs sick. Then you need to bring the dog in for treatment. It's very lucrative. They WANT your dog sick. Of course they want you to feed kibble!
Do you believe vaccines existed before humans? Or how do you believe we use to prevent disease before their invention? Your question is just as stupid as this one. Of course dogs didn't starve before kibble was invented, but their diet was not nearly as safe and balanced.
@@incanusolorin2607 you are a gullible moron. Garlic has been used to prevent illness for centuries and most of the time it's more effective raw than any medication pumped out of factories. That is just one example... Oregano oil is also a strong antibiotic. There is nothing "balanced" about kibble, it's full of synthetic cancer-causing vitamins and additives. I hope you don't own a pet, their quality of life must be dirt-low.
I wish I cld feed my puppy raw, but it’s simply too expensive and time consuming. He eats kibble w as much fresh toppers I can get (mostly raw eggs) but one day I hope I can feed him raw completely. Your channel is informative and helpful!
It’s really not as expensive as people think. We just got use to very cheap food. It could be made more affordable depending on how and where the food is sourced. Is it more expensive? Yes. However, kibble is fast food. Fast food is usually cheaper, don’t compare raw to kibble when it comes to pricing. You get what you pay for. My dog is ten pounds, that really helps me keep the price down because he doesn’t need as much food. However, if I had a larger dog, I would consider feeding one cooked meal and one raw meal a day. Find meat on sale. Find an Asian market. Butcher shops are a good place to get bones and maybe organ meat. I feed commercial raw because it’s more manageable for me. My dog’s stomach didn’t agree with food I put together myself. Switching to raw is a huge adjustment, some dogs will have difficulty with the change.
I have an 80 pound dog and a cat and they eat raw only. I buy meat on sale, off cuts and such. It's not THAT expensive honestly if you know how to buy smart. The dog usually eats chicken backs for the "meaty bones" content which are super cheap and the cat chicken wings. For muscle meat i look for beef and pork on sale, sometimes turkey. Also it's more cheaper to buy a whole chicken and then cut it up yourself than it is to buy separate parts. Anyway, for me it's much cheaper to buy and make it myself than buying pre made raw food. Usually the monthly cost for both is 100-150 euro.
I love how people are immediately like 'it isn't THAT expensive' Unless you have reliable sources to buy in bulk, or are in a very very lucky area. . .it can be incredibly difficult to find GOOD sources of inexpensive meat. There's also the issue of being able to STORE it. At the moment, I don't have access to a deep freezer for storage. We have a tiny side by side freezer/fridge that can't hold our needs AND all the meat required to create a properly balanced DIY diet for our three cats. And our tiny town has a singular farmer's market on a day I typically work, the nearest Asian Market is over an hour a way, and the only real big grocery chain is a Walmart with a fairly limited selection. . .meaning I pretty much have to order online for what my kitties do get.
My dog wasn't eating and they blamed it on her being on a raw food. She actually had an ear infection and wasn't happy as she was in pain so she wasn't eating - they tried to get me to switch as they thought it was unbalanced and lacking nutrients
I have three cats, one had really bad dander and skin issues. One had poops that smelled so bad you had to leave the room after he went. I switched them to a raw food diet and omg the difference is amazing. I don't have to smell cat poo anymore and my other cat has a nice coat now.
I started with a lightly cooked meal and just started to transition to a raw diet. The first thing I have noticed is she only eats once a day. I think it's because she eats all of the food, unlike the kibble that she nibbled on at different times of the day and evening.
Could you actually do a video specifically explaining what are the various protocol tests done by vets when a dog or cat is brought in for being ill? Stomach issues, poop issues, other types of infections, etc… It does eventually happen that they get sick enough for a vet visit. That way when the time comes for answering the all important ‘What’s their diet?’ question, we can be armed with ‘Raw food, now start with ___ test please.’
My main vet was skeptical at first but has continually been impressed with our cats health. (My dogs arent full raw yet , but one day) Though the emergency vet nearly killed my cat because they fed her food she was allergic to and neglected a severe respiratory infection because I mentioned I fed raw and they wrongly concluded that my cat was sick because she was raw fed. Thankfully after fighting with them to let us rush her to our main vet with her IV connected my cat was saved.
This happened to me. I fired them found holistic vet best move ever. I don’t have to hide anything they know what my dog eats bc they have the meal plan. I see my vet twice year for blood work to make sure everything is where it should be.
Asked my vet if I should make home made dog food. Mentioned my dog get chicken hearts, AND chicken feet. And he said making the food could be helpful in my case and they didn't even question the chicken feet part
My vet hasn't said anything against my dog's raw diet and actually have complimented on her physique. I've had people compliment on her teeth and coat, saying it was softer than the average Australian Shepherd.
My golden was having gi issues with only kibble. Once I started using the cooked foods from vital brands and supplementing freeze dried organs till I then switched to actual raw and since then every visit they say he’s gotten better and looks way healthier too. Mentioned he gets raw and at times some kibble since I’m not 100% on raw just yet (busy schedule and need to organize a box freezer) but my vets seem to be ok with it.
Thank you Mariah for another insightful video! I recently took my two cats to their annual vet check up, and I’m thrilled to hear they’re in excellent health. I do have a question for you: what are your thoughts on feeding raw food to cats when you have a newborn or toddler in the house? Would it be necessary to keep the toddler and the cats separated?
My vet was saying the high triglycerides level of my cat’s blood test is because his raw diet. However I never feed my cats with fatty meats and always balance it with you spreadsheet. My vet even provide studies showing raw diet can lead to nutrient deficiency…while my cat is healthy except the blood triglycerides level.
Hi! I adopted 2 kittens in the last 4 months. I started them on raw. They love it! But…one or both are vomiting up the food occasionally. Do you know why this would be happening or tips to help? Thanks
I feed my dog a diet of semi raw, in the summer his favorit snack to beat the heat, is a frozen raw deboned herring. And for special occasions (such as his birthday, New Years Eve, Christmas etc) he gets goodies from the butcher, like chicken liver and marrow bones and sirloin steak, and he LOVES it (he is also a big fan of bell peppers, carrots and green beans, he is a very healthy senior dog, he is so full of life, I can hardly understand that he will be 9 years old next year. His behavior hasn't changed much since he was 2 years old he is my darling goofball ^^
I had exactly these troubles once upon a time too, I feel blessed the vets in my area have changed, seemingly for the better anyway, but man it was awful to endure. My current youngster is always complimented on her exceedingly soft coat and lack of skin issues (poodle mix) buuuut we've also had problems too with vets refusing to do a vitamin/mineral check as "her diets sounds *really* healthy"...are they scared of something?🙄
My vet just said oh but didn't comment on it. Vet tech said it is animal cruelty tho😂 but I am struggling with my cats loss of appetite. My boy is ok he eats his meals and about 5 kg. My little girl is not having a great time with raw. She is around 3.5 kg not thin just small. I think she is just bored because I have limited types of meat I can access but I don't want to go back to kibble after 3 years. What I don't understand she eats so well some days and doesn't want to eat other days. I want to do some blood work done so I can see if she is ok or not. Other than loss of appetite she is great.
My vet didnt make a big deal out of it she just contradicted me about it and moved on but its a big deal to me. She said dogs have evolved but I don't even believe humans have evolved to be able to handle carbs yet, let alone dogs! I think the optimal diet for humans is carnivore so I'm not feeding my dog kibble no matter what!
That's why it's best to not go to normal vets. I think it's called holistic veterinarian. Also, my brother is like this too he isn't a vet but works for a pet food company & I tried telling him all of this. He is still ignorant of it.
Some of us live hours away from a holistic vet so that’s not practical. Just don’t discuss it with your vet. Lie through your teeth if you have to, but don’t discuss Raw diet with the vet.
You should never lie to your vet. Some problems can be related to the diet. Just prove to them that youre using caution and the meal is balanced. If theyre still not convinced and they bother you about it then its time to switch vets. In my experience, most vets are ok with it as long as theyre healthy, you're safely preparing it, and its balanced.@nogames8982
@@TrVlogs82 I agree. My vet does not like Raw feeding. In fact no vet in my town does. But I am several of my friends feed Raw. So far, we have not been refused service because of it but two of the vet clinics have now been bought out by big corporations so it’s probably coming soon. Big food and big Pharma are taking over the vet field just like they are taking over the human medical field. there’s a vet in my town that refuses to see any animal, including for an emergency if they are not spayed or neutered and if you do not agree to have them spayed or neutered during whatever procedure or checkup you want done. I know somebody that breeds dogs, she has a litter every 2 to 3 years and they will not see her animals. I tell you, some of the veterinarians are earning the hate every time they turn around. then they wonder why people don’t trust them and don’t listen to them and don’t like them. Most people have come to those feelings honestly and for very good reason.
I unfortunately have to lie to my vet and just say that my pup eats a gently cooked diet to avoid any controversy over feeding raw. Needless to say they always compliment on his shiny coat and white teeth. He hasn't had any health issues eating raw. I highly recommend to any one that is hesitant on switching from kibble to do their research and give it a try, you will see a difference right away!
My vet told me my cat has highier numbers of uric acid which affects kidney function, she told me it is because of highier protein from raw diet...🤷♀️🤷♀️...i'm not sure if i can trust this coz my cat has no issues with peeing
why she wanted your cat to switch to dry food? dry food dehydrates cats and is the main reason why cats suffer from kidney disease so often? uneducated woman
Pets who eat a natural diet will have slightly different bloodwork values than that of a commercial fed pet, and this is totally normal! Unfortunately the parameters of "normal" are commercial fed pets, so anything that's slightly different is deemed abnormal, sigh. As long as these kidney values aren't increasing over time, your cat is completely healthy.
@PawsofPrey thank you so much for reply!! I was honestly freaking out, i don't want to step back from raw, i see it on my other cat how healthy he is...thank you!! 🤗❤
@PawsofPrey - great video, as usual 😊 I have a similar situation with my dog, the SDMA parameter a bit high. Therefore, I have reviewed his recently fed diet and amended it a bit to put him on a low-purine diet. Would love when you made a video about kidney supporting food/low-purine raw diet.
The "normal" values used in tests are mostly for kibble fed animals. Raw fed animals will have slightly higher levels in some areas, and that is normal for raw fed.
I live in the US. Our meat is NOT good grade, so I probably AM harming my pet by feeding it. I'd need actual brand name raw cat food, which I cannot afford. Good grade canned food is perfectly fine.
This is going to be controversial on this video and this channel but you should absolutely, under no circumstances, ever give your pet raw food that you would not eat raw yourself. I am a technical consultant to manufacturers and have consulted companies that make food processing equipment. I have worked with companies that process and distribute food. I make my dog’s food and there is no way I would ever give them beef, chicken, or anything from a grocery store without it being properly prepared or cooked. Almost all our food comes from commercial industrial farms. It’s processed in factories and distributed across the country. These companies do the best they can but there are still a huge number of cases of foodborne illness and multiple recalls each year. About 1 in 7 people will get a foodborne this year. 125,000 will end up in the hospital. 3000 will die. It is reckless and irresponsible to put your pets at risk like this! True cats and dogs are prey animals and have eaten raw meat until modern times. The food you get now is not the same as what they preyed upon in the past. If you are going to produce and harvest raw food for your pet, more power to you. But if you’re going to the store, you are putting your pets at risk.
Since dogs & cats are almost never fed a raw diet, the statistics you cite are from feeding a conventional diet. Isn't that an indictment of the status quo?
The statics I cited are for people! People in general eat cooked food, and still get sick from it. Only a small percentage of the food we buy is safe to eat raw. If it is not safe for people to eat raw it is not safe for animals to eat raw.
Feeding a cooked diet is absolutely fine, and much better than processed dry food. However, you have to understand that humans, canines, and felines are different species that have a completely different digestive system and biological processes for metabolizing food.
@@bryanjohnfields You are correct -- you were talking about people. But why do you assume that dogs and cats have the same dietary restrictions that people do? Fire has been a tool for hominids for 1-2 million years, and that includes cooking. That does make a difference. We can also process carbohydrates much easier than dogs or cats. Note that vultures can eat stuff that neither dogs nor cats would touch.
@@skzion2 If you read my comment, it is not about the physiology of dogs and cats and what they can digest. I am stating that the industrial farming, processing, and distribution of animal products making them unsafe to feed to your pets raw. The amount and type of pathogens in commercially available meat has changed in the recent decade. Salmonela did not start showing up in eggs until the late 1970's. E Coli did not become a problem until the early 1980's. Dogs can get sick from both of these.
I have a few arguments about raw feeding with my ex vets. So I switched to a holistic vet who guided me to put together a well balanced raw diet for my dogs and cat. If you can find a zoo vet, it'll be even better
The closest holistic vet to me is three hours away. Not an option for everybody although I’m glad you were able to do it. I just don’t discuss the diet with the vet. My vets do know that I feed Raw. They don’t give me any problems because they also admit I have some of the healthiest animals they’ve ever ever seen.
If you use human grade meat, why should you prepare the meals using different utensils or a different location from your own meal ?My cat eats the same meat as me.
Because some people want the extra level of sterilization barrier. If you're ONLY feeding human grade meat it should be fine. . .a lot of DIY feeders are able to source direct from farmers/hunters and therefore the meat being used will not be going through commercial preparation.
Just do not discuss diet with your vet. There’s not a vet in my town that is pro raw feeding. But there is a bunch of us that are doing it and none of us get any hassles from the vet. Probably because our animals are healthy. So just don’t discuss diet with your vet. Summer open to it, or not. The problem comes when you come across a vet or a clinic who refused to see Raffet animals. To me that’s criminal. But if they’re the only vet clinic in town and they have that policy, then your choices are either find a vet out of town or lie through your teeth. It’s sad that it’s come down to this nowadays, but that’s what some people have to deal with. I know somebody who’s vet does not accept Raffet animals and she just flat lives their teeth to the vet. And she always will. Because she’s not feeding kibble.
Here in Canada it's impossible to find a practicing vet who supports raw diets. They don't actually get any real nutrition training, but rather a sales seminar put on by the big pet food companies to push their food. In fact, if they do mention raw, they can be threatened they will lose their job or get their license removed. The industry totally appalling. We know that feeding a proper raw diet is never the problem. In fact, since feeding raw my cats never have urinary issues, kidney problems or diabetes... all problems very much caused by dry food with it's extreme lack of moisture and high carb content. Best to just not mention at all that you feed raw. You're never going to change their very set minds, and honeslty why do I have to provide a vet 1001 reasons to try to convince them. No thanks.
I feed some kibble. Today I was near the bottom of the bag (high quality food) and it was mouldy. Disgusting. And I was feeling guilty about home made following forever dog Life recipes. Wrong.
Vets spend so little time learning about nutrition during their studies….Dog owners often know a lot more about correctly feeding a dog, than their vet does!
Vets are in the same loop as human przticioners , linked to their industries I wondered why so many cancers surge in ou pets ..... Process food full of hiden sugar And cancer and metabolic deseases are good for ...... Business
It's funny that the first fact about kibble "with everything a pet needs" is that it's so high in carbs. We should assess food not only in what it should have but in what it should not have.
I agree. But also, it’s not that simple sometimes. The closest holistic vet to me is about three hours away. And there’s only so many veterinarians in this town. If you purposely are looking for one that is a pro raw feeder, you’re gonna be up a creek without a paddle. But if you just don’t discuss diet with your vet, then you’re fine. There’s not a vet in my town that is pro raw feeding. But there are many of us here that do feed Raw. You do it right your animal stays healthy. If your animal does have health issues, you do have to be ready for the vet to automatically blame raw feeding. If they know you are raw feeding. You don’t have to tell them.
I got all the same responses from my vet. After he had just finished telling me about letting his dogs free roam in a backyard where wild animals frequent, he told me I should not feed raw because of bacteria. I was so confused by the apparent double standard I didn’t say anything lol!
Stay strong everyone…don’t buy into the pressure or the food at the front desk.
It's hard to hear the double standards. Good on your for staying silent lol
In my country, raw feeding became popular 20 years ago, when we got our first local raw food brand. In the beginning, a lot of vets were skeptical, but things have changed. Today it's extremely common, and everyone just sees it as normal. Keep fighting!
I experienced the "vet" anger when I informed him I was feeding semi-raw to my Rottie..
I don't understand the way vets think, do they believe that kibble existed before dogs? Or how do they think they were fed before its invention?
Kivble makes dogs sick. Then you need to bring the dog in for treatment. It's very lucrative. They WANT your dog sick. Of course they want you to feed kibble!
Do you believe vaccines existed before humans? Or how do you believe we use to prevent disease before their invention?
Your question is just as stupid as this one. Of course dogs didn't starve before kibble was invented, but their diet was not nearly as safe and balanced.
@@incanusolorin2607 you are a gullible moron. Garlic has been used to prevent illness for centuries and most of the time it's more effective raw than any medication pumped out of factories. That is just one example... Oregano oil is also a strong antibiotic.
There is nothing "balanced" about kibble, it's full of synthetic cancer-causing vitamins and additives. I hope you don't own a pet, their quality of life must be dirt-low.
Incredible that business for them is more important that health !
It is the same with medical doctors for humans as well.
Unfortunately, that's true of a lot of doctors now, across the board.
@@freedomfighter4990 Yes. They have become the front line sales force for the big pharmaceutical industry.
I wish I cld feed my puppy raw, but it’s simply too expensive and time consuming. He eats kibble w as much fresh toppers I can get (mostly raw eggs) but one day I hope I can feed him raw completely. Your channel is informative and helpful!
It’s really not as expensive as people think. We just got use to very cheap food. It could be made more affordable depending on how and where the food is sourced. Is it more expensive? Yes. However, kibble is fast food. Fast food is usually cheaper, don’t compare raw to kibble when it comes to pricing. You get what you pay for. My dog is ten pounds, that really helps me keep the price down because he doesn’t need as much food. However, if I had a larger dog, I would consider feeding one cooked meal and one raw meal a day. Find meat on sale. Find an Asian market. Butcher shops are a good place to get bones and maybe organ meat. I feed commercial raw because it’s more manageable for me. My dog’s stomach didn’t agree with food I put together myself. Switching to raw is a huge adjustment, some dogs will have difficulty with the change.
I have an 80 pound dog and a cat and they eat raw only. I buy meat on sale, off cuts and such. It's not THAT expensive honestly if you know how to buy smart. The dog usually eats chicken backs for the "meaty bones" content which are super cheap and the cat chicken wings. For muscle meat i look for beef and pork on sale, sometimes turkey. Also it's more cheaper to buy a whole chicken and then cut it up yourself than it is to buy separate parts. Anyway, for me it's much cheaper to buy and make it myself than buying pre made raw food. Usually the monthly cost for both is 100-150 euro.
I love how people are immediately like 'it isn't THAT expensive'
Unless you have reliable sources to buy in bulk, or are in a very very lucky area. . .it can be incredibly difficult to find GOOD sources of inexpensive meat. There's also the issue of being able to STORE it.
At the moment, I don't have access to a deep freezer for storage. We have a tiny side by side freezer/fridge that can't hold our needs AND all the meat required to create a properly balanced DIY diet for our three cats. And our tiny town has a singular farmer's market on a day I typically work, the nearest Asian Market is over an hour a way, and the only real big grocery chain is a Walmart with a fairly limited selection. . .meaning I pretty much have to order online for what my kitties do get.
Excellent work! Thank you 🐶🙏🏼🕊️👑✨🤍👑♾️
I’ve been watching this channel long time and my vet trusts and respects my raw choices 🎉🙏🏼✨
I'm glad to hear that :)
My dog wasn't eating and they blamed it on her being on a raw food. She actually had an ear infection and wasn't happy as she was in pain so she wasn't eating - they tried to get me to switch as they thought it was unbalanced and lacking nutrients
Great example of them not looking into the true source of the problem! Sorry that happened :(
I have three cats, one had really bad dander and skin issues. One had poops that smelled so bad you had to leave the room after he went. I switched them to a raw food diet and omg the difference is amazing. I don't have to smell cat poo anymore and my other cat has a nice coat now.
Isn't it amazing?!
@@PawsofPrey ya and it is so easy to make their food and not a issue at all to keep their food tools and mine separate
I started with a lightly cooked meal and just started to transition to a raw diet. The first thing I have noticed is she only eats once a day. I think it's because she eats all of the food, unlike the kibble that she nibbled on at different times of the day and evening.
Could you actually do a video specifically explaining what are the various protocol tests done by vets when a dog or cat is brought in for being ill? Stomach issues, poop issues, other types of infections, etc… It does eventually happen that they get sick enough for a vet visit.
That way when the time comes for answering the all important ‘What’s their diet?’ question, we can be armed with ‘Raw food, now start with ___ test please.’
Also, what each test is really looking for…
Just go to vet school at this point bro. lol
after transitioning to raw, my dog 100% cleans up her bowl. When fed kibble, it would take hours before she finishes it.
My main vet was skeptical at first but has continually been impressed with our cats health. (My dogs arent full raw yet , but one day)
Though the emergency vet nearly killed my cat because they fed her food she was allergic to and neglected a severe respiratory infection because I mentioned I fed raw and they wrongly concluded that my cat was sick because she was raw fed. Thankfully after fighting with them to let us rush her to our main vet with her IV connected my cat was saved.
This happened to me. I fired them found holistic vet best move ever. I don’t have to hide anything they know what my dog eats bc they have the meal plan. I see my vet twice year for blood work to make sure everything is where it should be.
Asked my vet if I should make home made dog food. Mentioned my dog get chicken hearts, AND chicken feet. And he said making the food could be helpful in my case and they didn't even question the chicken feet part
My vet hasn't said anything against my dog's raw diet and actually have complimented on her physique. I've had people compliment on her teeth and coat, saying it was softer than the average Australian Shepherd.
That makes me so happy to hear!
@@PawsofPrey I have to thank you! You got me into raw feeding, and it has brought a new perspective for some friends of mine that are also dog owners
If unsure you can always feed raw and kibble. I currently do 60-70% raw and rest kibble with positive results.
My golden was having gi issues with only kibble. Once I started using the cooked foods from vital brands and supplementing freeze dried organs till I then switched to actual raw and since then every visit they say he’s gotten better and looks way healthier too. Mentioned he gets raw and at times some kibble since I’m not 100% on raw just yet (busy schedule and need to organize a box freezer) but my vets seem to be ok with it.
Thank you Mariah for another insightful video! I recently took my two cats to their annual vet check up, and I’m thrilled to hear they’re in excellent health. I do have a question for you: what are your thoughts on feeding raw food to cats when you have a newborn or toddler in the house? Would it be necessary to keep the toddler and the cats separated?
My vet was saying the high triglycerides level of my cat’s blood test is because his raw diet. However I never feed my cats with fatty meats and always balance it with you spreadsheet. My vet even provide studies showing raw diet can lead to nutrient deficiency…while my cat is healthy except the blood triglycerides level.
High triglycerides isn't really a problem in raw fed cats.
Hi. Any suggestions on my dogs IBS? What I should avoid or a daily muscle meat?
Can I safely feed day old pinkie mice to my puppy? Would it be too hard to eat?
Hi! I adopted 2 kittens in the last 4 months. I started them on raw. They love it! But…one or both are vomiting up the food occasionally. Do you know why this would be happening or tips to help? Thanks
I feed my dog a diet of semi raw, in the summer his favorit snack to beat the heat, is a frozen raw deboned herring. And for special occasions (such as his birthday, New Years Eve, Christmas etc) he gets goodies from the butcher, like chicken liver and marrow bones and sirloin steak, and he LOVES it (he is also a big fan of bell peppers, carrots and green beans, he is a very healthy senior dog, he is so full of life, I can hardly understand that he will be 9 years old next year. His behavior hasn't changed much since he was 2 years old he is my darling goofball ^^
I have my dog on a raw diet and he has very bad gas. What could be the problem?
Depends on what you have in the food. Grains can cause bad gas in both dogs and cats, especially rice which is inflammatory.
I had exactly these troubles once upon a time too, I feel blessed the vets in my area have changed, seemingly for the better anyway, but man it was awful to endure.
My current youngster is always complimented on her exceedingly soft coat and lack of skin issues (poodle mix) buuuut we've also had problems too with vets refusing to do a vitamin/mineral check as "her diets sounds *really* healthy"...are they scared of something?🙄
How ling where yalls pets on thw raw diet until you noticed the coat change?
My vet is okay with me feeding my puppy raw, but if he wasn’t then oh well…puppy looks great.
New vet
My vet just said oh but didn't comment on it. Vet tech said it is animal cruelty tho😂 but I am struggling with my cats loss of appetite. My boy is ok he eats his meals and about 5 kg. My little girl is not having a great time with raw. She is around 3.5 kg not thin just small. I think she is just bored because I have limited types of meat I can access but I don't want to go back to kibble after 3 years. What I don't understand she eats so well some days and doesn't want to eat other days. I want to do some blood work done so I can see if she is ok or not. Other than loss of appetite she is great.
Since I always take my cat to the vet for digestive issues, they are quite angry about my using Viva Raw (turns out the cat has IBD)
My vet didnt make a big deal out of it she just contradicted me about it and moved on but its a big deal to me. She said dogs have evolved but I don't even believe humans have evolved to be able to handle carbs yet, let alone dogs! I think the optimal diet for humans is carnivore so I'm not feeding my dog kibble no matter what!
That's why it's best to not go to normal vets. I think it's called holistic veterinarian. Also, my brother is like this too he isn't a vet but works for a pet food company & I tried telling him all of this. He is still ignorant of it.
Some of us live hours away from a holistic vet so that’s not practical. Just don’t discuss it with your vet. Lie through your teeth if you have to, but don’t discuss Raw diet with the vet.
You should never lie to your vet. Some problems can be related to the diet. Just prove to them that youre using caution and the meal is balanced. If theyre still not convinced and they bother you about it then its time to switch vets. In my experience, most vets are ok with it as long as theyre healthy, you're safely preparing it, and its balanced.@nogames8982
@@nogames8982 It's sad you have to do that though because of their ignorance.
@@TrVlogs82 I agree. My vet does not like Raw feeding. In fact no vet in my town does. But I am several of my friends feed Raw. So far, we have not been refused service because of it but two of the vet clinics have now been bought out by big corporations so it’s probably coming soon. Big food and big Pharma are taking over the vet field just like they are taking over the human medical field. there’s a vet in my town that refuses to see any animal, including for an emergency if they are not spayed or neutered and if you do not agree to have them spayed or neutered during whatever procedure or checkup you want done. I know somebody that breeds dogs, she has a litter every 2 to 3 years and they will not see her animals. I tell you, some of the veterinarians are earning the hate every time they turn around. then they wonder why people don’t trust them and don’t listen to them and don’t like them. Most people have come to those feelings honestly and for very good reason.
@@nogames8982 It's heartbreaking.
Do you have any videos on Vaccinations?
I changed my vet!
It reminds me of when I say I’m on a carnivore diet to doctors.
I unfortunately have to lie to my vet and just say that my pup eats a gently cooked diet to avoid any controversy over feeding raw. Needless to say they always compliment on his shiny coat and white teeth. He hasn't had any health issues eating raw. I highly recommend to any one that is hesitant on switching from kibble to do their research and give it a try, you will see a difference right away!
It's very sad that it has to come to lying, I'm sorry!
My vet told me my cat has highier numbers of uric acid which affects kidney function, she told me it is because of highier protein from raw diet...🤷♀️🤷♀️...i'm not sure if i can trust this coz my cat has no issues with peeing
why she wanted your cat to switch to dry food? dry food dehydrates cats and is the main reason why cats suffer from kidney disease so often? uneducated woman
Pets who eat a natural diet will have slightly different bloodwork values than that of a commercial fed pet, and this is totally normal! Unfortunately the parameters of "normal" are commercial fed pets, so anything that's slightly different is deemed abnormal, sigh. As long as these kidney values aren't increasing over time, your cat is completely healthy.
@PawsofPrey thank you so much for reply!! I was honestly freaking out, i don't want to step back from raw, i see it on my other cat how healthy he is...thank you!! 🤗❤
@PawsofPrey - great video, as usual 😊
I have a similar situation with my dog, the SDMA parameter a bit high. Therefore, I have reviewed his recently fed diet and amended it a bit to put him on a low-purine diet. Would love when you made a video about kidney supporting food/low-purine raw diet.
The "normal" values used in tests are mostly for kibble fed animals. Raw fed animals will have slightly higher levels in some areas, and that is normal for raw fed.
I live in the US. Our meat is NOT good grade, so I probably AM harming my pet by feeding it. I'd need actual brand name raw cat food, which I cannot afford. Good grade canned food is perfectly fine.
This is going to be controversial on this video and this channel but you should absolutely, under no circumstances, ever give your pet raw food that you would not eat raw yourself.
I am a technical consultant to manufacturers and have consulted companies that make food processing equipment. I have worked with companies that process and distribute food. I make my dog’s food and there is no way I would ever give them beef, chicken, or anything from a grocery store without it being properly prepared or cooked.
Almost all our food comes from commercial industrial farms. It’s processed in factories and distributed across the country. These companies do the best they can but there are still a huge number of cases of foodborne illness and multiple recalls each year.
About 1 in 7 people will get a foodborne this year. 125,000 will end up in the hospital. 3000 will die.
It is reckless and irresponsible to put your pets at risk like this!
True cats and dogs are prey animals and have eaten raw meat until modern times. The food you get now is not the same as what they preyed upon in the past.
If you are going to produce and harvest raw food for your pet, more power to you. But if you’re going to the store, you are putting your pets at risk.
Since dogs & cats are almost never fed a raw diet, the statistics you cite are from feeding a conventional diet. Isn't that an indictment of the status quo?
The statics I cited are for people! People in general eat cooked food, and still get sick from it. Only a small percentage of the food we buy is safe to eat raw. If it is not safe for people to eat raw it is not safe for animals to eat raw.
Feeding a cooked diet is absolutely fine, and much better than processed dry food. However, you have to understand that humans, canines, and felines are different species that have a completely different digestive system and biological processes for metabolizing food.
@@bryanjohnfields You are correct -- you were talking about people. But why do you assume that dogs and cats have the same dietary restrictions that people do? Fire has been a tool for hominids for 1-2 million years, and that includes cooking. That does make a difference. We can also process carbohydrates much easier than dogs or cats.
Note that vultures can eat stuff that neither dogs nor cats would touch.
@@skzion2 If you read my comment, it is not about the physiology of dogs and cats and what they can digest. I am stating that the industrial farming, processing, and distribution of animal products making them unsafe to feed to your pets raw. The amount and type of pathogens in commercially available meat has changed in the recent decade. Salmonela did not start showing up in eggs until the late 1970's. E Coli did not become a problem until the early 1980's. Dogs can get sick from both of these.
I have a few arguments about raw feeding with my ex vets. So I switched to a holistic vet who guided me to put together a well balanced raw diet for my dogs and cat. If you can find a zoo vet, it'll be even better
The closest holistic vet to me is three hours away. Not an option for everybody although I’m glad you were able to do it. I just don’t discuss the diet with the vet. My vets do know that I feed Raw. They don’t give me any problems because they also admit I have some of the healthiest animals they’ve ever ever seen.
I'd just tell the vet to STFU. I'm paying for this visit, I do what I want, don't need the lecture.
If you use human grade meat, why should you prepare the meals using different utensils or a different location from your own meal ?My cat eats the same meat as me.
Because some people want the extra level of sterilization barrier. If you're ONLY feeding human grade meat it should be fine. . .a lot of DIY feeders are able to source direct from farmers/hunters and therefore the meat being used will not be going through commercial preparation.
Just do not discuss diet with your vet. There’s not a vet in my town that is pro raw feeding. But there is a bunch of us that are doing it and none of us get any hassles from the vet. Probably because our animals are healthy. So just don’t discuss diet with your vet. Summer open to it, or not. The problem comes when you come across a vet or a clinic who refused to see Raffet animals. To me that’s criminal. But if they’re the only vet clinic in town and they have that policy, then your choices are either find a vet out of town or lie through your teeth. It’s sad that it’s come down to this nowadays, but that’s what some people have to deal with. I know somebody who’s vet does not accept Raffet animals and she just flat lives their teeth to the vet. And she always will. Because she’s not feeding kibble.
1, It is none of the Vets business what you feed.
2. When you feed Barf you will not need a vet.
Here in Canada it's impossible to find a practicing vet who supports raw diets. They don't actually get any real nutrition training, but rather a sales seminar put on by the big pet food companies to push their food. In fact, if they do mention raw, they can be threatened they will lose their job or get their license removed. The industry totally appalling.
We know that feeding a proper raw diet is never the problem. In fact, since feeding raw my cats never have urinary issues, kidney problems or diabetes... all problems very much caused by dry food with it's extreme lack of moisture and high carb content.
Best to just not mention at all that you feed raw. You're never going to change their very set minds, and honeslty why do I have to provide a vet 1001 reasons to try to convince them. No thanks.
That's awful to hear, but not surprising. I'm sorry!
I feed some kibble. Today I was near the bottom of the bag (high quality food) and it was mouldy. Disgusting. And I was feeling guilty about home made following forever dog Life recipes. Wrong.
Yes, kibble can sit for months before being bought, and the fats in it will go rancid. People do not realize this.
Vets spend so little time learning about nutrition during their studies….Dog owners often know a lot more about correctly feeding a dog, than their vet does!
Or maybe listen to the vet instead of a random lady on youtube
Vets are in the same loop as human przticioners , linked to their industries
I wondered why so many cancers surge in ou pets ..... Process food full of hiden sugar
And cancer and metabolic deseases are good for ...... Business
It's funny that the first fact about kibble "with everything a pet needs" is that it's so high in carbs. We should assess food not only in what it should have but in what it should not have.
never visit that vet again. simple.
I agree. But also, it’s not that simple sometimes. The closest holistic vet to me is about three hours away. And there’s only so many veterinarians in this town. If you purposely are looking for one that is a pro raw feeder, you’re gonna be up a creek without a paddle. But if you just don’t discuss diet with your vet, then you’re fine. There’s not a vet in my town that is pro raw feeding. But there are many of us here that do feed Raw. You do it right your animal stays healthy. If your animal does have health issues, you do have to be ready for the vet to automatically blame raw feeding. If they know you are raw feeding. You don’t have to tell them.