The Truth About Raw Pet Food: Vet's Eye-Opening Discussion (Part IV)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Join Dr. Em to learn about raw pet food, also commonly referred to as RMBD (Raw Meat Based Diet) or BARF (Bones and Raw Food/Biologically Appropriate Raw Food). There is a lot of research to cover, and an awful lot of myth busting to do! This video is Part IV in the nutrition series.
We all want to feed our dogs and cats the best food possible - watch this video to learn the things you absolutely need to know!
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I'm sorry, I'm a bit confused. You had a section about hyperparathyroidism but you talked about hyperthyroidism? These are two different glands and are two different diseases. Was this a typo?
Never be sorry for a kind, well intentioned question, I am so glad you asked!!!
You are absolutely correct. This was an error. The research studies show the animals are at risk of *hyperthyroidism* and they may or may not show obvious clinical symptoms. Once their diet is changed back to an appropriate, well formulated, research based diet the levels normalize.
Thank you for pointing this out, and if you ever catch another issue in another video please don't hesitate to ask me about it.
Is there a difference from salmonella found in raw foods vs the strain found in kibble that is recalled? I definitely worry about a lot of dog food recalls and dog deaths associated from feeding various kibbles and other traditional foods.
There is risk of contaminations in any and all foods (whether for humans or animals), however, research studies indicate that the likelihood is *much* higher for raw diets than it is for kibble/canned diets. This is part of why feeding raw is not recommended.
Here are two studies about this from just this year
avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/83/6/ajvr.21.10.0166.xml
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jsap.13488
You may also find this information from veterinary nutritionists explaining more about recalls helpful
vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/05/pet-food-recalls/
Interesting video and expert opinion. Respectfully, I am reluctant to solely listen to experts associated with national / global veterinary institutions because they are funded by industry. Similar to “listening to Dr Fauci and following the science for Covid Vaccine”. Additionally, it seems “byproducts” are allowed / included in kibble / canned options? Are you ok w this? Thank you once again for your time sharing your experience and expertise
Interesting. Can you do a video about advanced glycation end products and mycotoxins in kibble? And also include info on how to ensure the diet is “complete and balanced” when the recommended feeding amount is adjusted based on a dog’s activity level/metabolism.
You may find the other videos in the series interesting as well! And anything I didn't cover from your questions I will add to my list. Thanks for the suggestions!
Yes advanced glycation!! Following
As a medical epidmiologist, I totally agree with you concernig the transmission of food-borne disease agents to humans and other animals by manipulation of and eating raw meat. You mention the false idea about cooking destroys digestive enzymes (that's a new one for me) but I didn't see that you addressed the idea that cooking meat destroys its nutriants. Please do.
Ah, good point! I do occasionally have clients tell me they've heard that myth as well. Thank you so much for pointing out that I missed it here, I'll add it to my list of future video topics!
I'm so pleased to have found an expert that is concisely articulating the way I've felt about raw prepped food (sorry, I refuse to call it a diet, "raw" is not a diet, it's a prep method) for years.
I do have a question though, and it's to do with poo. I have a friend who feeds raw food to their dogs. One of the "benefits" she likes to extoll is that the dogs poos are smaller and harder, therefore easier to collect(I think this has nothing to do with raw and all to do with the content of the food). My immediate response to that was "that sounds really uncomfortable." My question is is it like dogs as for humans. Are these small rock hard poops not good for them? If I was a type one on the Bristol stool chart, I'd be worried.
I need to watch this video a couple more times to commit some stuff to memory, that way I can quote it when people come at me for feeding PPP.
Thank you for your incredibly lovely comment! But I can't take all the credit as I'm just sharing what the veterinary nutritionists and research already say!!!!
As I haven't witnessed the stool in question, I can't comment on it specifically, however your assumptions are correct. Dogs can absolutely be constipated (there are dog poop charts that you can look at, if you want a species specific reference).
In my experience, dogs being fed raw are often struggling with stool that is too hard/dry. It often seems to be because the ingredients they are eating don't contain appropriate amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber... But it could be for a variety of other reasons.
Definitely don't let people shame you for feeding an excellent, research based, diet that meets WSAVA guidelines. You are doing an excellent job!
I've just discovered this channel, and I've got lots of things wrong. I was looking for a source of information... find a lot but not always science based. Happy!!
Please make some videos on Q&A... Lots of questions to ask. Thanks.
Welcome to VMC! A Q&A video is an absolutely excellent idea and I appreciate that as a suggestion. The reason I hadn't done one yet is because I didn't know if I had enough people subscribed with enough questions in order to make a video out of it!
I do have a bunch of other videos on nutrition that discuss other common questions and hope that those help to answer some of your queries in the meantime!
I have added a q&a video to my idea list, and will absolutely be doing one in the future!
I have been raw feeding my dogs for over 20 yrs, all in excellent health without any problems you cited in this video. But this is anecdotal. i refer you to Dr Christine Zink who lectures internationally on all things dogs including proper diet which she says is raw feeding and links research to back this up. Also she explains why kibble is detrimental to dogs’ health, the Maillard Reaction and AGEs, also research based.
As Dr. Zink is not a veterinary nutritionist they are not an expert in this field. Feel free to read the additional information linked in the video description.
@@VetMedCorner the chapter written in Dr Zink’s most recent book on nutrition was co-authored by Donna Raditic, DVM,DACVIM board certified nutritionist. Dr Zink also consults with board certified nutritionists at Cornell. The chapter on nutrition cites a number of research links.
I haven't read this chapter so don't know what it actually says and if the cited research actually concludes what they claim. However, one lone voice that goes contrary to the majority opinion of research based experts is unlikely to be accurate or correct.
@@VetMedCorner with all due respect it is worth reading the chapter as it is not one lone voice. You haven’t seen the citations. I would add that nutritionists at Cornell Vet School should be taken seriously.
As I said above, please use the resources in the video description to read additional information of consensus statements from research based experts.
You may also find the other videos in the series helpful. At a bare minimum you must be cooking the food as there is no other way to get rid of serious risks of contamination.
Can you please explain why my dog drinks so much water when he eats kibble and hardly at all when he eats raw food. He also had bad ear infection when he was eating Purina puppy chow, I then switched him to Royal Canine, still no improvement, the vet told me he probably was going to deal with it for the rest of his life. Two months after switching to a premade raw food, the infection was gone and it has never come back. Despite the scientific research you have listed here, my personal experience is that dog seems to thrive on the premade raw food instead of kibble.
So when was the last cardiologist appointment for an echocardiogram? What was done as the prescription hypoallergenic food trial? What treatment was given for the ear infection? Was the ear cytology repeated after the treatment ended to confirm the ear infection was fully resolved?
What's about all the reports on dry foods. There is more health issues with dry for cats then there is with raw. I feed 20+ cats on a raw only diet for the past 4yra no issues. When I did give commercial foods, I had at least one at the vets each month with some tummy issue. Cata do NOT have the enzymes to break down carbs, which is in commercial foods, grain, potato, starch and sugar. Due to them not being able to digest them properly, it can lead to obesity, diabetes, kidney, issues and some cancers. Cats are obligate carnivores. They need meat to survive not death nuggets. My vets are happy with my cats, they are healthy, bright eyed, lovely clear skin, good teeth. Added bonus no messy bums or virtually smell free litter trays. Commercial crap they can clear a room in seconds. Imagine how their tums must feel and how gassy they must be. I like your videos, but this one is utter crap from a cat side. No idea on dogs.
Unfortunately, you've been told a lot of incorrect things.
And none of what you've mentioned makes the horrendous risks of unbalanced, raw nutrition appropriate.
I have a video on kibble vs canned feline nutrition, you may find that helpful.
I find it so bizarre that non vets would come here and try to argue with your facts.
Thanks for doing these videos! They are very informative with the reasoning and backup sources. I wish I had seen them sooner. My dog stopped eating enough of his dry kibble after he was 1 to maintain his weight which by no means was overweight, he was on the skinny side to start with so he started looking unhealthy. I tried a number of things to entice him to eat more with additions and toppers. I even let a local store talk me in to adding a raw food as a topper. It was expensive even just as a topper when you are already buying one of the higher priced kibble foods. He liked one and then they were going to stop carrying it because the maker did something unethical with an additive and got caught but wouldn’t recall anything. Then he didn’t like the next option so I just dropped the idea as it wasn’t really a sustainable option either but I wish I would have known the risks because I wouldn’t have even tried it. The people using these foods are so enthusiastic about it that it’s easy to get caught up in it! Anyway, already had learned about the importance of WSAVA standards after reading more but learned more about it from your videos, thanks. Please keep taking the time to inform people because it can be very confusing for the average person with so many options out there for pet food!
Thank you so very much for your kind comment! I'm so very glad that you find the information helpful.
If you ever have a topic you want me to add to my list of future video topics, don't hesitate to say so!
Many of the commercial raw pet foods are sterile because of the hpp process and also the Zero Tolerance policy that is in effect so I do not see the risks that you talk about being very likely to happen at all. also, when you cook chicken for your family, its raw and people aren't panicking over that, people do it everyday because they just clean the surfaces etc very well afterwards. The raw meat that is used in commercial pet foods is CLEANER than what we humans find in our grocery stores because of the zero pathogen policy ironically. I would look into what the pet food policies are to educate yourself and then make a decision and not just watch this video and make a decision. It's CRAZY what's allowed to go into pet food! The commercial pet foods have to follow the same standards as wet/dry in terms of nutrients and all that, the only difference is the quality of ingredients and what state they are in. PLEASE do your own research and make up your own mind is my point.
What you state is NOT correct. There are many research studies testing the raw products that are on store shelves and the risk of contamination is ridiculously high.
Also, the reason people don't panic about their own chicken is precisely because they are cooking it and then cleaning everything the chicken touched before it was cooked... They are very careful not to ingest raw chicken or contaminate their kitchen with raw chicken...
You need to actually read peer reviewed published research. A lot of it is linked in the video description - although there's much more! Unfortunately, you've been told many lies about raw pet food production standards.
Also what a balance diet? You mentioned that in your video but I do need more information about the balance diet, is there any information or site you can link in your description? Thanks.
I'm glad you asked! Yes, I've already linked the other nutrition videos in the description. The first one covers who pet nutrition experts are and what the WSAVA guidelines are!
@@VetMedCorner thank you so much I appreciate it I only want truly what is best for my animal friends
Thank you for being amongst those who strive to share evidence based knowledge to the public. I really hope that your channel grows and more people would start watching your videos!
Your comment has just made my day! Thank you very much! ☺️
Commenting 9 months later lol but these videos are so informative, and good to know about the freeze dried raw treats/foods. I've been feeding my cat Hills Science Diet Kitten kibble with purina pro-plan kitten wet food ever since I got him (he was 2 months old, now he's 8 months). Overtime I've incorporated bone broth to help make the food more hydrated and he loves it, and I have been doing the Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boosts in Rabbit and/or Chicken. He first liked them but now he doesn't eat them at all, and he leaves those in the bowl but eats everything else! Maybe this is a sign to just get rid of them.
Now he eats a combination of the Hill's Science Diet Kitten kibble and the Purina Beyond Grain-Free kibble in White chicken meat and egg. I bought into the whole "grain free" conspiracy thing but once he's done with it I'm going to switch back to just Hillʻs. He seems to really like it though and he's still the same - normal bowel movements, normal energy levels, still a cute menace.
I'm not sure if you watched the first video in this series that covers the WSAVA guidelines - but both Hills and Purina Pro Plan meet WSAVA guidelines, are research based and are excellent!
So long as all treats/toppers are cooked and make up less than 10% of the daily caloric intake then you aren't likely to unbalance the nutrition! You'll need to do the calculations for your individual cat, but as a rough ballpark many cats eat around 250 cal/day which means all treats and toppers need to stay under 25cal/day!
I'm so glad you found all the info helpful - it makes these worth making!
@@VetMedCorner oh yes, I watched the first video! Very helpful. And my vet has also recommended Hills’s science diet, royal canin, and Purina pro plan to me. She also warned me about a lot of the misinformation online from those “online pet nutritionists,” and she was right! They’re really good at manipulating cat owners to feel like they’re feeding their cats the wrong foods, and I fell for it for a moment. But after listening to more vets and also board certified animal nutritionists, I know better now.
I make sure everything I feed my cat follows WSAVA guidelines. I’m going to get rid of the raw boosters just because my cat doesn’t eat them anymore.
Yes, and when food items are uncooked there are so very many risks that it's just not worth using!
Your veterinarian sounds great, I am so glad you have talked with them about things. If you ever have a subject that you'd like me to cover, don't hesitate to say so and I will add it to my list!
All the best!
I have some qestions what is the best food for my dogs I have done some research but I think I might need some more help and information on this. do you think you could help me with this thanks. Also I have a older greyhound and a shepherd mix
It's the current standard of care to feed a properly formulated, research based diet that meets WSAVA guidelines! The video description links to the first video of the nutrition series where I cover that information.
@@VetMedCorner thank you so much
This is info that so needs to be heard! Thank you thank you! The dangers - oh my scary. And I had no idea that those freeze dried treats are awful! I've not bought them but I've sure seen them and vaguely wondered / was curious about them. Now i know and can point out to friends/family that they are not appropriate. And hearing re bones puncturing in the GI tract - another tool in my box re discouraging bone giving. I've mentioned the possible dental issue and had that dismissed, I'm afraid.
This was EXCELLENT and oh my needs to be shouted from the rooftop!
I am so glad that this video was helpful! Thank you so much for your lovely comment - I appreciate it!
@@VetMedCorner Freeze dried salmonella - that's sticking in my mind this morning. And oh what a great mnemonic and way to describe that freeze dried meat is NOT good to give!!
Thank you for this video!! I always saw really good results from Hill’s Science Diet but the internet has been trying to convince me I’m poisoning my pets or something by feeding them that… I did try those freeze dried raw diets a couple times and saw no difference in my animals (thankfully no illness either). Only change that happened was that I was poorer lol 😂
If you happen to see this could I ask also what you think of Farmina? It sounds like it’s made by a vet company from Italy (in their own facilities) but I’m not sure if they do their own research or not. Both my cat and dog LOVE their wet food so I get that for them sometimes to mix things up when they get bored of the science diet wet foods.
I am so glad that you found this video helpful! Hills Science Diet is research based and does meet WSAVA guidelines (raw is neither of those things and has so many risks), so feeding it is an excellent choice! I'm not sure if you saw the first video in this series that covers who pet nutrition experts are and what the WSAVA guidelines are, but you may also find that information helpful to give you complete confidence and peace of mind. There's so very many people spouting very wrong and dangerous information online... It's one of the biggest reasons I started making these videos! I want people to have access to best practices, research based information so that they can care for their critters as best as is possible.
Welcome to VMC!
To the best of my knowledge, Farmina does not currently meet WSAVA guidelines and so I would keep it in the calorie allotment for treats in order to minimize the risk of unbalancing the diet of your pets.
If you feed 90% of their daily calories via kibble/canned that meets WSAVA guidelines (like Science Diet) then you can use the remaining 10% for whatever treats/toppers you like! This means you will need to do some maths, but for your general knowledge, many cats eat roughly 250cal/day so in that example you could feed up to 25cal/day of treats/toppers that do not meet WSAVA guidelines!
I hope that helps!
@@VetMedCorner thank you that is very helpful!!! I will keep Farmina as a treat only. Yes there are so many people out there talking about the raw diet stuff… some will even harass others who don’t feed raw. It’s really gotten out of hand. 😨
If you ever have a topic that you would like covered don't hesitate to say so and I will happily add it to my list!
I realize this is anecdotal, but both my cats got sick on commercial pet food. I took Panda to the vet and he basically told me she was going to die. I have been feeding both cats mostly homemade food ever since. It has been over a year. I do feed a wet cat food that is low in phosphorus and calcium, as well. To prepare homemade food properly, and to assure nutritional balance, requires time and effort. But for the right pet and owner, it can be beneficial. I go around with Pet Food Puzzle Guy all the time about this. He says cats are CORNavores! As he says, he has "no kwibble with kibble" LOL
Thank you for this video!
I appreciate that you watched it and commented! Thank you!
I’m interested in the link on dental health, but I can’t find it. Did you take it down?
I appreciate you asking! Did you check the video description? It should be linked in there!
I found it, thanks so much! I really enjoy your videos!
Thank you - you've just made my day! 🥰
Ingesting thyroid? Hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism is not the same at all either.
I am not feeding my dogs raw, but I am interested in feeding this way for many reasons. However I didn’t want to make a bad choice so I try to educate myself, and I am doing it for 1,5 years. I am really interested in the first point you mentioned, that these are unbalanced recepies. Of course if you do it without any plan, no health checks, no advise from a vet etc. it may be unbalanced, but if you want to do it right, you can. So my question is that is there maybe something I am not able to give my dogs even if I follow every rule for their specific needs? Thank you in advance😊
No, the conclusion of all the research and the consensus expert opinion is that there are many well documented risks and not a single benefit. Therefore, it's not possible to do.
Thank you for your question and welcome to VMC!
Did you watch the other videos in the nutrition series? Those may be helpful. I've linked the one describing who pet nutrition experts are and the WSAVA guidelines
ruclips.net/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/видео.html
As well as a summary of the research about home cooking pet food
ruclips.net/video/NLb_VpRVj6Q/видео.html
I did not link the video about how formulas that are not research based and that do not meet WSAVA guidelines (including raw) are causing heart issues. Feel free to let me know if you would like that information as well!
Hi there, I really need help once and for all with this. Is a wet food for my cat that contains "Carrageenan" a danger? I watched a video by a very popular cat behaviorist who had on a cat expert and they said to look for that ingredient as there is a link to cancer in cats. I am upgrading my cat's wet food right now and my cat is taste testing some different kinds and the ones she seems to like the most have that darn ingredient in them. But should I put as much stock into it this information? Thank you so much!!!!
Hello!
A couple questions for you. Did you watch the rest of the nutrition series? Are the diets you are trialing research based options? Do they meet WSAVA guidelines?
Was this person you reference a veterinary nutritionist?
@@VetMedCorner No the person I reference wasn't a vet nutritionist but they had on a vet with years in the industry but couldn't find out if they were board certified but she is an advisor to AAFCO? Honestly, I haven't been checking 100% the WSAVA guidelines for the foods, I have been checking the ingredient list since I am learning how to read it. But I think you said the ingredient list isn't as important. How do I find out if the foods I am trying are research based options? I just got scared because of that word "carrageenan" and "cancer" being in the same sentence!
Unfortunately, you are not evaluating the diets properly. If it doesn't meet WSAVA guidelines I definitely wouldn't ever offer it. And if someone is sharing information who isn't an expert and/or that doesn't align with what the experts (ie veterinary nutritionists) are saying then I would disregard it entirely.
Here's a link to a blog written by a veterinary nutritionist explaining why ingredient lists are completely *useless* for assessing pet food.
vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/why-you-shouldnt-judge-a-pet-food-by-its-ingredient-list/
And here's a second blog about the same topic
vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/03/stop-reading-your-pet-food-ingredient-list/
Oh yikes I didn't realize that those freeze dried treats weren't appropriate! My cat loves them and I just restocked. I'd started handling them and the rest of her food with gloves, so I'm glad I was protecting myself there. Guess I'll finish out the bags I purchased and make sure I don't get them anymore. Thank you for making this information available!
Unfortunately, freeze drying preserves the bacterial contaminations, it doesn't get rid of them! It's a good call to transition to cooked treats - if you are looking for something high value Churu are often a hit!
@@VetMedCorner She loves Churus thankfully so I will stick to those. Looks like I'll be switching her regular diet back to Hill's as well.
Hills does meet WSAVA guidelines and is excellent! And remember that as long as the treats stay under 10% of your cat's daily caloric intake it won't unbalance her nutrition! Thankfully many cat treat options are quite low in calories which is helpful.
What were dogs eating before the invention of kibble? For most of dog’s domestic history kibble has not existed. Is it really what’s best for our dogs?
Full disclosure I do feed my dog kibble. I’m just wondering if that’s what is best.
Can you recommend some healthy dog food and treat brands?
Thank you.
The first video in the nutrition series covers the best, current standards that pet nutrition experts recommend.
ruclips.net/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/видео.htmlsi=Xe5YNlMKPD1rnqdi
The summary is that you should be feeding a research based formula that meets WSAVA guidelines.
I give my cat "cat food". These individuals almost suckered me in, especially with the pet food scare. As a treat, I was going to boil chicken for my cat with carrots. My vet said there are pet foods with veggies. I'm on that road now. I would never feed raw
I'm so glad you would never feed raw! It's necessary to feed a well formulated, balanced, research based diet that meets WSAVA guidelines!
You must get you facts right so much of what you say is simple rong I've had dogs for over 60 years feeding my puppies bones st 4 weeks never had enything but very healthy animals the WVA said Quote a dogs diet must contain a 3rd raw bone not sure your genuine
Feel free to use the links in the description to find the position statements, some research, and links to some experts.
Why are you talking about toxo when it's from litter box not raw diet. Totally out of left field random comment lol
Try a simple google. It will quickly show you that Toxoplasma is an issue in raw diets...
@@VetMedCornerOh I believe you! I've just never known that and worked in vet med for 15 years! Was in tech school 20-25 years ago.
Excellent! After being a raw feeder for many years I have been switching over for all the reasons you mention. Thank you!!
You are most certainly making the best choice to blend away from the raw! Thank you for your comment - I truly appreciate it. 💜
The most common issues I see are bone abnormalities due to an unbalanced diet, salmonella and ecoli causing severe illness (sometimes so severe that the patient dies), and heart issues caused by the diet.
However, I don't know how geographically influenced that is, and how that might compare to what my colleagues experience...
Does all of this research apply to the UK's raw pet food industry? (DEFRA state that the rules for producing food for pets in the UK is far more stringent than that of human foods) I know there'll be people/companies that state they only use slaughter house material that was passed fit for human consumption but is unwanted for commercial reasons.
Or is it literally just not safe as it's raw?
Yes, the research also applies to the UK pet food industry.
do you have any recommendations for single ingredient treats that aren’t freeze dried raw?
Remember that all treats must be less than 10% of the daily caloric intake - for single ingredient options I tend to reach for veggies and fruits that are safe (like apple, banana, carrot etc) as they are less calorie dense, but cooked chicken (or other protein source) can also be considered!
Is this freeze dried liver treat ok? UBite Raw Bits High Protein Freeze Dried Beef Liver, 1 single ingredient. My Bernedoodle gets itchy with chicken in his food. Thank you.
The video answers your question!
If your dog has a food allergy then prescription hypoallergenic diets and treats are required as all OTC options risk 'contamination' during the manufacturing process (ie the company makes some chicken treats and then uses the same machinery for the beef treats...).
Is your concern with freezdried treats just with freeze dried raw? Or are the precooked ones a concern too?
I'm not aware of any that have been cooked sufficiently first. If you do know of some, I would appreciate if you would let me know so I can check into them!
How long has Dr. Em been a vet?
For over a decade now!
I have a request if you wouldn't mind: would you please type out that amazing-long list of possible awful illnesses that raw food can cause? There were too many (with loooooong names) to note them down. I can only remember specifically the salmonella and toxoplasmosis. I just would like to be able to toss some of those out when possible feeding of raw food gets spoken of in my hearing.
Most commonly - salmonella, ecoli, listeria, Clostridium, and toxoplasmosis.
Hopefully you can share this video to give them additional information as well!
I hope this helps - thank you for your comment!
Just wanted to say thank you so much for providing this evidence based information.
I appreciate your comment a lot - I put so very much work in, so to have it be appreciated means the world 😊
Thank you for watching VMC!
Dogs can eat a vegetarian diet?? That doesn’t sound right… wouldn’t a vegetarian diet consist of lentils and starches which is unnecessary filler ..
No. Please watch the first video in the nutrition series to learn about micronutrient bioavailability, and how an ingredient list is not a reliable way to evaluate a pet food.
ruclips.net/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/видео.html
@@VetMedCorner I was surprised too that a vegetarian diet is fine for dogs and I believe said they dont require any meat AT ALL. This doesnt seem correct to me. I dont have an educational background in dog nutrition. Id think it be difficult to meet nutritional requirements for dogs with absolutely no meat. Even humans can have a hard time if not done correctly. Id love to hear more information on this. Absolutely agree with high chances of food borne illness. People have a hard enough time cleaning up after themselves while cooking raw meat. Cross contamination is usually the cause not under cooking. We let dogs lick us they lick themselves not mention theyr eating area
Dogs, like humans, are omnivores. They don't require any specific amino acids from their diet as their body is able to digest and manufacture all it needs from vegetarian sources.
This is NOT true for cats - their bodies require some specific amino acids from meat sources.
Like all dog nutrition, if the formula wasn't research based and didn't meet WSAVA guidelines I would definitely not feed it. Dog food is not simple/easy to formulate well.
That said, it's very possible to formulate excellent, balanced, vegetarian diets for dogs and we actually use them quite often for some specific medical issues.
Here's a blog written by a veterinary nutritionist with additional information for you. They are discussing even one step further - a vegan diet - which would be even more challenging to formulate well...
vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/07/vegan-dogs-a-healthy-lifestyle-or-going-against-nature/
@@VetMedCorner you said and I quote ‘dogs can be fed a vegetarian diet and do well with that’. That’s absolutely not true.
Feel free to read the information from a veterinary nutritionist linked in my comment above to learn why you are wrong and have been told incorrect information.
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If you want to feed your dog raw food buy Human grade ,dog food companies have no nutritional training of safety .if you love your pets feed them like we did of old ,scraps of human foods ,add to it if needed .
Did you even watch the video?
@@VetMedCorner why would you reply this smart ass comment ? Of course I watched the video and I am adding my comment to your already good information .but facts dogs need meat and organs ,in moderation and safe.
The bigger issue is the dog food business who are using 4-d animal meats etc and the dry companies use the 4- d meats also.