6 Easy Ways To Add Raw To Your Pet's Diet

[@aaraujo306]

I started out putting a raw egg on my dogs dry food and giving my girl a slice of raw chicken or beef when I was cooking dinner, or I would give her freezer burnt meat. I eventually switched my girl to full time raw (frozen commercial raw) because it cleared up her allergies, but even when I was using it as a topper it helped her out a lot too.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

What a lucky dog!

[@HappyLilCamGirl]

love how kibble and goats milk has very “cereal and milk” vibes

[@rivertheservicedoodle1730]

As a service dog handler this is an amazing resource for me. I can’t feed straight raw food it’s not the best for travel. But just adding some stuff is much easier

[@chrisro204]

Thank you for this! So helpful. Would love a video on what type of raw bones would be appropriate for various dog ages and sizes.

[@carmenchavez5487]

I second this!

[@9hk38f]

Any bone that does not present a choking hazard. Its that simple! If you lack the common sense to figure this out, YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE A DOG, OR CHILDREN!

[@marikalemay1218]

Yes! I would love a video about raw bones and CATS.❤

[@ZPatellaro]

​@9hk38f it's a simple suggestion so that they can be on the lookout for a specific type of bone. No need to be a dick about it, jeez...

[@Hangin_With_Shane]

Thank you Skylar! When I was looking for goat milk options, I was very fortunate to find a goat farm nearby. They offer fresh and frozen options. I buy a gallon/ 4 qt. bags for $10. I've began stocking up for the winter season of non milking times! Hope you're well and thank you again for the great advice and content!

[@hydieshiers4324]

Me and my little shih tzu took a road trip to nearest pet store to get goat's milk today ... came outta the store with 3 containers Primal Goats Milk, Stella and Chewy toppers and patties in 3 different varieties , OC Turkey Raw and 2 bones.. $186 I had goat's milk for my fur baby. 😀 Gave him 2 tablespoons of the goat's milk tonight and he lapped it right up! He absolutely loves it! My dog is currently eating Dogs For The Earth Organic dehydrated Turkey gal in customer service suggested I add goat's milk to Benji's diet. So glad I did! Lots of benefits! Hopefully this will bring down his allergy symptoms. Just want his itching to stop and heal his gut.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Woo hoo! Sounds awesome!

[@rebeccas.kailyaird4994]

I'm learning SO MUCH from you! I've been feeding my fur babies the wrong things their whole life. Thanks to you, I'm changing that :)

[@sointeresting3938]

Thank you for all the valuable information you provide via your different videos. It's very appreciated. Keep shining Skylar!

[@Weirdandwackytwins]

could you talk about your thoughts on coconut oil for dogs?

[@bribnkr13]

I’m picking up a puppy in a week and I’ve been doing lots of research on dry food, wet food and treats. I appreciate these videos so much. I’ve gotten a bag of solid gold puppy kibble and Orijen puppy wet food as well as the pure bites freeze dried beef liver for training treats. I’m still learning but these have been super helpful

[@wigi-gum6093]

I've got chickens and Rabbits as a part of my homestead and I'm looking to add goats as well. So this works perfectly

[@memphischick6827]

I buy Primal Pronto, it’s frozen raw kibble. All organic! It’s the easiest I have found to feed raw. They also get kibble, The Honest Kitchen Clusters.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Primal Pronto is great for the people who forget to thaw their raw (me)! Sounds like you have one lucky dog!

[@Weirdandwackytwins]

I have a weimaraner and I wondered what you feed yours. I have started her on raw goats milk as a topper for dry kibble.

[@nadiamurillo8634]

Hi I love your channel, I have to dogs that suffer from hot spots and ear infections. After multiple rounds of antibiotics and no fix. I have decided to start incorporating raw to their diet. Can I start with lightly cooked ground turkey? Im already adding goats milk and broth to their kibble but I want to bring up the meat portion. Thank you!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

You can absolutely start with a lightly cooked ground turkey topper!

[@hannahvandervelde883]

I would love to see you do a deep dive into diet-related DCM and grain-free diets, and hear your recommendations regarding this topic.

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

ABSOLUTELY!!! I've lived with Dobermans for 4 decades and just heard about DCM being associated with dog food containing legumes, which peas a part of. So many higher end kibble has peas in them!

[@someone-cs4hu]

I think it would help if you included in your FAQ where you went to school for pet nutrition. I've seen comments from people who do not think you are actually formally educated in what you're talking about. Also when I tried to show my mom your channel, she immediately asked where you got certified and I couldn't give an answer. I think it may even be a good idea to just make a short video discussing where/when you went to school for pet nutrition(maybe even explain a little bit what a pet nutritionist does)! I think that would help a lot. Fyi, i personally really like your channel. I've been researching dog nutrition for years (just on my own, but it's a hyperfixation of mine) and so I know my opinion isn't that important since I'm not formally educated, but everything you've said about dog food regarding commercialized pet foods and what look out for is everything I know to be true. Anyways, haven't even watched your videos on raw diets yet but plan to as I'd really like to start incorporating raw into my dogs diet! I know it's the best option for them, just seems daunting. I'm afraid of messing up and them not getting all the nutrients they need!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

I will certainly add them to the list! Thank you!

[@SinKitty144]

I'd love to see a video for both cat and dog on a full raw diet. I've been wanting to switch but I'm worried I'll do it wrong. You are awesome and very knowledgeable thank you. :)

[@amayaarnold5771]

So helpful, very easy to understand what you are saying and i have learned a lot!

[@kathleendeutsch819]

Yay! Stella and Chewy freeze dried meat! I free feed it (crumbled up, very small quantities) for my 2 small dogs. They love playing like crazy, snatching a bit, chewing it up, and going back to play.

[@lindajonesartist]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You don't know how useful this video was for me! I'm off to do some more digging, now because you've given me some good starting points that I didn't know about.

[@analiciaolague710]

Hi I would love to hear your opinion on some of the online delivery service fresh dog food options, Farmers dog, Ollie, Nom Nom, Spot &Tango's Unkibble/Fresh food?

[@amyturner6804]

I give my cats Bones and Co. Goat Whip, which is raw goat milk that is whipped to a whipped cream consistency. They love it and I love that they're getting all those probiotics!

[@bbikermama]

Skyler! Love your new look!!!

[@doLLia05]

Hi! What are your thought in adding either raw egg or cocked egg to the kibble?

[@debbiesmith2256]

I love your videos. I do have a question for I just got a puppy. She is 10 weeks old and I was wondering if I can give her any of the raw and if you can let me know what dry and wet foods do you suggest for her? Thanks.

[@marioposada]

Hi I started to watch your videos, very interesting, I give keebles food to my doggie but I also give him chicken, or meat that a cook separately just with a little salt for him, he also eats a lot of veggies and fruit, like apples, bluberries, etc

[@stephanieosadchuk5689]

Thank you so much! I found this video super helpful, as my vet is the raw or nothing type. I’ll have to wait to incorporate it for our puppy, as her kidneys are recovering from toxic mushroom poisoning.

[@llw04939]

That really helped, thanks!

[@MelissaHillikerNPets]

Yay thank you for making this!! Exactly what I've been needing. You're awesome!

[@kritisingh5600]

Thank you for this ! I have a siberian husky with sensitive stomach and you are god send ❤question - is it okay to mix raw toppers with kibble like you showed since the time to digest would vary for both, can that lead to any stomach issues ?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

This is something still debated among raw feeders. The experts and peers that I have talked to seem to come to a similar conclusion that unless you have a very sensitive pup that has been unsuccessful with the raw/kibble mix, it is perfectly fine to mix the two.

[@mellemon1893]

Last time I was at the pet store I saw Instinct’s frozen raw chicken-flavored meal toppers for cats! So I picked it up because I just found your channel and have been wanting to start giving my kitties some raw food. Have you heard about this product from Instinct? If so what do you think? (Instinct is also the kibble I feed my cats)

[@bethanyt2537]

I’ve also been wondering about instinct as they have a dog food with freeze dried raw pieces added already.

[@alysiabassett2786]

I am also hoping for a review on Instinct products soon!

[@tengrachel9548]

Is it ok to feed raw with kibbles? I heard they can't digest the two together very well. Is it true?

[@iGooseMax]

I found this so incredibly helpful, thank you so much!! 🥰❤️

[@SturdysauceOG]

Great video. I transitioned my dog to 20% raw and it seemed to give him some digestive issues. Raw is ground veggies, chicken organs and bones. Im gonna try out fresh and transition him slower into raw

[@emilioidk2055]

How did it go?

[@floby00]

Thank you so much for this information. I have a 4year old golden that has ear infections that don't want to go away. I am going to start adding raw goat milk to her kibble. How much do I use? Also can I add raw hamburger to her kibble as a topper?

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she has answered in her video. Good luck !!

[@kristinejbrumfield4879]

Thanks! You're awesome!!!

[@loislane8317]

Hi Skylar. I am hoping you can ease my mind with the raw food diet. I have 8 cats that I adore and want the best for them. I decided to introduce a raw diet about 6 months ago. Long journey for them to fully accept it. My biggest fear is are they getting the correct nutrients in each serving. Seems impossible when I am making big batches and trying to incorporate it all through the bulk. Can you suggest the best way to make sure they are getting everything they need. I am limited to monies, so it is important I spend it on what I absolutely need for them. Hope you can assist me with the right path:-) Best and Warm Regards, Lois Lane

[@mtdsmom]

Have you done a review on the Instinct raw? I've been using the frozen bits as a kibble topper. Would love to hear your thoughts on the brand. Thanks

[@b2andre]

what about going to the local butcher shop and getting bones from them? Or getting other ingredients like hearts, liver and just giving my dogs those in-between feedings? Would that work?

[@mary-ms7gb]

Are raw bones safe for small dogs?

[@malikidris]

I just purchased raw you can see, a better dog food. Id love to know if those ingredients in the brand are even good. Anyway to do a video on this brand? I see it as a hybrid as kibble & raw blend.

[@josephmedeiros3197]

Your channel has helped my English bulldog so much. Do you recommend Steve’s raw food? It seems the best. The ingredients seem better than stella and chewys. Herschel says thank you!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Hi Herschel! Steve's is a great raw option! I'm so glad to hear that my videos have helped you!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Sounds like his gut may need some support. Try adding probiotics (raw goat milk is a favorite!) and see if that helps.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

An ounce or two per day and you can absolutely give it to the others!

[@andersonfamily9942]

Hi Joseph - what other foods are you giving Herschel? I also have an English Bulldog and looking for the best to give him since he’s also a picky eater. Thanks!

[@josephmedeiros3197]

@@andersonfamily9942 Right now he’s rotating between Steve’s pork and beef. He gets 4 patties per day. I also give him raw smelt, dried herring, raw turkey necks, raw duck feet, and a few kinds of treats (he likes the acana duck and pear ones). Herschel was not a big fan of kibble but would eat low quality kibble (like Royal Canin). He HATED orijen kibble - was a struggle to get him to eat. That’s when we made the switch to a raw diet, and now I never have to worry about him finishing his food. Let me know if you have any other questions. The bulldog community has helped me so much already 😂

[@julika1984]

U can get raw goats milk on other websites like Big Country Raw - they have lots of raw food and treats and milk also , Primal - that's another good one or Open Farms - milk they also have kefir as well and other foods.

[@debbiesmith2256]

One more quick question, I did give my puppy some of the goat’s milk, I was afraid of giving her too much and daily that it would upset her tummy, do you have a suggestion for this? Again thanks.

[@mala3isity]

You're mostly talking about dogs but I have cats that wait at my feet for the "accidentally" dropped meat when I'm cooking. Always frozen first then thawed. Hamburger & chicken are their faves.

[@littledigger3119]

Hello, So my wife and I recently started adding toppers and goats milk to our pets kibble meal. Do we need to reduce the amount of kibble when adding goats milk and toppers or do we feed the same amount of kibble and add the toppers and goats milk?

[@briannab1786]

Can u make a video of what should be incorporated to make a complete and balanced diet?? I’m currently just doing dry kibble but i don’t know if I need to add canned food, with raw meat, and goats milk?

[@chrispysadventures1071]

Question, we have a German boxer that is one years old. She eats the honest kitchen dehydrated, no grain turkey and also we feed her a RAW diet. Is it OK to do the two the only concern we have is her getting bone in her diet. She does chew raw beef, bones, raw chicken feet is there any other way to get bone into her diet? Also, we give her the honest kitchen goats milk I just wanna make sure then I’m not missing something and make sure that she’s getting her nutrition the way she should.

[@officialjaluv]

Stella and chewy has a lot of freezed dried raw. Should we add water or bone broth?

[@stephaniesinternetlife]

My dog absolutely loves Stella and Chewy’s freeze dried raw topper! 😍 i usually mix it with his wet dog food and now he won’t eat it unless it’s mixed with the raw dog food topper 😂

[@michaelellison1109]

How much kibble do I take out of my dogs diet when introducing raw food to each meal?

[@jemima2885]

Can you recomend a brand a place I can get as raw goatmilk as possible that also ship to Norway. I think the only goatmilk they sell here is very processed

[@jennaaylward3597]

what kibble do you use???

[@tengrachel9548]

I have been giving my two dogs raw goat milk keifr. So raw goat milk and raw goat milk kefir. which one is better? What the difference between them?

[@Janna.M]

Soo helpful! I’ve been feeding purebites as training treats pretty frequently and didn’t realize it could dehydrate him. Is there any concern for dogs eating too much organ meat because of high iron levels?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

There is certainly a limit to what is considered a healthy amount of organ meat. If you are feeding them primarily as treats, which should only be making up about 10% of your pet's diet, then it is not too much of a worry. Mixing it up and adding some of their chicken breast or fish treats will help to break up a liver-heavy treat pouch and add some more variety.

[@Janna.M]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer thanks so much for replying! Really appreciate the info. :)

[@shotbytim9624]

I'd like to find out about adding organ meats to my dogs' diet. I'm a hunter and every winter I have some of the meats that humans don't like very much, like hearts, livers and kidneys from deer and wild pigs. I've made jerky treats by dehydrating a mixture of ground liver and sweet potatoes, but would love to have some more ideas.

[@deannamartin6827]

If you hunt in Canada, wild pig is fine for dogs. In the US, wild pig carries pseudorabies and trichinosis.

[@marysmith3688]

The goats milk video is unavailable?

[@markc7889]

How about Nutra Complete as freeze dry raw dog food?

[@Shywarlikegirl]

Is adding water to dry food okay if we don't have easy access to goats milk?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Absolutely! Adding moisture to your pet's diet is the most important, what you add for that moisture is secondary.

[@Shywarlikegirl]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer How much water would you say is good to add? I feed my dogs by the cup.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

I would add enough to float the kibble a little hit and then let the kibble sit in warm water for a few minutes to soften

[@carolapina2905]

I’ve been doing a 75% kibble with 25% raw. So they get the “nutrients” from the kibble and the benefits of raw. I’m not a nutritionist so I would be worried about making her food balanced.

[@melissamedina7847]

Can I use this for my cat too?

[@chrispysadventures1071]

Also, the other question was how much should she be eating per day? She probably weighs about 50 pounds maybe a few pounds heavier than that she’s very fit I just want to make sure I’m giving her enough per day.

[@HHDEVIL6]

Hello. Ive been feeding my dog Dr Harvey's. Its a just as raw meat complete diet base. Can you give it a look and see what you think?

[@officialjaluv]

So just add the raw to the kibble instead of a full serving of freezed dried raw?

[@KoziiXD]

can you review canagan ?

[@mikkileon6380]

What do You think about Envanger’s brand dog food???

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

it has been around a LONG time, but seems to have expanded and I wonder IF they are as good, better, etc. Hope she answers.

[@Spkook82]

What about Tuft and paw cat food?

[@kimgab123]

how much goat milk to add to a 75lb dog's diet?

[@mikes6368]

Can you please do a review on TLC “all life stages” dog food 👍🏻

[@debbieshulman3711]

Is there special puppy raw food? My pet is on kibble and I want to transition into more raw.

[@akhiker01]

Raw BONES 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackelynsanchez695]

What about sheep's milk? Where I live i can get fresh free range sheep's milk, but not goat's. I could get the powdered version of the goats milk online... I'm genuinely asking since I would rather a local fresh product

[@jennyjiang5839]

Is it possible to incorporate raw food, dry, and wet food into a cats diet? If so, could you do a video for people who would like to try out raw food and how balance all types of food without harming the cats digestive system? Thank you!

[@hukhh3145]

for sure! i would start super slow (less than a teaspoon). You might need to mix it with wet or dry to entice your cat to eat it. as long as theyre all complete you shouldnt have an issue with a combo not being complete

[@hukhh3145]

the facebook group feline nutrition might be helpful (although theyre not pro kibble)

[@kaylinpowers3521]

What about raw game fowl eggs?

[@wittykitty143]

More b-roll please 😆

[@bizzyb5436]

I go to the market and buy the cheap cut meats ( breasts, chuck, etc). I’ll semi cook the meats with veggies and mix it with quality kibble. It’s way cheaper than buying raw dog food online and only requires time.

[@natashabeanecharlesmclean1932]

What is the Paw print in the food bowl on the video cover image? I keep seeing those in raw food bowls and wondering what it is.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

A lot of people will freeze food toppers in molds for both aesthetic purposes and convenience. Admittedly, this is a stock photo because my raw meals never look this cute, but I would guess that they have used goat milk or greek yogurt or a combo of both.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer your thoughts on yogurt?? Kind and does it take the place of anything else???

[@missy361973]

Need help. My 1 year old shitzu/maltese has been having lots of issues. Not sure if its food related or allergies, butthe first year she was eating Fromm Gold puppy formula ,now shes having all kinds of issues. All foods not digesting canned presctition diet ok but she doest eat alot or not at all. Please help my Lilly.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

the goat milk, have you tried?? seems worth it. Hope she gets better.

[@Urukins]

Hi! I am so glad I found your channel! It's been super informative so far, I am a dedicated cat mom and I used to give kibble (edgard and cooper or Lily's kitchen) can food (gourmet or lily's kitchen) and raw food as the main meals for my cats. One of my beloved cats passed away and ever since then it's been a bit of a nightmare with my other cat when it comes to nutrition, she adores kibble and refuses to eat canned or raw which she had before. I think she is just really picky now, and while I believe I give her a good kibble food I would much prefer to feed her a more balanced diet, will you consider doing a 'picky eaters' video in the future? thank you!

[@chrispysadventures1071]

I did leave two comments, but I only seen one there. I will resend if that didn’t go through.

[@reginalee4087]

Thoughts on Darwin’s patties?

[@arthermagnum747]

What helps feed & fuel normal gut flora are prebiotic. Probiotics you mention are the normal flora, not what feeds them!

[@mrniusi11]

What about raw cow's milk? We have immediate raw cows milk.

[@seajay958]

What about whole frozen mice for cats?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

As long as the cat is monitored to prevent potential choking hazards I don't see why not! I have a friend who gives there dog a frozen/thawed mouse every time he feeds his snakes

[@laurissasheppat5470]

What about raw egg? Is that something good to start out with?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Yes! I would only add 1 egg a day though since they are high in calorie

[@laurissasheppat5470]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer awesome thank you 😊

[@PonyTrotsky]

Is there some reason you have to add raw bones and meat from a pet food company? Why not just supplement with human grade meat and ordinary bones from the butcher?

[@GigiEmbrechts]

Can’t agree with raw goat milk, no mammals should have milk after weaning including humans, also raw beef bones are great for dogs. I get them from the butcher freeze them and my dog will spend hours trying to eat them which they are so hard they cant but keeps them happy eating bits of raw meat on the bone and getting the bone marrow from the center.

[@julika1984]

Bones or raw Bones are horrible for medium or small 🐕 in my experience

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

why??

[@julika1984]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 the way my dog ate bone before was crazy she always want too much of everything she can't get enough she eats fast. and idk how she does it but she almost choke on them she takes it a part and by the time i look she is on panic mode. That's why for me it's not a option she does better with bully sticks but i watch her like a hawk when she eats anything bone related. And what's also weird is her stomach can't handle most foods or bones she throws up from almost every food i took her to the dr's multiple times no one can tell me why. She is allergic to chicken and beef she is so picky she's not like other dogs like when she hungry she will eat what ever u put out for her, nope she eats what she wants i tested this out too the dr was laughing I'm like yeah its funy but not funny when she throws up every 4th day from something LIKE i like check the canned food for harmful ingredients i make sure the kibble is safe i cook her food then i also sometimes her raw just so she can teste all her options.

[@llw04939]

You say you're a trainer, are you R+ or balanced?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

R+ and force free!

[@llw04939]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer Awesome!!! I am too. 💗

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Yes! That's awesome!

[@aberration1]

I would expect a dog nutritionist to recommend me buying raw meat and fish instead of processed canned shit

[@kevywilliams3304]

Dogs never fished . If you actually studied canine nutrigenomics. You’d know that. Where did you get your diploma …