Easy, Basic, DIY - How to Make Your Own Raw Food Diet for Your Dog

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Here’s a link to a more recent video about the BARF raw diet! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@axtonheath8170]

InstaBlaster...

[@philliphall5198]

Are you still feeding this ??? Have you made any changes to it ????

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@philliphall5198 I am still feeding raw, but have made several changes over the years. Check out some of my other raw diet videos to see them. Thanks for watching!

[@melmbautista]

Best raw food videooooooo tysm! Got the beef muscle, gizzards, liver, and hearts and broccoli cuts as the chonk then pureed two whole eggs, leftover chicken bones, two slices of watermelon and a dallop of non fat Greek yogurt to "marinate" in. Mix it all together and put them in a bag that's what it's all about! Woof woof! Haha happy Irish doodle here in Washington-- thank you for your expertise! And the part about how making our loved ones a meal as a form of love language?! Acts of service! Amen to that but of wisdom!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad to see such enthusiasm for our dogs! Thanks for watching!

[@WW-rr1fy]

Turn to 1.5 speed. ur welcome

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Ok Great Thanks for the tip

[@shihtzumyjaan76]

I had no idea something like that existed until i saw your comment oh my GOD Thankyou

[@mandysavoy2924]

Not all heroes wear capes ❤️

[@kellym5535]

You, my friend, are a genius.

[@anitamendes1802]

Thank you!!

[@petereastwood7868]

14:00 “… if you have any tips …”. My advice is, do not grind up everything. I give my dog raw, whole chicken necks, wings, drumsticks, etc. He crunches up the bones and the chewing and crunching cleans his teeth. I also give him big chunks of the cheapest, toughest meat I can find, also for the teeth cleaning. And raw beef ribs for the same reason. Chewing and gnawing is also good for a dogs mental health (so I have read); it releases serotonin. My dog often naps after a good bone gnawing session. BTW - There is a lot of good info about raw dog food on Paws of Prey channel.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the tips. I learned a lot more over time. May want to check out my more recent videos. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonypatrick4441]

If you love your dogs. You'll enjoy making them healthy food. Thanks bro! Your dogs are very lucky to have such a caring owner. ❤

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@elle2930]

me *is a vegetarian* also me : *has my dog on a raw diet*

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

elle that’s real love. 😊

[@GregariousAntithesis]

I hope your not feeding a dog a vegetarian diet.

[@elle2930]

Gregarious Antithesis I JUST SAID I DONT LMAO WHAT “RAW DIET”

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Gregarious Antithesis she is feeding her dog raw including meat, just not herself.

[@meganroth6915]

haha I am Vegan and I feed my dog raw as well 🤣🤣

[@sarahbity8060]

I like the way you expressed your love for your dogs by making them some raw food, even if it was for a short term!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

There are many ways to show your dog love. Making them a meal, is a great way of doing it!

[@scottybuttons1882]

I love this as a way of showing your dog that you love them. Takes more effort than just giving the, something to eat.

[@bettyshouna1685]

Scotty Buttons I give my dog deep tissue massages!

[@looloogreg2670]

There's lot of great ways to show your dog that you love them.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Very true! @@looloogreg2670

[@elenadejesus7489]

Do more. I love watching a man prepare for his furry children. I've been feeding raw for 6 years but I love watching others prepare. Again, thank you and please do more processing and maybe show you feeding your babies.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Elena, Here’s a link to my Raw Diet play list. There’s 14 videos, many include feeding my dogs at the end. kzbin.info/aero/PLdB1By605Hd1Yxv-BZkzQh9KnCn6xFfSd Thanks for watching!

[@sherriegoins8971]

I enjoyed your video. The humor was great too.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the kinds words of support and for watching!

[@kayharris6457]

Thanks for sharing. I am going to follow your advice.❤❤❤❤❤

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorenasarabia653]

Hi! Thanks for this video, super helpful. I just have one question. I'm completely new to the raw diet and I've been told b4 that chicken bones are extremely dangerous. I assume this is not true then? I wanted to see if anyone knows something about it. I've read that COOKED bones are a no no but raw are ok is that true? Thanks! 😅

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

I had the same misconception. Chicken bones are fine for dogs as long as they are RAW. Any cooked bones are much more brittle and can cause problems sometimes. Thanks for your support and for watching!

[@tinakelch9471]

Hi , I’m just learning all this .. loving it , I have two Frenchtons one is 5 1/2 months 18 lbs an the other 2 1/2 months 8 lbs. so they should eat 3 to 5 percent of body weight an for how long before I switch to 2 percent ..

[@tinakelch9471]

An can the little one eat bones the 2 Half month one

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Puppies can eat the bones once they have adult teeth. Till the put them in a blender or grinder.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can switch once they become adolescent or if you notice they are getting too over weight. Every dog is different.

[@tinakelch9471]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 thank you .. do you when do they get there full adult teeth in ?..

[@poodlemom1109]

Are u using Vitamix blender? What blender is good to break down bones? Thanks!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

I use a “900 watt ninja brand” blender.

[@kittypuppup717]

☺️ Playback speed is fine to me. Great information! Thank you.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the support and for watching!

[@sherrir.connor1448]

I have a Yorkie so we are taking small dog here. Can you feed a small dog cut up chicken bones? Or do I need to blend the chicken bones so they are a little smaller? Also do you take the scales and bone out of the fish? Or just blend them too?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

The short answer is yes, you can feed a small dog chunks of chicken bones raw. But if your dog is old or has bad teeth then using a blender is better. I have a whole video n that subject in my raw dog food play list. Thanks for watching!

[@looloogreg2670]

Could you do a video about the BARF diet?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

If there’s enough interest I would be happy to!

[@bettyshouna1685]

looloo greg Is be interested to see that.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Betty Shouna here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@joannbanks7231]

I'm going to try it.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Your dog will thank you as do I. Thanks for watching!

[@gynotalegna]

Do you have an actual recipe with portion measurements available? I have 70 lb and 22 lb dogs and would to make and freeze ahead. Thank you.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Angela Gibson You can start with this simple method. Total daily raw starting portion = 70lbs x 2% = 1.4 lbs per day. After you have that number use the 80% muscle meat, 10% bone and 10% organ meat ratio. So 1.4 x 80% = 1.26lbs of chicken quarters (includes bone and muscle meat) and 0.14lbs of organ meat (liver, kidney, tripe). Of course it is easier to do this on a larger scale like a week or 2 weeks. The calculation is the same, but you would portion out 1.4lbs for a day once you mix it all up. For 2 dogs you can combine them for the bulk number. For example 70+22 = 92lbs of dog that would need 92lbs x 2%= 1.84 lbs a day for both or 1.5 and 0.5 if you want to round it up. 2% of body weight is just a starting point assuming your dogs aren’t over weight, and are healthy adults. If you have a young, active dog, add more food to the daily portions, if your dog is older or over weight use less. Hope that helps. If you need more detailed info you can do me on Instagram and I can give you my number to call.

[@dalebailey754]

What brand of blender do you use?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

It’s a “Ninja” 900watt. Thanks for watching!

[@angelaarmstrong6405]

What about vegetables? Do they get it from the animals that eat vegetables? My English springer spaniel’s are having so many skin and ear issues. 😩🤦‍♀️ Dry dog food is so horrible. I will appreciate any suggestions for all the fur baby parents out there.🙏 I’m going to try your recommendation/ recipe. Thank you so much..

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Here’s a more recent version of the diet with vegetables and other supplements. Thanks for watching!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@cecewang70]

Do you freeze the raw for at a least 2 weeks before feeding?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can if you have excess free freezer space, but it’s not necessary.

[@futbol1972]

Do bone in chicken tight and leg quarters count as the requirements for bone? I already have an idea of how much food to give my 87lbs goldendoodle 8 years old dog. But they are supposed to get 12-15% of bone/minerals a day..this is where I get confused . Will a leg tight or chicken quater or just single chicken neck be enough for bone requirement? Also I don't need to grind anything right I can just give it to him whole right?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Marco, Yes, a chicken quarter with thigh and backbone included will the right amount of bone for your raw diet. Here’s a link to another video with more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU Thanks for watching!!

[@futbol1972]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 ok so I can give my dog this every morning as one meal but I would still need to add more muscle meet/protein to meet muscle meat requirements for his morning meal and ofcourse add a little bit of organs too.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@futbol1972 correct, you just need to have bone, muscle meat, organs as well as any whole food supplements over the span of a days food.

[@johnbatalis7581]

good morning from greece. I see in your video that you put the chicken with the bone. Is there any problem with the blender?what happens with the bone from beef or lamp?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Chicken bones are fine for the blender, but thicker bones are not. You can use a cleaver or ask your butcher to cut the bones into smaller pieces for you.

[@karnsoo4024]

May ask how long can i store it in freezer? Thank you

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can store raw in the freezer for many, many weeks.

[@karnsoo4024]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 Thank you

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@karnsoo4024 My pleasure! Have a great day,!

[@GregariousAntithesis]

You really need a inexpensive manual meat grinder it turns bone into meal it also works great to grind up frozen vegs. What i do for my puppy. Really should add some carrots, peas, green beans for vitamins and for roughage.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Gregarious Antithesis Good point. This is a basic approach for people to get started with what they have on hand. Check out my more recent approach to raw prep. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@markadams6884]

What is the barf diet? I have heard of the brat diet. Chicken bones, because they are hollow, do they not risk to splinter and cause tears in the digestive track?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Mark Adams Thanks for the comment Mark. BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food Diet) is an alternative raw diet designed to provide dogs with a modified homemade diet that consists of raw meat and bones, as well as vegetables and fruit while eliminating all processed foods and grains. Chicken bones are not brittle when raw and are safe for dogs to eat. Just size the bones to your dogs mouth size.

[@elenadejesus7489]

BARF= biologically appropriate raw food. Raw chicken bones, turkey, and other fowl all appropriate

[@elenadejesus7489]

Cook bones are dangerous

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus BARF diet is a different version of a raw diet. I’ve tried it and liked it. My dogs too.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus I agree, but cooked bones are great in bone broth as long as you remove them when your done making the broth.

[@marabeni771]

Fat is indeed okey to add a bit as dogs do need it. They derive there energy from it. As some already pointed out heart and gizzard are indeed not the organ meats. You’ll want a secreting organ next to liver like kidney, spleen or testicles. Next to that you seem to follow the overal ‘ratio’ diet. I started there too 4 years ago and I know feed following NRC requirements. Still raw just I count everything to make sure I provide all the nutrient requirements. Especial to make sure I have a proper calcium - phosphor ratio. But also copper and zinc work together so I’ll make sure they’re in close range and so on. [A bit more complicated but worth learning]

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Mara Beni Thanks for all the amazing tips! I’m learning new things every day.

[@Venomousfox]

I have just 1 question before I start feeding raw, it says 10% edible bone, but it looked like it was a lot more?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Bone is a lot less in weight than the meat portion. Remember the proportions are a guide, they don’t need to be exact. So a little more or less isn’t a big deal. If you are worried, you can start off with buying raw already prepared.

[@barisemris1046]

Pls I have a question, do I have to blind it ?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You don’t have to blend it, the blending makes the consistency better.

[@dianesmith6745]

Add water to your blender after you scoop it out and get every drop of mixture.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Good tip. Thanks.

[@AllAboutUFC]

Thanks for a video mate!!! U such a nice guy thanks

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

My pleasure! Thanks for the support and for watching!

[@lesliecaldwell3430]

What is the freezer life before the food loses its nutrients? And more importantly how long does it last in the fridge before it goes bad? Can you add supplements like vitamins to your base?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Leslie Caldwell I think the freezer life would be at least a month, although I’m not certain. I would say a week in the fridge would be fine. Dogs can eat meat that is a bit on the decomposing side. You can add any supplements as you see fit to this basic recipe. The supplements I added were the egg shells and sardines, but you can add an almost endless assortment of supplements as you see fit depending on your dogs needs.

[@bettyshouna1685]

Leslie Caldwell I'm sure it would last a long time in the freezer, but then it would be taking up lots of space. I don't have a deep freezer so I wouldn't want to keep it in there for more than a couple weeks.

[@ericelder2962]

If your going to add supplements just buy kibble

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Eric Elder Lots of people add supplements, but I prefer whole food to add supplements

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@ericelder2962 hi. Kibble doesn't contain whole food supplements. They just spray "so called" chemicals they call supplements. I'd rather have the real deal. After all, it's your dogs health here.

[@bettyshouna1685]

Lots of good stuff! Looks like it's doable at home. How did your dogs like it?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks! My dogs loved it!

[@looloogreg2670]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 I bet they did!

[@scottybuttons1882]

I think most dogs would enjoy all that meaty goodness.

[@bettyshouna1685]

Scotty Buttons my dog loves meaty bones.

[@sarahbity8060]

Mine too. I get marrow bones. They are pricey though @@bettyshouna1685

[@tildeboo1448]

I might be vegan myself but bet yo ass I will feed my dogs what they need 😊

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

That’s great to hear. Your dog will appreciate it even more knowing you care so much!

[@luccikerri]

My dog is new to a raw diet but I have noticed just after eating he will sleep, a really good sleep for a hour or two, is this normal?❤

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Yes, a lot of dogs will nap after a good meal.

[@urketovoremarilynnsanchez7636]

Thanks I got a new puppy. I'm totally doing this

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Congrats! I added you on Instagram.

[@tracymorgan765]

Hearts and Gizzards count as muscle meat. Liver, kidneys, Pancreas, Lungs and a few other bits count as organs.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Yes, old video. Check out a newer one.

[@MGreig68]

What about Kefir? Do you not add that?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can customize your dogs raw diet as you like. That’s the best part!

[@xlifewritex]

Does this ratio sound right. 5:1:1:1; which is 5 parts fresh meat muscle, 1 part fresh bone (or even simpler, 5 parts meat on the bone), 1 part fresh organ meat (liver, kidney, heart, with fresh liver being the most important) and 1 part veg ?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

xlifewritex Sounds a bit heavy on the veg part. As long as you are around the 75-80% muscle, 10% bone, 10% organ you should be fine. It’s not like baking where everything needs to be precise. The idea is more to see how your dog responds, and seeing how their poops are. If you have a healthy adult dog that isn’t over or under weight then you are on the right track. There’s lots of variables depending on age, activity level and weight even seasons impact dietary needs. Customize your dogs diet over time and find what works for you. Think of this guide as a starting point.

[@jaclynbeebe1918]

What blender do you use?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

It’s a 900 watt Ninja.

[@priayief]

I'm wondering ... why is it necessary to grind up meat and other ingredients for making your dog food? I understand al the ingredients, but why not just feed them whole?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

See my pinned comment with exactly what you desired. This video is for new people who may not have another way to chop up bones. Another reason to grind your raw is for smaller dogs or dogs with bad teeth.

[@jazminyz]

If I cook all the food would I go by the weight raw or cooked? Also what blender do you use? Is there any bone supplements? My dog tends to swallow bones whole

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Cooked food works the same for weight, but has way less nutrition, so you’ll have to add more supplements than raw. Do not feed your dog cooked bones!

[@dianesmith6745]

I get 40 pounds of chicken necks from Food City. I remove the skin then freeze them. The dogs love them frozen because it cleans their teeth. I give my 100 pound GSD two in the AM two in the PM and two at lunch. My little mini doxie gets one tiny one at lunch. Their teeth are immaculate. The necks clean their teeth and they get the correct amount of bone.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Chicken necks are great treats, but have a lot of bone content.

[@dianesmith6745]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 I give them for the “bone” content.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@dianesmith6745 sounds good!

[@evarogers8775]

Good info however, for few feeding, organ meat actually refers to secreting organs (liver, kidney, spleen, brain, sweetbreads) While heart, gizzards are organs, for raw feeding they are actually considered a muscle meat. Heart is especially good but use in small quantities. Fish is super important too. If the meal doesn't have fish, the Omega3 gel caps are easy to add. Overall, good job!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Eva Rogers I agree, here is a more recent video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@kimmendonca8536]

Hi eva, im wondering where you get your info because im wanting to do this.

[@evarogers8775]

@@kimmendonca8536 There is a LOT of info online. Some is great and some is nothing more than "watch me feed my dog raw meat for the first time" and has major omissions. There are Facebook groups that are good if you're into group support. I did a KZbin search and watched everything I could find. After a few I began taking notes. Dr Karen Becker has online newsletters that help explain lots of details but I found her it challenging to find specific things I wanted to go back and read again. I have found my dog does best on the Prey Model (frankenprey actually since I don't feed full prey items but pick and choose the specific meats I use - no fully dressed bunnies on my dog's menu). I`ll track down the most helpful articles and get back to you with websites. Honestly, the math can be a challenge (especially on shopping days) so there are sites with charts that help a lot.

[@vanessamcgrew4486]

Wait so if we feed raw we have to stay 100 percent raw? I was just here to see what kinds of raw food I can give my dog as a special treat every now and again, while still feeding the canned food . Is it bad to give her a raw chicken wing randomly if she eats a mostly canned food and kibble diet?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

If your dogs primary diet is kibble and canned food raw treats are fine, but it doesn’t work as well the other way around. Thanks for watching!

[@d3s1r3dpk]

would you add the hard kibble food with the raw? or is it not needed at this point

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Dr J You don’t need to mix kibble with your raw. They digest at different rates.

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi. Don't add kibble to raw, please.

[@ronnie696]

Great video 👍, can you do a written recipe for me to write down, I have a 92 pound Doberman, 16 months, would his raw meat come to 1.84 lbs, out of that how much organ meat should I add, for one meal, using chicken liver, chicken heart, chicken gisards, well I need your chicken recipe, thanks.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Ronnie Hi Ronnie. If you are using chicken quarters with the back bone you’d need about 0.25lb of organ since the bone and muscle meat is covered in the chicken quarters. So 1.6lb of chicken quarter with back bone, 0.125lb of liver, 0.125lb of other organs. It’s much easier to prepare a large batch for the week or two weeks then portion out daily totals.

[@ronnie696]

Thanks so much

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Ronnie Glad I could help!

[@monkeysgaming7897]

Perfect! Glad I seen this comment. I got 2 dobies around 85-90 lbs

[@ronnie696]

@@monkeysgaming7897 Hello Casey Platt,glad to hear you have Doberman, are they European, and are they protective around the home? my 16 month male Doberman is actually 80 lbs, my daughter wrote that, and forgot his weight, my apologies, but I hope you have wonderful Dobermans,take care of yourself and those wonderful Doberman, thanks.

[@ericelder2962]

Nice Bob Marley poster man!! Gr8 info too well presented!!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the support!!

[@Pattyai1]

What kind of blender is that?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

P Trosky It’s a 900 watt “Ninja”, but I don’t blend the muscle meat and bones any more.

[@christinelesch5042]

Ok you have them all right

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks Christine!

[@bettymacallister3475]

Hi , What do you give your dog to chew on ? Our dog likes her braided bully sticks. Is the raw beef bone better? I asked the butcher today they didn’t have any? Thank you again.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Betty MacAllister Those are a good option, I prefer beef marrow bones for chewing or raw duck wings.

[@poodlemom1109]

“Dogs luv sticky stuff”…😂😂😂😂😂 So true!🐾

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Very true

[@jmarked1]

Is blending everything a must?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

jmarked1 No, not at all. Blending is just a “basic” way to prep raw where the size of your dog doesn’t matter. If you have bigger dogs, bigger pieces are better. Check out this time lapse of how I prep today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iabUXmN9hNuLf9U

[@sewruffnstuff7466]

The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist I have a toy poodle. If I blend his food does he still get the raw food benefits of the bone cleaning his teeth? The reason I ask is because today was literally his first day transitioning to raw and all he did was lick the chicken foot and the small pieces of liver and chicken. He didn’t eat it. So blending may help with the process of him eating it but because he’s a toy poodle (known to have bad teeth) I want the benefits of him having cleaner teeth and I thought that could only have if they chew on the bones 🤔😕

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@sewruffnstuff7466 hi. Give him raw bones too large for him to swallow. I give mine his bones outside in the summer. I grind all his food though and in the winter he gets enough bone in the grind. He still has perfect teeth even he's around 15-16. He's a rescue and he was old when I got him

[@carsonm7848]

So do you always have to blend the food?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

No, you don’t have to blend the food. That’s just an easy way to start. If you checkout my other videos on raw, you’ll see other options.

[@lazarogonzalez4537]

How do i know how much to give my pitbull she’s really muscular & weighs 65-70 pounds

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Lazaro Gonzalez Start with a base of 2% of their body weight and adjust from there. So 2% of 70lbs is 1.4lbs per day. You can round up to 1.5lbs per day. If your dog is growing or is very active, you can up the amount to 1.75 - 2lbs per day. If your dog is older, less active or over weight then go down to 1.25 - 1lb per day.

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi. It's easier just to judge for yourself. If your dog gets chunky, feed less or less of a meat that has alot of fat. If too lean feed more. Not complicated.

[@susanbedard1280]

Why does all the raw home made diets give mushy foods and not cubed meat,wouldn't that be more helpful for smaller or medium dogs or cats .(maybe even larger dogs as long as they don't try to swallow it whole). What can one do to not have your dog just swallow it whether it's minced or cubed? (Sorry if this question is redundant or one that was already asked)

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Susan, Most are ground because it’s easier to package and weight all the ingredients. I have several videos where I use bigger chunks. Hers a video discussing this topic in much more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpDTdp6Cjq-NidU Thanks for watching!

[@patshields3745]

Beef hearts are a great organ meat. The only faux pas I would point out. You grabbing something out of the drawer without washing your hands. Cross contamination is always a big risk. Seeing a good proper clean up after would have been good.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Pat Shields Thanks for the tips!

[@looloogreg2670]

I think it would have made the video too long....

[@teateastorytime131]

Hearts isn't an organ meat, it's a muscle meat. You right on cross contamination but, his video is long enough plus I'm sure you already know how to clean up yourself.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Really I thought heart was organ meat? @@teateastorytime131

[@teateastorytime131]

The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist A lot of people think that but, it's a muscle meat. It takes time to learn raw and your doing good at it. I enjoyed watching your video. Any questions you have just ask away.

[@saramarie8596]

Hello 👋🏼 vegan here 😝 what is considered the leanest ground beef meat??? I have not ate meat in the last 15 years and have no clue. Which one do I get to include for the raw diet? What are the ideal % 🥩 🙌🏼 help please

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Best to avoid ground beef for use in raw. The fat is a source of energy for your dog.

[@saramarie8596]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 ah, so if we can’t do chicken (chicken allergen) and avoid ground beef, plus I’m on a budget and trying to do this thee most financially resourceful way - what would be my best source of meat for that 80%??? I was under the impression ground beef was what a lot of people are posting in their raw diet videos. Help please 🤔😕

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can buy less expensive cuts of beef that are just as economical as ground beef. Ground beef has a lot more surface area which causes bacterial growth. It’s also better for your dogs teeth to chew on solid chunks of meat vs ground. Hope that helps.

[@JonathanRamirez-sm6pz]

Feeding raw is super but I think one of the most important fact of feeding raw to your dog is also to let them chew the bones as it cleans their teeth.🦷

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Yes, I agree. This was a very basic first try. Check out my other videos to see the changes I made.

[@ct4008]

do you add any beef to your raw chicken diet,?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Yes I do. Variety of proteins is very important. Check out some of my other raw diet videos for more detailed information. Thanks for watching!

[@CT-dk1ci]

Thank you for replying

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@CT-dk1ci my pleasure! Thanks for the support!

[@jerlynconner3715]

My question while my dog is eating raw, what if he licks us, can’t we catch salmonella or something. Especially right after he eats and licks us

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

A dog licks lots of nasty stuff, all much worse than raw food. They lick other dogs privates, lick pee, clean their own privates, etc. If you are at all worried, avoid your dog licking you regardless of diet. Kibble also has salmonella risk as well. Best to read any kibble package. They advise washing your hands after handling.

[@jerlynconner3715]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 wow! I’m a new dog owner, 2 weeks to be exact, with a one year old so thank you for the information! No licking at all!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@jerlynconner3715 I’ve had dogs my whole life, a lick here and there is no big deal. Good luck and thanks again for watching!

[@lorenzoarnold6103]

Can you feed kibble in the morning and raw at night

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can, but not the best idea.

[@lorenzoarnold6103]

Why not the best

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

lorenzo arnold they digest at different rates and can cause problems

[@lorenzoarnold6103]

Thanks

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

lorenzo arnold anytime! Glad to help.

[@looloogreg2670]

What about pickled veggies?

[@scottybuttons1882]

looloo greg never heard of pickling veggies for a raw diet. 🤔

[@bettyshouna1685]

Pickled veggies?

[@sarahbity8060]

That would be news to me...

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

I'll look into it.

[@margotdeleon3756]

Thank you! I'm fixing to start giving raw food to my 12 yrs old dog, you give me the idea of how much and how to do it. Thank you very much.❤️❤️🦮🦮🐕‍🦺🐕

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

That’s great news! Thanks for watching!

[@bettymacallister3475]

Hi I enjoyed your show. Just starting how to do this. I never ever heard of this? I am going to watch your videos. I would like to see your dog eat his meal,👍 I bet it’s gone pretty quick . Thank you

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Betty MacAllister My dogs really enjoy the raw diet. Take your time and do your research. It’s a great diet option.

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 hi! I cringe when I see people feeding kibble to their dogs and cats. There is no benifit in kibble. In addition to other nasties, it does carry salmonella. I feed barf and it has never been recalled

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus That’s great to hear! The only real benefit of kibble is price and convenient storage.

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 hi. We think we're doing the right thing by giving them kibble but it is a convinence for us.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus raw diets are the least convenient by far. Except when it’s picking up the poop from kibble!

[@smwon1]

Only question I have is what brand is that blender?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

It’s a 900watt “Ninja”

[@smwon1]

Thank you!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@smwon1 you’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@roxannereyes5102]

What color should her poop be after digesting some of the raw food. Was very dark the first time admirer eating her 1st raw serving. Is that normal from raw food for them?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Roxanne, The colour of their poop will change depending on what they eat. The first poop may still be the kibble digesting. Usually it’s a light or medium brown. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching !

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi Roxanne... When you first switch your dog to raw, he might be getting rid of alot of junk so he might be pooping alot the first week or so. Color might also be from the waste being gotten rid of.

[@kimmendonca8536]

What about fruits, and veggies? Maby some ginger, blueberries, cranberries, flax maby a little quinoa?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can add a little fruit and veg along with other supplements, but they aren’t a requirement.

[@Mowlezer]

Hi, I have two questions: Does the dog breed matter when it comes to giving a raw diet? And is there a specific age you can start to feed a puppy a raw diet (obviously after 8 weeks) Thanks!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Molly, Breed doesn’t matter unless there are breed specific genetic diseases you are trying to mitigate (very rare). You can feed raw to your puppy at any age (one they are weened off mothers milk) as long as it is ground or blended for their puppy teeth. Once they get their adult teeth, you can feed raw in larger pieces. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@Mowlezer]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 thanks 👍

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@Mowlezer You’re very welcome!

[@marinabeloia6371]

Hi, what about the grains, I thought they are good for dogs too,do you add any ?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@marinabeloia6371 Grains are fillers that dogs don’t need. They don’t hurt, but can lead to excessive energy or becoming overweight.

[@looloogreg2670]

What about veggies?

[@sarahbity8060]

Don't need veggies for a dog!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Veggies are optional. This was a very basic raw food recipe.

[@bettyshouna1685]

I think veggies would be good for a dog in small amounts.

[@sarahbity8060]

@@bettyshouna1685 I think some dark leafy greens would be a good addition

[@elenadejesus7489]

Forgive my intrusion, but I grind some raw leafy greens not alot, just enough to give him a little fiber and some phyto-nutients and add to the raw. It helps with impacted anal glands too

[@russmalone3923]

Thankyou sir

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

you are very welcome

[@kingperogieandcharlie7385]

I really enjoyed this video. But my dogs won't eat mush I've tried they love ripping meat off the bones..it's much easier for me to get them a brand called k9 Choice..they all love to rip into chicken back's,Turkey backs ect ♥️♥️

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

You can prepare your raw diet in large chunks.

[@randeepsanghera8561]

Hi, great video! I’m picking up my Rhodesian ridgeback puppy from my breeder next week and the breeder has been feeding the puppy and mum kibble which is designed for mum and pup. I want to feed him raw home made food. Your video is great for a adult dog but I am confused and worried that will I be able to give my puppy enough nutrients and what ever else they need to grow up big and strong with the meal you just made. Because puppy food and adult food are different if you buy from a store. Is there anything more I need to add? Thanks a lot and would appreciate the help 😊

[@randeepsanghera8561]

Oh also he’ll be 8 weeks old when I get him 👍🏽

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Randeep Sanghera You need to give a puppy much more food because they are growing. An adult dog needs about 2% of their body weight, puppies need about 5% of their body weight till they are a year old. They don’t have the teeth to crush bones, so grinding the bones in a blender or grinder will help a lot. Later when they have their adult teeth you can give them bigger chunks of bone.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Randeep Sanghera This video may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qarWfmlvasalhK8

[@randeepsanghera8561]

The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist ok so more food and make sure I crush the bones 👍🏽 thanks mate. Apart from that are there enough nutrients and all the other things a puppy needs to grow big and healthy in this diet? I’m asking because I always see that adult food shouldn’t be given to puppies because puppy food has every in thing it needs to grow up healthy. I really appreciate your help!

[@randeepsanghera8561]

I am gonna watch that video now 😁

[@teshasaid6044]

My Bichon is Itchy & stinks badly. We are on our last result before putting her down.. we decided to try Raw, what will be your suggestion for her meal?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Latesha, Without a lot of detailed information, I’d suggest trying a variety of simple, homemade combinations of BARF diet. Itchy skin is usually caused by an allergic reaction. By the process of elimination you can isolate the allergic reaction. Keeping things simple with a few key ingredients should help with that process. If the itching is simply dry skin, add some coconut oil to their diet. It will help a lot. Hope that helps!

[@willowmoon7173]

Bella and duke dog food is good and I believe has made my bichon frise so much healthier. Praying for your dog 💕

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@willowmoon7173 thanks for watching!

[@charlynmarquis8286]

How many pounds would you give a Australian shepherd that’s a agility dog

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Charlyn, A good starting point for a young, highly active dog is about 2.5% to 3% of their body weight. Every dog is different, so adjust as needed. Hope that helps!

[@lesliecaldwell3430]

Is it safe to just dive into a diet like this or a slow introduction. Does it cause diarrhea or significant changes in fecal matter?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Leslie Caldwell Great questions! I was going to cover these in my next raw food video. You should plan on transitioning to raw gradually over a week to allow your dog to get used to any new diet, especially raw. I prepped Mosley for a week before I went all raw by mixing in more raw each day and less of his kibble. There was no diarrhea that way. In terms of fecal matter there is a huge change. There is much less volume and his fecal matter is much more firm!

[@bettymacallister3475]

Hi I started our dog yesterday, @1/4 cup early 12:00 and at 4:00 mixed with dry, she had no problem and loved her food. I know she wanted more. Ps the chicken heart she ate I don’t think she chewed it. In the package there’s only @10, the rest gizzards. I put in blender. I gave her little. Winner winner chicken dinner!! Good info ! Thank you ps beef liver too.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Apostolic Cruiser don’t be scared. Just do your research and give it a try!

[@stefanb8255]

You don’t want to mix dry kibble and raw as their bodies process them at very different rates. Better to do one meal kibble then the other raw for several days before making the full switch.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Stefan B agreed. You shouldn’t mix kibble and raw. In my opinion.

[@BlueShadow777]

Gordon Ramsay: “handsome, good looking, eloquent”...??? 👏🏻🤣

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Lol, well that’s my attempt at humour lol...

[@hello-mc5cg]

Can you get the recipe

[@hello-mc5cg]

Can you give the recipe

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

It’s in the video.

[@xxheadxxz]

Good video but you can also use cow tounge my dog loves it and very affordable got 2 for 3$

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks for the tip!

[@BlackHornetTactical]

What would you recommend for a 6 week old lab?. Would it be the same 2% of their weight or would it be more considering he’s growing daily? I want to start him on a raw diet from the get go and I want to make sure I do this right.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Jose Garcia A puppy should be with its mother until reaching at least 8 weeks old. You can feed a puppy raw 3% to 5% of their body weight is a good starting point. Be very careful of anyone giving up a puppy before 8 weeks old.

[@BlackHornetTactical]

The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist my dog had puppies and I’m keeping one. He’s 6 week old and is with his mom I was just curious if that would an ok age to start raw dieting. Thanks for the reply

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Jose Garcia Glad I could help!

[@BlackHornetTactical]

The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist so that would be for the entire day correct the 3-5 % of their body weight in food

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Jose Garcia That’s correct. 3%-5% of body weight for a daily portion.

[@marindazanders8285]

Not grinding the meat and bones helps clean teeth

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Marinda Zanders That’s true! Here’s a link to a more recent video where I don’t grind either. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi Marinda, dogs can grind their own food by themselves. The only thing is when they're too young or too old and can't chew through the bones. Grinding at this time would be appropriate

[@josephnicocollado3380]

What do or can i feed my 2months old pitbull

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Morning Star Gaming You can start with a ground up raw diet like in this video until they get their adult teeth. Then you can move onto larger pieces that they can chew. See my latest video for an example to see the size of the pieces once your pup has its adult teeth.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Morning Star Gaming Also need to feed a puppy more than the 2% in weight. More like 4 or 5%.

[@josephnicocollado3380]

Thanks I'll definitely watch your latest video for more info. And ill subcribe now from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Morning Star Gaming Thanks!

[@ginoboland8920]

Would your dog be able to get the same protein through just eggs, nuts and certain vegetables for those who want to know what they are feeding their dog. But not use meat.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Gino Boland From the research I do dogs need the muscle meat. The eggs are a nice addition to their diet, but I don’t think eggs, nuts and veggies would be enough for a main diet. They also need lots of variety of proteins. I am not an expert, but I did a huge amount of research into this as well as having a dog Nutrition expert on my podcast (link in the description). Hope that helps.

[@elenadejesus7489]

Meat is a necessary ingriedient. Veggies nuts eggs should be used only as supplement. Your dog needs meat to stay healthy

[@elenadejesus7489]

If you buy your meat and add those supplements then you know what goes into his body. Different meats and some oysters and some fish, and octopus and it's cousin are good

[@elenadejesus7489]

They contain essential fatty acids and zinc

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Agreed

[@bettymacallister3475]

Hi, just noticed my dog has a rash on her stomach. Could it be from Raw food or something else?

[@bettymacallister3475]

Thank you for any help 👍

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

A rash can be caused by many things. Some dogs have allergies to certain kinds of proteins. Try switching the raw protein and see if it goes away.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Glad to help!

[@sereneshwiyhat555]

It could be a bacterial infection, my dog recently had a rash on her belly and after tests from the vet, it was confirmed to be a bacterial infection. Don’t stress about it because it can be a common thing for dogs

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Serene Shwiyhat Good to hear it wasn’t anything serious.

[@ifetayoali7187]

I’ve been a vegetarian for my entire life so meat is kind of confusing... I’ve been feeding my dog a raw diet for about a month now and I’m just trying to make sure it’s balanced..

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

As you learn more about the raw diet for your dog it will become easier! Thanks for watching!!

[@jocelynsicairos5225]

About how much does it cost a week to feed your dog

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

I spend about $30 - $40 per week, per dog depending on the ingredients for that week.

[@petereastwood7868]

3:20 “… make sure you consult your veterinarian … “ Er … No! The vet will most likely try to (a) talk you out of feeding raw, and (b) try to sell you some ‘prescription’ food at an enormous mark up. Yeah, I’m a cynic!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

I hear ya. Maybe time to look for a new vet. Thanks for watching!

[@waltervega8730]

I agree, exactly! My vet advised me to feed my dog Science Diet. Unless it's a holistic vet most vets will recommend Science Diet, Royal Canine, or Jams dog food... They sway you away from cooked meals or BARF diets. I currently feed my dogs Fresh Pet homemade dog food. However I'm thinking of going RAW because it's becoming costly for 2 dogs. Maybe cooking home meals or raw may be a better option for us .

[@jorgearellano9346]

Great video I just wish you would have actually gone over the weighing out the different portions

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

jorge arellano Thanks Jorge! The weighing out is pretty straight forward. I use 2% of my dogs body weight to choose the daily portions. Hope that helps.

[@elenadejesus7489]

I've had my old rescue for 3 years. I never weigh his food and I never do the 80-10-10 ratio. He's healthier than when I first got him and he was older when I got him.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Every dog is different. Raw doesn’t need to be super precise

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 true. I've always watched my dogs to see what changes they go through. I want to know they're getting enough nutrients, fiber, ECT.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus That’s a good point. You should always watch how your dog is responding to any diet.

[@loeserlegal]

Thought part of the idea of a raw food diet was to minimally process the ingredients and leaving bones semi-whole rather than blending into a mush?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Nancy, Yes, you are correct. This guide is for beginners. I have other videos with a less processed approach. Thanks for watching!

[@XxEddyxX100]

do you feed them raw food with dog food?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Kelvin, I don’t mix raw and kibble. They digest at different rates. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi. I truly don't believe in kibble as food. Grain or grain free, it's all overly processed, junk and doesn't even look like real food. Put some kibble in a bowel of warm water for about half an hour. Whatever has expanded in that bowel isn't and doesn't look like real food.

[@carrieholke522]

Hi, I was wondering what kind of blender you are using?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Mocha Holke Thanks for the comment. I use a ninja 900watt blender.

[@carrieholke522]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 Thank you so much! And thank you for this video, we are switching to raw and I need all the help I can get 😩😁🤗🐾

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Mocha Holke I’ve been making my own raw diet for over a year now. Take your time, you’ll learn lots as you go. Feel free to ask any questions along the way.

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@carrieholke522 hi. It's not as complicated as people think. It's just new to people. 100 years ago we didn't have all these measurements. There were very few luxury dogs. Make l

[@elenadejesus7489]

Oops! Sorry. Dogs back then we're true working dogs, wether they were guard dogs or farm working dogs. They didn't have grinders, or other gadgets. They are scraps if they were lucky. Their diet consisted of what they could hunt down and consume. They were healthy and fit enough to do their jobs. There was no kibble or canned.

[@kimmousette5773]

Add in some veggies, ginger, and hemp seed oil.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Kim Mousette Thanks! I use a lot different recipes now that I have experience. Yes veggies are included.

[@christophercrystal4449]

Why? Why would you add veggies for a dog?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Christopher Crystal veggies have some nutritional value

[@christophercrystal3137]

But liver and fat has all the esseniatl values for dogs and cats. You don’t need the veggies. So why add?

[@christophercrystal4449]

Christopher Crystal also, why not use supplements instead of veggies? Am crious and want to start makingdogfood for my dogs

[@laurachevrette8060]

Are you giving your dogs any type of supplement? I was told by my vet that raw diets are not complete.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Hi Laura, Yes I do give my dogs whole food supplements. If done correctly, raw diets are complete, otherwise there would be million of dogs suffering around the world. I have a bunch of other videos on my channel with more information, including a whole video on supplements. Thanks for watching!

[@amymendoza6230]

Dr Becker has complete meals

[@WinnersNguyen]

I just watched one of Dr Karen Becker’s video. Turmeric, Kelp, Hemp Seed Oil along with veggies like Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach were added. Is this a good suggestion in your opinion?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@amymendoza6230 it’s you that makes it complete.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

@@WinnersNguyen Those are all supplements. There is an endless amount of supplements you can add depending on your dog and what extra they need.

[@Mrrrrrrrsj]

so far this seems good. id recommend feeding organ meat from cows as those are the most nutrient dense. they are way better than chicken organs and pork organs. also, the other 5% should be secreting organs, such as kidney, spleen, ...etc

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Sabrina Z Thanks for the tips. Check out my last east video on the barf diet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52bqKZja9x1isU

[@jonathanmcgovern6409]

I have a hundred pound German shepherd how much of the raw food should I feed him a day ? I love your video !

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

jonathan McGovern The basic starting point is 2% of their body weight. So about 2lbs per day for a 100lb adult dog. If your dog is elderly or overweight, I’d start with 1.5 lbs per day and see how your dog reacts over a few weeks.

[@amandanazario2950]

I have a pending 1.5 year old German Shepherd but thinking when he’s older is he still able to chew through the bones? For bones he’s getting turkey necks. I’m much happier with his health since I’ve switched his diet to raw.

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@amandanazario2950 hi. If he can't eat raw soft bones, then grinding the bones will give him the nutrients from bone he needs.

[@hanayaz]

What about the veggies?

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

hanayaz You can add veggies as a supplement, but this video is just a basic raw diet. Thanks for watching!

[@mattlopez5418]

Please tell me why a dog would need vegetables? What veggies does a coyote or wolf eat? People and k9s have been on earth for millions of years, veggies have only been around for thousands of years...... there is no need for veggies

[@patrickbaitman8336]

Dogs have replaced children.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Patrick Bates My dogs are my family. Lol

[@elenadejesus7489]

Don't need pampers

[@pinkunicorn7035]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 Me too, only I have a dog and two rabbits (all three are on natural diets, no commercial food 😋) and they're my family

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Elena Dejesus lol, very true! Just lots of walks!

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Pink Unicorn That sounds like a great furry family!

[@lianderey2293]

Umm I think you should let the dog eat the bones full because it helps them clean their teeth.. And also you should add some veggies like carrots or celery.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks, yes I agree. This was very early days of making my own raw, so it’s just a basic . If you follow me on Instagram yon see more recent examples of the food I make. IG is toronto_dog_whisperer

[@lianderey2293]

@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 Oh okay, I'd love to follow you.

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

Thanks, I posted a pic of my current raw food that I make for my dogs on Instagram. Would love your feedback.

[@steveace66]

Please help raw food for 6weeks old poppy

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

steveace66 6 weeks old is too young to take a puppy away from its mother and mother’s milk.

[@steveace66]

Ohh really the breeder said here in Philippines that if it's not 6 weeks it will not recognize us. Thank you for the information though

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

steveace66 The minimum age in Canada is 8 weeks old before leaving the mother. Dogs build bonds and relationships through the walk at any age. My advice is to wait till your puppy is 8 weeks old before picking them up from the mother.

[@michelleboatright1405]

Any one have a YEASTY DOG? My dog was having SKIN ISSUES.. for a very long time.. I could never get it under control. Even feeding grain free -Merrick- even once was on a very expensive $100 bag of PRESCRIBED kibble… ALL FAILED… 2 weeks after cutting out starch & sugars .. feeding RAW… and she now has fur growing back .. her chewing and constant licking is almost gone ! It makes a huge difference !

[@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115]

There’s no “prescribed” kibble that is as customizable as a homemade raw diet. Glad to hear your dog is doing better. Thanks for watching!

[@elenadejesus7489]

Hi Michelle B. How wonderful that you found what really works without having it waste your money on prescription " food" that doesn't help at all. Not only one hat but because he's doing well on raw, less trips to the vet

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Also, grain free kibble still has things in it that is not good for your dog. Many grain foods have been recalled