I Fed 60 Different Dog Foods, Here’s What I Learned

[@sailinglatis]

I have been working and studying dog food dos and donts for awhile. You summed everything up! So many good points. I agree with just about every suggestion. 🇨🇦

[@thebkpets]

So appreciated ❤️

[@willdrivesu7914]

As with anything, there's no one size fits all. For my dog, changing her diet causes serious issues, and finding treats I could give her took a while because all the regular things I've given my dogs in the past make her sick. I found a great brand that drastically improved her coat and her overall health and was recommended by a nutritionist.

[@Likeafoxow]

I'm a vet and I approve of this message. It's funny because not only did I not disagree with a single point, most of your points were exactly what I tell my clients, for example for lesson 30, I tell my clients exactly what you said, that every dog is different but ideally once a day seems preferable in particular for weight loss

[@charley124]

If you really are a vet you know once a day is not good, we feed a full morning meal and two small at noon and dinner for stomach acid issues. once a day is not good

[@Likeafoxow]

@ Generally speaking your dog will have some reflux if used to having a meal at a certain time. But if you stick with once a day feedings this stomach acid issue will stop.

[@April_Sylveon]

Currently feeding a variety of food raw, kibble, unkibble, freeze-dried and occasionally wet food and switch up toppers at least 3 different toppers each meal

[@thebkpets]

Love this so much! ❤️

[@jennicupcake7]

Great video! It's as though you read my mind with everything you mentioned. Sometimes, it seems like vets don't want to give straight answers. I love your content and so do my 2 chihuahuas! Thank you.

[@thebkpets]

Thank you! ❤️

[@irenehigh3175]

So helpful and timely! Thank you for posting.

[@thebkpets]

Thank you! ❤️

[@MargaretRodrigues-s6f]

Excellent video! Thank you. 😊

[@thebkpets]

Thank you! ❤️

[@marymorales2978]

Valuable info!

[@thebkpets]

Thank you!

[@billymann5325]

I was unaware of how a dogs stomach can flip, and TBH it scared me...After feeding my dog raw food w bone in grind I give her a chicken foot after every meal and every 4 days a chicken neck to help clean her teeth...After she is done all she wants to do is go right to being happy and play (zoomie style)..I knew that it wasn't a good idea from a practical standpoint to play after eating because she could throw her food up, but never did I think she could flip her stomach...I'm better now for watching this...Thank you!

[@marymorales2978]

Yes always get the pet insurance! And if you have a purebred dog, make sure if covered the genetics concerns from your breed. I have dobermans so this is really important me.

[@thebkpets]

Good advice!

[@danas7418]

Of course, you have to get it early... as companies tend NOT to approve you once your pet is considered mature no matter how healthy they have been.

[@jintaeleo1289]

Please do a review of nulo and diamond naturals-for my dogs I fed canidae and then switched to diamond naturals. For my next dog I was thinking on using nulo.

[@NoveltyK9]

I think my rescue has a protein intolerance. He thrives on gravy train dog food and nothing else. It’s been about 10 months of finding something that works for him because even the best kibbles are super bad for him and the homemade food all my dachshunds thrive on was effecting him wrong. But now that I use a higher veggie and grain ratio he is doing amazing on raw! He still needs seasonal medications but he’s now able to eat fresh foods like the rest of my dogs. I haven’t seen the benefits come through yet but I’m excited. My dachshunds have never been better. I still struggle with teeth health but I’m working on it. I just feel safer to manually brush their teeth rather then let them have bones that are not ground. I’ve always given big dogs bones but for my little ones I’m still nervous. I do give wing tips and chicken feet every now and then

[@elizabethwelcher3952]

Great video! Very informative!

[@thebkpets]

Thank you!

[@Learningthetruth7]

Primal has been a game-changer!

[@NBay_]

Dogs and humans share some similar digestive processes, but there are significant differences that are important to understand. First, digestion time varies greatly between the two species. Dogs digest food much more quickly, typically within 4 to 12 hours, whereas humans can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. If you were to eat only once a day, you would likely feel hungry, nauseated, and experience an upset stomach due to acid build-up. Dogs, on the other hand, are built for faster digestion. It’s crucial to remember that dogs have been domesticated, and their digestive systems have evolved over time. Therefore, it’s not accurate to compare their digestion directly with that of wild dogs or wolves. The food they consume today also plays a significant role in their digestion. I firmly believe that feeding puppies and adult dogs only once a day is not ideal. Also, dogs are far more active - which they need food to sustain their engery. Just think about it-would you choose to eat just once a day? It’s clear that dogs need more frequent meals to maintain their health and well-being.

[@thebkpets]

Many humans do eat once per day but just like you said, we are two totally different species. Also, it’s not “clear” that we need to be feeding dogs multiple times per day for health. Any sources backing this up?

[@maryfarris]

Very informative. Thank-you

[@thebkpets]

Thank you!

[@beed5923]

Chia seeds work great too!

[@angelaharris1112]

Really. I take chia seeds but never heard my dog could have them.

[@juanbernal8445]

I luv your content I can't believe the way I feed my dogs i didn't realize how harmful most dog food is

[@thebkpets]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jennicupcake7]

Don't beat yourself up. Start small. I switched to Sundays for Dogs in July and my 2 dogs love it. We are always learning!

[@MrSylvia1983]

For lesson 17 Do you pour that in every feeding/ days? My dog reacts with new food and lately she reacted with a treat she already had before but then when she eats it in another day no issues

[@susannefiore4338]

I really find your content very enlightening! It’s been pretty helpful. I do have a question though. I have a great Dane puppy that I just rescued, we have no idea anything about her. So she’s supposed to get like 6 to 10 cups of food per day. I’d find that pretty difficult for me to fit all that into her slow feeder. So I split and make the larger meal in the morning and I give her a smaller meal in the evening cause she’s gonna be going to bed. So I didn’t know how I would make her eat all that food in one sitting? And I am using the same dog food all the time, but I’m changing up what I put in it sometimes I steam butternut squash, pumpkin, or baked sweet potatoes and then I ate shredded zucchini, carrots, green beans, peas, and then I’m doing shredded apples blueberries mixed into cottage cheese, and I give that as just a middle of the day little treat to get some fresh fruit in them. And then I do salmon and I was gonna do mackerel, but I’m hearing about sardines and I thought those might be really high in sodium? Anyway, a lot to know about taking care of dogs that’s for sure.

[@billymann5325]

Look at the package contents for sodium content ( which most canned ones contain that ) and rinse them before feeding. That will reduce the sodium intake but not eliminate it.

[@wackywacko808]

For some of the dog treats such as the chicken feet do you recommend any companies or brands to buy from? I found one by Campfiretreats but don’t see many outside reviews for them.

[@tharinduathauda5062]

tried enrolling in your Homemade Diet Guide for Dogs course, but the not able to process payments

[@Brendaalexaa]

Thank you for the information. I recently found your page on instagram and I have learned so much. What pet insurance would you recommend? Thanks.

[@RyanC-jm5te]

Can you please review InukShuk kibble? I think they would be in your top 5 ranking if you look into it! Please!

[@Tailsnpaws]

This one hits out of the ballpark. Way, way out! Thank you from dog parents who care.

[@thebkpets]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@cristinitaandco]

One per day that is absolutely hard for a dog…they need to eat balanced and teice a day helps a lot to regulate their intestand sugars. You jut said .. look what your dogs needs not what other tells rhem.

[@thebkpets]

So then why are you commenting?

[@beed5923]

What about salmon oil caps?

[@billymann5325]

Salmon is at the bottom of the list for Omega 3 for me...Try sardines, anchovies, & mackerel before salmon oil. I give a mix up of sardines & mackerel from day to day and add a small amount of kelp powder every feeding to boost the Omega 3 intake...Just heard too many not so good thing about salmon all together. But I'm sure you will be ok if no other options are available.

[@NoahLong-mt3nq]

Makes sense to me. Just wasn't sure. Been trying things to help with constant scratching, licking and biting her feet.

[@run4cmt]

My nephew has a male Golden Retriever. He eats at 6:30 and then at 10:00 am is barking like crazy because he wants to eat again. Then he is fine until the next morning. Any suggestions?

[@billymann5325]

Buy a dog scale and monitor it's ideal body weight. It's obvious how to calculate what you want to achieve in your dogs weight maintain, loss, or gain from day to day. 2% to 3% is what you want to feed your dog a day per it's body weight. Doesn't matter if you decide to do it in 1 or 2 feedings per day. I feed my dog twice a day, once at 6:30am and once at 6:30pm, but I only feed after I have exercised & played with my dog, never right before. That's just a example of schedule feeding.

[@landoforchids]

I'm currently feeding both raw and kibble at this time due to costs. Do you recommend feeding 50/50 per meal, raw in the morning and kibble at night, or kibble in the morning and raw at night?

[@debclair822]

I’m not an expert, but I feed my dogs kibble in the morning and gently cooked at night. I also feed their kibble in enrichment toys like balls, sliders and snuffle balls. They’re chi, chi-mix vacuum eaters so the toys slow them down.

[@sarahwheeler52]

Thank you so much for saying that there’s no one right diet, feed the dog infront of you. My dogs do horrible on high end diets, but do great on certain diets that some might judge me on, but you have to feed the dog not the marketing. I add fresh foods to their kibble but I have to keep kibble as a base or my dogs get stomach issues. Can you please start looking at how important minerals are in the foods being fed. I never hear you speaking regarding actual nutrition. Just because I fill my dogs bowl with kale, doesn’t mean they will absorb it properly. This goes to any food and any kibble or raw etc. many of the diets I’ve seen recommend have outrageous mineral content, and things such as extremely low vit e. I don’t think many understand the importance of minerals….

[@NoahLong-mt3nq]

I'm not saying you are wrong about cooked mushrooms, but just before I seen your video I read the 12 poisonous things to feed dogs and mushrooms was one on the list. ? Not sure.

[@thebkpets]

Human safe mushrooms are also safe for dogs

[@karenthebeekeeper5442]

He also said to cook them for 20 minutes so I figured there wasn’t much left of a 20 minute cooked mushroom! 😂

[@billymann5325]

@@thebkpets Cooked are safe...Raw are dangerous!

[@rtcahill1984]

Is the once a day feeding for puppies too?

[@thebkpets]

Puppies should eat 2-3 times per day!

[@rtcahill1984]

@ thank you! I thought that was prob more adult dog advice but wanted to make sure:)

[@bongobob6200]

Dry food is crap!

[@beed5923]

We talk poop daily as in what is it todAy on scale 1-10...10 being the best!😁

[@angelaharris1112]

Thank you so much!

[@terrifictomm]

Dogs are CARNIVORES, I fed my dogs dry food for decades. Guess what? They NEVER screamed for it! Since I switched my dogs to raw meats, THEY SCREAM with excitement when I go to the kitchen to prepare their dinners!! That's all the endorsement I need. But there's more, of course. Things I don't have time to get into. Have you noticed how busy your local vet is these days? How dogs and cats are contracting HUMAN degenerative diseases? They are DYING YOUNGER. And they're SICKER as they are doing it!! I have too much to say and even saying this much is pushing my buttons in a harsh way.

[@AutumnMoonlight95]

No, dogs are omnivores. Eating nothing but meat is not healthy for them. Dogs live much longer now then before kibble was created and improved. There are junk pet foods but most are not terrible. And feeding grocery store meat is likely to have bad bacteria in it that are unsafe to feed uncooked. And eggs should be cooked before giving them to pets because the egg whites will cancel out the benefits of the yolk. But cooked they are good for them.

[@clovala]

Hard to watch with the upspeak

[@thebkpets]

What’s that mean

[@bongobob6200]

Feed you dogs meat!

[@Bryn-v4u]

Just get rid of the kibble

[@CharleytheGermanShepherd]

Yep. Raw or gently cooked meat and eggs.

[@cherylrobinson517]

Ok...how in the world can a dog have a protein allergy when they are literally Carnivores? Seriously 😑... I'd say more than likely there's something in the food (kibble) that is actually the problem. And... Kibble is one of the worst things we feed our dogs.

[@thebkpets]

Just like how humans are omnivores and they can be allergic to peanuts

[@teeniequeenie8369]

LESSON #1…DONT FEED KIBBLE…EVER.

[@thebkpets]

Chill

[@bisoubella]

Not everyone can feed raw. I was spending over $400 a month to feed my German shepherd raw. He was losing weight and not gaining so clearly the raw wasn’t working for him. He’s back to kibble for now.

[@billymann5325]

@@bisoubella Really?...How much does your dog weight & what were you feeding per day in lbs of raw food?

[@my9me_oo]

Hello. [The BK Pets], I am the person in charge of the marketing team of the Korean dog food brand [Dr. Dog]. I was impressed by the content of [The BK Pets] and the way they shared useful information for their pets. I wonder if we can plan and collaborate on product review content through sharp analysis. Can I get an email to contact you?