Raw Vs. Cooked Pet Food - Which Is Better?

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[@lilybrinkhurst1023]

why am i watching this... i have a turtle

[@cammyfeng4066]

I have a turtle and a dog lol

[@millienexu5684]

i'm allergic to all fur... yet here I am

[@junioruchiha1386]

I don’t have a pet just a little sister

[@noralip1807]

I have two rabbits 😂 which is apparently very high in nutrients. If I ever get a dog or cat I’ll def feed raw but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to live without rabbits.

[@irisortiz9057]

Lol

[@priayief]

More than 13 years ago I started feeding our dogs Prey Model Raw (Frankenprey). It was not an easy decision. I was drawn by that approach when one of our dogs started showing obsessive behavior when nosing and pushing his bowl of what I thought was good quality kibble around the room. I started researching for reliable sources of the best dog food I could find. I decided on Orijen Regional Red. I started feeding this food and my dogs seemed to like it and the obsessive behavior disappeared. But during my research I noticed several non-commercial endorsements of raw feeding. Intrigued, I did more research on the topic. That led me to several months of research. Finding reliable sources and trying to educate myself to forming an informed opinion. Tough work! It was not an easy decision but I was convinced enough to try the raw feed approach. I did not take this decision lightly. After all these years and raising four dogs successfully, I believe that raw feeding works. But I'm not fanatical about it. Perhaps, if I had continued feeding commercial dog food, my dogs would have been equally healthy. I don't know, for sure. The single thing that I'm convinced of is that dogs are resilient and can live a healthy live no matter feeding top-quality commercial food or variations of the raw food approach (and the many rather obsessive supplement ideas on the internet). Love your dog. Do your research and come to your own conclusions. That's all you need to do. Cheers to all of those who love their dogs and are trying to do the best by them.

[@cabudagavin3896]

Its more the breadth of the population to worry about, most dogs may be fine enough with quality kibble, but not all dogs. All dogs (barring a rare few) will be good on their wild habitats standard. Though it is important to note that dogs aren't wolves and have been eating a diet more similar to our own as long as they have been dogs.

[@TriggaTreDay]

I started with a part time raw diet for my chihuahuas and then went fully cooked, because so many were fearmongering when it came to the raw food diet. but now that my babies are 8mos I feel it is time to get back to the basics and take them raw. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@kitten_582]

Its because the CAN prossess the germs. But then you are exposing everyone to that through the po. Same with humans

[@cringesh1t427]

How’s it been since then?

[@TriggaTreDay]

@@cringesh1t427 We give them raw chicken every meal, but everything else is cooked. They are doing great and they love their meals. I do want to start adding beef and other organ parts to their food, but one of my babies hate organ meat raw. So I would have to partly cook it until he gets used to the taste, but his brother will literally eat anything 😂.

[@SBC2317]

@@TriggaTreDay so they haven't contracted salmonella from raw chicken? Wow

[@TriggaTreDay]

@@SBC2317 nope! They are now 2yrs old and super healthy. So after we wash the chicken we will put it in the microwave for 1min, sometimes 2mins to kill any bacteria that may be on the out layer of the chicken skin. And once we add all of their food to their bowl we pour in super hot water. But it is still completely raw. in 2021 we were giving them a black walnut and wormwood tincture as a dewormer, but in 2022 we started giving them DE to help keep the parasites guessing 😁. This year I will be alternating between the two. I make tinctures, so I will be adding more stuff to their diets within the coming months. We don’t give them wheat 🌾 products. I make all of their snacks using meat and or dried fruit and veggies and we give them tons of veggies with every meal. I think because their immune systems are so strong they are able to fight off different types of bacteria that may otherwise harm dogs that don’t have as healthy of a diet.

[@naya3253]

This answered all of my questions, and more!! Can’t believe all of this information is free. Thank you so much!!!

[@kristinae.7084]

This is SO informative. Thank you!!

[@Karatosa]

Your videos have helped so much, simple to the point.Thanks.

[@BlueHorse17]

Thanks for the video. Cant wait for the third part!

[@katiaaskildt7830]

The reason I feed my dogs cooked dog food is because I worry about them getting a parasite. One of my dogs got one one time and it scared me for life.

[@VK-qo1gm]

If you feed your dog human grade raw, then there is no problem with parasites

[@shiruki8974]

feed human grade meats or meats specifically for dog diets

[@GG-kn2se]

If that’s what works for you, it’s still a way better diet than commercial dog food. You’re doing a good job for your animals still.

[@AnimalQueen-xf6vu]

Hi could you tell me the ingredients you use for your dog and is it a balanced diet bc I don’t know how to do a balanced cooked diet for my senior dog 😅

[@shiruki8974]

@@AnimalQueen-xf6vu i use premade raw food when I can, but sometimes i use wet dog food that has good ingredients and i always mix either with a vegetable puree and add salmon oil to the bowl. It's very easy if you get meals that are already balanced. Avoid foods that have wheat, rice, sugar, chicken meal. Make sure your raw food has organ meats and bones. Bones are pretty rare in food, so i suggest buying chicken wings, chicken/duck feet or chicken/duck necks (better for bigger dog breeds) . This also brushes their teeth and helps bad breath. If you can't get any of the above, get glucosamine tablets for their bone health

[@vanseng13]

Another educational and easy to understand video!! Thank you!

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm glad it was!

[@PassionofDance212]

You made it so easy to understand PMR+ !!

[@donaldwigglesworth5885]

My Catahoula gets half cooked and half high quality kibble. And all of his treats are homemade. He's four years old and is robustly happy and healthy.

[@PawsofPrey]

That's great to hear!

[@kelseywhitaker6565]

I'm a first-time dog owner, and while I didn't want my dog just eating dry kibble day in and day out, I also was very cautious about trusting information from the internet that hasn't been scientifically verified (you talk about this in a different video I also watched). I am currently feeding a diet that is half high-quality kibble (Hill's) and half fresh gently-cooked food I make myself. I use ground poulrty, brown rice (lower GI than white), grated carrot, spinach, and egg. A local poultry farm also makes and sells a "pet grind" that includes organ meat and finely-ground bones, so about half the ground poultry is made up of that. My dog also gets a daily multivitamin. It's working really well for us and I love that he's not just eating kibble!

[@deepindersingh1692]

hills is not high quality kibble. not hating but it’s pretty bad I would recommend orijen or essence. dont just listen to what people say, go look at the ingredients and how the protein is sourced

[@edschulhof6303]

You seem to be doing right by your dog. But, I would do more research on Hills Science Diet. Their website says that corn meal is good for dogs and cats. I posted that dogs and cats don't need grains and cats can't even process corn. HSD replied, that, when they process the corn into meal, it is healthy. HSD neglected to say that the "processing" destroys all nutritional value. Corn is cheap filler, nothing more.

[@kelseywhitaker6565]

@@edschulhof6303 Yes, I have actually since switched to Fromm kibble. I wish I could feed him without using kibble at all, but I feel good about the half-kibble, half-homemade compromise I've been able to make, especially since switching to Fromm.

[@livecalm2246]

Brown rice is very high in arsenic so skip that, and spinach is very high oxalate which can cause joint and kidney problems . I agree about gently cooking fresh food and adding to smaller amounts of kibble for optimal health. Try Nature’s Logic or other kibble which contain no synthetic chemicals.

[@pycturissciopras1448]

Thank you so much! Extremely helpful

[@hope1922]

I love your channel! You have a beautiful narrating voice and the content is always so well researched. I was wondering if you can do a video that creates a balanced gently cooked diet for dogs. I've tried many premade raw foods for my dog and his stomach just doesn't tolerate them. Thank you! Again, you have amazing content 👏

[@kawaiicat2424]

Omg i love your videos They are so high quality i watched every single one Please keep going Love from germany

[@PawsofPrey]

You're so sweet thank you :') means so much

[@TheHappyDog]

Wonderful video, thanks !

[@satanbirmingham911]

I love you dearly and sincerely for taking the time to go over nothing but UNBIASED FACTS, and in such a great depth of detail. I applaud you madam, aswell as thank you kindly. I can't wait to tell my friends 🤘❤️

[@lindah8343]

Hi! Great informative information! Me.. my dog is 7 years old! She has never had dog food! I put together a raw diet, vegetables, freeze and pan cook with juices in meals along with raw meat as well throughout the week! Vet always says; She is so Heathly! Love your insight!

[@namnam7124]

Awesome video. Thank you very much!

[@annakarasinska516]

Thank you for what you doing...keeping are pets healthy!!!!🙏❤

[@babii3z0910]

Awesome information. Thank you for a cool video like this. I have gained more knowledge how to prepare raw food for my new puppy. ❤️❤️

[@PawsofPrey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nemorafarraige]

I feed both since I need to left some food out for free feeding, she's a kitten after all and need a lot of foods :3 I usually boil the meat and organs, but I gave her the broth, and usually add in some cold broth to the raw diet too since she liked the taste xD I feed her balanced commercial raw and still trying to balance the cooked as much as I can! thank you again for the videos, it's always helpful and educating :D

[@danielgonzalez027]

Shellfish and duck eggs?? What do you recommend for people who aren't millionaires??

[@TazHall]

Chicken eggs and sardines from the market. I'm not a millionaire either but fortunate to live in an area with lots of ethnic markets.

[@songsafy]

Your videos have educated me and convinced me to completely switch to a raw diet for my doggo! These videos are amazing, thankyou so much! Keep it up! Xo

[@PawsofPrey]

That's great!

[@shermac246]

But don’t say doggo, that’s cringe

[@lone2234]

@@shermac246 It's literally 2022 let people say doggo

[@shermac246]

@@lone2234 and it is as cringey as ever, needs to go away and take furbaby and pupper with it.

[@lone2234]

@@shermac246 ok doggo

[@nataliaeliam1142]

Great video!!

[@trifa30]

yay a new video!

[@aymara9152]

My dog will not touch raw meat. I guess 10 years of terrible kibble and caned food made him forget his natural instinct. I wanna start cocking my own food for him. Better late than never right?

[@chelseyspaws1560]

I’m a little late but try switching to wet food, and add raw meat that way. Slow and steady is better for animals of an older age to avoid upsetting the digestive system.

[@aymara9152]

@@chelseyspaws1560 he has actually been eating wet food mixed with dry food for many years now. I actually tried introducing raw meat again this week but his stomach couldn’t take it, sadly. Probably gave him to much at once…. he absolutely loved it though! I’ll do as you said and take it more slow. Thanks for the advise🙏

[@TheLittleCarnivore]

I agree on everything in this video!!

[@PawsofPrey]

Thank you!!

[@lucybray9533]

Same , and I agree that homamde recipes are not balanced and raw seems more balanced

[@marshmallowweekly8575]

I love this video. I feed my dog beef and turkey along with vedges like carrots green beans, Spinage and kale plus a little apple sider viniger mixed with water for iron and more vitamans, then i get fish oil in her diet from salmon and a soft bone broth mold for my dog and then i ads a table spoon of dry cold pressed virgian organic coconut oil but that is for a whole gallon bag pf the food. I give her a whole small apple called a dragon apple which she gets 5 slices via every i half cup then i also feed powdered cooked egg shell for calcium and she gets 2 1/8th teaspoons of cinnomon which helps with dogs who are diabetic or just to aid in preventing diabetes, she then gets 3 cooked plain large organic brown eggs mixed in her food as well then 2 special vitamans which come in the form of inhanced treats ome is for skin and coat with lots of omega 3s vitamans and minerals to and one for hip and joint with the same amout of stuff it as the skin and coat one then she gets a flora and digestive health probiotic and a table spoon of mint leaves and a tablespoon of parsley for teeth and breath health, then basil to help prevent cancer then a add a half cup of kibble threw out her meals the day. She gets 90% vet formulated cooked diet that i worked to creat for my service animals and future ones when i was working at a vet clinic in high school so it is very safe and exstreamly healthy and vitamin rich and the 10% kibble helps aid in getting extra vitamins and minerals and gives the ones not in her cooked diet that i can't afford at the moment

[@nerdturf9132]

I've fed farm pets and my own pets on raw food diets for their entire lives, all five leading healthy full lives and the one who's outlived them all is my cat, before two rabbits, a guinea pig and four dogs. And yet I've had "vets" on the internet tell me that "So many pets come to me with stomach issues and diseases due to raw feed" it's good to see someone providing facts on the internet as well as other channels supporting raw feeding

[@swivelkeyring3512]

Hello, do you have any advice for people living outside of EU/US? since food regulation isn't as strict, is it better to cook it first or just use commercialised dry food/wet food and use raw/home cooked in conjunction?

[@theoldfashioned_]

it's good either way, as long as it's not dry kibble or wet canned you good to go. raw or cook (can be diy or premade) as well as dehydrated (air dried or freeze dried). just don't do kibble or canned (unless it's a human grade means a food for us that made specific and pack for pets so even human can consume it and this type of wet canned is made in human food facility). this way pet food companies can change (or forced) to be a better pet food makers and worth for our money and pets instead of charging us a lots of money by giving us piece of crap that they called food.

[@khirsah666]

It was really scary to switch to raw/barf at first but I am glad I did. My dog is doing much better. He doesn't drink too much water and go outside that much so I don't have to be anxious when I am away from him also he loves it. He used to get bored of kibble after 1-2 month and we had to switch brands or he won't eat it, now he eats in seconds.

[@pinchwich4487]

i wanna switch to raw but it’s so much work and i’m pretty young, nobody would help in my family and i can’t handle doing it all myself

[@theoldfashioned_]

@@pinchwich4487 nah it's just another excuse, you can buy a pre made like primal, stella & chewy's, small batch, vital essentials, raw bistro, north west naturals, nature's variety instinct, darwin's, oma's pride, tucker's, steve's real food, etc exactly like kibble, just thaw and serve.

[@pinchwich4487]

@@theoldfashioned_ how much per pound for stella and chewy?

[@ichijixi]

@@theoldfashioned_ do you have advice for cats?? idk what to feed them and i don’t want my cats to get sick or die :(

[@KokoKouture78]

The water you cook the meat in could you use the water for the rice and still have all the nutrients

[@kushnberry187]

i did this off instinct 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rosamancuso2740]

I cook the meat with bones and save the broth to mix it with their food, don’t feed the bones though.

[@allodea]

Some nutrients are lost through the water when boiling but cooking in general will diminish vitamins A,B,C,D,K and minerals like potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium... Cook time/temp and food source will effect how much nutrient loss takes place. That being said I know for humans cooked eggs have almost twice the digestible protein as raw eggs... (I'm a human chef not a pet chef so I'm no expert)

[@stephanieperez8681]

Yes. I first grill the chicken or cook the meat first in the same pot then add in some water so that the meat doesn’t dry out then adding in veggies so that they’re soft and last add rice. I recently started adding Zesty Paws fish oil also.

[@alwayshangrygirl463]

You can just grind all the meats with bones, make it look like a burger and fry it medium rare. Delish 😋

[@stephanieperez8681]

Can you do a cooked meal prep? I love you videos 😍

[@yakuzaman5074]

Feeding my animals raw was probably the best decision in my life! My dogs and cat are much healthier and happier, I'm not going to lie I was skeptic at first ,afraid Even since so many fellow pet parents told me raw is dangerous and bad for animals , let's be honest guys feeding raw or cooking for your pet is a healthier and wiser choice, than buying store bought kibble that gets recalled every 3 months.

[@mariyamsaeed8279]

This may sound dumb isnt there a risk of salmonella being spread via cat saliva or paws ? I really want to use but just can't decide between cooked or completely raw

[@lilCaribbean77]

@@mariyamsaeed8279 buy organic 😉

[@lilCaribbean77]

Can you please provide your steps? Or what you put together for your doggie?

[@TazHall]

You can also wash the meat in vinegar water to kill bacteria. Problem solved.

[@Morticia855]

Great video on how to make home made dog food. So many people say I don't have time too busy well make time!..It take me 1 1/2 hours to make enough food for 4 days for my large dog!..it's just a poor excuse for laziness can't be bothered!

[@spot.doodle]

this a great video! 👏🏼👏🏼I stand by what you said! As long as the meals are both balanced, you are good to go! There r many unbalanced raw diets just like there are many unbalanced cooked diets! And do what’s best for your dog! ☺️☺️ I think that most homemade cooked diets are not the best, especially since the DIY ones consisting of just rice, veggies, and muscle meat only are no where near balanced. (Keep in mind, I’m not speaking for ALL cooked diets, I feed my dog a cooked diet as well!) I rather feed a balanced kibble than an un balanced fresh diet. I personally feed my dog mostly consisting of cooked muscle meats and organs, along with raw meaty bones and sometimes recreational chews. I also give him myoglobin and broth! Fruits, fish oil, veggie purée, and many more add ons here and there to help fill out nutritional requirements. He’s a healthy, thriving one! ❤️ Yay for feeding fresh!

[@PawsofPrey]

Looks like you're on the right track then!

[@natasazdravkovic3438]

Hi! Great video, I have two bengal cats and when we got them they were used to raw eating, whole mice and home made raw meals. We never heard of that before and didn't have enough informatim at the time so we swiched them to wet food. They are quite picky but still enjoy raw food and I would like to swich them back following your receipe. My only concern is that the male has cardiomyopathy (diagnosed as he turned 7 a month ago) and is on medication and the female most likely has asthma. I still feel that they would benefit more form a raw diet but with chronic disease there is not enough information out there and the vets are for sure going to advise against it. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@Fire91ful]

Your channel has grown so much!

[@MANUSHIWIJAYAPALA]

Thank you for this informative video. can you please share a proper balanced cooked home made receipe for cats or do a video on that? (like with cooked chicken heart, liver, thigh, etc and dried egg powder for calcium likewise...)

[@lilith_618]

I feel like my cat sheds a lot. I feed her mostly west food and sometimes mix in a lil kibble but I wanna start giving her more cooked chicken, maybe fish and some supplements add to kibble to help

[@laurelsternberg5861]

Well-organized and informative, thank you. In American English, the t is silent in often.

[@thebadger9302]

As an American I can say that the "t" in "often" is not silent. Pronounce it -- off ten--

[@harleenbhatti6852]

Can you please share a cooked recipe for beginners who are still new to making homemade meals and would eventually like to get to raw?

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

Would love to see one from her too!

[@livecalm2246]

Try The dog nutritionist -he has lots of cooked food recipe videos

[@GaryFujiokaSr]

Where you obtain the guinea pigs like the black one in the last shot? Are they frozen? What kind of store do you go to get them?

[@CohlTrain]

a lot of vitamin A in spinach to also normal chicken eggs (well any egg) has the same stuff "Duck eggs" do. eggs are also a good source of vitamin A

[@Zarathustra851]

Great video may I alternate raw food and cooked ? Or just only one kind ? Thanks

[@annaswanson5903]

Great video! I made a video about cooking for my small dog and I agree that giving the right supplements is very important 💜

[@talimawafghani586]

i like her voice.. sounds lovely and pleasing to my ears..

[@peaceandlove5214]

Agreed

[@happpyhypocrite]

Thanks for another great video! In one of your videos you mentioned that Matsu prefers to eat in the evening. Did this change happen suddenly or has he always preferred this? My dog seems to suddenly have an appetite only in the evening. He is also leaning towards cooked meat these days though he used to eat raw.

[@PawsofPrey]

It changed when he started nearing 1 year of age, he wasn't interested in eating until dinner time and was happy to eat his full day's worth of food then as well. Now Matsu is happy to eat in the morning and evening but he eats most of his meal at dinner.

[@happpyhypocrite]

@@PawsofPrey Thanks a lot! This helps

[@kresta2132]

Hi Mariah, I have 18 weeks old American Staffy, since we adopted her at 7 weeks, I fed her full raw diet, obtaining raw balance mix from my local pet food store that sells raw dog food. At first she was very keen to eat it, but now she became very fussy. I mixed the raw food mixes including the bones. I tried to feed her based on her age and weight per grams but she is eating lot less than she should. What could be the problem? Thank you in advance Mariah. I really appreciate your videos and your help!

[@sketchur]

Thanks so much for your videos! I am binging on raw diet videos before we determine whether we will feed our nearly-5-month-old indoor kittens a raw diet. I just want to give them more variety than boring canned food. Something crunchy and fibrous!! But I am no expert, so really I've just been watching a lot of your videos. Can you recommend some specific frozen raw food? What is a book or two (or research papers) you would recommend? :)

[@DP0606]

First !! Love your videos , thanks for all the info

[@PawsofPrey]

Absolutely!

[@ayjntghost]

This is the nutritional breakdown video we're all looking for

[@alchemical60]

Amazing video, love this series already. My dog doesn’t like it when I soak and purée his seeds and nuts so instead can I make it into nut butter. For example, I will just blend almonds for a long time until it has that nut butter consistency. Will they still be able to absorb the nutrients?

[@PawsofPrey]

So the nuts and seeds need to be soaked to remove the phytic acid, which can inhibit the absorption of certain nutrients. You can soak then let them dry, then blend them so they're less watery in texture, or you can freeze them into moulds, then they're more firm like a treat!

[@katiehitt7270]

my pup gets picky about raw..i think its a texture thing. I gently cook viva raw for her and she loves it!

[@j.u.4688]

Well done.

[@shellytrezelle2699]

i absolutely love your great ideas. i have a rottie and an old english bulldog and they are both picky. seeing this gives me ideas for different meals per day.... By the way am curious what breed is your dog? he absolutely gorgeous

[@sharonxlim]

hi! i love all your videos, especially this one :) i feed my puppy a home cooked diet (meat, vegetables and fruits), and also a multivitamin tablet, called vitalmix from kala health. do you think giving him this one tablet per day is enough to meet his nutrient requirements?

[@PawsofPrey]

I unfortunately can't say. Multivitamins are a bit of a gimmick since the amount of each nutrient an animal needs depends on a lot of different factors, not just a weight range dosage. Either way, it's not something that will harm your pet either.

[@briannavillanueva8381]

I was feeding my puppy raw and she loved it, but she kept going through bits where she’d get diarrhea before pooping that very easy to pick up poop dogs on a raw food diet usually have for two months. I switched her over to cooked, and her tummy problems are gone. I was really hoping the raw would be good for her, and I’m sure it was, but I think every dog is different and for her cooked is better. :)

[@MsSweetlove90]

Did you keep track of what your pup ate every week? You can usually detect what was making your pup have diarrhea that way.

[@xxviciousbeautyxx]

@@MsSweetlove90 Obviously eating raw food, the meat. My dog could not handle all that raw meat either

[@DonnaFernstrom]

Yes, it's important to remember that domestic dogs aren't wolves. They are omnivorous animals that evolved to eat what we threw away, and that includes a considerable amount of cooked food, especially in more recent times. As a result, different genes floating around in the gene pools of dogs may mean some individuals do best on a diet similar to wolves, while others do better on a diet that is frankly more similar to ours.

[@nickimillennium3748]

Sounds like you weren’t feeding it enough raw bone

[@teris.3770]

I dont know how I ended up here but glad I did... looking to make an addition to the family soon with a Shiba Inu. This has been super helpful!

[@PawsofPrey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pinchwich4487]

where did you get your shiba inu??

[@teris.3770]

@@pinchwich4487 we haven't gotten him yet. There's still much I need to research like a good vet in my area and also I want to have a fence because my neighbor has an aggressive dog. I am really looking forward to it but its a whole assignment lol

[@peii0122]

I got a shiba too

[@brie7361]

i feed both. mixed it. because my dog wouldn’t eat if it’s just raw. so 20% cooked and 80% raw🤩 i don’t put rice though.

[@PawsofPrey]

Whatever works!

[@josh4613]

I just started feeding my dog raw food based on a chart i found and it says the 80% of meat they need can only be fed 2-3 times a week along 10% bone, 5% excreting organ, 5% liver. i feed him brain, heart, testicle, liver ground beef with pureed carrots broccoli and spinach and a chicken leg. In the afternoon i feed him 2 chicken legs and a 7oz ball of the ground beef. Now where i am really confused and where my question comes in is what do i feed my dog the other 4 days out of the week Because i fed him what he needed the first 3 days of the week? (Hes 50lbs i also weigh out all his raw meat and i need to feed 8oz in the morning and afternoon which comes out to being a little more than a pound a day and i need to meet his daily food intake for his size) i definitley feel like im not balancing something right any tips would really help me out please and thanks

[@Oblisk]

If you are going to feed your pets or even yourself spinach, please cook it as it’ll get rid of the oxalates(a natural forming “anti nutrient”) that blocks the absorption of calcium. Obviously having some raw here and there won’t hurt as it’ll provide some variety to your micro biome, but eat it mostly cooked for best results from eating spinach :)

[@DonnaFernstrom]

Cooking does NOT remove oxalates. Spinach should not be a routine part of a pet's diet. (Or yours - it's really healthy to eat occasionally, but not every single day). The same is true of brassicas (cabbage/broccoli/etc).

[@nickimillennium3748]

There’s absolutely no reason to feed an animal spinach if we’ll be honest

[@MonsieurSingh]

This video deserves way more views. Thank you

[@andrewleeming5998]

I'd love to feed raw ,But I'm not allowed to but I'm allowed to make them cooked meals 😋 ( I have 2 small dogs) one about Motsu's size and one about the size of a cockapoo . Any tips if I do switch ? There cavapoos Lotus is 1 year and has colitus and a few stomach issues and Jasmine my smaller dog is 4 years old ( she was on raw when I adopted her ) so it would probably be fine with Jasmine .

[@Jcislrd7]

Can you combine both raw and Cooked together?

[@Just_Lurking8]

Hi, what about using a slow cooker ? Light cooking for a doggie with kidney failure ? TIA 😊

[@nrnr8591]

Hi ...could u let me know if u have fed raw meals to older dogs ... i have a 8yr old retriver and been advised to go for cooked meal. Currently i give her a raw egg with 4slices of bread for breakfast and 400g of raw chicken+chk gizzard+chk heart for dinner.

[@monicanguyen9360]

Do you know the exact nutritional requirements for dogs among all vitamins / minerals / macronutrients etc? Or any sources where I can find this

[@PawsofPrey]

They are guidelines by the NRC, but Perfectly Rawsome actually has them listed here: perfectlyrawsome.com/raw-feeding-essential-nutrients/ they are per 1000kcal so you need to find out your dog's caloric intake and adjust from there

[@lin____471]

hi awesome video as usual! btw I wanted to ask if there is something else I can use to give my dog manganese and iodine other than kelp or mussels? sorry for my bad English lol and ty!

[@PawsofPrey]

For manganese you can feed green tripe, raw soaked & pureed pumpkin seeds, or wheatgrass powder. For iodine you can get Life Flo potassium iodine drops

[@lin____471]

@@PawsofPrey alright tysm love ur vids! 💖

[@ambrosia1917]

can you tell us the best commercially prepared raw diets? cant prepare raw myself

[@lin1130]

Could you recommend a good homemade cooked recipe if raw isn't preferred?

[@DonnaFernstrom]

I think one of the most important considerations is to reduce the glycemic load, and to add a vitamin/mineral supplement made for dogs. (There are some commercial 'gravy' concoctions made to be dressed over the food to supply vitamins and minerals).

[@pankajmahanta7493]

My cats bot 1+ years females have shown high ALP in their basic liver blood test. Should I avoid raw? What ingredients should I avoid or include in their diet? Kindly advise

[@amandajones1254]

No sources provided on how freezing disinfects food really. The FDA says freezing is not sufficient.

[@hayleypaigereviews6744]

To be fair though for owners who want to feed raw but can’t because their dogs are on treatment for cancer, liver issues, antibiotics ect ect a lightly cooked version of raw diet is the best alternative and “BARF” is the best version of of raw diet plus it can still be lightly cooked. I’m a vet nurse but studied animal nutrition, I had my pups on a raw barf diet but I’ve since switched over to LYKA as it’s still a raw meal but lightly cooked and has everything they need in it and it gets delivered to my door. However I also order “scratch” dry food to mix into their raw meals. Both companies are Australian with locally sourced products and have looked at a lot but these two are the best. I add eggs and sardines still as well as the egg shell and rosehip vital. If I do cook them any meat (kangaroo for example) I add the oils and water I used to cook it into their meal or water

[@nicholasdix5598]

I dont understand i boiling the meat vegetables eggs and shells all in same pot and use small amounts of rice and oatmeal to thick this up how am i losing any thing out side heat changing certain properties?

[@jeremyhankins7564]

Anyone heard of Primal dog food? Is that good? My dog is having diarrhea and I don't know why so I'm considering switching. He also eats cooked eggs sometimes and raw goat milk every morning. What am I doing wrong?

[@kaylaaleksic7143]

is the smelt raw or canned?

[@HaltWhoGoesThere]

What do you do when you go on vacation WITH your dog? Can't take the frozen raw food with you on days-long road trips. Or hotel rooms that don't have a fridge. I'm seriously considering raw food diet but we travel a lot and dog comes with us. Can you comment your method while on vacations with your dog?

[@tashm470]

Raw patties from Northwest Naturals are good

[@demonicallysane2267]

Maybe freeze dried raw for trips?

[@walter5517]

This is crazy!!!!❤️ I learned a lot

[@lilCaribbean77]

Why is learning (crazy)?

[@ellegross9113]

Do you have a grocery-run or store video where you purchase these varieties of meats? Thanks!

[@PawsofPrey]

Yep! Have a whole playlist for that kzbin.info/aero/PLwjMQnsLpzWIt6MqQ3KLaZU9BUWRgPjN4

[@darrenhilton9402]

Are nutritional yeast, and bee pollen, good sources of B-vitamins, for cats?

[@PawsofPrey]

No, fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products are what contains the most B vitamins!

[@chinesemedicinedog5283]

I want to transition my dog to eating raw part-time. I only feel comfortable giving him raw meat from ruminant animals, meat that even humans can eat raw safely. (Because humans in my family kiss my dog on the cheek). For poultry and pork i will continue to cook. But getting a variety of organs and the supplements are important too.

[@caffeinefuelled9186]

We use a combo actually kibble in the morning and meats in the evening, we don't feed whole animals though. Curious for your reason for feeding a fur covered mouse/rat to your pets is it just for stimulation or does it have some digestive benefits?

[@kawaiicat2424]

Yes normally it should contain fiber and clean the degestion System But nobody of us knows the noutrion something like this isn’t studied (cause humans dont eating fur :) )

[@TazHall]

Both

[@raymondvaughn9723]

I love this channel. From the TAO. If you eat what is alive, you will stay alive. If you eat what is dead, you will be dead. My cats are starting to bring in wild chipmunks. Do i gut these or just head them and let him have it? Thanks

[@melinatrejo2450]

For now for my dog I think I'm going to do a high quality kibble or high quality wet food with cooked vegetables and occasional raw meat. For my cats I am going to do daily quality wet food and occasional raw meat

[@dracoandkodak9737]

I suggest looking into Home-Prepared Diets For Dogs and Cats if you want to cook for your pet, especially cats. Cooked recipes with all the essentials you need and all the info is free on the authors website

[@nineora]

This is exactly what I need to know as many dog owners keep telling me to cook my raw food for my chow chow as they claim chow chow having a sensitive stomach to handle raw food which I disagree with. Now, I have clear reasons to let them know why they shouldn't cook their one.

[@PawsofPrey]

It's just silly common misconceptions!

[@chriss5779]

@@PawsofPrey on the contrary, supportive points for raw diets are common misconceptions

[@geehanel-abbassi7220]

@@chriss5779 like?

[@chriss5779]

@@geehanel-abbassi7220 theres no actual scientific evidence or documentation of improved health on raw meat diets. its literally just silly people making subjective claims like "oh his poops are firmer" as if theyve been squeezing and documenting the firmness of each poop for weeks before and after the diet started...

[@geehanel-abbassi7220]

@@chriss5779 There has been no evidence because there have been very little studies done. The amount of studies done compared to commercial diets are obviously vast because they own the pet food space. The absence of something does not mean it doesnt work. Cats are obligate carnivores, so its more than obvious that commercial diets are not species appropriate nor nutritious. Cats did not evolve to eat kibble. Because if they did, their teeth and many other things about a cat would evolve too, but they didnt. Commercial diets were only made to convenience humans, not animals. 80 years ago you think cats were eating commercial diets? 😂

[@sageisstinky]

i have a sister who feeds her dogs homemade cooked meals and doesn't want to go fully raw but could definitely benefit from it. can you mix homemade cooked and raw dog food? like cooked muscle meats but then adding raw bone, liver, organ, etc?

[@olihallam9667]

Yeah you can but of course the nutrients in the cooked will be less overall and not as easy to digest .

[@zuezsz]

@@olihallam9667 to make it easy u can smash it up or cut it up to pieces

[@hannahgendron7094]

no reason it wouldn't work just fine

[@winonafeldner6682]

I have been doing just this. I feed a kibble, a balanced cooked, and then add raw heart, gizzard, and liver. Kibble is mostly because he is still a puppy, I plan to switch to a mix of raw and cooked (cut out kibble) when he is mature. I would like my children to eventually be involved in feeding so cooked would be the safest for them.

[@winonafeldner6682]

Also I cut up the raw bits at first, but now my pup just chews them on his own. He is a 6 month mini schnauzer.

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

What do you recommend for a Dalmatian who needs a low purine diet ? No organs or leafy greens can be in their diet. Or so they say. This is to avoid kidney stones as dals have genetic mutation that causes stones.

[@jw7940]

Any advice what to feed a dog with acid reflux? She’s on a 80:10:10 raw prey diet

[@payakstudio.bulacan]

im not sure if this is a stupid question but can i make the same ratio and ingredients with raw feeding but cook it (except the bones) to make the meal more balanced? then add the steamed water to my cat’s meal?

[@TazHall]

Cooking destroys the nutrients for the cat. You can just wash the meat in vinegar water to kill the bacteria. Vinegar kills bacteria. The cat needs every bit of nutrients that comes from the raw meat because they are obligate carnivores. The reason why humans can get away with cooking is because we are omnivores and we don't depend as heavily on meat like cats do.

[@corgi813]

I feed a cooked diet because little psycho doesnt like raw, but the recipes i use dont have rice and i use a slow cooker.

[@LuisCruz-ut7xy]

I feed my dogs victor hi pro plus can I mix raw in thier dog food

[@joslin4384]

I was wondering, while dogs can handle bacteria on raw meat, but what about us? What if after it eats its raw meal the dog wants to lick all over my face? Must i brush its teeth after every meal?

[@PawsofPrey]

You don't have to do that unless you feel more comfortable. I don't let animals lick my face in general anyway, raw diet or not. Animals tend to put some nasty stuff in their mouth lol

[@stellawu305]

For NRC requirements, do those requirements change depending on energy level, weight, breed, etc. Or is it all the same for all dogs?

[@PawsofPrey]

Yep depends on all of these factors, including age as well.

[@stellawu305]

@@PawsofPrey I have another question. Is heart an organ meat or a muscle meat?

[@Waterbottle0010]

@@stellawu305 muscle meat

[@wolffixx4116]

not very early but anyway loveing ur vids

[@tonyjuarez5880]

Do u have to deworm more when feeding a raw diet

[@ryanestebez627]

What is that black animal in the center of the bowl

[@janicetanumihardja808]

What if I take the PMR ratio and steam it? Because I am worried about the raw food qualities in where I live

[@Waterbottle0010]

That’s fine in my opinion, as long as you don’t cook the bones because cooked bones are hazardous to pets and find other sources for calcium, like calcium or eggshell powder. Also include the water that you cooked the meal in. Also because heat does alter the bioavailability of nutrients, it’s probably a better idea to just cook meats and add in premixed supplement powder that has all the nutrients the pet needs. Or you can alter cooked PMR with something that’s complete and balanced (maybe high quality canned) to avoid long term nutrient deficiency.