Pet Nutritionist Answers Raw Food Frequently Asked Questions | Raw Pet Food FAQ

[@marymorales2978]

I am already fully aware of the benefits of raw feeding, as I have been feeding raw for 17 yrs. But I just want to say, I really appreciate that you said if someone can just do a portion of raw or fresh food, props to them! That is so nice to hear on a video, because it is so true! I work with dogs professionally for a living and I have seen a difference in client's pets that have just gotten a little raw added in!

[@dalebailey754]

I have been on a raw feeding journey since March. I began by feeding primal raw instinct frozen meals. I followed that up by trying all of the Dr. Harvey’s complete and base mix options, settling on the base mixes. I decided I wanted to start making my own meals, and began studying PMR feeding because I felt the recipes would be easier for me to build. I stumbled upon the Paws of Prey cheat sheets, formulator, and starter kit. Today, I feed a hybrid diet. One meal each day is a PMR meal I formulated using the Paws of Prey formulator and starter kit. The other meal is a Dr. Harvey’s Raw Vibrance or Veg-to-Bowl meal in accordance to the directions. I will ultimately go with a complete PMR meal, with a small portion of Dr. Harvey’s added in only for a fiber source. That way, if I run out of something needed for a complete PMR meal, I have what I need to balance a meal for my dogs in a pinch. I’m also going to make batches of Dr. Judy Morgan’s Pup Loaf recipe, and serve 1 cooked meal per week, as I learned from another nutritionist that doing so can unlock certain nutrients. I added Gussys Gut, but it’s quite expensive, and I haven’t noticed any improvement after adding it. I may dip my toe in the DIY fermented vegetable making, but I haven’t decided.

[@brookewilson6486]

First of all, I’d like to say THANK YOU for helping pet owners around the world by making these videos. You’re amazing. I would love if you made content in the future a) reviewing common raw food brands and b)going over raw food watch outs/pitfalls to watch out for when choosing a food. As you’ve said “raw dog food” has now become a buzz word, which I’m sure means both good and bad-intentioned brands are all trying to buy in

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Hi, you are helping me research what to feed and how. I was so BLESSED to have had a pet meat processing plant near me in Florida that mixed raw beef/chicken, with vitamins, some veggies, etc. They would then freeze in tubes of 2 pounds each. And provide it in stores for purchase, in a freezer. NOTE: the plant had been a human grade processing plant and that was a bonus. My Pet Store owner REALLY involved himself in nutrition and animal care. He advocated and sold goat milk for years, so I trusted the products. NOW I live elsewhere and have not found similar products or companies. SO, you're help is essential and I will look at your raw diet info. AND def get goat milk. You are so good for pets, you make a difference.

[@tengrachel9548]

I feed my two dogs raw food since they are only 3 months. I bought the premade raw food from commercial raw food company which combines muscle meats, organs, crushed bones, tripe, salmon and crushed salmon bone. They have variety of meat to choose, such as chicken, turkey, lamb, veal, possum, rabbit, duck, goat, wallaby, venison. I also add some puree vege , blueberries and raw organic eggs to their raw, I add some supplements to their raw, such as salmon oil, flaxseed oil, coconut oil, kelp, green lipped mussel power, bone broth, raw goat milk and goat milk kefir to keep balanced. They are super super healthy!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Sounds like your pups have a great and varied diet! Love to hear it!

[@loveblanca55]

What’s the name of that commercial company?

[@AnnLaustsen87]

Awesome! I'd say they have more variety than us humans. 😊

[@madeleinerodriguez9828]

Can you do a more in-depth video on different things to add to dog kibble/dog food toppers to make the kibble more enticing and healthy?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Absolutely! I'll add it to my list

[@rawexplorer8373]

Some moisture and bacteria. Perhaps an occasional meat slice.

[@brenblech4739]

I’m so confused about all these different dry foods and which ones are good which ones are bad.. it just seems like a bunch of nonsense. So I started making homemade food from scratch in my pressure cooker. The one thing I am hoping you can give me advice on is what is the best vitamins to put in their homemade food so they get all the things that they need.

[@dalebailey754]

@@brenblech4739 vitamin e, iodine, manganese, and depending on what you feed, vitamin d can often be deficient in a typical homemade diet. Zinc if you aren’t feeding enough rudiment muscle meat and organ meats. If you aren’t feeding raw meaty bones, calcium as well. I would download a meal formulator or purchase one from many pet nutritionists. This content creator may have one. BK Pets has a KZbin channel, and a new online item for purchase that helps you get ready for home made feeding, with recipes and amounts for every type of meat and size of dog. I bought it because it’s inexpensive, but have yet to make the recipes because I feed Dr. Harvey’s base mixes and have plenty on-hand. I feed both PMR and BARF meals, so I feel both methods are great so long as you are using formulators or recipes that balance the meals. Keep the tail wagging is working on a spreadsheet that you can analyze your meals over a week or month and tell if you are missing something overall so you can react. Cannot wait until that product is finished. I get inspiration from raw and fresh cooked feeders everywhere and apply good ideas I get from all of them to my feeding routine and evolve as I receive more information.

[@ericguan9464]

I cook my dog a meaty mix with carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, fish, oats, chicken, beef liver, beef, pork, chicken heart etc. blend them together then add in a little peanut butter as well as some egg. When feeding, add in a bit of dog food for her to chew on. My dog loves it.

[@zosek]

This was a good video! I stumbeled upon your channel randomly, i'll make sure to check more of your videos in the futur! For what is worth, i had problems with my siamese cat on comercial food. He would have diarrhea almost every day. We went to the vet and he found nothing wrong with him. I tried raw. Diarrhea went away in 1 week. It has been 1 year now since his last diarrhea and i could not be happier!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Yay! I love raw/fresh food diets!

[@tarablohmakamrswillstreasu1805]

Stumbled across your channel by accident and am so glad I did. Thank you and keep it up! I would be interested in a review of canned foods

[@littlelyndseylou]

I would love an elaboration on the "how do I feed my pet raw" segment, if you do make a part 2! :) For example, what brands do you suggest? Are there other raw toppers you recommend? My silky terrier currently eats kibble that I top with dehydrated raw nuggets (that I rehydrate with bone broth) and goat milk, but I'm definitely interested in switching the kibble out for a raw option, like the Primal sccop & serve formulas.

[@Dverdugo2023]

Their is a KZbin channel called primalpack

[@angel_abr3614]

I am 20yrs old and am a first time dog mom. My 2 pups are 10 week old litter mates and they are pit bull mixes. I know absolutely nothing and am doing my best to learn as quickly as possible. I want them to eat raw as much as possible with no crappy or filler ingredients. I would love to make their food instead of buying pre packaged but don’t want to mess up!

[@martyshultz5607]

The most affordable raw chicken I've found is the 10 lb bags of chicken leg quarters from Walmart. The price per pound runs between $.59 and $.67. I take most of the skin off and use the rest.

[@czarinagarcia3724]

Thank you for making these videos! Super informative

[@flamingbridges1649]

We recently switched our 11.5 year old golden onto a raw diet and we are getting a new puppy in a few weeks who is already on a raw diet .

[@sakei539]

I look forward to your videos!! They’re all so very informative.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Thank you!

[@heatherlambert4927]

Omg off topic but LOVE your shirt!!! 😍 and your videos ♥️

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Thank you so much!

[@snaify]

Thank you so much for this! I feel much more confident moving forward on a raw diet for my rescue dog! If I may ask, what are your favorite freeze-dried raw food brands? Have you heard of Grandma Lucy's 3 Bears?

[@Willos_World]

Can you do a review or a comparison video of raw food companies that deliver to your door like Ollie, the farmers dog, rover etc?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

I will add it to my list!

[@melodyatkinson1198]

places like Ollie, Nom Nom, and The Farmer's Dog are actually fully cooked food! There are lots of raw food companies too, but I think the most popular ones are usually cooked :)

[@andreamendoza2001]

Viva raw

[@cathleenwedlake4705]

My cat is on Viva Raw and has been since he was 7 mos. old. He is now 14 mos. old. His teeth are bright, clean, and beautiful. His coat is shinier than most cats I see in my neighborhood.

[@JAH-iu3yh]

Thanks so much for this! Excited to bring our first puppy home next week. And our 13 year old kitty could use a healthy change as well!

[@FullmetalGirl94]

Would you be able to do a video on lightly cooked foods like freshpet? I'm super curious about food like that compare to raw!

[@chelseabruno4838]

Yes! And compare with Open Farm Pet gently cooked version

[@brendawalrus]

Love your content thank you for sharing your knowledge so we can better take care of our pups

[@jadewilson1945]

Please make a video of how to gradually start feeding raw!! Love your videos thank you!

[@jillshinn5514]

You’re awesome, what is the best dry kibble for my dog and cat?

[@silviascalambra1742]

heya, I just found ur channel and ur amazing. I work at a pet store and all the info u have given is amazing. I was wondering if u could do more videos abt raw diets and different things u could add to their food so they get more variety.

[@heatherabram8431]

I feed both my dogs primal pronto. My 1 year old had parvo when we got him. So he spent 6 days hospitalized. He suffered from leaky gut after. I use a holistic vet and we used supplements to fix it. He still has a delicate stomach. If someone tries to sneak him a milk bone I find out in about 15 min because he throws up. I have incorporated answers fermented fish stock in their diet as well. It is expensive but I’d rather pay for good nutrient food then vet bills later because they are sick.

[@MrPrediluted]

The concern I have with raw feeding...while no different than bringing raw food into my house from the grocery store, I also normally don't proceed to eat my chicken raw and then slobber on the floor, couch, kids, etc. If you don't have kids it seems it would be easier logistics by a long shot!

[@vanessaf7259]

My parents have two dogs, one of which is a golden retriever who will lick your hands, feet, face, and clothes any chance he gets and they’ve been feeding exclusively raw for seven years now. My dad has gotten food poisoning from oysters several times but never from the dogs’ food! I adopted my first dog 8 months ago and started feeding her raw 6 months ago. No illness over here either, even though she loves to lick my face and has managed a few sneak attacks after a recent meal 🤪

[@nadinedavis4246]

My 1 year old German Shepherd has EPI. I started feeding raw. He is looking and feeling so much better. Of course he always has to have Pancreas enzymes added to every meal

[@chantel2692]

I love you channel 😊 Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Thank you!

[@AkiraSaphira]

Can you recommend any raw dog food book? If it includes raw recipes even better. Thank you!

[@maira_anahi]

Do you have a video on why you don't like vet foods? I would love to see an in depth comparison, pros and cons, opinion, etc. I currently work in the vet field and am feeling a bit hesitant with the recommendations I've been getting 😖

[@kristentrep5038]

Hi there skylar! My 11 month old mini golden doodle is a picky eater! I’ve been adding raw nuggets to his meals for quite some time to get him to eat his food! I’m happy to hear about goats milk! And the best foods! I also buy fresh food from the refrigerator section bc he seems to like it better than kibble too. It does get kind of pricey.., so I’m glad I’ve found your channel!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Sounds like you have one lucky pup!

[@alicegreene7059]

super helpful thank you so much

[@kerrymeade8991]

What's your opinion of Northwest Naturals?

[@karlar534]

Wow what a great channel this is. New subscriber 🤗

[@hillsidesmoke7592]

I've been feeling my 2 year old male Lab the following I cup kibble Cut up and slightly boiled beef Diced carrots Diced sweet potato And a few blueberries. Then I mix it all together with the water from the boiled meat. Does that sound OK or nah? The kibble is blue buffalo

[@jackson12802]

Do you have a starting place for the quantity to feed based on ideal weight and age

[@Garrettwest2025]

Any good recommendations on kibble close to raw that's affordable?

[@9hk38f]

2:57 pet specific raw meat, is also 5 times the price, as human raw meat. I am looking for the answer, FOR ALL BUDGETS! I have found, cooking for your pets, can actually be CHEAPER, then some top notch brands. Just need some insight, on nutrition for cooked fresh meats.

[@LillianAlora]

I really want to start feeding raw or at least partially feeding raw but want to do it right and not break the bank. Can you do a video on things that can be added to their kibble? And would it be better to feed wet food and add a few raw things to that? And what raw companies do you suggest? I love my dog and just want him to be the happiest and healthiest possible!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

I'm for sure going to be doing a Raw Feeding 101 soon!

[@nicood5691]

I highly recommend looking into “The Primal Pack” ! She breaks down what meals should consist of, what to buy, where to buy them and how much you will be expected to spend.

[@debbieshomes6984]

@@nicood5691 The Primal Pack this is a channel correct?

[@rowenaderbyshire9501]

Do recommend Pure balance?

[@loveblanca55]

Can you do a demonstration of the raw food you are talking about and where to buy it ? How much to feed a boxer 50+ lbs. do I feed him twice or once a day? Do we change the meal every other day?

[@ZestBrew]

Smaller local pet stores usually carry a bunch of raw food. Although if you have a Pet Supplies Plus near you they have some commercial (pre made) raw as well. My dog is about 55 lbs and he gets fed between 1-1.5lbs of his pre made raw depending on how active he is that day. If you don’t have any pet stores near you that carry raw food there are some great companies that you can get it shipped to you monthly. If you want to do a DIY raw where you buy all the ingredients and put it all together I’d definitely get in contact with a canine nutritionist.

[@DVMCellini]

Do you have any studies that demonstrate the benefits of raw food that you list here?

[@thatguywhocares1478]

People will forget that animals will forged for food wild or domestic and eat along with drink from places that people could not. Feed your pets healthy foods and you would be amazed how much better they would be like us if we had nothing but healthy foods.. If you wouldn't feed nothing but junk food to yourself or your children then don't feed it to your dog or pets and be the better person. Great video.

[@jecenia]

Ever since my cat was 3 month old we noticed how excited she would get when my mom would take out the raw meat from the grocery bags or even the freezer. One time i even caught her ripping it open to get the meat. Ever since I noticed she was interested in raw food, I’ve been doing research but I still haven’t fully committed yet as I’m still educating myself but I hope to commit soon.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

There is no such thing as "all raw or no raw". You can always start with a little bit of a commercial raw food like Primal in addition to what you are already feeding!

[@ok373737]

Hi, do you think that a dog can be super healthy, even if it doesn't eat any fruits or veggies? Let's say, it eats only whole grains and a variety of meats (70% muscles, 10% organs, 10% bones)

[@cathleenwedlake4705]

I have my cat on Viva Raw meat, organ and bone. If you use Viva Raw, you MUST add Alnutrin for meat and bone, or it won't be balanced.

[@jmill4062]

Hope you're still active with this channel. I've seen people adding vegetables to their pet's raw food. Is that necessary, seeing as how you stated, in their natural state they would just be eating the meat of a prey.

[@UserLameUnavail2]

Thanks for the video. In light of the research linking processed foods to health problems, including Alzheimer's in humans, should kibble be avoided? I've been using Open Farm, but am now wondering if there's such a thing as healthy kibble.

[@virkulous]

can you do a video comparing the commercial raw brands for cats? namely naturawls, big country raw, etc as these are some of the ones available in Canada

[@tfs4156]

I’m 17 and living pretty much on my own with my 5 pound yorkie and I’m tired of seeing him eat kibble. I know it’s bad for him so I’m doing research to feed him a more healthy balanced diet..

[@davidcharbonneau4733]

Love ALL your educational and entertaining videos !! I'm very interested in learning about creating complete and balanced raw feedins... I know you mentioned in video to email you for tips and suggestions but I cannot find your email below...

[@Patilgoats]

How to make primary meat to the raw diet for dogs plz suggest procedure

[@imjustsaying670]

I was told diabetic dogs should not eat raw diets. What are your thoughts on that?

[@alijahgrenn2337]

Any recommendations on raw food products and where to buy them online ? Thanks

[@hannahvandervelde883]

Can you do a video explaining in-depth some of the AAFCO labelling rules?

[@melissabautista146]

I have a doodle and he is quite large so buying premade raw food can get to be expensive. I was wondering if you have any recipes/DIY raw food? Thanks for your videos! 🤍

[@nicky9501]

My 10 years old toy poodle has been on kibbles she on stella and chewy chicken she starting to be even more picky. I’m thinking I’d going prepackaged bet raw. Would this bother her tummy? How do I start?

[@angelicamartinez4325]

Where and what is the best place to get raw food for my dog. And what is the best way to start.

[@jacintasimpson1719]

Is kefir good for my dog

[@mylescarrillo3117]

Can you do a tier list on dog foods based on breed size?

[@crystalc5363]

What vitamins do you recommend for a Labrador

[@ashleyk2220]

I don't know if you have already seen this but she has a more recent video talking about raw goat milk. She says if someone asks about vitamins she suggests goats milk. It was a pretty good video, got me looking at adding goats milk. Hope that helps.

[@9hk38f]

4:18 by medical, and scientific definition, dogs are in fact, omnivores. 100% fact. Being an omnivore, simply means, your digestive tract, is capable of breaking down plant, and protein enzymes.

[@txdancer103]

Really great videos!

[@wrennie1532]

Does goats milk do good for cats and dogs? And can I just use leftover meat that nobody is eating?

[@magali.bazzano]

Glad I've found your channel! Do you have a video comparing canned dog foods? I've heard you say that canned is better than kibble. Thank you!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Not yet! It is on my list to do though!

[@erinkarpinec3678]

Love raw feeding! My senior rescue Lhaaa Apso has been raw fees for years!

[@kyte.the.adventurer9748]

Do you have a video looking at the best brands of cold pressed dry food... ?

[@diananemoy7409]

I adored running across small batch pets at my go to pet shop and when wanting to switch my dog to raw as she gets older but sadly completely backfired sending her to the er after 3 weeks. Her system just could not handle or process it. Made this switch with the newton of intention and to keep her in continued perfect heslth and out of the vers office as she has never had s single issue or sensitivity so really was shocked this trial ended so poorly and not only cost me a very expensive upgrade from her already high priced quality dry food but a huge vet bill on top of it and my poor baby going through days of food poisonkng type symptoms. Fresh cooled subsceoptions are ofcourse the most expensive which is why raw which isnt cheap just seemed like a great value among more nutrition and benefits than the cooked fresh. For now going back to my lesser of all evils more quality dry food until fresh cooked is more in my budget.

[@1VanesaHernandez]

What was your dog diagnosed with?

[@diananemoy7409]

@@1VanesaHernandez She had extreme dehydration and the effects as if she had food poisoning, stomach bug, parasite etc. Its really crazy because she showed no symptoms the entire month she was eating raw side from just not being super excited about it and not eating her full portion daily. I had not worried much duri g thay tome as endless blogs online of dog owners having this same scenario when transitioning to raw per some dogs just hating change and she would always be begging for human food and her treats as normal. It really wasnt until the point she started vomiting and bloody liquid stools for a few days that didnt ease at all even when stopping feeding those days and giving stomach soothing things like goats milk and pumpkin puree thinking that would get her stomach right. Glad I went to the vet at that point even though she was still acting no differently. She was given an instant fluid drip to rehydrate her at an extra cost of course no surprise compared to them just sending me home with pills only and a shot. Very said he isnt totally against raw but doesnt believe personally all the hype of raw as may work for many but he only sees pets on the extreme end when they react badly and end up there like in my case. Said some dogs regardless breed or size just have systems that cannot process this raw which is why the data my girl was vomiting it was initially the last weeks worth of patties she ate like they were just sitting unprocessed in her system. And ofcourse since I couldnt force her to drink nearly enough water needed those last days same as trying to get a child to understand it's for their benefit led to that insane dehydration state. After a week of being on a simple chicken and rice soft food and some pills she was back to normal and practically doing back flips going back to a dehydrated cluster kibble. I felt horrible as I only had her best interest at heart thinking it was such an upgrade for health to go to raw no matter how pricey and only ended up giving her a month of trauma. I refuse to do the even more overpriced and gauged lightly cooked mail order subscriptions because they are absurdly priced even for a smaller 15lb dog like mine and are up charging for the convenience of a monthly shipment and prepackaged portions. I have friends who spend a small mortgage payment for multiple large dogs for these subscriptions and they equally practically need a second freezer for the space it takes up as well lol!

[@emmah1412]

How much muscle meat and organ meat should you be adding if it's just a topper and not the whole meal? Is 2oz of chicken breast or 1 oz of beef liver for a 40ish lb Aussie appropriate?

[@jeffskingley6042]

Are there some companies producing kibble who add omega 3s, pro biotics and enzymes after the cooking process? If a raw diet is out of reach financially would these foods be a good option?

[@kaylinpowers3521]

What about raw fowl eggs like quail and duck? The guy I get my dogs' raw goats milk has them

[@TheAmandadaly]

Also I was always under the impression that you shouldn't feed kibble in the same feeding as raw food. So when we first started our puppy on raw food he had kibble for breakfast and raw food for dinner although we do occasionally add an egg Raw two kibble. Are you of the same opinion that raw should be said in a different setting or at a different Meal Time if you're feeding kibble. I was always told the dogs do not process kibble the same as they process raw food and so it was harder for them to digest the both of them at the same time. I also noticed a dramatic difference in the amount of water that are dog needed to drink when we were feeding Raw versus when we are feeding kibble. It really is a huge difference you're talking one bowl or less of water a day versus three bowls of water a day

[@happynessadict]

is primal raw frozen a good food ?

[@andreamendoza2001]

What raw dog food would you recommend? I’m currently using Viva Raw pure mixed with Carna 4 nugget… I’m hoping to transition to a complete raw delivery service.. I’m interested to see your reviews on those services

[@FlanConRompope]

Can I feed my dog tuna made for humans? The ones that come in the cans.

[@sarahdanielle7224]

Hello. Thank you for your videos. I fell into this rabbit hole of different foods to feed your dogs and my grandmother was saying Dr.Martys dog food is wonderful. I mean, I hear super good things,but it is so expensive!! I'm curious to hear your professional opinion. Is it worth the money? Is it truly as good as they say? Thank you for your time

[@briannab1786]

How much goat milk would I add to my dogs food if he weighs 9 lb and is 1 ur old?

[@xZen0sx]

Hey Skylar, I have an extremely picky eating year and 4 months old Corgi. I have tried numerous brands and types of food and she would eat them for few weeks and just goes on a hunger strike. Only thing I have not tried is raw diet. I have heard raw diets are less favorable as they don't have good flavor or taste to it? Do you think this will be good diet for extremely picky eater? Every feeding time is so frustrating and always worrying about when she's gonig to throw a fit... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

When puppies are that young, the best thing to do is pick a good quality food and make them eat it. If you change the food every couple of weeks, he'll learn that if he stops eating then he gets something new. You can always add things like bone broth, goats milk, or meat to get him going. Some dogs have trouble transitioning to raw because many kibbles have ingredients in them to entice pets to eat. A great example is corn in cheaper foods. Corn turns directly into sugar and pets literally become addicted. Chicken fat is another common ingredient that encourages pets to eat the food. Adding raw a little bit at a time can help with the transition.

[@xZen0sx]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer is there certain brand you would recommend as far as non-raw & raw diet goes? I have used stella & chewy kibbles mixed with freeze dry raw paddies for the longest but now she won't eat them ☹️ currently trying Dr. Harvey product but it's hit or miss too...

[@balta5017]

@@xZen0sx here is his video about dog kibble kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5zbZ4p9d6uJl80

[@Mary-sh1qv]

Yay so glad you made this! Should people be concerned about bone shards in the food hurting the inside of the dogs body?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Bone is dangerous when it is dry and brittle. Raw bones are much safer because the high moisture content helps to prevent splintering. In raw diets though, the bone is more often than not ground into a powder or a small, easy to process portion

[@bell_nicole]

my puppy is extremely, and i mean extremelyyyy picky concerning food and we are really struggling with making sure he gets all the nutrients he needs. If anything, he somewhat enjoys cooked meat, but my family don't know enough about dog nutrition to feel comfortable feeding him completely with self made food. I know there's BARF calculators, but my dog doesn't eat half of the stuff mentioned there and i coudln't find any information if it's doable to do a BARF inspired diet so to speak with more cooked food. I'd love a video talking about tips on how to deal with picky dogs or maybe you could give some tips or even just recommend osme sources(i dont mind researching myself, just cant find good information). I just found your channel and greatly enjoy the content you post!

[@chicholicious69]

What are top raw food brand for dogs

[@zorycruz2658]

Hi love all the information. I was wondering, what are good raw food to buy in my local store? Thanks for all the information.

[@sophiaj4213]

Is goat milk in powder form a good choice , if you can’t get frozen or fresh.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Absolutely!

[@peteed1985]

Do cats need water at all if you feed them the proper amount of wet food or raw? Also is 125g a day of 90% Hormone Free Chicken mince (with 10% bone content) and 10% human grade Beef offal which includes Liver, Kidneys and Lamb Heart a good thing to feed them? Will they need other things as well as that?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Cats should always have access to fresh water, regardless of their diet. It sounds like you have a good start to a homemade diet, but may still be missing some essential vitamins and minerals

[@peteed1985]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer It's actually from a company and they said that it should be the only thing she needs to eat. They seemed to think it contained all a cat needs. What do you think it's missing so I can check with them?

[@mtdsmom]

If you normally feed your dog kibble but want to enhance the food with one of the raw food patties would you crumble that on top of the kibble or feed alone?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Either way!

[@adankarr8383]

Help :( my husky hates kibble. I began giving my dogs toppers - store bought. Then I realized getting my own chicken organs & meats were cheaper. So I began cooking 50% of my dog meals & 50% “top quality” kibble. All my dogs are fine. Except the husky. She will literally fish out the fresh meat and leave the kibble on her plate. Everyday. Vet says she’s being picky because I am babying her with the food. But he also told me to feed her Royal Canin. 😬 Thoughts? Do I stop with the homemade foods or do try my best to go completely homemade?

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

In my experience, huskies tend to be picky. They can sometimes be like that pretty much regardless of what you feed. I would stick with what you are doing and try soaking the kibble in water, goat milk, or bone broth and see if that helps.

[@pawelkuzniar7535]

Would spot and tango unkibble be a good choice to start raw food? It’s freeze-dried raw food.

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

Freeze-dried is a great way to ease into the idea of raw!

[@vanessaf7259]

You’re paying for the extra step of removing the moisture and the convenience of having shelf stable food, so freeze dried is actually more expensive than frozen raw.

[@cheeznoggen6987]

I’ve read that feeding raw and kibble together is not good because they digest differently raw digest much faster than kibble

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

This topic is still debated in the raw feeding community. Ultimately, it comes down to your dog's needs. I personally have fed raw with kibble and had no issues.

[@MargauxT]

Love your content!! I did have a question about where you got your nutrition certificate from, Im currently taking a course but I want to take more if I can, Im really into pet nutrition and just want to expand my knowledge ... Thank you!

[@TheTattooedDogTrainer]

I became a "trained nutritionist" working alongside a mentor for 2 years, and then went through a course designed by Dr. Maragret Smart and Dana Scott through Dog's Naturally.

[@MargauxT]

@@TheTattooedDogTrainer That's awesome thanks for the info, I find shadowing and training alongside others is the best way to learn and being exposed to all kinds of scenarios for sure.

[@diredoe3659]

Hello! I'm planning on integrating raw food to my cat's diet with the intention of transitioning fully to a raw-based diet, but coming across a couple stumbling blocks. For one, one of my cats has sensitivities to poultry, and a lot of raw-based diets seem to integrate chicken in some way or another - such as giving them chicken feet to crunch on, adding eggs to their meals, and that sort of thing, in order to make it a complete diet. Also, one of my cats was malnourished as a kitten (he's a rescue!) and because of that he doesn't have a lot of teeth so his food has to be pretty soft. Do you have any advice, or would you at some point make a video touching on raw-food diets for cats (or dogs!) that have special dietary concerns? I know it's a lot to go over, like animals with diabetes, weight loss diets, kidney or urinary health, etc., so completely understandable if you don't want to make a video, lol.

[@KINZERS13GTR]

What are your feelings about fresh pet dog foods.

[@Untold8065]

Can you talk about Fromm?

[@emma-rosevallee8986]

What are the best proteins to help a dog loose weight. My girl gained some weight over a past couple Months and Id like to get her back to a healthy weight for her breed

[@giddypumpernickle9657]

Can you do a review on fetching foods they make dog/cat raw food?

[@cpetersen6454]

have you done a review of farmer’s dog? i would really like to hear one if possible. we feed my dog it (because she’s super picky and won’t eat kibble) and so far she’s been good, but i was wondering about your take on it.

[@lupitasanchez5625]

Does feeding a small dog, like a pug, a full raw diet cause pancreatitis?

[@caroltaff3725]

Is raw kibble better than kibble

[@samsummers5120]

could you do a review on freshpet dog food?

[@emmaseymour4125]

Hi, I’m pretty sure you don’t have this brand in the US but would you mind looking up the brand Mush Vaisto raw food and tell me what you think of the ingredients list? I really want to feed my pug a raw diet but I want the best for her.

[@aziza_azule6222]

Any plans to do a video on freeze dried foods?