PhD Nutritionist Reacts to Home-Cooked Dog Food

In this hilarious yet insightful video, join Dr Francis Cabana as he analyses and reacts to KZbin's most-watched home-cooked dog food recipes. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, he'll provide valuable insights into the nutritional value and potential benefits or risks associated with these homemade meals.
From ingredient choices to cooking methods, Dr Francis will examine it all, offering tips and recommendations for providing a balanced diet for your beloved pet. Whether you're a pet owner or just curious about pet nutrition, this video will leave you with a newfound appreciation for feeding your pet a complete and balanced diet - even at home.
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[@petcubesofficial]

We are back with Part 2! Learn how to make better food for your dog! Watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfVhGSgZ5aoaMU

[@tubitee1765]

My took my yorkie with pancreatitis to the vet month and a half ago and they literally said that they cant help her and eventually we have to consider putting her down. I was devastated. They prescribed her the digestive health dog diet that she wouldn’t eat. So what i did? I started to feed her small amounts of cottage cheese without sodium and low fat. Then I started cooking for her chicken or turkey with veggies, without fat, just a little coconut oil , but very little. I gave her slippery elm with a syringe before every meal. A month ago she wasn’t able to walk from the pain. Today she is walking around the house, getting on the couch without a pillow, she is back to normal. She gained 1.6 pounds. Im just going to keep doing what i was doing…

[@tubitee1765]

Forgot to add that i puree her food and feed her small portions with a spoon.

[@xxyy1318]

​@@tubitee1765❤❤

[@jully1744]

My yorkie is 17 still hopping and running…. 5 years ago, she had pancreatitis and liver blood panel was off the charts. It is reversed after 1 year of giving her raw freeze dried food, and sometimes cooked meats and snacks. I’m making blended chicken bone broth and collagen for her now to add into her food daily. Gives her freeze dried chew snacks like chicken necks, fish skin, beef esophagus, turkey necks. Kibbles kills your dog. Just stating personal experience. (My friends who feed their dogs kibbles, their dogs develop tumors, dermatitis, inflammatory joints, etc. don’t live past 15 years old if they’re lucky) Just like human shouldn’t eat processed foods. Same thing.

[@neli.a]

One of my yorkies lived to almost 18 yrs … i cooked for her the last ten years of her life and i’m convinced her prolonged lifespan.

[@ruthie8785]

Cool circumstantial evidence! 👍 Not how science works.

[@tracylrsw247]

He is very dramatic without telling how to remedy what is incorrect.

[@petcubesofficial]

MEEE!!? DRamAATIICCC??? NEverrrrrrr.... kidding! Thanks for that comment, I'll apply it to future videos for sure ;)

[@canecorsomom2023]

I'd say increase the protein and drastically decrease the rice. That's basically just a filler to help fill your dog up. Also canned salmon would be a good addition

[@drkchoklatruffryder4807]

He did. He listed things like omega 3, calcium, and zinc that needed to be added.

[@sheridetiveaux1839]

​@@drkchoklatruffryder4807FROM WHAT⁉️

[@sheridetiveaux1839]

​@@petcubesofficialwhat YOU would add and in what form would be more helpful.

[@paulettemorrissey9428]

I've made my food for my 3 German Shepherds for over 5 years. It worked for them so well that they were able to stop allergy meds. I did a ratio of 60% protein (ground beef, turkey, chicken or tuna), 20% veggies (beans, peas, spinach, etc) 20% starch (rice, pasta, potatoes. To this mix in their bowls each day I added a couple tablespoons of yogurt or cottage cheese and some sweet potato or pumpkin. They also got a calcium powder sprinkled on top, plus a probiotic and multi vitamin chews.

[@misskyle3908]

Good for you! I made dog food for quite some time several years ago when there was a problem with a bunch of stuff coming out of China. That I stopped when life got in the way, which was really stupid of me. I’m going back to making my own and I cannot possibly imagine that what we can do in our own kitchens is not 100 times better than the crap in the stores!

[@mary.l_sch]

@@geraldine7101 Animal Essentials seaweed calcium is what I use. I heard it was an excellent brand. I don't use it if making "puploaf" by Dr. Judy Morgan because there is ground eggshell in that recipe

[@geraldine7101]

@@mary.l_sch thanks for your response. I believe seaweed supplements made me sick, so I stay away from seaweeds. The batch I took might have been contaminated, but thanks for the reply..I know their calcium is more than ours. I use to make egg shell powder but lately things are quite hectic.

[@mary.l_sch]

@@geraldine7101 I have never specifically looked for it myself, but I am pretty sure you can also buy a bonemeal type of supplement

[@kimdagnillo8246]

@@geraldine7101just let your egg shells dry in the egg carton after you use them then grind them up in a coffee grinder, I use my dry container with my vita mix

[@caseyhaas3385]

Please do a video on what would be an appropriate ingredient list for homemade dog food.

[@sherireuther3047]

What a concept. Criticism is only useful with the understanding of how to make something better.

[@roderickarteaga9720]

He won't because he doesn't know either and probably uses kibble

[@sherireuther3047]

@@roderickarteaga9720 🤣🤣🤣

[@petcubesofficial]

Stay tuned ;)

[@tinydogstinyhome]

Why would he give you a recipe when he sells a home cooked dog food he wants to sell to you. I personally know 2 Doxies that lived to 17 & 18 yrs old on just chicken breast or home made ground hamburger patty with a bowl of milkbone biscuits available all day every day. Neither were over weight or had any organ health issues. And also had dentals every 2 yrs

[@kelleybishop6275]

I was looking below for a recipe?? If you're going to shame someone you don't even know, trying to do their best! Where's your recipe???

[@Sabbathissaturday]

100% don’t feed your pets grains!

[@ruthie8785]

What a dumb argument.

[@ruthie8785]

@@Sabbathissaturday Dogs aren’t wolves. They’ve evolved alongside us and are 100% capable of digesting and drawing nutrition from grains.

[@michaelambrose5076]

@@ruthie8785True, but not to extent that the recipe showed. The amount of rice was too much needed more protein.

[@liahnotleah]

@@Sabbathissaturday Um..... no? Absolutely DO feed your dog grains. Grains are, in fact, a nutritional component to dog food. Source: I work in a vet clinic, and if an owner can't get their sick dog to eat their regular food, we tell them to feed their dog chicken and rice (temporarily).

[@tranquilmind8487]

What about releasing a video with your version of a healthy DIY home made dog food? edit: what do you think about these ingredients?video i found of a guy makes this for his 100 pound lab: - 5-6 pounds of ground turkey - 7.5 ounces of pumpkin puree - 2T oil - 2 sweet potatoes chopped - 1 1/2C brown rice or white rice - 7oz of frozen spinach - 4 carrots chopped - 12oz green beans - 12oz peas - 2C water - 1/3C of beef liver chopped - 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Black peppper - 5 tsp Egg shell Calcium

[@sheilasmith7779]

Good, as long as no vegetable oil, which humans should not consume either.

[@kasroa]

Try this: 1. Dog food

[@tranquilmind8487]

@@kasroa you can feed your dog trash cheap kibble all you want, i choose not to

[@lisal6290]

@@tranquilmind8487 I'm with you. I spent a lot of money for this puppy I'm not going to feed her garbage. I don't eat garbage food so why should she.

[@elizabeth.annrose]

The above recipe looks pretty substantial, but I would still supplement with a bit of kibble.

[@TheChiGirl1]

To much garlic can indeed have an adverse reaction. He won’t tell you how to remedy the diet because he sells food.

[@oneeyedowl3888]

I figured as much. This is what they do.

[@LifeLostSoul]

When humans eat too much garlic, they get an adverse reaction...

[@TRicKyDicKy93]

Also, the recipe this lady made DOES have all the nutrients a dog needs... He says this doesn't have any omega-3, zinc, or copper which is just false.

[@dominiquew.8181]

Garlic and onions are NO to dogs. Garlic is member of the allium family ( including onions) contain thiosulfate, which is toxic to dogs but not to humans. It causes oxidative damage to red blood cells, resulting in anemia. Check it out.I never give to my dogs, Better be safe than sorry,

[@dominiquew.8181]

@@TRicKyDicKy93 I give multi vitamin and Omega oil to my dogs as well . I don't cook it I add at feeding time.

[@thewolfychannel4597]

I watched this video in hopes of getting a GOOD recipe for home made dog food after you talked about what was wrong in the video you reviewed. Instead I got a full grown man making overly dramatic long pauses, articulating very little and no good info in what I should use to make home made dog food. Watching your review of the video reminded me of listening to my 11 year old try to tell me the plot of a story, but cant get beyond “oh my God, it was like, oh my God, Nooooooo!” Lmfao

[@petcubesofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@AkSonya1010]

I personally thought it was hillarious. I got a lot out of it.

[@evalisabowers8898]

I agree. I enjoyed the review but was left hanging with no solution to the issues that he was claiming. Wish I could get those 10 minutes back

[@campstoneman779]

Wolfy is too cute. If you make a dog food to sell be sure to put Wolfy’s picture on it.

[@AkSonya1010]

@@campstoneman779 I second that statement.

[@minaso81307]

When our beloved GSD stopped eating in her golden years due to severe gastric issues, our vet recommended we start feeding her nothing but lightly cooked chicken or ground beef along with plain white rice or sweet potatoes. I cooked for her every single day. Even threw in some canned peas, carrots or green beans to get some veggies in there. She regained her appetite and lived another year past what we expected. 😮 Whole foods are KEY

[@UTAH100]

Your vet was clueless recommending rice. In nature, the wild, they would NEVER eat rice. Read The Forever Dog. You will learn.

[@chrishayes5755]

next time you see your vet tell them since they follow a science-based approach you want to see studies showing the benefits of carbohydrates for dogs - specifically rice. because I've seen good evidence carbohydrates fuel cancer cells in dogs. also a dog has an identical digestive system to a wolf.. they don't need all kinds of veggies. they need: raw meat, bone + marrow, organs and pre-digested plant matter / tripe. wolves will occasionally forage for herbs and blueberries but it's a supplement not a staple. dogs are biologically occasional omnivores.. 97% carnivore.

[@UTAH100]

@@chrishayes5755 Well said- great points. I learned much of that in the book, The Forever Dog- Becker DVM. What you say also rings very true around The Randle Cycle. It's a thing for humans at least. Pay attention to the two important charts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5K6YqFmfaacaNksi=cULp7vYelMUFTSB5&t=1

[@donapaulen8700]

@@UTAH100 YES! Exactly! 👏🏻

[@karenj5880]

I have a senior lab/shep/hound mix that a few months ago stopped eating breakfast and I struggled to get him to eat dinner. Then I had started him on a rice and chicken diet for tummy troubles and wow his interest in food exploded. I've been cooking for him and my other two dogs since. I do the ground turkey but also boil chicken breasts and livers, in the broth, I'll cook some veggies... sweet potatoes, beans, spinach, broccoli, chick peas with some oatmeal or brown rice, then blend the veggies with a stick blender or my guys will pick out the veg. I'll serve two parts protein to one part of the veg/carb mix, add some egg, blueberry, peas, pumpkin and cottage cheese and a supplement powder.

[@musicjunkieaddict6600]

When I cook homemade food for my dog my vet suggested I buy a powder of vitamins to add to the food so my dog could get a nutriously balanced meal.

[@averagejane09]

That is a good idea.

[@Splat_22]

“Why would you make fresh Whole Foods for your dog or cat and then put in enough grains to make a kibble” - pet cubes 😂

[@joycebiso1300]

I literally watched that video before this video of yours. Hahahaha. It's funny I written all the ingredients and I'm so excited to do it for my dog. It's good that I do some research before doing it. Thanks Doc!

[@just-me6023]

Dr Karen Baker and Rodney Habib have some great recipes that are in fact balanced

[@houndgangent.mac_lar8840]

Exactly how I showed up here

[@melissahollowell7255]

I recently had this conversation with the vet and he mentioned all the bizarre additives required that make this project pretty complicated. (I.E. adding a tums and egg shell.) I am really glad to see a light being shone on this topic.

[@KISEMA02]

The egg shell is actually vet approved in place of bone. You have to wash, dry and powder the shell.

[@SAHomeHunter]

Just give us a recipe then!

[@SwampJuiceMead]

Buy store bought dog food filled with fillers and preservatives. Yay

[@dawnnasano5067]

I feed my dog a similar diet but include some liver, sweet potatoes, spinach, green beans and peas along with a small amount of a well recommended dry dog food with a lot of omega fatty acids just in case I missed something. Her diet my not be perfect but its definitely a heck of a lot better than just store bought kibble or canned food which most people use. I think she did a wonderful job by saying to check with your vet and to do some research for yourself. Just my opinion

[@petcubesofficial]

Totally! Your vet is your partner in your pet health journey and research yourself is very important. She has the absolute best intention at heart but point is, this diet has major nutritional gaps.

[@roderickarteaga9720]

​@petcubesofficial the vet is absolutely not your best friend in this journey, they promote Hills science, it's "vet prescribed " and most do not suggest any form of "real" food especially not raw

[@Moni_type1]

@@roderickarteaga9720 agree with you 100%

[@eldenchunugus]

​@roderickarteaga9720 he is talking about a good and honest vet, something which is sadly very rare nowadays. Most vets prioritize money over animals wellbeing, which means selling kibble, over vaccinating dogs and charging a fortune for it, and encouraging owners to commit to whatever treatment or surgeries are most expensive.

[@patioelf]

@@roderickarteaga9720 You are exactly right. More vets like a lot of Doctors, don't have time to do research, they are working from the same text books that were used years ago when good old dog food from the store was the best product out there. Once I began doing research into commercial dog food, and learned that the dog food companies are allowed to use all the meat that hadn't passed inspection for human consumption, *diseased animals, road kill etc.....I knew to never ever feed store bought food again, vets - unless they are homeopathic or like this man,, very well studied with a phd, should NEVER talk about their own person opinions when it comes to pet diets.

[@BlackThunderX4]

Loved the video and breakdown of what not to do. 🎉 “THIS DIET IS DANGEROUS!” Lmfao😂

[@ltandkholbrook9555]

for how long

[@icarusrising728]

This is the first video of yours that i have seen and i am really impressed that you did not "sign off" of this as a "complete" diet... Thank you

[@DylanEverettFanGirl]

I haven't laughed and felt informed from a KZbin video in a long time. Thanks for sharing the TRUTH!!

[@goodinsrt8]

....he lied

[@elasticsynapsis9330]

She made a basic recipe which is still a step up from just kibble. However, that was WAY too much rice compared to the meat ratio. Half cup to a whole cup max would have been alright. She could have crushed or ground up the eggshell and add it in for calcium. Maybe throw in some sardines for extra minerals & iron. Can even throw in some herbs like parsley or basil. So many variations can be made to make it more balanced in accordance to YOUR dog(s) needs.

[@petcubesofficial]

Yeah, definitely a few things come to mind to build on this diet haha!

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Well thank you for what to add!! This guy never even said what to do to improve. Shish. Thanks again from Houston

[@Cindy-bee]

@@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531 Exactly he should have said what would have been better. He was making fun of her and her attempt to feed a healthy diet. That itself is rather unprofessional.

[@juanita5752]

I think a high quality kibble is better because with this recipe you risk having an unbalanced diet which can be deadly

[@pancakepancake3789]

Curious whether dogs have a digestive system that can break down and absorb calcium from egg shells?

[@ChrisBaker-pg3ty]

We started with a similar recipe, but when I made a spreadsheet with the AAFCO standards and plugged in the recipe, it was deficient in a lot of things. And cooking and freezing was a pain, sooo... We tweaked the recipe until it met standards, then started freeze drying all the raw, prepared, ingredients individually. For a while we mixed them all, scooped and reconstituted at meal time. Ended up with too much nutrition powdered in the bottom! Now we make "basic mix" of meat, veg and rice (not nearly as much!) And "toppers" that have chia and flax and cranberry and, and, and, each with a different kick...liver or fish or pumpkin/yogurt. The toppers only need 1tsp /15# or so of dog. We also free feed rotating quality kibbles. Dogs are fit and feisty and only get chubby, like all of us do, in winter when conditions prevent regular walks. The dogs could walk, but us hoomans aren't crazy about deep snow over ice below 0°.

[@UTAH100]

Can you share your exact recipe- simple list. Please STOP all kibble. It is toxic. Any meat in dog food is REJECTED for human consumption aka FEED GRADE. Then it is heated to 400F- all nutrients killed, then preservatives are added and it must be fortified with synthetic vitamins. It will kill your pet. Just don't do it- ever. Read THE FOREVER DOG. You will see. Dr. Becker is a genius. Dogs lived to be over 30.

[@sunshine_pnw]

Do you trust AAFCO if you know its sponsored and funded

[@BarbaraKelley347]

I’m so grateful to Dr. Jones for showing me how to make my dog’s food at home. The vet I took my two Lhasa Apso’s to see for their itchy skin just gave them steroid shots!! They both died way too young! I’m about to adopt a dog and I want a vet who sincerely cares.

[@MatheusFerraz-xr1lq]

he really kick the door out of the closet and comes out after minute 5 🤣

[@davidebeling4711]

It would be nice if you would tell us how to make this recipe acceptable. Plain criticism is not helpful.

[@petcubesofficial]

This was purely a reaction video, sorry you had different expectations but we hear you. Recipe videos coming up!

[@tyrastarrweaver]

I agree don't negatively criticize someone and not inform that's crazy & you get no cool points

[@natertots17]

I’d actually seen her video and glad you did this review, I needed to see this

[@mollydaniels5571]

Please consider the source though because he isn't giving helpful advice, just criticism. Please do a lot more research because he says garlic is safe & that is a blanket statement that isn't 100% true. This recipe isn't completely bad it just needs adjustment.

[@longlegs7881]

​@@mollydaniels5571exactly!

[@britj14]

Can you give some recipes for what would be a balanced at home food?

[@tinakiker7898]

He won't give you recipes, but he will give you the website for the pet food company he works for.

[@savanahsummers2546]

“And then put in as much carbs as kibble” made me DIE 😂😂

[@tubitee1765]

Have you seen the ingredients in most kibble ? Walnut shells, cellulose, vegetable oils? This was in my prescription dog food for my pup with pancreatitis. She wouldn’t eat her “prescribed “ food. Since I started cooking for her she recovered and even gained 1.6 pounds for a little over a month.

[@tubitee1765]

Btw that gay social media voice is killing me. 😂 Don’t wan to be mean but why do you have to speak like this? Just speak normal people!

[@Gentilejedi]

I have a 5 pound Yorky mix that has Gastro intestinal issues. He was put on royal Canin low-fat. The first ingredient for the pate that he eats is pork byproducts. It is complete garbage. And it’s expensive. And my greyhound was on Purina pro plan and always had stomach issues. I switched her to a homemade diet and the both of them seem to be doing better. It’s very frustrating. Someone one said that dogs used to eat table scraps and were better off than the foods produce today. So many cats and dogs have intestinal issues and I think it’s from these diets that are made to be cheap.

[@TotallyYari.]

What’s a base recipe? I do not want to give my puppy Royal Canin which is what the Breeder gives them

[@chrishayes5755]

@@TotallyYari. look into these topics: raw feeding your dog, 2-4 hour feeding window (intermittent fasting), fasting your dog - no food for a whole day once every week or two, how to make dehydrated treats, what is a biologically appropriate diet for a dog, how does a dogs digestive system vary compared to a wolf, are dogs carnivores or omnivores. this will set you on the right track.

[@longlegs7881]

Yea kibble is garbage! I'd never give to my dog again!

[@user-kn4ie7ot4h]

It would be helpful if you could tell us please what should we add to this recipe to make it nutritious for the dog.

[@neli.a]

the recipe is not all that bad as a start, it lack enough protein and veggies and i’d never feed my dog brown rice it’s full of phytates and lectins, which bind to vitamins and minerals and prevent them from being absorbed. Phytates are anti-nutrients found in grains and legumes. Phytates, or phytic acid, binds to minerals like zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, niacin and calcium, preventing them from being absorbed. It also really difficult to digest.

[@lauraford45]

The VERY first video I watched on here was that VERY ONE now I'm watching yours straight after 🤣❤️

[@Bum.tastic19]

I love the way you told us how to improve tbis recipe 👍

[@southernbelleyorkies]

I use 3 lbs of turkey, chicken or beef. 1 cup of brown rice, ground flax, coconut oil, 1/2 cup pumpkin, 1 cup carrots, 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup blueberries.and a cup of either peas, green beans or broccoli. We give a variety each week. and 6 eggs. I also put in turmeric. I cook in the instapot with 2 cups of water. I add the eggs after it’s cooked and still hot. I have 3 yorkies all of which got the runs and pukes from every type of dog food. They are finally healthy and no digestive issues. The main problem I see with hers is not enough protein and a ton of white rice. I also give them multivitamins, calcium supplements and fish oil. They also have pumpkin peanut butter treats! They get goats milk and fruit for snacks.

[@mollydaniels5571]

It was brown rice that she added.

[@nibunion]

I would stay away from fish oil and go with something like sunflower seed or olive oil. How about some mackerel or sardines. Raw organic pumpkin seeds, natural dewormer and anti parasite, put in coffee grinder, and don't forget the liver and gizzard.

[@leanoraspadaro9491]

Thanks for doing this video to put your professional opinion out there! My sister was making a recipe similar to this that another KZbin person posted and said was vet approved too. I thought there was way too much rice when she made it. We complain about filler in store dog food and yet these recipes are too filled with rice. Thanks again.

[@lisal6290]

I watched that video. And then I checked with my veterinarian and rice, brown white purple. RICE is not good for dogs, neither are potatoes. Sweet potatoes In small amounts are acceptable. Dogs are carnivores just like us they have grinding teeth.. I have a 4 month old Corgi/ Pomeranian mix. A food recipe for a hundred pound Lab doesn't help me at all. I also raise chickens and there are foods you can't feed chickens as well. I would just like some truth. Ive invested a lot in her already. I don't want to cook food for her that will kill her.

[@tanyaroberson9629]

I learned a lot watching this- about what not to do.

[@bitburg40]

I had to come up with softer food for my picky, male husky after he had a couple of cysts removed from his butt. This was done so his eliminations didn’t mess with his stitches. I basically made a stew which I mixed with his high quality dry food that I ground up in the food processor and then ground everything together. After he healed from surgery I kept doing this with improvements because his appetite is awesome now with no pickiness. I have a large upright freezer so I can freeze large amounts in quart size deli containers. I also have a 100 qt. pot that I use for crawfish cook outs so I make a very large amount. 20 lb. of beef, chicken or turkey ground 5 qt. of homemade concentrated stock with 5 qt. of water. 10 lb. sweet potatoes, (yield 6-7 lb, peeled) Costco or Sam’s club veg. 1 bag baby carrots 1 bag celery 1 bag green beans 1 head cauliflower Chop veg and cook at med until almost tender45-60 minutes, add meat and finish cooking another 45 -60 minutes. Add 8 lb. dry kibble and let hydrate 10 minutes off the fire. Mix with 30 “ thinset paddle attachment for drill until broken down and well combined. Put in containers label and freeze. I get 30 qts with this recipe.

[@batmama4242]

Oh my oh, my I have fallen in love! What a joy it has been to accidentally find you❤ My dog has just been diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia And I am chasing my tail to find the right diet for him What a blessing you are to all of us. Thank you so much for creating this content❤

[@Cindy-bee]

I also make my dog homemade food using a 1/3 ratio. One third ground beef/chicken or turkey, one third vegetables and one third brown rice. To that omega 3 supplement, eggs and egg shells baked in oven and ground up. To this sunflower oil 1 tablespoon per pound of food. I will consider a good overall vitamin supplement to add to this. I have also started my dog on a probiotic. I don't think this video shows enough meat protein and is mostly vegetables. There are vitamins in those however.

[@michaelvanderford4630]

She's trying to help her dog and this pasty Queen is ridiculing her. Unbelievable.

[@petcubesofficial]

Why thank you, I HAVE been staying out of the sun :)

[@integrativenaturalmedicine3897]

As a doctor, he's educating people against bad advice. He's actually was critiquing her in a playful way. He could easily have denigrated her. Toughen up buttercup.

[@RenM908]

I’ve tried raw, I’ve tried searing, my dog absolutely will not do it. He wants the food cooked 😂. My dog is all about texture. He can’t even handle a wet tennis ball because the fuzz grosses him out. But for the diet, I had to consult a pet nutritionist. I had to get a probiotic and enzyme combo that is nasc approved, then a multi vitamin, a calcium and iron supplement, and an omega 3 oil by Nordic naturals. I was surprised by just the supplements alone.

[@LordFirestaff]

Just FYI, tennis balls are terrible for your dog's teeth. The fibers are quite abrasive and act as a file. Over just a couple of years of use, your dog's K9's will begin to flatten significantly, along with their other teeth. I know you're saying your dog doesn't like tennis balls, but you should know this for the future if you ever do have a dog that likes playing with a ball. Find something the same size and weight as a tennis ball without the texture (smooth and rubbery).

[@RenM908]

​@@LordFirestaff Oh I totally agree. I was trying to say how finicky my dog is about texture lol. We use a chuck it brand ball as they have ranges for different rubber toughness so usually the soft or medium or since he is a under 30lbs dog he does well with the kong puppy.

[@kf5034]

That's where dehydrated raw food comes in as a good choice. They don't all like the wet texture. And it's much easier.

[@hippielongstalker]

I just love you! So enjoyed watching this. You're great! Thanks for the info!

[@priayief]

I'll not claim that I know more than you about canine nutrition. I have no formal training in the subject. However, more than 15 years ago I started looking for science-based studies on the subject. I spent more than six months reading studies and articles about canine nutrition. It was an informative exercise and I realized that even the specialists disagreed on the general approach to canine nutrition. I won't share my conclusions with you, as I'm not absolutely convinced that I've chosen the right approach. And I'm not interested in debating the subject. I will only say my choices are at least much better informed than they were before I started reading about it.

[@petcubesofficial]

That's fantastic! Good for you for doing your own research. And don't worry, this isn't the kind of channel where I'll start a debate.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Okay, as a retired veterinary rep for Hills(34 years) I loved this video! Pet parents have been so conned by pet food marketers to simply look at ingredients. They are so duped by manipulation of the ingredient panel and dubious definitions of ingredients. Your video helps explain high quality ingredients still need to be balanced to deliver the optimal nutrient levels. And it’s not easy! Most nutrients are affected by other nutrients so correct balance is crucial! Love your videos and your great attitude! And your credentials! So it’s okay on KZbin to critique using their actual video? I would love to try that in my channel! You’re sure there’s no rule or law against it? I see others doing it too . I just don’t want to be the one who gets sued!!!

[@moma130373]

I feed my dogs with raw chiken legs, feets, with cooked chicken liver just one per day, cooked and carriots, broccoli, zucchini, raw tomato, banana, mango and apple.

[@UTAH100]

bad

[@jennykatona9473]

As a registered dietitian, I freakin LOVED this video and also glad there ended up being a part 2. It should be a good reminder to everyone that you have to do the appropriate research from appropriate resources before changing things in your pets diet AS WELL AS YOUR OWN. I deal with this problem on a daily basis in my field. I appreciate you Dr. Cabana :) Well done!!!

[@krisujiiye]

Hi ! Glad I found your channel ! Yay ! I’m wondering about doggo treats? Mainly jerky. I want to make chicken/beef jerky via oven. Are there any concerns with making it at home? Thanks so much !!

[@oskarmolly]

Thanks for this video. I have a Husky and I know they need zinc in their diet. So I bought a high grain free kibble, with meat or fish plus vegetables, herbs and berries, so I give that to my dog and mix it with fresh salmon, ground turkey or chicken, he also gets an egg twice a week poached, and each night for his bedtime treat he gets a raw chicken wing. I really hope that I'm giving his as good of a diet as I can. Sometimes not always I make a doggy stew or loaf that an a Holistic VMD gave me the recipe for plus a home made treat now and then that she also gave me the recipe's for, sometimes meat, and other times tuna or another fish. He also gets a plain yoghurt, just a little bit as he tends to get upset stomachs easy.

[@patriciavillareal6334]

I don’t think tuna is recommended for dogs, sardines or salmon is better choice I think I heard this from an animal specialist

[@antoinettenovella1630]

You have done your homework. Thank you. My husband fed my dog grapes the other day and i was so very angry. Research before you get a dog.

[@oskarmolly]

@@antoinettenovella1630 I'm pretty careful but now and then he will get a little bit of tomato juice, he loves it, I get the salt free kind and don't give him a lot but he really loves his tomato juice. He's been depressed and pretty sad because I lost my other dog to a serious infection and because of her age the vet didn't think she would make it though the surgery, and they were best friends. I take him on extra walks to keep him from moping around. I think getting a new pet might be in order but oh those getting up every few hours to go out is so hard for the first few months.

[@mollydaniels5571]

@oskarmolly Sorry for your loss. ❤ No need to get a new puppy that has to go out every few hours. You can rescue & save the life of a dog in need who is already grown & trained. There are so many! Wishing you & your pup the best!

[@UTAH100]

No to Tuna. No to berries. NO NO NO to any feed grade KIBBLE. All kibble- NO. Limit eating window to once a day. DO NOT FEED BEFORE BED=BAD. Add a pastured egg 3x a week. For the love of god, if you love your pet, read THE FOREVER DOG. You will learn a lot.

[@jillm7386]

Loved this critique to help us out! 🙌

[@creativeolga]

Love this vet. You are my kind of video teacher. Humorous and honest and good advice

[@GacktSe7en]

The recipe that I usually make for my dogs are: -ground turkey -blueberries -unsweetened craisins -sweet potatoes -baby spinach -turmeric -thyme -rosemary -powder alfalfa -chicken hearts -chicken livers -eggs -gizzards (for extra fun crunch) -peas -carrots -bone broth -goats milk

[@lisaspurrell9058]

Thank you! My dog is only 6 1/2 lbs. How much would you feed twice a day?

[@kathymayes4290]

Aren’t craisins raisins? Highly toxic. Cranberries are good.

[@graceland23sr]

are all these ingredients served all at the same time or are they from different recipes?

[@jacobfoster3021]

​@kathymayes4290 craisins are dried cranberries. Or as Archer calls them, cranbaisans.

[@kathymayes4290]

@@jacobfoster3021 Thanks. I dumb. 🤪

[@antoinettecattanoallen2673]

I've had a German Shepard chow mix for 21 years. Always cooked for her and her sisters. Never had a kibble. similar recipe to the video but I had garlic and fresh garden greens. They have homemade yogurt with blueberries and chicken or beef very little rice but peas greens carrot pumpkin etc

[@Snaggledorf42]

I think he got his "PHD" from the bottom of a cereal box.

[@frankenz66]

That video of her recipe made me hungry, forget my dog 😂😂 Thanks!

[@janbawol411]

It would be helpful if you would tell us what we should ADD to the diet..and no to the rice.

[@wendybroadhurst8658]

THANK YOU.!!!!!

[@petcubesofficial]

Thanks for your comment! This was purely a reaction video and I highlighted what was missing from the diet. Home cooking ingredients and recommendations coming up. Stay tuned

[@wilburcollins8342]

I was disappointed he did not tell us what to add

[@withoutlimitsbudgets]

Would like to know your opinions and ideas on the Farmer’s dog nutrient, DIY nutrition packs these are nutrition packs they claim are complete nutrition when you do homemade dog food at home these nutrient packs are supposed to be packed with minerals and essential vitamins that I dog needs. I believe the ones that I was looking at for my Chihuahuas or a six week supply at $30 because my dogs are small and you’re supposed to sprinkle a certain amount into the food after you cook it to make sure they have all of their nutrient needs met and all of their vitamins met to as well. Would love to see a review on that.

[@pythonmom]

I make a home-cooked diet for our dogs, but in addition to their high-quality kibble, along with supplements (kelp, glucosamine chondroitin, calcium) that are added to the meals. turkey, Chicken thighs, beef liver, chicken liver, sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, spinach, broccoli, eggs, pumpkin, and blueberries. plus turmeric and black pepper. They also get chicken feet and sardines in oil or mackerel once or twice a week. All yearly blood work comes back perfectly.

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

Sardines are very healthy. My dogs share them with me.

[@doloreslipper6897]

What recipe would you recommend ??

[@PrissyTomboy]

I have a chihuahua with food allergies. I'd love a complete & balanced lamb recipe if you have one. I'm currently feeding him justfoodfordogs pantry fresh lamb, but it also has a ton of rice in it. He's already a little chunky, so I'd like to avoid unnecessary starches.

[@UTAH100]

Please read THE FOREVER DOG. NO to ALL RICE. Pastured Egg soft boiled 3 times a week. Lean meat with a touch of Magnesium Glycinate and a touch of the ground up baked egg shell for Calcium. Chunky means you are killing him...slowly. Food is not love- it is hate. NO SNACKS. You are likely heavy too- pets are like their owners. My dog is thin. Read the book for the love of god.

[@LovingMyLife56]

Yes I feed my toy poodle same food. Just food for dogs but is becoming too expensive for me & on top of that sometimes she doesn't want to eat it. Please anyone can recommend a good homemade food for a dog with pancreatitis? I will really appreciate it.

[@PrissyTomboy]

@LovingMyLife56 justfoodfordogs has DIY vitamin packs for around $25 that come with their recipes so you can make and freeze them, which is way more cost effective. I've used the packs for the beef, fish & lamb recipes, but my dogs won't eat it once it's been frozen, so I'm stuck with the pantry fresh packs. Dr. Karen Becker has a beef recipe that is completely balanced, so it doesn't need any vitamin or mineral supplements. I'll paste the recipe here for you. I hope this helps 🐶

[@PrissyTomboy]

@LovingMyLife56 Here's her recipe (multiplied x 8 for freezing in portions) If you only want to make small batches, her video is easy to find. It can be fed raw or cooked. 7 lbs lean ground beef 90% +(93 is best) 3/4 cup ground hempseeds or 1/3 cup hempseed oil 16 oz canned sardines in water or 4 tsp cod liver oil 4 tsp ground ginger 4 tsp kelp powder 8 eggs pasture raised 4 egg shells 8 oz beef liver 8 oz broccoli 8 oz spinach 8 oz red bell pepper SMALL BATCH 14 oz 90%+ Ground Beef (use 93%) 2 tsp hemp seed oil or 3 TBS ground hemp seeds 1/2 tsp Cod Liver Oil or 2 oz sardines in water 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 - 1/2 tsp kelp powder 1 egg 1/2 of the egg shell 1 oz beef liver 1 oz broccoli 1 oz red bell pepper 1 oz spinach Begin by mixing together the ground beef, eggs, kelp powder, ground ginger, hempseed, (or hempseed oil), and sardines. Drain the water from the sardines before you add them in.Save half of the eggshells and set them aside. Try to break up the sardines as much as you can before mixing so that it is evenly distributed throughout the recipe. When it is well combined, set it aside. Next, process the veggies, eggshells, and beef liver. You may need to do this separately if your food processor can't find everything. I process everything separately, except for the bell pepper and eggshells- I process those together. Add the blended ingredients to the beef and mix until well combined. Portion out the food according to your dog's daily food intake requirements. The dog food will be good in the freezer for weeks, but only for a few days in the fridge. Portion accordingly. I do not like to keep cooked dog food in the fridge for more than 4 days. The food is ready to serve raw, or you can gently cook it. Cook without any oil on a nonstick pan on low heat. Be careful not to sear the meat- you want to gently cook it until it is just done. *Note- If using hempseed oil, cooking the food on high heat for a long period of time will make the hempseed oil taste really bad to the dogs, so be really careful about \"gently\" cooking it!You can make patties, large chunks, or break it down into mince if you prefer. Drain any oils/fats from cooking the beef and let it cool completely before storing in the fridge

[@UTAH100]

@@LovingMyLife56 That condition is likely from too much fat. I would feed less. Usually about 1%-2% of body weight. I ONLY feed once a day per The Forever Dog book. Dr. Becker is great. I would FAST one day a week (no food, only water if a pup.) I lightly cook his food. He eats every time now. I do lean TURKEY a teaspoon of Pumkin Puree. 1/4 of the powder pill of Magnesium Glycinate, pinch of Salt and a small amount of Org. Veg. Read that book. Do get him to a Vet though. That can be very serious and painful. I had something like it and it was a living h*ll. Had to remove my organ. Horrible. Get the book. This is what I do. It is not advice for you or your dog. See a professional. My dog is a 14lb. Mini Poodle. It seems hard at first but once you get the routine down it is very easy and fairly cheap. Make a bunch and freeze what you won't use for the next several days. Thaw it out the next food cycle ~2 days before you run out. Use glass containers, not plastic if possible.

[@bokhar87]

Loved how honest your reactions were :D Dont change that :) Also like that you approve some of the things she says but disapproved the overkill/stupid part. I saw in the comments if you could make your own home-cooked dog food and share. Would be awesome :)

[@nunyabizz50]

we make turkey meatloaf for our baby. 3 pounds ground turkey (makes two meatloaves) couple shredded carrots sugar snap peas purple cabbage red bell pepper hemp seeds chia seeds fresh ground flax seeds celery and will substitute other veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower depending on whats on hand. we also make a raw veggie mix to top the meatloaf with which is bell pepper, cucumber, quinoa and fresh cannabis leaves , cabbage all chopped fine. we also add a 1/4 tsp of Standard Process Whole Body Care supplement to each serving and 250mg of a mushroom supplement that has Reishi, Maitake, Lions Mane, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Cordyceps mushroom extracts to each serving we make her treats from sweet potato and oatmeal and also give her dried blueberries as treats

[@andrewleeming5998]

I work with dog nutritionists and vets my dogs get cooked food and raw food meals

[@bobbiejoyce1402]

Thank you for this video. I agree she has great intentions for her fur baby. But like all of us as "parents", when we do research, we are overwhelmed by all the information that many times contradicts each other. I think the key here is the oversight organizations you mentioned. We are going to add the kale, tumeric, black pepper and egg. We have never used rice of any kind. I thought you were going to have a stroke when she added that bowl of rice. LOL. 😂

[@CMV314]

I respect your opinion, but please speak for yourself. There is no "all of us" as parents. You have your experience, but that doesn't mean everyone else has the same experience.

[@constancepress5281]

You found this person's video hilarious and were quite critical of it. Yes, she put in way too much rice; but you did not offer a substitute recipe. You were merely critical not informative as to the correct recipe. Also, at the end you state "please be more litigious". Note that the meaning of litigious is "prone to go to law to settle disputes." I really don't think that's what you meant.

[@BelleDoyle]

I always do half and half - half his dry complete food, and then a stew cooked in the slow cooker of organ meats, oily fish, a bone or two, milled linseed, calcium powder (actually ground up egg shells cooked in the oven and ground up), some root veg, sea vegetables (hand foraged seaweed), mixed herbs, and a bit of millet, oatmeal or barley. Occasionally he'll get rice. I will try the tumeric and black pepper. I think a slow cooker stew of good stuff is fine for my dog, especially when he's getting ox kidney, pig heart or complete sardines with bones.

[@whackp264]

Thakn you! I made my first batch of homemade dogfood today and I did add brown rice! I won't do that the next time. I would like to hear more about what suppliments to put in, so I am going to do some more research! Thanks for the video.

[@nogames8982]

you want to go ahead. f

[@abigailsosa4352]

he was SHOOK when she brought out that bowl of rice lol

[@petcubesofficial]

shook.

[@safa7alsaleh10]

Please another video like this 😍😂

[@laurenolson4768]

I asked my vet for loose guidance regarding my dog. Just calories, macro percentages, and if they had any recommended recipes. After 2 weeks, he finally emailed me back and recommended a specific (extremely expensive) pet nutritionist, or research online... Not helpful, but at least he admitted he didn't know instead of approving a deficient recipe.

[@ddramos7997]

I switched to Dr. Harvey's Raw Vibrance (dehydrated) and add gently cooked 93% ground turkey. It's 100% balanced, and you just add your own choice of raw or gently cooked protein and water. Then I add bone broth for dogs (Brutus brand) and Dr. Harvey's Health & Shine (omega-3). And that way, my dog gets all the nutrients she needs. She LOVES it! I also give her Dr. Harvey's Hip and Joint, which she loves as well and eats like a treat. I just started her on it because she's going to be 7 in a few months.

[@sonydc4419]

It would have been nice if you mentioned what other foods you would include. I actually read a few different books/articles where the ratio is 40% protein, 40% veggies, 20% starch.

[@nibunion]

40% vegetables is way too much.

[@elliells1537]

He mentioned the main problems. No Iron, no copper, no zinc, no calcium. . I stick with can food "simply nourish "turkey and sweet potato. The cans add the proper nutrients the dog needs...

[@just-me6023]

I like to mix with kibble that way I'm assured that I'm not destroying their diet and they're still getting what they need if I'm not completely nailing the recipe.

[@kasroa]

He did mention what to give your dog. Dog food.

[@siennateel2381]

@@just-me6023 this isn't true. For example if you feed 20% topper with no calcium and 80% kibble, your dog will still only get 80% of the calcium they need. Dog food isn't a multivitamin, you can just make the topper balanced or feed a balanced home cooked diet. It's actually not that hard, I'd watch the channel "paws of prey". There's a lot of good info even if you're not feeding raw

[@JustLiving2018]

Can you tell us what you would add to complete this homemade dog food recipe? Please.

[@petcubesofficial]

stay tuned :p

[@jackieskitchenmore]

I add brown rice only, I feel her ratios were off with the rice for sure. My last batch in which I made yesterday included: I cooked 4 lbs each of ground turkey, chicken gizzards and ck livers, homemade bone broth, 2 cups brown rice, 1 bag each of cut up frozen peaches, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes (normally I use 1 can pumpkin), ground flax. I think that was everything this time. I also use blueberries, ground chicken and odds and ends of beef and pork at times. Oh and one ingredient I almost left out was one can of pineapple crushed or chunks, I swear this works for our 100 lb German Shepherd, he used to eat his poop and no longer does. I was looking for help as to why he does it and if there was something I could do about it other than stand there waiting for him to do his job, I am disabled so that wasn't going to happen LOL so I gave it a try and he has not ate any since I added it to his diet. He gets 2 cups twice per day with kibble PLEASE tell me if I am doing something horribly wrong I want to know. From what you said I am over cooking the meat, in my next batch I will work on that for sure!

[@Splat_22]

If you’re giving your dog two cups of his own poop with his dinner, then I would say, “yes, something is wrong”. The serious problem lies within you and not your terd eating dog 🐶 💩.

[@napoleonfontanosaii6080]

"Nothing in there--it's Rice.You're making Fried Rice for dogs!" Uncle Roger would be shocked and say, "Hiyaa ...." 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@stellaunger8568]

Why is it most everywhere that dogs can’t have garlic? Where did that untruth come from? I feed my dogs garlic to retard fleas. Works great! My dogs don’t have fleas.

[@petcubesofficial]

Good question. It was based on one study that fed garlic extract so the harmful compound allicin was very much condensed. Results showed signs of stress on the red blood cells so vets took the better safe than sorry approach but more recent trials and honestly - just a few calculations have saved garlic's reputation. Follow the feeding recommendations for garlic based on size of your pet and it should be fine (assuming no intolerances or allergies etc)

[@KhloeGrace]

Okay there’s a lot that I want to say but I’m gonna simplify, this recipe I have followed before, I don’t use it all the time. But when I have I’ve used it as a topper and mixed it with kibble. My dogs actually really loved it. This was one of my first recipes diving into homemade dog food, and I do recommend it. Now, on the contrary, it is important to switch up topper ingredients. That way each topper that is made has different nutritional value. I try to rotate my recipes out, that way they are not just eating the same topper and I can switch out the different benefits they get each topper.

[@siennateel2381]

It depends how much topper you add tbh because if it's say 50% kibble and 50% topper, your dog is still gonna have consequences. Even less than 50% topper is probably bad. That's still part of their diet that isn't balanced. The kibble will only provide enough of something if your dog is eating 100% just the kibble. For example if you feed 20% topper with no calcium and 80% kibble, your dog still only gets 80% of the calcium they need

[@chrisolavarrieta]

Thanks sir really helpful when any9ne can make a dish and feed it to a dog...but your added wisdom and knowledge makes everything better

[@robertgrigsby-white3029]

I followed this recipe but also added dry food with it.. thanks for the help you’re great and I love your dramatics cause it’s concerning not knowing.. great video and very helpful..

[@garethjones1632]

It's very hard to home cook for dogs. You need to follow certain principals. Balance over time! The wire frame recipe is this... 80 meat of which 10% is made up of 5% secreting (e.g. Liver) and 5% non secreting (e.g. Heart) and 20 veg + fruit. You need to add calcium (if not feeding raw meaty bones 2X per week) and natural vitamins, which are plant based. or a good quality balancing powder, again plant based. This meal should be your dogs "main" meal but you should feed other meals such as sardines and cooked veg, eggs and raw meat. You need to feed your dog a "wide" variety of foods, some cooked and some raw. This is how you will achieve "balance over time" Don't take feeding your dogs yourself lightly - you can do real harm to your dog if you don't follow certain rules.

[@user-gg6rg8dn1o]

Thanks for making this video, hopefully individuals watching will be fore-warned to the many recipes circulating these days and the potential problems with home-cooked meals. Its sad to say however, that this recipe is more nutritional that many that I've seen on the internet. I'm a firm believer of home prepared meals, but it would be nice to see recipes that are complete and balanced so that they can be fed at least once or twice a week. As you mentioned, this recipe is devoid in Calcium and Phosphorus, deficient in most of the trace minerals (Iron, copper, zinc and iodine) and most certainly deficient in Vitamin D and B12. She was off to a great start, until she stopped and added the rice. The carbohydrate percentage on a dry matter basis had to be greater that 35% (no better than a kibble).

[@kasroa]

You can find these recipes. It's called dog food.

[@minaso81307]

It's better than kibble just by virtue of being homemade.

[@user-gg6rg8dn1o]

@@minaso81307 Not necessarily, its all in the details. I actually formulate cooked and raw meals for pet parents that are complete and balanced to NRC standards (recommended allowances). The meal reviewed is not complete and balanced. It is deficient in a number of key vitamins and minerals (as noted above and by many others on this post). Feeding this recipe over time will result in health issues down the road. I would never advocate feeding an ultra processed dry kibble, because your right, it is not healthy. However, by virtue of AAFCO regulation at least it contains all the nutrients that a dog requires. So you see, "better" requires a qualifying definition, and that's all in the nutrient details.

[@BlackChamomile]

6:37 "she's just missing sambal and it's fried rice" 😂 Indonesian here laughing. I cook my own dog food sometimes and i do mix a bit of rice. Buying ready cooked meals for my pooch can really break the bank so thanks for listing the nutrition standardisation labels! Will def research them

[@chetyoubetya8565]

My chihuahua has had two different bouts of Pancreatitis very mild at first and the second beyond bad all because of my giving her a crappy diet and overfeeding her,and all I did was get canned low-fat dog food you can actually find great all natural brands that are better formulated for your dog then experimenting with foods that might actually do more harm than good and I was never told I had to put my dog down I was told stick to a low-fat diet and stay with the diet no matter what.My vet never said once the food had to be a script brand.She is still here three yrs later.

[@lobotomite9767]

I really feel like you reacted to this in an overdramatic and frankly mean way. This woman is putting a lot of effort into making good food for her dog. She is better than 99% of people that just feed their dog bargain Mart kibble. Sure it's not perfect and her research has flaws. She's not s fucking animal nutritionist, she's googling stuff like we all would. How about some constructive criticism instead of just dunking on her with your credentials. If you were my vet and you treated me like this I would find another vet.

[@welikande]

This is so entertaining and informational, I watched the whole thing... and I don't even have a pet!

[@lisadixon5356]

So what should be added and taken out of this ?

[@Redl16]

ONLY this gentleman knows it all! 😂

[@donnytindle9290]

hey Doc, I love your videos already. Thank you so much for posting as a person who has been feeding four dogs fresh food for almost a year. I’ve learned a lot! Our recipe for our pack is very high in protein with a mixture of all of the top 10 foods that you had posted in one of your other videos. The one thing that I do add to be on the safe side is a supplement called Rileys, it kind of feels in all the gaps of anything that might be missing. We also use turmeric but I did not know that I needed to add pepper. So that is a added benefit to watching a video today so thanks also not criticizing you, but you might want to look up the word litigious, I unfortunately know what that word means. Anyways, thanks so much for your videos. And looking forward to many more and I appreciate you by the way what do you think about Dr. Becker’s view on her recipe for fresh food? She has a book out check it out.

[@Moni_type1]

Love Dr. Becker

[@xxyy1318]

*fills in all the gaps

[@DouradaBambina]

Anything to do with diet, I think American doctors/ vets should include Nutrition for at least 2 years in their curriculum. The most obese population of humans and pets on the planet. Let’s be humble and admit Nutrition is not Americans forte. I ll stick with my homemade dog diet.

[@Allenmassageguy]

I love watching this guy in this video. lol. Omg too funny but also very informative. Thanks❤❤❤

[@antn8387]

That dog is eating better than some humans

[@skipjack2-ui1uo]

Thanks for the video. I agree. Some really questionable videos on dog food out there.....🤣

[@petcubesofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinydogstinyhome]

I have been cooking as a topper and at times the only food for my dogs for about 9 yrs now. I have a rescue Chi/Whippet mix who just turned 17. Last yr at his dental, the stand in vet took his vitals and went to input the info and stopped, looked at me & said "That dog is 16yrs old?" When I said yes, she said, "Whatever you are doing, keep doing it! I thought he was closer to 8 or 9 yrs". And sometimes I add rice to my dog food recipes. But I mix up the meat, the vegies and the spices I add. I have 1 sm dog who has no teeth and get seizures every time she eats any commercial kibble, so she only gets what I cook. She tok is amazing at 10yrs old.

[@jaylenegarci3448]

What recipe do you use for your dog??? I also want to use a recipe that will be great for my puppy's health

[@jaylenegarci3448]

I normally just give my pup white rice, with vegetables and ground turkey.

[@DulceMariaOfficial]

Which foods are bad for dogs? Can I use a slow cooker to make dog food? #dogfood #slowcooker

[@longlegs7881]

Yes you can use a slow Cooker. Just Google what foods are dangerous to a dog to get list.

[@angelopaolo]

For dogs with yeast infections, what diet should be best. I research a little bit and KZbin videos but im worried that my dog might not get the full nutrition benefits.

[@kf5034]

Sugar feeds yeast and all carbs break down to sugar. You want to reduce the carbs. Even carrots are sugary. I also found a fermented colostrum powder at my local pet store that finally cleared up my dogs yeast problems. And I was recommended to try caprylic acid for yeast.

[@dude3277]

I had a Dolberman growing up. He lived 16 years. He ate a mixture of kibble and table scraps all his life. He was an outside dog his entire life. He lived 16 YEARS!

[@patioelf]

What Vet approved that? Probably any allopathic vet working. I can't tell you the extremely bad advice I've gotten from ALL allopathic vets regarding home cooking,, first being told to never do it, also being told to never ever give a raw diet, which is only a trend, to being prescribed the worst junk commercial prescription pet food on the market to cure certain conditions. Thank God I found a holistic vet and I do as much research as possible, by the way, I would have turned away from this video the second I saw how much rice she was adding. I tend to stick with sweet potato and pumpkin for carbs but I also use organic for all the foods except the meat which is at least hormone free or grass fed but not always organic.

[@krisbest6405]

My dog left 5 pieces of sweet capsicum after he demolished a bowl of spinach pasta.

[@michelekelly4867]

so could I split the egg and cook the white then add yolk after?

[@moonshadowrising]

I've just started my dog on home-cooked food and would never add rice. I don't even eat rice myself becausese I'm on a low Carb Hight protian foods. I do however add Supplements to my dogs home made food so she gets all her vitamins. People MUST do their research to make sure they're not being misslead.

[@remogatron1010]

Just boil chicken gizzards and hearts for 15 minutes which have more healthy nutrients for your dog. My dog turned 14 this month. He survived mostly off canned food and table scraps.

[@mollydaniels5571]

Please stop telling people to feed their dogs chicken gizzards & canned food. Just because your dog "survived" to 14 on that doesn't make it healthy by any means. People want their dogs to thrive, not survive. Canned food is full of rendered ingredients with meat that is the WORST quality. The animals they use for that could have died out in the field of anything, cancer, disease, whatever but still be ok to be rendered and used in kibble and canned. I know you mean well but it isn't good advice.

[@Gentilejedi]

@@mollydaniels5571 I have a Yorky mix that has Gastro issues. The vet put him on royal Canin low fat. I had to force him to eat it. Sprinkling cheese or meat on it. The first ingredient is pork byproducts this is a big company and their food is not cheap. I completely agree with you.

[@littlelamb6804]

*misled, not MISSlead

[@zhengwang5331]

I dont like the way you review other youtuber. As a professional, you just points out her mistake is good enough. dont need to loughat her.

[@petcubesofficial]

Totally agree! Don't think I laughed or insulted her personally but rather aimed it all at the diet that was made ... and a bit to her vet that said this was a balanced diet. But thanks for feedback, i'll make sure its clearer in future videos

[@janicenagao7409]

GREAT TO HEAR FROM AN ACTUAL PHD NUTRITIONIST

[@jonathanroark8198]

Recommenadtion for adjustment? 2lbs ground beef, 2lbs Organ meat (Heart, Liver, Kidney), 2lbs vegetable (i.e. sweet potato, carrots, peas), 2 cup long grain rice (cooked). I then can the results in mason jars and it last me almost a week. Is there anything else you would add?

[@lilithabunni]

literally every vet nutritionist that I know of said not to feed your pets garlic. You were the first pet nutritionist I’ve ever heard of that said garlic is fine. That’s very odd And a lot of people said that you never point out what changes a person should make

[@amckitty]

He is wrong garlic is toxic

[@nibunion]

@amckitty garlic is fine, no dog would eat the amount it would take to be toxic.

[@amckitty]

@nibunion everytime I look it up everywhere it comes up as highly toxic I don't have dogs though I always look up for cats but both come up

[@petarkatalinic5600]

​@@amckittyit's not ,in small dosage is verrrry veeery health ,you should learning

[@amckitty]

@petarkatalinic5600 maybe it's just me but I whould not take the risk since some years back one of my beloved young pets seemed healthy and died of sudden death I was mortified so I'm very careful now