Premade Raw Vs. Homemade Raw Pet Food - Which Is better?

[@PawsofPrey]

Interested in feeding a balanced homemade raw diet? Get started with the basics of balancing here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKqnqnRmn81gqc0

[@The_Woof_Pack]

So I asked my grandfather for the scraps of his hunting and the next few days he called me up. First day he gave me two whole rib cages with the back, next day he gave me 8 legs and the next day he gave me a 5 gallon bucket of "trimmings" My freezer is overflowing! But my dogs are going to be so happy!!

[@PawsofPrey]

How lucky!!!!

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Lucky lucky you !!!!! My Australian dogs are so jealous 🤣🤣😛🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🐕🐕

[@thegoodboypack9735]

I really think people should really try it for a while. As someone who used to do DIY for a while and now back to using premade BARF local brands I think the experience really benefit me a lot because of the knowledge gained from it. Especially getting to know Kiwi’s exact amount of each parts of his food, like knowing he actually needs more bone and lesser liver amount than the fixed formula out there. Now I also read premade BARF back labels better and know what i should add on top.

[@PawsofPrey]

It's certainly a learning process but it's great you figured that out!

[@khirsah666]

Hey how do you figured it out kiwi needs less liver? My boy is the same with more bone. I add eggshells or small chicken carcasses sometimes to his premade barf. I make his food once a week but not sure about what it works for him other than more bones.

[@marys8191]

@@khirsah666 more bones you see on shit if it is too soft than needs more... Normal is between 10%-25% it is 1,5 difference...

[@thegoodboypack9735]

@@khirsah666 It has been a year! I am so sorry for noticing your comment until now. But basically my his po0p, perks of feeding raw is usually you can see what you give them when they poop. ideal poop would be a very dark brown but not black, sturdy and less smell compared to kibble fed dogs if you ever get to experience that. In case of liver, for Kiwi, when his poop is more on the very red hue, runnier, slimier texture that's when i figure he needs lesser liver. And of course, best to check with your go to vet. Every dog have their own formula on how much they need each ingredients for their body, dont be scared giving less or more but just keep their body on watch.

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets]

Awesome and informative video! When I started feeding my ferrets raw, they were on premade raw diet for pretty much all of the pros you listed. A few months ago I switched to home made raw and I've been liking it a lot more. I like the control that a home made raw diet gives me (and I think it's cute to watch my ferrets chew bones). Speaking of bones!! I think that's another benefit of the home made diet. With the premade diet, there isn't any bone to chew on because it's all ground up, so it doesn't do much for teeth cleaning. I noticed a big difference in the tartar on my ferret's teeth once they were chewing on bones

[@PawsofPrey]

Oh you're so right! Totally should have included that 😆

[@candacehood9864]

Just started following you at 1am...and I am so glad that I did. I needed to see this video because I wasn't sure which way to go with pre-made or DIY. Thank you!

[@PawsofPrey]

Yay I'm so glad it helped you!

[@Equestrian_JEM]

I’m so happy another person followed her as I did and is able to give her the support 🥰 hope you can share your journey as I hope to!!😁

[@MichellePieon]

We are lucky up here in Canada to have many premade raw choices that are not HPP and frozen appropriately. Iron Will Raw is our household favourite.

[@PawsofPrey]

That's awesome! Lucky you!

[@imapandaperson]

I do pre made (no hpp, completely raw) just because I don't trust myself to balance it right and I don't have a huge amount of time, but overtime I want to try balancing it myself once i can free up the time to put in the research Definitely gonna try whole prey soon!

[@saracolosimo6115]

I do a combination of both because I have a pup right now and I dont want to freak out over balancing her meal. Another good option is to see if your butcher shop makes raw pet food. My butcher does a five meat blend with 10% organ. Always good ask how much fat is in it because they add the trimmings of cuts too.

[@PawsofPrey]

That's awesome your butcher does that! Is 5% of that liver? And yes you're right. If they're able to break down the ratios of meats/organ as well as fat content that's great.

[@saracolosimo6115]

@@PawsofPrey yes, they also add in other organs and switch up the variety. I do buy liver and other secreating organs at home and freeze them so she can lick and eat a little at a time. Her stomach gets really upset because I think I was feeding her too much organ. I love your videos, they are so informative!

[@PawsofPrey]

Yes too much organ can cause loose stool! Thank you ❤️

[@alexzandria3180]

First but anyway love the video thank you for helping me make my pup a healthier pup

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm happy to help!

[@lolainthestrts88]

thank you for this video especially clearing up about " organic meats etc " I want the absolute best for my puppy and have her on a mix of raw patties and cooked meats with a little bit of kibble, its difficult trying to do my best for her at same time balancing my budget along with looking for a home while sleeping on a sofa for months, definitely challenging not having my own kitchen to do more but all has change now my puppy and I have our home. able to really hunker down and source out the proper places to start to feed her raw with the help of your channel. always appreciate your videos and you.

[@DariIderBlaBla]

Not me binge watching all your videos. Excited to start bikejoring and raw feeding

[@PawsofPrey]

I've always wanted to try bikejoring!

[@emmamemma4162]

How did it go?

[@calleymichelle1510]

Calculation is what stresses me out about it. I am so afraid of feeding my babies too much or too little of something and Calculating is really confusing for me

[@DariIderBlaBla]

The clips and your voice is so soothing!!

[@lnd1998]

How do you know if your pre made brand does the high pressure pasteurization process? I believe the brand Steve’s real food addressed this and said they do not do this

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

I switched my cat to raw because any wet food I gave her, she would throw up a couple times a day. My vet could not find what was going on, still has not, so I currently am feeding her pre-made raw, because I worry about the balancing, time required, and honestly it would be more expensive. The pre-made stuff I get her ends up costing 32$ (canadian) after tax for 30 packs. I went with the recommended amount and let her eat how much she wanted for a while. She always was eating about half a package, so that's how much I default give her. If she is still showing interest in food, I'll grab a bit more, if she eats a couple bites and walks away, it goes back into the fridge. I do want to maybe take a look at making it myself eventually but we have a working system that my vet is OK with. And my cat went from throwing up a couple times a day to a couple times a month. She has only thrown up 3 times since her last vet check up in mid December.

[@sneakyturtle2346]

It always amazes me how cats are able to monitor their own diet

[@bm-theferrets657]

I use premade 80-10-10 grinds and I provide my ferrets with 19 different sources of proteins (just from grinds) plus another 4 or 5 from eggs and whole prey.

[@brookegriggs438]

I personally do freeze dried raw for my cat because I don’t have the time to source/meal prep and am fortunate enough that the extra expense is something I can handle. I do like giving my cat raw chicken necks as treats as well! Thanks for much for all the wonderful videos!

[@catlady9119]

My cats are picky and typically prefer freeze dried raw over frozen raw. So I get it!

[@PawsofPrey]

That's great!! And absolutely ^__^

[@ChaptheGroomer]

I think that’s what I’ll do as well

[@lishan3177]

Can’t stop watching your videos 😅

[@PawsofPrey]

That makes me happy to hear! :p

[@hurricaneashley808]

Hi! :) i was wondering if you could do a video about why mixing raw and kibble is bad and what we can do instead?

[@PawsofPrey]

That's so funny, I'm making that one next! This always seems to happen lol. That's actually untrue, stay tuned :)

[@hurricaneashley808]

@@PawsofPrey youre my favorite channel 🥺thank you so so much

[@PawsofPrey]

@@hurricaneashley808 awh :3

[@Sidralovescrows]

I find a lot of good stuff at Vallarta, like heart, kidney, fish, etc

[@Equestrian_JEM]

Love you’re vids so much and so glad that you did a vid on this!! I was considering this as an option because I don’t have a lot of support on switching onto a raw diet and my family is very skeptical. I am kind of scared of a raw feed diet because I want it to be the best for my dog and have it balance. I wanted to ask what specific things should I look for when picking out meat in the grocery store? (Not the type of meat like beef or turkey but meat with no chemicals) In my area the only reliable source I have is the grocery store because everything (like Asian market or farmer’s markets) are hours away.

[@PawsofPrey]

I completely understand! You want to make sure it isn't smoked meat, and that there isn't any added flavor, spices, or sodium. You want sodium under 100mg per 4 oz of that meat. Other than that, if you have the budget for it, organic or grass fed and finished beef and pasture raised poultry and eggs are the best to feed, but if you can't do that no worries.

[@Equestrian_JEM]

@@PawsofPrey Thank you so much!! This has been really helpful

[@ismaelvallejo6832]

DIY is better but ONLY if you can do an NRC balanced diet. Ratio diets are highly unbalanced and can cause serious issues to your dog over time. Especially in puppies.

[@ismaelvallejo6832]

But amazing video!

[@PawsofPrey]

Absolutely agreed! I have a NRC balancing video as well.

[@justkidding7523]

What’s the difference between NRC and AAFCO?

[@gracechen1871]

Thank you for this video and I was just about to ask you this.

[@vy.n]

Love this video! Also wanted to point out, 1:51 theres a typo :)

[@PawsofPrey]

Wait, at the higher price tag part lol?

[@vy.n]

@@PawsofPrey haha yup “pirce tag”

[@PawsofPrey]

@@vy.n oh my gosh I even looked at it like 3 times over and I'm like where! 😂 oops

[@vy.n]

@@PawsofPrey 😂 no worries

[@tussled1]

I mean, the picture kind of answers that question.

[@gracechen1871]

Do you have videos talk about how to prepare the meat? Like how long I should freeze different kinds of meat

[@nameirrelevant387]

My pupperoni says thanks🐶

[@PawsofPrey]

You're welcome!

[@ann-sophieboivin7614]

Here we have premade frozen raw food! The prices are better than homemade. There are some small companies and its very well made

[@honey-roseheartmuch6167]

Are you from Quebec? If yes, which local or Canadian pre-made raw food do you buy? Thanks!

[@caitlinhope3291]

My dog is 13 years old, I want her to switch to a freeze-dried diet as I feel it'll be more better on her sensitive stomach. She has a lot of allergies, so unsure what diet would be more beneficial ?

[@BlueHorse17]

Educational 👍🏻

[@richie7425]

The issue i have with the homemade raw diet is lack of ability to test. Over the lifetime of a pet long term malnutrition can cause lasting damage. The issue have with doing 100% homemade is you don't know if you are doing it wrong until symtoms and potential permanent damage arises, you may not even know if you have caused the issue either. Currently doing commercial raw* and a few raw treats but i think the research into raw needs to be far more concise before taking word of mouth as fact.

[@similarteacher]

You could work with a board-certified nutritionist to help with your homemade or raw diet to make sure that you are doing everything properly. My cousin had help of a board-certified nutritionist when she was switching her dog to raw

[@justkidding7523]

Then consult a nutritionist. Long term lasting damage is happening from kibble as well. Far more of you ask me.

[@snazzy9159]

Hi, im new to raw feeding diet. Do you still wash the meat you get from store or you just straight portion it? Tia

[@debl2686]

Hi primal pack!! So I’m trying to find a nutritionist in my area because I really want to make sure I give my dogs a proper diet and the fact that I just had the allergy test done on my boy and he has quite a bit of allergies. Do you have any recommendations on finding one?

[@PawsofPrey]

Rawpetsrule.com and Perfectlyrawsome.com are the two I always recommend!

[@cesiaastorga-villalta1590]

Great video. But who the heck calls it chicken paws 😂😂😂

[@sharjilyah9302]

Great videos.. The cons of premade raw. It contains carrageenan

[@alexandriaangeles276]

Just curious. I've read that the raw meaty bones should be grounded when mixing it with kibble. Is it true?

[@PawsofPrey]

No, raw meaty bones can be fed as a whole if it's the correct size for the pet to chew. Just shouldn't give too much as the kibble also has calcium/phosphorous within it.

[@myruffin1]

How do I figure out what my dog needs? She is a one year old yorkie..nervous about doing it wrong..

[@Maddie-jz3tw]

What is your opinion on pre-made raw diets that are not high pressure pasteurized?

[@kate_likes-horses6626]

Where would I be able to get a whole animal to feed and is it more or less expensive? Also can you feed a whole animal and nothing else or should it have something else with it?

[@inthehouse9062]

Thanks

[@Tehownilator]

I found a local place that makes premade raw mixes in bulk at a decent price, they have a variety of proteins and mixes for different specific and general needs. I’m curious if there is anything I should look out for. I figure I’m gonna do this because he’s a puppy and the mix will benefit him, and then as I have more time going forward I can add in my own sources until eventually making the entire diet myself when he’ll be better able to regulate his nutrients. It’s called raw101 in Toronto, I’m sure anyone can look it up if they want.

[@justkidding7523]

The question to ask is: is it balanced and to what standards are they using to call it balanced. Is your dog getting all the vitamins and minerals it needs every day or over several days. Premades need to be balanced. Raw diets that are not balanced do more damage than good.

[@Tehownilator]

@@justkidding7523 I appreciate the reply, thanks. Yes it has meat, bone, offal, and green tripe, across various proteins, some of which are mixed together. All I have to do, as far as I know, is add a supplement like fish oil for the omegas. I’d be curious about what other supplements might be looked into though. I’m reading a book right now called “Give Your Dog a Bone” and it has all of this info too so I’ll figure it out. I think I would disagree maybe that raw without the proper balance is worse than dry food. I can’t imagine that the dogs several hundred years ago were getting scientifically balanced diets. And since we know how amazing the body is at regulating the intake, recycling, and secretion of good or bad elements, in good or bad amounts; I’m quite confident in the dog. I think the big issues arise when you’re consistently giving the dog too much of something, or not giving them enough of something. That’s when the body’s ability to make up the difference falls short. It’s such a fascinating way to see things, rather than this modern notion of “daily values.

[@marykrigbaum9021]

If your cat has diarrhea or is diabetic how do you transition to raw food?

[@mikaelaworkman3138]

amazing video! Question:: I have a 15lb cavalier king charles spaniel. I feel him stella & chewy frozen raw morsels. He sometimes has those light colored crumbly bits in his poop that you mentioned being from too high of bone content. If I added more fat/meat/organ on top of his usual food, would this counter act the high bone content ? or is that a sign I should switch his food entirely? (thinking about adding answers duck egg & raw goats milk, and chicken hearts. but not sure if this would solve the crumbly poop bits)

[@bretrandolph7419]

Switch to primal or oc raw

[@bretrandolph7419]

Stella's is garbage

[@scottbeaulieu8192]

Where do you find those prey whole raw food ingredients, the necks, organs etc etc? I've went to every market deli/butcher and they laugh at me because everything basically comes to the chain markets prepackaged they don't even get any of that.

[@hebiitam4290]

I know it's been 2 months. But have you tried Asian markets? Better yet, if you live nearby a Chinatown, they have all kinds of organs and necks..

[@rubiirae]

You can just buy a whole chicken from Asian grocery store or butcher shops and ask them to chop it up into small pieces for you. That way you get the lean muscles, organs, bones all in one that's enough for at least several meals.

[@nickkrikorian5909]

Go online for pet raw foods

[@GriffinWarrior]

Are there any "natural deworming" foods you'd recommend?

[@kurniatjahaya4722]

I have heard about rabbit ears 🐇

[@frostellebuilds9085]

I think Black Walnut Oil is good for heartworms and fleas.

[@PawsofPrey]

Nothing that I can 100% back. Many use pumpkin seeds (soaked and pureed) as a natural dewormer though.

[@GriffinWarrior]

@@PawsofPrey No worries, I accept the limitations of homeopathics. Just looking for a natural deterrent. Thank you so much for the reply! I deeply admire the scientific approach of your videos!

[@PawsofPrey]

@@GriffinWarrior I appreciate it!

[@Chaitanya8967]

How de we freeze dry without a freeze dryer, I want to feed my dog a raw diet but in a more convenient way BUT i can't afford commercially balanced freeze dried dog food, please help me how to freeze dry without a freeze dryer Help meeeeeeeeeeeee 😕😕😕🥺🥺🥺😔😔😞😞😣😖😫😩🥺😭😭😭

[@andrewleeming5998]

At my pet shop it's only £5 for a big bag 🎒 😹

[@abc123fhdi]

live feed is the best, or whole fish and chicken

[@Juangalt]

Higher pirce tag

[@Sapphirecym]

I have to sear the outside of my dog’s organs cuz he will not touch it if I don’t so I was wondering if I should weigh my organs before or after searing cuz they weigh different

[@PawsofPrey]

Weight before!

[@darrenhilton9402]

Was that a Silkie chicken?

[@thegeneralist9101]

Cool! I'm first

[@scarlettscott515]

where do you get your raw meats?

[@PawsofPrey]

Local farmers, butchers, Asian markets, hunters, grocery stores, and online retailers like Raw Feeding Miami and Top Quality Dog Food

[@Fire91ful]

Idk why i thought it was raw vs homecooked meals ahahah. What about food temp. Some vets that support raw say ideally food is better when at room temp or warmer like the body for good digestion. Vs cold which does the reverse. I have to partially cook my sisters dog food and and alot of the blood gets into the small water i used so to not waste i poor some into my dogs bowl and it even out not warm or hot. I dont do it for what that vet said but im jusy curious to what u think.

[@PawsofPrey]

I'd like to see some articles or studies (probably won't be any lol) on this cause it's interesting to wonder. I try and feed at room temperature when I can but I'm not a stickler.

[@Fire91ful]

@@PawsofPrey same. Now that winter is here . Takes much longer to thaw my dogs food in the fridge.

[@PawsofPrey]

@@Fire91ful something I also like doing is pouring warm bone broth on the food!

[@chacemaye8598]

Price*

[@FouriousBear]

Sorry my english is bad , so homemade food or that first one ? Thanks

[@edagrlr]

Depends on the owners capacities.

[@christinak2840]

Where do you get the containers from ??

[@PawsofPrey]

The meal prep containers I got off amazon!

[@naomiagustina0102]

Ugh I’m so torn! I wanna start raw but I will be moving internationally soon and I don’t want to have to deal with raw while travelling 😭😭 anyone have thoughts on this?

[@fireclaw90a51]

Depends on when you’re moving? If it’s less than a month you should just wait until you move

[@bretrandolph7419]

Use freeze dried when traveling

[@rubiirae]

Can't you just do canned food or freeze dried for the travel days? It's not like you'll be forever traveling so once you settled in then go back to raw meals...or just start raw after your move and just do canned food for now, anything is better than kibbles

[@bretrandolph7419]

@@rubiirae canned food is terrible too. Freeze dried raw is better and amazing for traveling if your dog is on a raw diet. I use it all the time.

[@bretrandolph7419]

@@rubiirae if your dog is on a raw diet you should only be giving him raw food and treats. No highly processed bullshit like kibble and canned food.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Even so it’s ground up and requires no chewing…..no thanks.

[@vegantragedie2480]

If it's frozen it's not raw.

[@PawsofPrey]

Do you mean freeze dried?

[@rainbowbunnymooanari7708]

What

[@vegantragedie2480]

@@PawsofPrey Freezing can dry and destroy enzyme.

[@kevywilliams3304]

Pork is such a dangerous dangerous choose . It’s full of fat.. and parasites !

[@PawsofPrey]

Depends on where you source it and what cuts of the pig! I go over common concerns of feeding pork here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDJlI2DhpiHjNU