How to Feed Raw Dog Food SAFELY!

[@sundigest1121]

Rachel please make another about salt for dogs

[@julietaylor3237]

I always find these conversations so informative. I have fed my retriever on raw since 4 months old and he’s in great health.

[@paolaarletty6525]

While researching reputable golden retriever breeders in the USA, the majority, if not all of them choose to feed their liters a raw diet over dry food. Some go as far as making it a requirement via contract that the puppy is fed a raw diet even while they go to their new homes and is not neutered/spayed until 2 or even 4 years old.

[@busybee2033]

​@@paolaarletty6525 This is Golden 🪙

[@fantasticallyfit6030]

I don’t eat any carbs and neither do my 4 dogs. We are all very healthy!!!

[@Jonbo117]

My body functions at low capacity in mpst categories with no carbs. I need them. Good carbs though. Dr.Pepper (which I dont drink often) works like an elixir for me.

[@ivylewisdragonsforlife5394]

Immediately threw blueberries in the grass for my girls after listening to this. Watched dogs love working to find them.

[@AvaTara]

This is gold... Going to have to watch again with a notebook handy. ❤

[@MinerMike22]

Salt discussions please

[@SkySwordsAlisa]

Yes salt discussion!

[@bernadenecarr5418]

I have used Lyka gently cooked for my Cavalier - fantastic food.

[@jennifersdramaticpaws]

I was just gifted Connor's book. I am ready to dig in. Thank you, Rachel. Always looking for tips to share.

[@terrybarker4472]

My 2 Pitbulls and I are all on the Carnivore Diet. Kibble for animals is a killer. I cook their meat, add yogurt, eggs, chicken necks and butter. We have all been doing this for just over a year now. VERY HAPPY DOGS WITH GLOWING COATS.

[@rktbnelson]

Keto kibbles are good

[@Jonbo117]

Nice bro 💪

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

I don’t use chemicals for cleaning I am very aware they lick the floor if you drop something and they lick their paws

[@Dynamofoe]

Amazing conversation thank you! So informative and reassuring 😊👍🏼🙏🏽💕🐶

[@lynnmckinney7376]

What is the Doctors opinion on freeze dried raw? Also, any concerns with feeding raw to 2 -12 month old pups? thank you

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Raw is superb for pups!

[@bezelleblanc2580]

I give freeze-dried raw to my pomeranian pup for dinner, and our vet hates it, but our dog has been doing great since we started. She stopped having diarrhea, and we even skipped the puppy uglies entirely. Not to say all poms on this diet will skip the uglies but this has been our experience so far, plus her coat looks great.

[@Sugarpuffy00]

@@bezelleblanc2580 I have a pom which I adopted when he was 5yrs old, teeth were rotten, almost no hair.....2 yrs later on raw food.....full full full set of beautiful hair, no teeth but thriving on raw...overall health is much better!

[@Dynamofoe]

Wow my dog LOVES seaweed!!!

[@JL-wm6jb]

I've learned a lot from this. Thank you both.

[@emilyg4143]

I WOULD LOVE IF YOU DID A DETAILED OLLIE REVIEW ❤❤❤❤

[@leakhenasetha6175]

I give my GSD pup of 4 months the mix of everything raw+homecooked+kibble. I want to get her used to these options just in case i dont have time to get certain goods. She gets kibble for training time around 150-200g/day. The rest 80% is whole foods and home grown produce. I wouldn't bother putting too much veggies in the meal. Raw beef is full of vitamins and nuritions (i buy affordabl free range beef from the local market) i also give her raw 2 carrots to chew on a week.

[@LyndaWilkinson]

Thank you both so much! Love all of this info

[@whatnow8362]

My pug mix had terrible gastric issues after flea and tick meds. It was horrible and we tried every kibble. Finally we switched to pure rabbit and literally overnight he had perfect bowels and no vomiting. It was a miracle. Now one year later he only eats raw and we can rotate between rabbit, lamb, kangaroo, and turkey. He loves blueberries and other fruits but he hates leafy greens and all simple carbs (bread, rice, pasta). He loves eggs but it gives him diarrhea. And he hates all fish.

[@ciscodepr]

Amazing Amazing Amazing. Thanks for the information. Keep up the great work.

[@debravictoria7452]

My dog hates carrots and apples. He loves brussel sprouts and found out last night that he likes zucchini. He also likes tomatoes.

[@Linda-sj6jo]

Tomatoes..no no

[@FeminineFaithWalk]

​@@Linda-sj6jotomatoes are fine when ripe

[@jessdunn4957]

Enjoyed this so much Definitely doesn’t need to be stressful getting good food for our dogs 👍

[@cocochan-t6e]

I have been feeding my dog frozen boxed raw meat that you can buy from pet store. I have been suspensions about the meat that’s packed in it especially after I found the piece of plastic in it. And apparently happens often. I am considering to get raw meat for my dog from butcher from now on.

[@poetical12]

What about concerns around nutritional balance for growing puppies? I am definitely in an analysis paralysis with my puppy and am only feeding premade made for puppies because I am afraid to DIY for her myself.

[@delmadehoyos1946]

How much salt in how much water? Thank you so much, very interesting video.

[@ericdincauze3984]

A salt solution which contains 26% desolved salt in the water (same as sea salt), put 1 teaspoon of the salt solution in 8 oz of filtered water. Dr Brady discourages the use of tap water for dogs, chlorine is hard on them.

[@delmadehoyos1946]

@@ericdincauze3984 Thank you very much!

[@cappyrackley8824]

I started feeding my border collie different commercial brands of raw ( Viva, Bj's , Darwin's) He likes them and does well to a point. He will vomit bile each morning ( 3:30 in the morning). I work in vet med so i know this is empty gut / hunger vomiting. How can i feed him these raw foods so that he will not have this issue? I have tried giving him a "snack" before bed time but that has not helped. Thank you for any help or information you can share.

[@RuthK-b5i]

I had the same problem with my Dane after about 2 years on raw. He started to sometimes refuse the food or I had to really coax him to eat. So I started to lightly cook the meat and he has been really good since the change to cooked. He also refuses food that has any additional nutrients added however I have finally found a product line that he will eat mixed in I found it through the pet summits that both of these professionals have participated in. He has only had that empty stomach puke once or twice since cooked and never since providing the supplements in his food.

[@dalsamamea7908]

Is that what it is? Hunger vomiting?

[@Riomal-f8x]

My border collie used to have those yellow vomits too, I pet set many dogs and often they have that vomit too. Now I own a 80 lb Belgian Malinois and he also vomits early in the morning.

[@midnight121190]

My dog used to do this and we would “solve” it by feeding many small meals throughout the day. It was a little nuts how often he would eat. However after years of doing this he started to develop other issues so we recently totally flipped out tactics. He now eats one big meal in the afternoon and maybe a small meal later. It’s 100% intermittent fasting so his eating window is shorter. He gets fed at different times (we don’t stick to schedules) but he’s doing loads better and no more morning puking. I think his stomach was producing too much stomach acid because he was constantly having to work to break down small meals and treats throughout the day. He does complain a bit about not getting a treat after every potty trip but if I throw a toy for him he forgives me lol Hope your pup gets better!

[@glencogswell7299]

Amazing video and love the confidence my dogs are my children I want the best for them and this information makes me more informed and confident to feed my dog a diet that they are designed to eat

[@patriciacooper4578]

I make my own food....always looking to learn something . I agree with your guest. Not every meal needs to be perfect. Variety is key and I use the supermarket. I also order from local grass fed beef, and poultry. There are more organs than the supermarket.

[@JourneyofArgos]

For fish, I am using Mackerel, I believe this is better than sardines and it is easy to find :D agree with everything you said, it is common sense. Thank you.

[@debravictoria7452]

Do you use canned mackerel? If so, do you pull out the bones?

[@JourneyofArgos]

No, not canned, frozen. I remove bones from fish because they are not nutritional worthy.@@debravictoria7452

[@rouxchat6033]

Why do you feel mackerel is better than sardines? I add sardines packed in water for my dog and cats. Not much but some. I am curious as to why mackerel would be better. It is less expensive but is it healthier and, if so, why? Thanks.

[@rouxchat6033]

​​@@debravictoria7452Canned fish such as mackerel, salmon, sardines are cooked. The bones are soft. I don't remove the bones when I eat canned fish. Nor do I remove the bones of canned fish for my dog and cats.

[@vickygarza7985]

Just order your book Dr. 🙏🏻

[@kimchianthony]

Do you have an explanation for a situation where a carnivore gsd for 7 years now, but he's developed a persistent yeast infection on his skin, and ears? Our local vet thinks he's having a reaction to animal proteins and i should put him on sweet potatoes & pinto beans until his yeast infection is gone, then introduce meat back slowly...an elimination diet...but i'm uncertain as yeast thrives on carbs don't they?

[@elizabethdryjas6635]

Hello wonderful friends, can I give my dogs Celtic salt?. Thank you

[@carlaweerts7844]

Im in australia north queensland my bullarab eats 500 gr of freshly shot kangaroo daily over 2 portions with cooked vegies and garlic and one egg daily. He chews a carrot as a treat or a brisquet bone.

[@sallyk1080]

This is great advice. I’m getting a puppy and I’m going to feed her raw food. Should I add supplements? If so, what kind of supplements should I add to her food?

[@reneethomson3202]

Yes please, a discussion on salt. Dr. Brady said that minerals were a whole other topic, but I am told the Celtic salt has 82 minerals in it. Can you give a tiny amount in one or two meals throughout the week. I am very cautious with Celtic salt because it’s a little stronger than other salts. The first time I used it I had to run and get water to drink with it. Sure loved the video. Thank you.

[@MarigoldsintheGarden]

Thank you for this super educational video and hi from Australia. My dog is 8 weeks pregnant and I am worried about the calcium levels she has each day leading up to her giving birth. She has a raw food diet, with good quality kibble used as treats.

[@btpuppy2]

The thing is, dogs of my breed look in great body condition on a good kibble. I have been developing balanced homemade recipes for both cooked organic diets and organic raw using whole chickens ground up (doing it for 17 years). I tested them initially over 3 years including during pregnancy and puppyhood and I had other breeders participate in the feeding trials. I did not do raw with the puppies. What I found was that on the cooked homemade diets, they looked great, but no better than on the best kibble. However, they didn’t look as good on raw even though the raw diet was fully balanced. Plus doing raw WELL is really hard. So it was the most time consuming for no benefit in condition. I did not go by AAFCO guidelines, but I used NRC numbers. Just my observation with my breed

[@Debhosking]

Doing raw well is super easy. Dogs in the wild do not have ovens, grinders, supermarkets and healthfood stores.

[@gobradon]

Its way cheaper and better made everyday at home. Really what's twice a day. I mean you feed and cook for yourselves. But I get it people. It's just to much trouble. Boy imagine getting old and your family does that kind of behavior towards you.

[@johnalbert5786]

Any help tips for switching cats over to raw or cooked meat?

[@courtneynewey]

Wow, listening from Brisbane, so very interested to hear about Brisbane guide dogs!

[@zyanya5flores197]

Hello Rachel I have try to feed my feed my dogs raw. They don't like it my French bulldog and my shitzu what recommendations yoi have for a home cook toppers? Because I do feel open farm

[@michelemarie7777]

STELLA AND CHEWY FREEZE DRIED TOPPERS👍🏻

[@thoward8918]

If your dog has never had raw and you give them the raw chicken thigh, does it need to be cut up or can he be given the whole thigh to tear up himself?

[@Dynamofoe]

Great Q! This was my thought/question/concern as well!

[@catherineharper475]

Depends on the size of your dog and their chewing style. If your dog does not chew it and tries to swallow, you may have to hold it and let them practice chewing before you give them the whole thing. You can also try something smaller like a chicken foot or a wing. Observe your dog first. And of course never give them cooked bones, just raw.

[@stacy5093]

What do u do naturally for soft poo … pumpkin is one of… he said u will never see digestion issues feeding cooked so maybe the dry this morning n canned caused it idk

[@MollyVSmurl]

I fed my dogs raw for the longest time (highest possible quality) and both did not do well at all and were always constipated… especially on red meats… but even raw poultry would make them throw up… even after weening them off for awhile

[@victoriacheramie946]

So should I not be worried about seasonings onion garlic etc. That is cooked in my own food when you say it is good to give some leftovers?

[@Thedailydog]

How many people can say that they actually put butter in their pets diet? I have as well as raw eggs and yogurt, blueberries which have to be smashed in or rhey get left out lol

[@haileyholt8525]

This was so good! Loaded with so much info

[@peterh8253]

A lot of doctors suggest that taking vitamin supplements does nothing except give you expensive pee. If you eat appropriately, then there's hardly any benefit in taking more from a bottle. I'd argue the same applies to dogs. Feed your dog a wide range of species appropriate foods, and it's unlikely they'll suffer deficiencies to the point of it creating health issues.

[@TraceyBale-r9c]

Can you freeze eggs then and how long do they throw

[@cynthiamackie6947]

Yes you can freeze eggs in ice tray, then place frozen eggs into freezer container.

[@anaacevedo5232]

I have a German shepherd and I feed him raw, I’ve tried already 3 different brands of raw food (Carnivora, simply raw and big country raw) and he just doesn’t want it. His growth rate practically stoped when he was 7 months and although he’s almost 14 months now he’s still at 30kg! Help!! Please!!

[@Kristenh02]

At minute 52:06 what are beef mints? When he says, let them eat bones, such as Chicken Wings he means all three sections they can eat the bone of the chicken wings? They can eat chicken thigh bones? People always say they splinter and could damage them, but that’s not the case? What is the definition of a raw bone? What part of the body is that?

[@stephaniehanson5037]

Mince

[@aparks8707]

Mince meat = finely chopped

[@savannahtropix615]

I THINK ITS COOKED CHICKEN BONES THAT R DANGEROUS 4 OUR PUPS ...

[@cougmom50]

Any cooked bone is bad for dogs. Give dogs uncooked bones only

[@cynthiascott6157]

I have been a Billinghurst Barf disciple for twenty odd years. I breed bull mastiffs, have fit, happy, well muscled and healthy dogs, bitches always have big litters. It's just so right. More recently l had a colleague's male come in to cover my bitch. He arrived on a Sunday afternoon, and went home on Tuesday afternoon. He was at first startled at the contents of his food dish, then he relished it. My colleague told me on Wednesday morning. when she put down his Tuesday night kibbles, he looked at the dish, looked at his owner, and the message was clear,... "what's this sh$t, can l go back to my girlfriends place" The dogs know what they want. For anyone considering this feeding, have no fear, it is the most merciful way to care for our pets. Thank you for awesome information.

[@rouxchat6033]

Agreed! 👍 It's not rocket science. People make it so difficult and need to stop over thinking it. Barf diet works and is easy to manage. My dog and cats eat raw meat with bone exclusively. One cat is 18 years old. The vet couldn't believe he was that old and was amazed at the results of his blood work. Blood work doesn't lie. I do not bother with fruits or veggies. Also, my 5 year old Pekingese goes hiking with me. He is fit and active and has zero health issues. The breed is plagued with health issues but not my boy.

[@Debhosking]

@@rouxchat6033 Thank you so much for your comment. I've also followed the Billinghurst principles for about 15 years but I've recently I've been online to remind myself of a few things for getting a new puppy started and to catch up with any recent developments on the subject and, blimey, I wish I hadn't! They make it so complicated it makes me wonder if there was a marketing idea or two shoved in there somewhere. 😉 It's certainly how they've gotten the masses to eat all the crap they do now. We lost our very big GSD in April - he was 3 months shy of 15yrs and had thrived in the best of health his whole life, never needed a vet visit, still had beautiful teeth and healthy gums, beautiful coat and never a skin problem. He lived the longest of his litter of 9 by 3 years. I was the only raw feeder.

[@RescueApple5]

Looking into this seriously. I'm just not sure about chicken or turkey, our dog seems sensitive to these. May have to stick with other proteins.

[@leoncorbin7615]

Have several dogs all are pickey some won’t eat beef some chicken some liver no blueberries I cook some food What do I do

[@savannahtropix615]

I FEED MY AM BULLY XL SWEET POTATOES N QUINOA ALONG WITH EGGS LIVER HEARTS SOUNACH CHICKEN N BEEF SPINACH BROCCOLI BLUEBERRIES SOME MEATS RAW SOME COOKED ...I CANT AFFORD STRAIGHT MEET - BUT I KNOW HE PREFERS THAT -HE WEIGHS OVER 100# ...

[@ElizabethEllisCoach]

Finally, really high quality content on this topic!!! Thanks

[@Dynamofoe]

So RAW chicken thighs with BONES is okay and recommend? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mamabear9389]

The type of chicken bones a dog can eat depends on the size of the dog and their chewing style. Thighs are much denser bones than wings or backs. They are a bit too dense for my two very small dogs especially if the chickens are pasture raised because those kind of chickens walk around a lot and have denser leg bones.

[@Dynamofoe]

@@mamabear9389 thank you! I was thinking more the raw chicken might make mine sick at first try so was wondering more about that, but she’s about 20kg (small lab cross/rescue) so maybe she could handle the bone… I’ll give them a try anyway 🤷🏼‍♂️😊🙏🏽

[@mamabear9389]

@Dynamofoe Most dogs can handle raw meaty bones just fine if they are the right size unless they have some dental issues. Then they may have difficulty. I would just observe your dog. There is a very slight risk of choking, however that is extremely rare and in 14 years of bone feeding I have not seen this. Just make sure you are observing how things go and can step in if necessary.

[@Dynamofoe]

@@mamabear9389 ok awesome thank you! 🙏🏽😊👍🏼 just got some today so we’ll see! (You must be the ‘big momma’ he kept referring to on the video? 😂 I’m in Dublin Ireland so was pleasantly surprised to see him on here!

[@mamabear9389]

@Dynamofoe Yep that's me! I keep trying to learn more about homemade raw even though I have been doing it for 14 years!

[@Dynamofoe]

Yes please salt discussion 😊🙏🏽 I know Himalayan or Sea salt is great for humans but thought salt was poison to dogs 🤷🏼‍♂️😩

[@nogames8982]

I put a dash of Redmond real salt on my dogs food about once a week.

[@Dynamofoe]

@@Micha-Mich is there some published paper to back this statement? Not arguing, just have never heard that before, so wonder where you got this information

[@nogames8982]

@@Micha-Mich I use Redmond real salt.

[@Dynamofoe]

@@Micha-Mich ok thanks, I follow Berg and believe he is legit and does the research 😊👍🏼

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Mostly yes ;)​@@Dynamofoe

[@luisghigliotty7182]

Do you have to deworm the dog often

[@peterh8253]

It's quite possible dogs began taking those tiny evolutionary steps in digesting carbohydrates long before humans began agriculture, and while they were still living a hunter and gatherer existence. When game was scarce, it's not hard to think those early dogs that were just beginning to rely on humans for their food would have been fed some carbs like tubers, yams, sweet potato, nuts etc.

[@jeanfierbaugh4832]

Hi Rachel. My puppy will be turning one in a couple of weeks and I am trying to determine what raw food I should feed her. When it comes to commercial raw products what are the nutritional guidelines to look for (% of protein, fat, carbs and moisture)? I am also looking at freeze-dried, so what should I look for there? Thanks for any information you can give me.

[@michellesnyder4514]

I've been stressing about feeding raw food. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this interview.

[@debravictoria7452]

Is there a pre packaged raw food diet for cats?

[@flygirljc]

i think We Feed Raw has cat food

[@TheBaBaTV]

Honestly, in this internet Information Age there is no excuses! Feeding dry kibble to your dog, knowing dangers of this poison is just plain abuse!

[@ericliu9954]

I fed my dog freezer dried dog food from Primal. he do well and healthy but only notice his creatine level is on the higher side but still within the normal range. and his liver alt is slightly elevated. The vet told me some senior dog has a slight elevated liver alt and stay that way. my dog is 12 years old and 4kg. Also his cholesterol is on the higher side as well by within normal range. Looking to perfect his diet. anyone has any opinion?

[@hereforit]

What if my dogs teeth are all worn down? (too much ball time growing up) Haven't capped any yet- Can he still have raw bones like turkey necks ? I dont want to damage them anymore ! 😓

[@georgekaiser2395]

Grind the bones

[@savannahtropix615]

MY DOG HAS SOME TYPE OF ALLERGIC REACTION 2 SOMETHING I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE 2 PIN POINT WHAT IT IS - BUT IM TRYING VERY HARD 2 ELIMINATE N ADD UNTIL I GET IT RIGHT --- HE GETS SUPER RED RASHES INSIDE HIS EARS & ARM PITS N EATS GRASS LIKE A MANIAC - PLZ HELP ME IF ANY1 HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM -- IM ALL EARS /NO PUN...

[@robyngreen2728]

chicken causes this in our AmStaff. Hair loss, grass eating and itch skin, licking her paws etc. Cut out the chicken and she heals.

[@cougmom50]

Is he eating chicken? Lots of dogs are allergic to chicken

[@LaanKids]

The code does not work for his course, is there a new code we can use?

[@stacy5093]

So what if your dog gets loose stool when your adding cooked meat n say fresh steamed green beans …. I just gave some fresh ground turkey all of my small breed Shihtzu n Pom devoured it only gave them 1 tsp test … but I ended up low heat cooking it they had kibble n can this Morning my 4 yr old Shihtzu just had loose stool … why do I do …

[@merced4891]

If you add sweet potatoes to his/her diet will tighten up stool. I usually steam whole potato until is soft and give my little guy two slices every day cut into small strips. Whole sweet potatoes refrigerate well and kept fresh with Saran Wrap at the end.

[@cougmom50]

Or give pumpkin from a can try a tbs to see how it does

[@kennethmortonstudios]

Amazingly great information. I love that he emphasizes that you don’t have to stress so hard. It’s true my dogs are more eating better nutrition than my kids. 😂

[@Jonbo117]

Chillchill bro. My dog gets spoiled because I dont have kids. Shouldnt compromise on your kids for an animal.

[@kennethmortonstudios]

Wow, ok that was a joke. My kids are in high school and have always eaten very well. Thanks for the concern though.

[@Jonbo117]

@@kennethmortonstudios ...sry. Just sounded off lol.

[@savannahtropix615]

ID LOVE SOME RECEPIES! ❤

[@toyah4011]

What are beef mints?

[@stephaniehanson5037]

Mince

[@niiaD]

Ground beef

[@cougmom50]

😅😂😂😅

[@dawnkeatley884]

We got some from our meat store

[@10RFuentes]

I don't even feed myself that good 😂

[@Thedailydog]

Crock-Pot home cook a batch

[@tgm111a]

Fantastic! 🎉❤🎉

[@baileygagliano9561]

I just got his book…. And then stumbled on this video… good purchase made

[@chrislauze8742]

No special recipes for puppies?

[@dawnkeatley884]

My adhd is kicking in I'm so confused

[@JulieVanzevern]

Thank you thank you!!! My golden girl loves crunchy asparagus!! 100%raw fed❤❤

[@Mirinda-wb3cr]

Raw chicken drumsticks?

[@patriciacooper4578]

salt

[@dogsrockatxtruthseeker7644]

Use Redmond’s REAL SALT - the best at with all the best minerals.

[@SashaLawrence-ns3vv]

Isnt supermaket meat grain fed and full of hormones? Local butchers are probably better

[@cougmom50]

Yes they are. Buy locally grown beef

[@rktbnelson]

Ketona kibble is meat

[@debravictoria7452]

What is BEEF MINTS? My ears hear it that way, as does captions. Is this what's being said?

[@bellawestielove8866]

I think he may be saying beef mince which is finely chopped beef.

[@cathybrown4102]

I think he’s referring to ground beef

[@Kristenh02]

Where is the chicken pie He is talking about that. He feeds his dog.

[@niiaD]

He said chicken thigh

[@cougmom50]

​@@niiaD😅

[@arissaevers]

I want to watch this video so bad but he’s talking so fast and I cannot understand his accent 😩. Is this available in caption?

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

I eat e=raw meat from supermarket for years. all these bacteria thing is bs.

[@myfivestarrealty]

We have no butcher irs terrible. Nir even the Hispanic nor Asian stores sell that stuff. They get everything pretty packed. Not like years ago. 1 store sells chicken feet. Looking for smels no luck sad

[@atlas79-om1hn]

A doctor?.. Why don't you pick more believable actors. This one is funny...

[@ShirleyTownsend-j1b]

Ok you need to give measurements for per dogs weight how much to feed them and show how to make it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wast of time😢

[@therealdesidaru]

Beef: 16-26%protein Chicken:20%, Pork 18%, Red-meat 20-25% protein. What is this you say that dog kibble doesn't have enough protein? All my dogs have ever had kibble and lived long happy lives. Spayed and neutered too. Feeding your pet people foods can lead to bad behaviors, like trash digging, begging, eating things off the ground dropped by other people at parks, etc. I discourage anyone from feeding human food to pets. When they are older and want a taste, that might be a little different. A high quality, proven safe food by millions of pet owners is just fine and doesn't mean you are not taking care of your pet (special needs aside).