The Most Important Thing About Homemade Raw Diets for Pets ⚠️

[@arale0914]

I wanted to emphasize that I'm a regular viewer who really enjoys your content. The advice to "Just start!!" really resonated with me. I'm a dedicated fan who always watches your videos. If you could add English subtitles to your videos, I would be incredibly grateful. I think it would help more people access your amazing content.

[@PawsofPrey]

Aww, well I'm so glad to hear that! And yes I really need to get on subtitles lol

[@hallaloth3112]

"Just start" So true. . .and that start has many different forms. For us, presently, its just providing something fresh when we have a little extra on hand. Yesterday for example our two kitties got an ounce or two of pork trimmings while I was prepping dinner. Right now the trimmings are about all I can do. It's not always daily, but it is frequently. I can't wait to get the freezer space to start introducing new things to them though.

[@PawsofPrey]

Hey, that's much better than nothing! :)

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Balance over time. You’re welcome 😉

[@nogames8982]

This is one of the most important videos you've ever made. Thank you for this. Many of your old videos go down endless rabbit holes. And it's not that balance, etc. is not important. But the extreme emphasis that has happened over the last few years where people are told time and time again that every single meal must be 100% balanced as per their definition of that has pushed many people away from Rawfeeding. It has scared people, they think their dog is literally going to die if it doesn't have all these things in its bowl for every meal. Those of us that have been feeding for over 20 years no differently. So thank you thank you for making this video.

[@PawsofPrey]

I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you!! I know I definitely scared some folks back then

[@mamabear9389]

Great advice. I have been raw feeding for 14 years. I only knew the basics when I started, which is probably adequate but have since improved a bit. It is really very simple. Nutritionists and diet formulators make it way too complex. What scares people is that they are going to kill their dog unless they consult a nutritionist. There are many nutritionists I disagree with, and my dogs are doing great at 15 and almost 16.

[@PawsofPrey]

Yes, you were already aware of most of this stuff!

[@AlashaMyaAliyahMia]

I love your channel. You are the reason I started feeding my 3 cats a raw diet almost 3 years ago when I got them as kittens. I wasn’t discouraged when I watched your videos about “balanced diets” and I literally mimicked how you fed Tangy for my cats including supplements like kelp powder and vitamin e oil. I also order from wild fork foods in order to get kidney and hearts. Thank you so much!

[@PawsofPrey]

Awww, well I'm so glad I was still helpful to you and your kitty

[@dalebailey754]

I’m so excited! After purchasing your starter kit, I ordered the things I could not source locally, and can soon start making my own DIY recipes and limit my dependence on base mixes! I live in a rural community, and sourcing items that can’t be purchased at Walmart can be difficult, so I am also relying on Amazon and Raw Feeding Miami. I’m just waiting for the deliveries.

[@PhoenixFeather2007]

I absolutely loooove your videos. Whenever a new one is released I'll watch it no matter what I'm doing in the moment! 🤗

[@PawsofPrey]

Thank you so much for that! I'm glad you enjoy them that much :')

[@michaelaeriksson6965]

This video came so TIMELY for me! Last year I started exploring raw food for my cats for the first time. I stopped for a period due to various health problems with the cats but have just started again. And this time I'm even more nervous to start because I have two cats to feed with two different needs. Your video came in perfect timing for me encouraging to just start. Thanks!

[@PawsofPrey]

I love when I post a perfectly timed video for people!

[@karachampion]

I have loved your channel since I found it a few months ago as a new dog mom. I started by adding a little at a time to ensure my little guy liked/tolerated it. but all of your info really made it so helpful to go all in once I felt like he was able/willing to eat this new raw diet and he LOVES it. He looks at me a little sideways now when I feed him commercial food lol. thank you for all of your encouragement!!

[@PawsofPrey]

Oh, thank you so much for this ❤

[@edschulhof6303]

Happy Purrsday! Great video. Too many people think what to feed a pet is a competitive sport. Team Kibble vs. Team fresh food. LOL It's not. As you said, if raw feeding scares you, just add some to the commercial food. Eventually, you will learn how to provide a proper meal. Those hundreds of vets and nutritionists at Mars candy and Hill's want you to feed mostly corn and wheat to herbivores (dogs) and obligate carnivores (cats). There are brands of cat litter made of corn and wheat. Yummy!

[@sasygrl79]

Hi Mariah! I have a question...what's the importance of rotating proteins? If you have a recipe that meets all of the nutritional requirements for your pet, is there a reason to find different recipes with different proteins to meet the requirements? Is it just for variety for the pet? Love your videos, they're SUPER helpful!! TIA for your time 😁

[@hallaloth3112]

There is a concern that feeding too much of the same thing can lead to an intolerance. Or if your pet just abruptly stops eating what you provide, having an alternative protein can help rule out if its the protein or something else. Sometimes their preferences change. . .and if you've only been feeding chicken. . .suddenly trying to transition to turkey so they at least eat SOMETHING isn't always easy.

[@dalebailey754]

@@hallaloth3112 I agree. And I’ll add that not every bowl is typically 100% completely balanced, and the variety not only keeps it interesting for your dog, it provides a wider variety of nutrients.

[@milleniaads9302]

Thank you so much for the video. As a new cat owner I've been going back and forth to start raw feeding my 2 kittens (they're 9 weeks old now), because Im worry I won't be able to give them the perfect meal plate. And yes, you're true, the important thing is just start first!

[@juliew7996]

I love your videos. I have a 7 yr old pitbull rescue I’ve had 4 years now. I have switched her to raw over a month of removing kibble. She loves it but she acts like a foodie now. She wants to eat all the time. She doesn’t want to go on walks anymore. She lays in the kitchen hoping to get food all day 🤣😩 Is this normal for a dog who has been on kibble and now on fresh?

[@dalebailey754]

Ah! You’ve spoiled her!

[@TY-yj2en]

Definitely discouraged me from starting to feed raw from your earlier videos a few years back that stressed how important it was to balance and the percentages of each ingredient and the different ingredients needed to balance each and every meal especially because I have a 3 month old puppy so every meal of hers needed to be balanced and I was watching your videos to learn how to feed her raw!!! I watched about 10 of your videos and went and bought a bag of kibble 😂😂. I didn’t think I could do this and didn’t want to cause harm because I wasn’t doing it right! But ultimately my dogs disappointment from the fresh food she was tasting here and there to a bowl of kibble made me continue to watch your videos and not be so scared as I do think a kibble diet is even more “no good” for dogs! I just decided to start and have become better and better at balancing as it’s been 3 weeks now. She’s so excited to eat and I’m happy that’s she’s so excited!! Thanks for all the information you’ve given!!!

[@cleancutguy1892]

great video! The reason I like to feed my dogs and cat with a variety of meats is avoiding pickiness and finding out which meats create intolerance like turkey

[@halmerkar]

Love how you take us through your journey while allowing us to learn along. ❤

[@dalebailey754]

I bought your starter kit. Living in a rural area, I have access to lots of venison and some trout, but they aren’t a selection available. Kangaroo, which I have no idea how to find, is there. Can we please get venison grind and chunks added? And I didn’t see a selection for duck heads.

[@renataguimaraes1410]

I am doing my pet food rn and it is usually the time I put your videos on! Funny that I had a busy week and wasnt able to make my cats food, he had to eat wet food and kibble for some days, it is so crazy how BAD it is for him, I felt bad because he hates kibble... here is what I saw on his behavior (ps. In my country we dont have good raw commercial food, only some really expansive brands with a lot of rice and vegetables, so it is not an option for me): 1. He wasnt sleeping all night, always waking up and getting crazy really early 2. His energy levels were crazy too, he had peacks of energy in different times of the day and he usually does not have that when he is eating his food (his routine when eating raw is perfect, energy in the morning and night when we play with him) 3. His poop was sooo smelly and big, I didnt remember how bad it was because it usually doesnt smell at all 4. He seemed to be always hungry 😢 Anyway, just wanted to share my experience, for now on I will try to be better into making his food before it ends 😢

[@robinfarrar3493]

Something Steve Irwin said once always strikes me to my core; “If it’s not good enough for me; it’s not good enough for my animals.”

[@PawsofPrey]

I absolutely love that because Steve Irwin was my childhood inspiration and hero. Thank you for this!

[@barbarajaszczuk4426]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge! My two 10 week old kittens, Thelma and Louise, are happily munching on raw food but only if I blend it into a pate... When I give them chunks they completely ignore it :(

[@nogames8982]

I think it is fun to try to find different proteins to feed my dogs and cats. But I am limited by the resources that are in my area and also my budget. yes, I would love to get a bunch of different proteins, the exotic proteins that people seem to have, but I just can't do it. I do what I can with what I've got, and it is still very good. I can get everything I need, except green, tripe, from the local grocery store. I'm very lucky. People don't realize that you don't need to spend hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of dollars and feed 15 different kinds of exotic proteins to make a great raw diet for your animals. But it can completely be done even in a small town with not many resources. And with a small budget.

[@dalebailey754]

I live in a rural community, and work for a supermarket chain. Frozen meats, and markdown meats are my best friend. And, I know people who are hunters and will give me deer and duck meat. There is also a processing facility in my town, and I can go there and make purchases. I plan on asking g them for heart, spleen, eyeballs, and even green tripe. Not sure if they’ll sell me green tripe, but I’ll try.

[@nogames8982]

@@dalebailey754 we used to have a processing facility here but not anymore. But my small grocery store has ordered in kidney and every once a while they get Sweatbreads. So I am able to get a few things. I do what I can.

[@jacquelineclauson4891]

I thought raw pork was dangerous because of worms but I think you clarified that I should just freeze the meat for about 4 weeks.

[@robinfarrar3493]

I love your content so much! You’re amazing. I love that you know what you’re talking about, but you don’t speak in absolutes because you KNOW you don’t actually know *everything*. I will always follow you for this. That’s not to say people shouldn’t be doing their own research as well. No one should be blindly trusted, but you’re as close as such gets. Thank you for everything you do for us, and happy Easter!! ❤

[@PawsofPrey]

This means so much to hear, thank you! Happy (late lol) Easter to you too!

[@pattyjohnson5228]

So my 2 dogs are not yet eating raw-been waiting for someone who could show me how it should be, and your it. I just downloaded your meal sheets and am watching lots of your videos as well as others. Am going to start off with chicken breast like you suggested for a week and then add 1 more meat etc. my 7 yr old golden receiver has always had itchy skin from day 1. (Can’t wait to get her on raw and off kibble). Couple times a year she licks and bleed needing antibiotics. Also she acts like she’s gagging often and has to have grass to help it. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for how I can help her with the itching and tummy issues till she sees some benefits after being on raw diet?? Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I know it would be better than antibiotics or shots and pills for itching.

[@MEXamSJ20]

Quick tip for those who order organs online, look for mexican grocery stores, honestly any non-american store will do. I have great luck finding kidneys, brain, liver, and even whole quail. So much cheaper to buy local, even if it takes a little gas or walking to find.

[@toyah4011]

I must admit that watching your videos "at first" made me want to close my computer and not try. Or at least look elsewhere for something simpler I could understand as a new mom to a puppy trying to get raw feeding going. So, in this, I like your honesty that you even saw the dilemma there. It is still a lot of information, but it is so worthy of having and knowing to keep my little Bear healthy.

[@nogames8982]

I really like the direction this channel is going. You’re going to help so many people feed their pets more naturally. This is great. Keep going this way.

[@travelchannel304]

Yes!!

[@CarolLovesJesus]

If feeding raw, be sure to have your animals poop checked for all worms & parasites, at least a couple times per year.

[@dalebailey754]

I am not going 100% holistic because I’m a kidney transplant recipient, and my nephrology team insists I keep my pets vaccinations up-to-date. And, I live in the country where fleas and mosquitos thrive. I am feeding raw, but still utilizing traditional veterinary services. That’ll stir up some Karens, but vaccinations and Simparica Trio are non-negotiable in this house.

[@ERIN_198]

​​@@dalebailey754You're a nut. What does your pets vaccination have to do with your kidney transplant

[@victoriajimenez4432]

@@dalebailey754 i feel the same way my cats and dogs were MISERABLE when I couldn’t get my hands on their revolution plus and Simpicara trio I tried over the counter and it did nothing for my animals my house ended up being infested with fleas now I deworm every 3 months and constantly stay on top of keeping their prescriptions up to date

[@Eleni_m]

Hey,I love your content! I tried to put in my email for the cheat sheet but kept getting an error mssg “Match the requested format”

[@PawsofPrey]

Oh no! Please email me in the contact section of the website and I can help!

[@PawsofPrey]

If you email me, I can send it manually! I'm sorry for the trouble

[@anaacevedo5232]

I feed him raw, I’ve tried already 3 different brands and proteins 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!! 😢😢😢

[@emmysantiago1607]

I have tried to get your cheat sheet multiple times but have not received an email from you. 😢

[@kamryn213]

is it in the spam?

[@PawsofPrey]

Oh no! Please email me in the contact section of the website and I can help!

[@PawsofPrey]

If you email me, I can send it manually! I'm sorry for the trouble

[@Siosifa]

Dog diets become more revealing once you turn away from the dog food industry. Dogs are natural carnivores and can decide for themselves what they need, we can never change their diet for what we deem is most nutritious.

[@miaomiaoyuyu]

I have 3 huskies, and just started to feed them raw, unfortunately they only like chicken, I try to give them beef chuck, ground beef, pork, non of them will eat, also they don't eat livers, I don't know what to do, they only like chicken necks and heart, backs, basically all chicken meaty bones . So frustrating. And prepare raw meat for 3 big dog is not something easy.

[@Siosifa]

You might be overthinking the nutritional aspect for your huskies. Dogs have and always will naturally eat what they need, not what we want them to eat. If all they like is chicken then that's all they'll need. You've already done the experiment, so just give them chicken. Saves you both time and money.

[@matthewmahoney6033]

What is an easy to source raw meaty bone I can feed my 140lb bullmastiff? He is allergic to chicken, turkey, and pork. I have not tried rabbit or duck but also haven’t been able to source it. Please help.

[@dalebailey754]

Try some beef ribs or some ox tail and see how your baby does on that. I’ve noticed this site really doesn’t answer questions here.

[@sam5381]

Basically don't overdo anything amr stay sane😂

[@tonyaall73]

Why do I keep reading that pork is bad for my I need another protein since my dog is allergic to just about all meat except beef, duck, venison. He won't touch duck .

[@dalebailey754]

Many believe that pork raised for human consumption in modern countries are perfectly safe to feed. As with anything, you’ll hear differing opinions, but so many raw expert feeders utilize pork. I would disregard the people who create chaos and paranoia.

[@gwennie520]

Pork is fine. Great for providing B and D vitamins. Just avoid wild boar meat.

[@sonialundblad8464]

This can be so overwelming. Im afraid to do raw because most videos say to add supplements. Then some day dont because its synthetic and you could put too much. Some say raw, some say dont. Everywhere I look, its different opinions. Dont know what to do. It stresses me out. Why cant it be simple where I just cook the meat and give it to them ?

[@thereligionofrationality8257]

The most important thing is understanding that cats and dogs are carnivores. They should NOT be fed plants.

[@xiaso_]

You can feed certain veggies slightly cooked to meet some extra nutrients

[@Icenflamesrush]

They are actually scavenging carnivores and can eat a lot of varied foods beside just meat, organs and bones. Please don’t speak so confidently and decisively when you’re not fully educated. What an optimal diet looks like for a dog varies from the individual and the breed to different extents.

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Wrong! Dogs can eat veggies. They are omnivores but cats are obligate carnivores.

[@derbuckelwal9583]

Dogs are Omnivores.

[@thereligionofrationality8257]

Wow. There are some serious whackos responding to my comment. Let me be perfectly clear in responding to the whackos: dogs and cats are carnivores. They are not designed to eat plants. They are capable of digesting simple carbohydrates occasionally, just like human beings, but it damages them in the long term if done chronically. They end up developing a host of metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and obesity, just like humans. My medical education is fine; mammalian physiology hasn’t changed since 1989.

[@PhoenixFeather2007]

First ❤😁

[@katherine1304]

second 😂

[@PhoenixFeather2007]

😂 Nice 😂

[@justine7143]

I don’t think you scared anyone away by stressing the importance of balancing a raw diet. I think some people just realized they aren’t willing to go through that much effort for their pet. Buying chicken feet, chicken hearts, beef, liver, organic eggs, organic beef, lungs, mackerel, dulse granules, kefir, and blueberries, is extra work. And portioning takes an extra 4 to 5 minutes every meal. But my baby is worth it