Why Expensive Dog Food Is A Ripoff

[@dbrown2430]

I worked for a super premium pet food company, trust me its all marketing. A few rules of the pet food industry anything listed after potassium chloride or salt is less than 1% of the food. Meaning if your food says blueberries after it list salt, yeah you may have one blueberry in the bag. Another misleading thing you see, is named protein, chicken may appear first on the ingredient list but thats misleading. That list is dry matter before mixing and cooking, chicken is high in water so once cooked it loses that weight, this is where splitting comes in to make up the protein levels on the label. This is where you will see the bulk of protein coming from plants. Remember meats lose weight after cooking, so they have to add in cheap plant proteins to make up the difference. Anything before salt/sodium/potassium chloride is the bulk of the feed, so if you have brown rice and oats barley any grain or lentil or potato that is the bulk of the food even if a named meat is at the top of the list...remember meat weight is calculated before cooking and mixing. Its a industry dirty secret. Honestly there are few dog foods out there, and many dog feeds.

[@Aimee0206]

That's exactly why I don't understand the whole hoo-hah about meat meals or dried meats in kibble. So long as they're specifically named, I see no issue with them. They're basically just a really concentrated form of meat. If a dog food says it contains 60% fresh lamb, you'll probably have just 18% left in the final product. But if it says 60% lamb meal or dried lamb, then that's near enough exactly what'll be there by the end of it. Meals and dried meats aren't the devil they're made out to be.

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

The dog food is higher quality than some actual human food

[@Aamie]

I wonder what kind of food you eat

[@toddseger5137]

-4 Subscribers with a hammer addiction Thank you for your truth I use Fromm no filler, good quality cost

[@ulisesr614]

Buddy, I think you need to reevaluate what you define as "human food"

[@Aamie]

Gas station sushi

[@ValliW]

Depends on the dog food, depends on the human food

[@ItsChurchieYall]

what this vet IS saying: Pet food does not have to be $200 per lb to be the best for your pet, the $20 bag that has balanced nutrients is ok in most cases. Companies are scamming you. what this vet ISNT saying: hurrr durrrr all pet food is same !!! feed ur cat cardboard n it will be fine

[@madcowgirl0131]

Lmao my cat literally eats cardboard so he would be okay with that

[@sarahstinyzoo8766]

@@madcowgirl0131 that can be real dangerous

[@jacobwinther9763]

Why does everything always come down to millennials...

[@mguanipa2]

Because we truly are drastically different compared to previous generations

[@starcherry6814]

Because we’re living in the present

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

Because the youngest adult generation always buys the most. They are the group that companies need to persuade. You're old. You dont buy much and you're set in your ways. Its marketing 101. Go after the buyers.

[@ValliW]

Cause boomers are natural haters

[@campkira]

How else they going to blame... GEN Y or Z they already dying off..

[@zuko1569]

My dog is so fancy it eats truffle and drinks wine every day _tips hat_

[@stygian8049]

@Randumb weed ramen? I can dig that

[@whatuser9802]

@Rationality how about weed karens?

[@jackiearteaga2439]

I wish this had more facts and comparison b/w actual dog foods, and what kind of diets are good for what breeds, etc. 🙏🏼 Please go more in depth! this is great!

[@topcomment3816]

Jackie Arteaga Wake up Jackie. The reason there is not more facts is because premium dog food is not based on facts. It is clever marketing that exploits a sense of guilt in pet owners. Sad to see that you have bought into this crap

[@ValliW]

Go to your local pet stores and ask questions. Also petfoodadvisor.com is a great resource.

[@ValliW]

@@topcomment3816, not all premium pet food is a scam. They don't just omit thing like grains and potatoes for the fun of it. Those are some of the most common food allergies in dogs today. Dogs are even allergic to chicken, which is why you now see so many exotic proteins in pet foods. And there *is* a difference in the quality of the ingredients. You think alpo is using the same quality ingredients as orijen? And there is a difference in the quality of the facilities they're manufactured in too. Food produced in a plant that manufactures animal feed is not fit for human consumption because they have vastly different regulations on them. And that's why there are 16 dozen pet food recalls every month from bacterial contamination, fungal contamination, foreign objects, etc. You know what is a scam? The fact that brands like royal canin and hill science diet fund and run the dietary courses for veterinary school so the students learn specifically what they want them to learn so they will push *their* product on their patients. That's why you will see mostly one or the other as prescription diets in all the vets offices in town. You're deluding yourself if you think premium pet food is the only one running a scam.

[@topcomment3816]

Valli Weidemann Yes, the minimum wage employee at the local pet store who dropped out of high school is definitely the authority on animal nutrition. 😂 😝 Hard to argue with that logic!

[@ValliW]

@@topcomment3816 , I work at a pet store. I am not a high school drop out nor is anyone I work with. In fact all the college aged kids *are* in college, 2 are going for veterinary medicine, and 1 has an internship at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. While I'm not a *certified* authority on the matter I have been very interested in and researched at great length pet nutrition for many years now, even prior to working at a pet store. And pet store employees have to know their stuff because if they don't no one will shop there. If you actually owned a pet or ever walked into a pet store even once in your life you would know that. And as for the minimum wage, I'm currently working my way into the groomer program so I can eventually make more than my boss.

[@Irokenics]

I can't believe that vet specialist would say cheap cat food, which is mostly cereal, has the same benefits as premium cat food which is mostly a meat product. Because you know, cats are carnivores?

[@topcomment3816]

Exactly. Cats are carnivores, but cereal has never killed a carnivore. Same basic nutritional purpose... keeping your stupid cat alive.

[@gandalf3453]

Cats are carnivores and should be fed as such. Meat. Pretty cheap for them. I don't have a cat but same standards go for my dog. Feed what they eat in the wild. You'll have a healthier, happier pet.

[@gandalf3453]

@undertakersarmpit no they are carnivores. It's all determined by their teeth structure. Both cats and dogs have teeth for ripping flesh apart and they both have a highly acidic stomach acid unlike we do, and they naturally carry bacteria found in raw meat of all kinds and can digest it. Both cats and dogs derive from and have the same genetics as the first species of cat and dog. Every single dog has a wolf's genetic code and eat the same thing. They are all basically wolves, just a different breed, but they all eat the same thing. Same with cats. We often compare ourselves to our pets, when in reality they are completely different in every way. Dogs and cats have the unique ability to adapt to their environment, hence why we domesticate them. Feed a snake kibble... it will die from starvation. Everybody is like,"no you feed snakes mice and rats amd rabbits" because they eat that in the wild. Then how come we don't feed our other animals what they eat in the wild? Because everybody is lazy and only cares for convenience these days. Rats and mice come frozen. Kibble comes bagged and doesn't need refrigeration. Snakes only eat every few weeks. But you can buy the meat in bulk and freeze what you use later and refrigerate what you will use in the next 3 days. It's sad for me to see pets being abused with unnatural foods because they've care takers are too damn lazy to feed them biologically appropriate raw foods. You know... the BARF diet. Look it up. Dr.Becker does a great job of explaining it here on youtube.

[@ValliW]

Actually they are hyper carnivores, which means they require more meat than dogs do. Which is why you see warning labels on dog food "do not feed to cats". The lack of taurine in their diet will kill them. (Taurine is a naturally occurring chemical found in meat, it must be added to cat food. Dogs synthesize it themselves.)

[@gandalf3453]

@@ValliW yes i know. But he was asking about dogs. Cats need literally only meat. Dogs do too, but you can feed them veggies and fruit and some oils. It always helps with energy. I feed my dog some eggs with shells amd fish oil because he has a long white coat.

[@RB-kh6fo]

Pay it in food or in vet bills. Always read the labels.

[@stanb.5517]

Video is long on opinions...short on details.

[@camigralxd5712]

boomers

[@slimestoneexpert9804]

Wdym

[@MizzRiverP]

I am a millennial with no children and an owner to a dog I love so, so much. But I recognize that sometimes we can take our affection too far. For my Rexie, he doesn't care about the difference between certain food types. So I will save my money to put towards savings, retirement and eventually a home with a large backyard he can enjoy. Too many of us are drinking the consumeristic koolaid and forget dogs are not human.

[@sarahstinyzoo8766]

The food doesn’t always have to be super expensive but READ THE INGREDIENTS SO Many brands have killed thousands of dogs like purina, pedrigree, hills, ceaser are some horrible brands that have horrible ingredients

[@surquhart64]

My father taught me a valuable lesson...if you eat well, then so must your dog! I do not feed my dogs (10...1 pitbull, 8 pitbull labs, 1 shipoo) kibble....I'd rather cook meat and vegetables for them, for which I go to the market and the butcher's. They also get eggs (and the egg shells for calcium), fresh herbs (yes, which I also grow myself) and lovely large beef bones for good chewing. It's worth it for my dogs are loving, happy members of my family...who have, by the way, never been sick, possess beautiful coats, and loads of energy.....I'm not downplaying the expensive kibble market (or their fancy research which I don't trust!), I simply think my dogs are worth more (in time value too!!) and do so accordingly...

[@2007ghettonissanaltima]

Lol we do that too

[@starcherry6814]

I feel like I would just save more money if I just made the damn dog food with real chicken and carrots instead.

[@RNCHFND]

You would, actually. You can make EXCELLENT cat food in your home by a fraction of the cost, but there's your own work involved, so...

[@tonkabear2369]

I’d be worried about vitamins and the like.

[@hansared8668]

In general it's lean muscle meat (hearts are good in a pinch but not long term) organ meats (lungs, liver, kidney, etc) fatty fish (sardines are good) bone (raw whole or mushed. Necks and feet of poultry are good) a small amount of vegetables. Pureed. (you can use the stuff usually put in vegetable stock. Check before you add)

[@hansared8668]

Watch how he reacts and his energy levels as well as his stool. Take him into the vet for a regular check up every now and then

[@ValliW]

Just make sure everything is balanced out. You need more than just chicken and carrots. Do some research, look up recipes. I guarantee you can find a couple hundred right here on KZbin.

[@Omar-em7rl]

Rather have dogs to feed than kids.

[@noneofyourbusiness2992]

Same

[@custardkreme]

Same !

[@DaRealHBIC]

Facts!

[@Jellycheez]

Yea but when it dies in the next 5 years from heart failure what are you gonna do with your lifetime supply of kibble

[@kylefrederic7780]

Oricand, I buy another dog and I don’t need children I only need someone else to love.

[@tedy_bu3088]

I like paying a lot for my dog. Especially the food. It makes his fur super shine and pretty. So I will continue to purchase expensive food.

[@kiwi7884]

Are you buying the food to make your dog healthier or just to look prettier?

[@angelap.856]

I own 5 cats, I've had all 5 since I was a little girl and I'm turning 28 soon so all my cats are around 18+ yrs and I know for a FACT that more expensive food does equal better quality for their nutrition. Ages ago I used to feed them fancy feast bc it was the cheapest and readily available cat food plus I was young and my parents didn't know any better. As newer brands hit the market, like blue buffalo and wellness, they did offer higher protein content in their food. As soon as I switched my cats from FF to wellness and later to Blue Buffalo, theirs coats got shinier, they stayed fuller longer, their stools were always the consistent color and to this day NONE of them have had any dietary issues or allergies. In fact, my own vet attests their well being to the cat food I feed them. No one believes me that my cats are 18+ yrs bc they are so agile and lean. Now I will say this though, there are times that manufacturers do trick pet owners with over pricing certain special diet food for cats e.i. Purina cat food for urine tract health sells 2 versions of the EXACT SAME FOOD that does the exact same thing (prevent urinary crystals from forming) one for $23 (PURINA ONE) for a 16lb bag and the other (PURINA PRO PLAN) for $36 for a 16lb bag as well. Point is, companies are greedy just like any other. They see a market for ppl to pay higher prices. That's true and I agree with the video but to imply MOST dog/cat food premium quality is no different than cheap by product??? shame on you!

[@ultraluminosity]

Unfortunately this video contains no helpful information whatsoever. I highly recommend reading the book Dog Food Logic by Linda P. Case if anyone is truly interested in learning more about dog food and how to choose between them. 😊

[@slimestoneexpert9804]

ultraluminosity this was an informative video about why the price of pet food increased, not which one you should buy

[@whatuser9802]

Sounds like a walking ad

[@worldoftony469]

States expensive dog food isn't any better...Goes to Business Insider best dog food 1st on the list $82.99 a bag...

[@wannaberedneckprepper7030]

Yup!!! And how many lbs only???

[@healinggamer]

I'm really glad that people are making the market more diverse. My dog is allergic to chicken. Chicken is in ALL regular brands of dog foods. If there were no premium brands, I'd have to get a really expensive prescription dog food. Now I can just order poultry-free dog food online for a reasonable price.

[@bellatrixevans]

Dog food hasn't been a thing forever - it's just come up in the past few decades as a highly profitable industry. And coincidentally, dogs are getting unhealthier - and I don't just mean bad breeding practices. Even healthier or mixed breeds have lifestyle disorders and get a very 'chunky' kind of look. Eg., most dogs should have an arch when you have a side-view of the torso, but I've seen a lot of dogs with chubbier and chubbier tummies, despite getting exercise. Here's the thing - I haven't seen that happen to dogs who've been fed on natural food. I also haven't seen them go through painful surgeries for xyz reasons. I'm aware each breed has a tendency to get a certain kind of issue (e.g. American-line Golden retrievers might have a higher chance of getting cancer) but obesity is certainly avoidable. Secondly- pet food regulations are very shady in most countries. 'Meat' could be listed as an ingredient, but most brands can choose not to specify what meat they're using (as in it could be random roadkill, and it doesn't have to be listed as such). Then we all know about preservatives and the fact that they use corn to really bulk up the food (because corn is cheap and easily accessible). When I first got my dog, I found a list of ingredients to avoid in dog foods - and most major companies had an uncomfortable number of them. It's like having relatively healthy breakfast cereal - it's fine, but not for every meal, every day. Thirdly, look at the ingredients for the best dog foods or treats out there. Their selling points will be meat, maybe some fruits and grains, but mainly meat. It's just easier to skip the packaging and preservatives, and feed them regular food instead. Cost-effective, too. Fancy dog food brands are ridiculously expensive in the long run Lastly - dog food started as dog biscuits only during the twentieth century. They'd been living on natural food just fine before. Obviously, make adjustments according to how your dog reacts (our dog doesn't digest milk properly for instance, so we use other sources for calcium instead) but it might help a lot to introduce fresh food into the dog's life. Super long comment, sorry about that.

[@pinkpugginz]

my pug is so skinny compared to most peoples...I give my dogs beef bones

[@izakiruatfela8539]

I know not about the US culture on their pets especially dogs ....but here in my culture we feed them with whatever we eat...which means they eat our breaskfast, lunch and dinner....

[@saturn4rchive]

Why are ya'll so fixated on making everything about millenials??? The video was supposed to be about why expensive pet food might not be all that worth it but somehow it became ''why millenials buy expensive pet food'', ok.

[@yadayadayada4674]

If the first ingredient is corn it's crap.

[@sherrydee7880]

Our dog was diagnosed with gastro-intestinal problems & placed on a "prescription" diet. That was almost 4 years ago & so far, he has had no more health problems. Although it has no drugs or medications in the food, it costs more per month to feed the dog than it does to feed 2 adults. To make matters worse, these dog food distribution companies not only own the company that makes the prescription food, they also own some of the most popular pet chain stores! I feel the industry is ripping the public off & we are powerless to fight them with their high prices. Yes, I get free shipping on my canned food, but the case price (24) has gone from $60.00 to over $80.00 & he eats almost 3 cans a day! So, depending on the daily price comparison changes these companies are using for their business model, I never know unless I check, how much my account will be drained every month. It keeps me on the internet as well as up at night worrying if I can keep feeding an aging dog without having to go to a food bank to feed myself! I don't know if it's worth it because how can I believe a vet now that I know they are all linked to these pet food companies AND the autoship distribution centers! I smell a con game & I guess that's just the way the world is these days. No one seems to really care about the pet owners living on fixed incomes these days. I suspect they just think we have endless lines of credit to keep paying their ever-changing prices on "prescription" pet foods! We don't. Color me worried.

[@sherrydee7880]

@@topcomment3816 Some of us cannot simply "get a better job". I.happen to be disabled & living on a fixed income. I do this for 2-3 hrs per day when I am housebound. I shared the truth so others can see they are not alone in wanting to keep their animal companions healthy as well as themselves. GREED is killing all of us!

[@topcomment3816]

Sherry Dee Prices go up due to inflation. There is no conspiracy over a $20 increase. 😆 It sounds like you cannot afford the dog. Have you considered putting him down? 🐶💉

[@sherrydee7880]

@@topcomment3816 I'd rather see people like you put down.

[@topcomment3816]

Sherry Dee But I can afford to feed myself... so there’s that.

[@1997aiya]

Who the hell has time for children? Children are one 18 year long death sentence. Pets are cheaper and give more joy.

[@Hasan-we7qp]

I bet ur parents think the same

[@Jellycheez]

Pets are a depreciating asset with little to no intelligence. Once they die, you’ll cry for a little bit and then replace it.

[@randomquacker9653]

then when you get old, you will have nobody to care about you

[@btfrost]

@@randomquacker9653 I don't see much difference between stuffing myself in a retirement home and having children do it for me.

[@randomquacker9653]

@@btfrost except when you run out of money and get kicked out of the retirement home

[@overlord7877]

I spoil my dog and treat him like a son. So I dont buy crude crappy dog food. He gets vegetables and a variety of meats. Has his own bed in my bed room. Also we take him out to dinner with us all the time and he gets to eat dinner with us

[@MrAdhiSuryana]

Next: why $1000 smartphone doesn’t worth the price

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

I’d rather feed my pets real meat than pebbles in a bag.

[@gandalf3453]

You can literally buy raw food for less than that price. Start chicken wings. Yes the bone and skin too. They need it for phosphate and calcium balance. It's what they eat in the wild, feed them that. This proves that i wasn't lying when i said you CAN afford raw feeding. Give a little veggies and fruit, organs here and there, maybe some coconut oil or fish oil, feed twice a day and you're good. Easier and less expensive with small dogs for they need less, but still, price per pound, especially when buying in bulk, raw is the same or even cheaper. Find the local butcher and just ask. If you don't have one, your grocery store is reasonably priced sorta. Also change out the type of bone every now and again. If you don't feed them the bone they will get watery diarrhea. Speaking from experience my american eskimo and his fluff had to be cleaned every time he finished pooping because it would stick to his fur! Yuck!

[@marksonsparks698]

Yes, one commercial that really PMO is the one which says that it's premium pet food is not pet food but food food and then continues to make the person still calling it pet food a non-pet owning pariah.

[@eatpumkin090]

I used to load trailers with chicken protein that was usually shipped off to the nearby dog food factory. They made a ton of brands from basic to premium. They all used the same exact protein. The only difference I heard about is premium brands using more protein and less fillers. They also used a wider variety of protein sources for the premium brands. ALL of the protein was the same. There was no 'special' protein. In fact, it all has red food dye on the product sprayed across the top which the USDA has the company spray on product that isn't fit for human consumption. ALL protein gets this spray that gets shipped out for animal food. I'd also like to know why any pet owner would pay upwards of $2.50\lb for pet food when you can get meat for that price. Doesn't make sense to me.

[@azureseraph1264]

Buying expensive despite being able to buy meat for the same price comes with a variety of reasons. First is convenience, not everyone has time to prepare a balanced meal, and dogs cannot get a balanced diet on just “meat”, they need bone, organ, supplements (such as kelp, fish oils), and some seafood for certain nutrients, which will be more money than some expensive pet foods. Furthermore is calories, one pound of dog food and one pound of meat provide different calories, half a pound of pet food may provide enough calories to a dog, however half a pound of meat cannot, and the dog may require 2x as much meat to meet daily needs. Example:4 cups kibble in a lb, most kibbles provide 400 (but some range higher)cal per cup, so 1600 cal a lb, which an affordable meat like chicken is only 784-1000 or so calories per lb. The only exception would be if your buying fatter cuts or more expensive meats like beef, but at that point your spending almost twice the amount..

[@ginofoogle6944]

My dog doesn't eat dog food.. He has a posh lifestyle, he uses utensils to eat his food. You can't expect him to lower his head like a peasant to eat out of a bowl can you?

[@9hk38f]

At some point, it’s worth it, to just feed your dog straight natural foods.

[@misseddetail]

Dry pet food in general isn’t worth it at all. Pets really should be on a biologically appropriate raw food diet. At least until actual peer reviewed studies on pet food are done, and not one by pet food companies, or paid for by pet food companies. And the industry needs actual regulations instead of “””guidelines””” that are in no way enforced. Tbh the entire pet industry in general needs way more regulation.

[@SWEETTEMPER5369]

Yea no like I said I would never buy shit in a bag for my dog. He eats what I eats. We eat healthy too not crap. When I’m at work mom dukes stays with him and she knows how much he means to me so she cooks and tends to his every need.

[@trinichick76]

I bought some cheap generic pet food for my dogs. It gave them diarrhoea. I will stick with the good brands.

[@FaMMaR]

*So your saying both are the same?*

[@kazenhood8254]

ya pretty much

[@ashley13dvm28]

They’re not, this video gives more opinions than facts. Is an expensive inherently better than a cheap food? No, but is Merrick’s dog food (expensive) better than Kibble’n’Bits (cheap)? Yes. The bottom line is each food is different and made from different quality ingredients. While both foods may feed your pet and be nutritionally “sufficient”, keep in mind that this is their primary diet. It’s the difference between eating at McDonalds everyday of your life or eating at Pantelis Marathi. You’ll see the biggest difference between the brands at the end of your pets life. How long did they live? Were they healthy?

[@pupu2410]

People need to realize that these "Premium" brands want your money just as much as much as other brands do.

[@sarge6925]

Pffft. I don't feed my dogs with dog food. I feed them with rice, meat and veggies just like my parents and grand parents. Not wasting my money with dog food thats often filled with questionable ingredients.

[@joelelizondo4445]

My dog Bandit is my homie, love him to death. When i 1st got him I was giving him average dog food. But then slowly after I thought to myself, If you love someone or something wouldn't you try your best to to give them the best you could afford? If it came down to it and And someone told me that if I give my dog average dog food he would live to be 10 years exactly and if you told me if I gave my dog "premium dog food " he would live to be 10 years and 1 day that's what I would pick. Everytime. I know there's more factors that can come into play but that's the jist of it.

[@ValliW]

There are so many things wrong with this video I can't even begin to get into

[@slimestoneexpert9804]

Valli Weidemann then begin

[@romnicklazatin3679]

State one 'wrong'info.

[@deleqtronica8733]

Theres a big difference in quality between the cheapest dog food and the most expensive dog food. That being said theres a point of diminishing return in terms of value. Your best bet is to look for reviews and judge the ingredient list yourself.

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Chicken $0.79 a pound, chicken premium dog food $2.50 a pound

[@dbrown2430]

Exactly! its cheaper to cook for most dogs, but people dont want too its inconvenient, and you do have to learn how to make balanced meals. The plus side is that chicken you buy for 79 cents a pound at the grocer is far better quality chicken than what is in the 2.50 a pound dog food.

[@METALMAN4Wii]

@@dbrown2430 True That!

[@autobotrock4789]

What they mean to say is some pricey stuff sell the appearance of healthy food and cut corners on ingredients. That being said, it doesn't mean cheap kibble is healthy. Buy the quality brands.

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

Millennials is nothing compared to the inheritance that old rich people pass down to their pets

[@luisignacio1285]

Thanks for the video almost forgot I had to go buy dog food

[@alsfals1517]

You're telling me food with corn, is just as good as food without corn, for cats? I didn't know cats was eaten corn in wild life

[@topcomment3816]

I didn’t know corn was toxic. I also didn’t know it was unhealthy for diets to change over time. Idiot

[@alsfals1517]

@@topcomment3816 It's not natural for them to eat corn. The whole point of buying premium food is to have as natural food as possible

[@topcomment3816]

A&L Strarup Cats are nasty scavengers that will eat anything. Eating corn is just as “natural” as anything else they could eat. It’s just a cat ffs

[@alsfals1517]

@@topcomment3816 www.catological.com/can-cats-eat-corn/ read 5 sentences That's my logic pretty much, and I'd love to meet their natural meets as much as possible

[@AlfredoPuente8]

Is still cheaper than children.

[@caracrabtree715]

I can't see paying for real expensive ones, but look for a reasonable quality one. The cheap ones are filled with fillers and dog poops more and more often, also has to eat more of it to get nutrition out of it.

[@mesahusa]

If you're comparing 'average' pet food today against premium pet food, there isn't much of a difference, but it's a response to how pet food was 10 years ago. The 'norm' and what stocked the market shelves were kibbles that had the nutritional equivalent of cardboard. Prices of pet foods aren't too high, it's that pet foods were all about reaching the lowest price points possible in order to appease owners or previous generations that didn't give a shit about their animals' wellbeing. Because if they can't complain about what they eat, they must be fine and happy right?

[@KnightSlasher]

The dog food is so good that even I would eat it

[@tamannie2175]

Spongebob SquarePants You know you can actually eat it right?

[@kpath74]

Unfortunately, Purina 1 lamb and rice is the only 1 that makes my dog have less diarrhea.

[@erickanew]

So true my daughter a millennium spends more on the dog than herself. Different shampoos, toys, clothes, treats, etc.

[@btfrost]

Some cheaper foods may have more basis in science but what do you think the larger corporations are selecting for? Most likely the cheapest food that won't result in a dead pet... Unfortunately, their incentives are not aligned with those with pets.

[@andrewperez7498]

So you are saying Orijen and Pedigree are the same? So it makes no difference that a bag of Pedigree is 53% sugar and Orijen is less than 20%?

[@_MintArcade]

What if pet food were basically junk (food scrap) and no one is checking it 🤔

[@topcomment3816]

MintArcade 😂 Are you kidding? Pet food is literally made from food scrap. But who cares, it is just a freaking dog.

[@_MintArcade]

Maybe I should emphasize on soy, rice and corn too.. there are better ones out there too with at least 50 percent cutlets of chicken or fish

[@topcomment3816]

MintArcade You literally sound like a dog food commercial. Sad to see that you have bought into that marketing crap. Corn and wheat and food scraps has never hurt a dog.

[@_MintArcade]

LoL to cat it does especially rice and soy, cat carrier eat corn though

[@topcomment3816]

House Stark Not sure what you are arguing 🤔 are you saying that pet food is not made from leftover food scrap? Then what exactly is it made from? Human food? And we humans are eating the scraps from the dog food factories? 😂 You are a special kind of dumba**

[@JarrodAllenSmith]

Watch a documentary on Netflix called Pet Fooled

[@ericc4209]

Millennials are at the age where they're starting to settle down and have a stable income. These people will one day become the old men and women behind the iron curtains and corporations must instill in them now the products and services they'll continue to use for generations to come.

[@jordanl5341]

I am sure lucky charms can be shown to be scientifically healthier than steak and potatoes because of the added vitamins. Sometimes its not about the science. Its not wanting to feed your pup some ugly ass dry dog food.

[@aurelijagarbanovaite3462]

Marketing is absolutely horrible in pet food market, but please don't blame expensive dog foods when a lot of them are higher quality and use way better ingredients in appropriate measures. I'd rather spend a lot on dog food than vet bills, so I'd call myself an advocate for health, not budget.

[@ultrakoolyvibes7505]

PET FOOD IS A SCAM BECAUSE MOSY OF UT ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE ANIMALS. The upcharge is lame

[@dsu08]

Did this vet get her degree from Trump University? She literally said that artificial ingredients in good might not be better than natural, quality ingredients.

[@whoknows987]

Believe me, cheap dog food is garbage.

[@YeppyNope]

I wish I'm a dog. Pet master.

[@BatMajor]

I buy my dogs the Blue dog food brand, not because I care but honestly it's what they like, I've tried Pedigree and Purina and they don't eat it willingly

[@amyx231]

I can get chicken at 99 cents a pound, pork for 1.99. I can cook Sparky porn chops for less than the cost of kibble?!

[@lhzx]

I just happen to work in the pet food industry. Raw food such as freeze dried raw and frozen raw are way better than kibbles which are basically made with waste meat powders. Its like you can surely survive on potato chips for a year, but your health condition and life span will be quite different than having balanced daily meals instead. If you have a pet for love but not just for letting it survive for fun, please feed responsibly.

[@charliethecairnterrier]

Yes!

[@farhadshukurov6627]

Agree

[@ambercarr7549]

I'm calling bs. Dog and cats foods that are high dollar are better. 1 star (cheaper) don't even have protein as the first ingredient. U do get what u pay for at farm and home and pet food companies. People love their pets, they're not gonna allow some corn based product with questionable ingredients fetch a high price. I'll feed dog chow in a pinch don't get me wrong. But ima put some meat with it. But as soon as my finances are right I'm looking for gently cooked all natural dog food. If im struggling financially cheap pet food is okay. If I got any discretionary spending... high dollar pet food is the first place its going.

[@Mark3nd]

Lets be real here, they don't want you to own such a pet

[@LowKikii]

What is the best food to feed your dog?

[@superbvictorypackaging]

It looks great, and the packaging is attractive!

[@neptune4167]

I have no need to watch this. Expensive dog food is worth it to me.

[@maggie6145]

While a lot of what they are saying might be true. My dog gets itchy bumps on his skin as well as digestive issues whenever he eats cheap food. Always look at reviews and ingredients, it's not as simple as that. Food might not be good because it's expensive but cheap food is cheap for a reason.

[@nishani4337]

Y didn't they list ingredients

[@kingbubby8768]

Tried the expensive stuff I thought it was pretty good but not worth the money

[@topcomment3816]

May I ask how you came to a conclusion that it was “pretty good”? Did you taste the food???

[@kingbubby8768]

@@topcomment3816 yeah I'm a dog ruff

[@thewhowhatwherewhyho]

bruh i've seen a dog eat another dogs shit. premium dog food is a myth.

[@tenzackyogi1742]

Which section of job? Is it babysitting or dog sitting?

[@music4gamers947]

I cook for my animals cuz i can afford it,but if you cant afford it buy the medium grade kibbles cuz they are super good for example like carnilove,dr clauders and shit :D

[@wannaberedneckprepper7030]

Say.. $2 a lb but at 30% or lower proteins (be it quality or low quality, beaks or chicken, euthanized animals or steak... or non human grade meats... etc).. and rest fat and fillers... Is not as good as a $6 a lb beef you get from the grocery that you can share with your fur child that is 80% - 90% meat and the rest fat. Why $6 a lb??? Use your brains and think... 30% dog food protein.. to make that 90% meat you needs to times the $2 by 3. Yes... Your commercial dog foods companies just scammed you into thinking its value and convenience while the rest of the raw fed peeps are doing what’s right for their fur kids.. no scams.

[@theoneandonly668]

I see where he’s coming from... the main brands that are sold as premium actually have very average ingredients. BUT you can find smaller more local companies which sell premium food but with premium ingredients. Learn about what good ingredients are in dog food so you can understand what I mean.

[@itzpayday1238]

I feed orijen. I'm pretty sure it's better than cheaper food. Best dry food on the market

[@Menstral]

@2:52. The so called expert is woefully misinformed. In fact they have passed incorrect and proceeded into irresponsible.

[@breadcrumbs3530]

Menstrel Are you a trained veterinary nutritionist? If not, than I wouldn’t be so certain that you know better than she does rather than the other way around. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a nasty little thing.

[@Hhhh22222-w]

I've always seen millennial giving their dogs watered noodle or watered soup, but old lady boomer's dog eat at the table during dinner

[@Zeiss120]

But most commercial dog food IS garbage...

[@saulgoodman2438]

My dog eats what ever I eat. Why tf do people spend money on dog food

[@miguelplascencia6093]

In Mexico we give our dogs left over tortillas soaked in cows milk they love that shit trust me

[@melissag8270]

I'm sorry if you love your animals like family you are going to give them the best, I work at a shelter and there is a massive difference between when we feed cheap donated food vs the more premium food, the cheaper food always gives diarrhea!!!! Also what does it matter millienials want to give their dogs and cats the best, just compare ingredients! Do you want to feed them by product (which can include road kill and euthanized animals) or mainly meat? It's honestly common sense! All meat ingredients vs by product/corn will be more expensive! And there is evidence, just look at all the recalls on cheap food

[@SevenDeMagnus]

So sad. Just feed pets with leftovers with a balanced diet (meet, carb, seafood, vegetables), getting rid of chicken bones, foods with chocolate and MSG. God bless, Proverbs 31

[@nickandkaceybaker1936]

I would have to disagree hardy on this. How could that so called “ veterinarian nutritionist” sit here and say that higher premium dog food isn’t any better than non premium. So origin isn’t any better than pedigree? lol I’m sorry how many recalls have all the low grade dog foods had? Yeah to many to count. She also didn’t want to share information about some of the controversial ingredients that go into low grade dog food, such as cancer causing agents. She is just like most vets that push For money for people to buy the shitty science diet and Purina pro plan.

[@lachlanburns7520]

I got a cat food ad

[@billyb6001]

So canned tuna and rice is still ok?

[@dbrown2430]

too much of either for them and us is dangerous, tuna has mercury and rice has arsenic in it.

[@cearajennie8001]

As long as your dog food doesn't have potato or corn it's fine

[@metricdeep8856]

Try living off canned food or food from a plastic bag as a human. See how far you get before you develop health issues. Then try to recover while eating the same food......good luck.

[@Messiisthebest724]

Wow first at last well I’m one of them

[@mysteriousdude280]

What about hunting

[@nickgehr6916]

My dog eat healthier than me

[@sarahstinyzoo8766]

Raw is the best dog food out there do your research and consult a canine nutritionist not a vet!

[@mohammadalimadadi1673]

go and see how royal canine packing their stuff from waste fat and grounded lamb intestine and there is no different with that fat rich royal canine and premium dogs food ? no no no ! i've tested my dog before and after we change her food. results are totally different.

[@taylorswiftfan3ever]

Yah. Why would I want a kid? A dog is a way better friend than a shit monster.

[@miguelsoliz772]

Damn most of these expensive dogs food are better than what most people eat ahahah

[@dbrown2430]

Trust me you dont want to eat those dog foods. You would hurl if you knew how we really make them.

[@muammargaddafi7055]

Answer is simple... TotaLly noT WorTh It