Farmina by far is my favorite brand. I feed it with Origen wet foot. Due to Orijen being bought out, I haven’t been too confident in their kibble

Please review the lamb blueberry ancestrial grain

My dogs did absolutely amazing on farmina, we just finally found a place to buy it locally again, they also do have grain inclusive options

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Seems like solid pick

Greetings from Portugal Dr. Rea :) I really apreciate your videos, it´s hard to get some quality on youtube about dog nutrition! Keep it up!

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Wow. That’s so awesome you watch me from Portugal and that the information is still relevant to you. I was just in Spain last April and want to visit Portugal some day.

@sergioalves2434

9 ай бұрын

You wont regreat the visit! Glad to help if you ever need to!

It should not be so difficult to find good pet food. All these videos and studying ingredient panels and having to call pet food companies to find out what is in their food, is ridiculous. I should be able to walk into any store that sells cat food and grab any of the brands and not have to worry that it is going to make my cats sick!

@lizxu322

11 ай бұрын

I only trust very few brands. I'd rather make my own car food with bone meal or powdered eggshell for calcium, human grade meat, mixture of essential vitamins and minerals like taurine etc

@shosabitchlol5077

4 ай бұрын

Great video thanks for all your great feed back ❤pretty

@alexisfuentes5563

4 ай бұрын

@@lizxu322 what brands u recommend

Because Farmina is a European made product they follow different standards for making food for your pets. Bottom line is AAFCO standards are not as strict compared to European standards!

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I’m not using aafco standards, I’m using text from small animal clinical nutrition, link in description box

Thank you for taking the time to do food review videos Dr. Rea. Your videos taught me things I didn’t know about and really helped me make the right decision on what to feed. I show and breed Miniature Pinschers. I personally chose to feed Farmina Ancestral Grain Mini, which I would love to see a review about 😊 There’s things about Farmina I think would change perspective regarding this food. They use a twin auger instead of a single one (twin is used to produce human food). They also don’t cook the food to nearly the same temp as the average kibble. Also, ethoxyquin and BHA is banned in Italy, and all produce is none GMO 😊

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing those things

Love your videos. Helps to clarify so much!! I'd love to know your thoughts on Farmina Ancestral Grain line. Could you look at all the protiens? I'll watch for it! 😁

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

I want to but when I email them to compile the information they don’t respond

Thank you for the video, are you able to review Primal freeze dried toppers/nuggets?

What’s interesting though, is how much stricter laws are regarding pet foods are in the EU verse the US. It’s sad to say, but I would feel much more comfortable trusting pet food from Italy than here in my home country. I’d love to see you dive into that, if you haven’t already. (New subscriber)

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

I haven’t really looked into it because everything in this country is so politically driven. I just stick to the nutrients first, those don’t lie

@melissa5907

7 ай бұрын

Their laws over there are extremely strict over what animals are allowed to be put in the food, especially when it comes to by-products, along with diseased animals. Read some articles comparing the laws here verse there this morning, since I’m trying to decide if I’m going with Farmina for my pup. (I would not go grain free though) I’ve been researching NutriSource also, but I’m not happy with their protein levels. Bags ranging from 22% protein to 34%, none between 28-30.

@melissa5907

7 ай бұрын

(And stricter regulations with FEDIAF verse AAFCO also)

@Lexila1936

3 ай бұрын

@@melissa5907You’re absolutely correct that the EU has much stricter regulations re dog food but also human food ingredients. So many prohibited ingredients in the EU are allowed to be used in the US, to all of our detriments. Farmina is actually approved by both the US and European regulators and I prefer & trust this food more than US standards.

Nice . Nice Whats the difference between N&D ANCESTRAL GRAINS AND N&D PUMPKIN walay main for puppy Which one is better

Hey Doc, I currently use a dog food called Spot and Tango for my 25lb pomsky. I like the food because its cooked at lower temperature compared to other kibbles. It also has good ingredients that compare to the AAFCO statement. I would appreciate you make a video on this food! I would love to know your advice!

Could you please do a video reviewing Inukshuk's dog food? I've heard great things but I'd like to know if it's too concentrated or too rich. At what point is the protein/fat ratio too high? Is this less of a concern for highly active dogs?

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

So there is a chapter in the nutrition text I have linked in the description that goes over active dogs requirements. It’s a free link so I’d look at that, but yes there is a separate requirement for true working dogs. There is also a definition of what an “active” dog is vs “working”. Often what we think is active is actually normal vs the domesticated couch potatoes most of us now think is normal

Hi! Would you be able to do Farmina nd grain chicken for large breed puppy. Which would be the medium-max puppy food. I noticed the fat content in 20%. Is that too high? I don’t know what to do. Presently giving purina essential care vetenarian large breed dog food that has 13% fat. Just worried about fast growth. Or do you have any suggestions. Thanks for your help!!!

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

This may help. Large breed puppy food guidelines #shorts #petfoodreviews kzread.infoWbInwVIqqoY?feature=share

Would love to see a review on Essence. Not sure if you have done this one before. Thank you!

Thank you Dr. Rea

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

You are so helpful! I'm getting a frenchie puppy (who will be 4 months) in 2 weeks. Do you think Victor Hi Pro Plus or Purina Pro Plan sensitive stomach(all stages) or Purina Pro Plan puppy would be best to feed her as she is growing ( and maybe what might be best during any future pregnancies and nursing?)

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I also just got a frenchie puppy. A French name for a French bulldog. Our new puppy Carmen. #shorts #puppies #frenchie kzread.infoQUQuTvrSC6E?feature=share I’d stick with a puppy formula for now, avoid all life stage food and Wich ever of those fits more perfectly the nutrient parameters I’ve got listed in my puppy short video. Also go with a small bite, I find mine can’t handle the big kibbles with those stumpy little teeth.

@HOMEISHEREFOSTER

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Awwww! How sweet! Welcome Carmen! You will adore her I have no doubts! They are great! And thank you so much

@weso8311

8 ай бұрын

Victor just recently had a recall.

@simsrodriguez3545

4 ай бұрын

Make your own food is the best way to go I own couple of Frenchies no chicken 🐔

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

@simsrodriguez3545 it’s only the best if you get it professionally formulated by a boarded vet nutritionist, otherwise it could be dangerously excessive or deficient and thus more delirious than a marginally formulated AAFCO certified food

Thank you for this video! I am looking at the new tropical line, lamb spelt and oats for medium/maxi - kibble. I have been reviewing the nutrient that they provide in regards to protein, calcium and phosphorus, etc. as dry matter basis. It looks like their nutrient levels fall in line with the ranges you use. Could you review this particular line of food from Farmina? i have reached out to farmina to give me the exact percentages for a dry matter basis for confirmation as well - just waiting for their response. I am trying to decide between this food and Hills! Thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

3 ай бұрын

I am going to be doing a 5 days of farmina review soon. I also am having issues getting Customer service to give me real numbers so if you get that please send it to me!

@GiannaChisholm-ie7eu

3 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea absolutely! Thank you!

Hi Dr. Rea, love your videos. I was actually wondering what you personally feed your dogs? Thanks!

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I feed science diet adult original at the moment but I check labs regularly and plan to make adjustments as necessary as she ages. Thanks for watching!

@AshleyHoxeng-qv1wg

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea what would you recommend for a dog who has a sensitivity to chicken?

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

It would depend on how you determined the sensitivity. Have you done a 12 week food trial yet. I would start there with a hydrolyzed diet. You have to do the proper food trial to start an elimination diet plan or your results will be very frustrating and to do this you need a prescription diet. Otc commercial diets are not regulated enough to give accurate results. It also depends if you mean GI sensitive or skin sensitive because GI sensitive requires another whole diagnostic work up. Otherwise you end up going aimlessly from food to food when the condition actually needed to be managed with medication. Sorry, not a straight forward answer.

@AshleyHoxeng-qv1wg

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I don’t know for sure. So it’s a skin sensitivity. I came to the conclusion because she’s always been on a chicken flavor (most large breed puppy foods are chicken) and she’s always itched. I assumed it was the chicken because I’ve read that it’s most commonly a protein sensitivity rather than grains. Not that long ago her itching got worse and I noticed some scabs in her “armpits” where she would itch really hard. I recently switched to duck and oatmeal flavor (nutrisource) and she’s been on that for about a month and I can tell she isn’t as itchy as she was when she was on their large breed puppy food. So I need to get a prescription food to do a elimination trial?

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Yes, please have it done with your vet because the more diet changes you do the more muddy the water gets. Elimination trials are a diagnostic tool we use to work up dermatitis. it’s very unusual for a puppy to have a food allergy despite what pet food companies would have you think. So a proper work up is needed to do it right and honestly in an itchy dog I NEVER start with food allergy as my first differential that’s how uncommon it is.

Hello 👋🏿 what are your thoughts on the farmina, grain, chicken and pomegrante mini?

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

I have not reviewed that one specifically but if you work through using the scorecard you should be able to see how it stacks up

I read dogs that eat lamb and kangaroo also get dcm. My dog is eating iams chicken n rice but since they don’t have beef, I want to change the flavor of her food, not the brand as of now. What can I do

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

I’ve not heard that, I think it’s if it’s a diet with lamb or kangaroo that is high in pulses, not that the protein is lamb or kangaroo

Thanks for this video! You can tell I’m newly obsessed with all these videos! I got the dry matter Info on two of their grain inclusive recipes. One is a little high on protein and the other is a little high in calcium .. wonder which is more important to be watchful of?

@meghannelson4577

6 ай бұрын

Here’s the info they sent N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken and Pomegranate Adult Mini protein 32.97% calcium 0.99% phosphorus 0.88% sodium 0.33% fat 19.78% fiber 3.19% N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb and blueberry Adult Mini protein 30.77% calcium 1.21% phosphorus 0.88% sodium 0.44% fat 19.78% fiber 3.19%

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

I like the pomegranate one better but I’m not personally aquatinted with your pet to make a definite for you specifically. just in general that one looks closest to what I’m looking for.

@meghannelson4577

6 ай бұрын

I understand. You are amazing! Thank you so much for all you do. I’m feeling good about trying this one. Until I get my app with the nutritionist at least!! This food gets good reviews from all ends of the spectrum. Hearing it does a good job with the appropriate nutrients is so great.

@meghannelson4577

6 ай бұрын

If anyone else is interested, I got the dry matter basis for another one of Farmina’s. A little bit high in sodium???? But not too bad overall, I think N&D Tropical Selection Salmon Adult protein 29.67% calcium 0.99 % phosphorus 0.88% sodium (Avg) 0.44% fat 17.58% fiber 3.19%

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

@meghannelson4577 thanks for sharing

I can't find the nutrient chart in the link for the Small Animal Clinical Nutrition text. Can you help with where it is located?

@AnimalDocRea

9 ай бұрын

FOR DOGS: PAGE 261, CHART 13.3

@jillchapman7118

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! @@AnimalDocRea

@edschulhof6303

9 ай бұрын

For CATS: Page 376, Chart 20-3. LOL

I’m feeding n&d to my puppy 2 times a day and 1 time home food(home food and n&d without grains) Home food is with chicken, egg and vegetables like carrot, beans, cucumber Im thinking to switch to grained n&d Any suggestion on best kibble brand for large dogs and is kibble good to give one serving long term !

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

The kibble is going to be far more balanced than any home cooked diet unless you have had your home diet formulated with a boarded nutritionist. I don’t recommend home cooked unless you have taken that step to properly ensure it is nutritionally adequate. If you need help finding one you can look at ACVIM.org

Hi! I see you only reviewed one of their products however I see you respond to comments so giving it try! My dog currently eats Farmina Quinoa line which says “cereal free” not “grain free” like their other bags. My store says it’s grain inclusive however the website literally lists the line as grain free. What is the truth? Which of their lines are grain inclusive if so?

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

It looks like the ones I looked at with a quick internet search in the quinoa line also have flaxseed Wich is a grain, I don’t See on those that they say grain free

Except the FDA came out and now stated there is no evidence that grain-free specifically causes DMT. And there were a ton of flaws with the initial study that launched a panic. I think grain or grain free as long as it is formulated is fine. The difference is marketing.

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

I converse with my local cardiologist regularly and they are still recommending avoiding grain free as it provides no health benefits it’s not worth the risk

@colossusX1

5 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I am not saying one is better or worse. They may be equal. Because the study in question was severely flawed and funded by the biggest names in pet food. Lots of conflict of interest and cherry picking data to make it say what the funding parties wanted (this is not unique to this industry, happens everywhere).

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

Except it’s not just one flawed study. I think that’s a common misconception that is falsely perpetuated for obvious reasons. And I am by no means saying you are doing that, I’m saying the public is not privey to the vast majority of studies that are performed but not “news worthy”. Here are just a handful. Veterinarians don’t just walk blindly with the pet food industry ( or the FDA), we are scientists in our own minds. Kaplan JL, Stern JA, Fascetti AJ, et al. Taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers fed commercial diets. PLoS One 2018;13(12): doi: 10.1371/journal.pone. 0209112. Adin D, DeFrancesco TC, Keene B, et al. Echocardiographic phenotype of canine dilated cardiomyopathy differs based on diet type. J Vet Cardiol 2019;21:1-9. Ontiveros ES, Whelchel BD, Yu J, et al. Development of plasma and whole blood taurine reference ranges and identification of dietary features associated with taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers: a prospective, observational study. PLoS One 2020;15(5): doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233206.eCollection 2020. Adin D, Freeman LM, Stepien R, et al. Effect of diet type on circulating taurine concentrations, cardiac biomarkers, and echocardiograms in four dog breeds. J Vet Intern Med 2021;35:771-779. Freid KJ, Freeman LM, Rush JE, et al. Retrospective study of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2021;35:58-67. Smith CE, Parnell LD, Lai C-Q, Rush JE, Freeman LM. Investigation of diets associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs using foodomics analysis. Sci Reports 2021; 11, 15881. Bakke AM, Wood J, Salt C, et al. Responses in randomized groups of healthy, adult Labrador retrievers fed grain-free diets with high legume inclusion for 30 days display commonalities with dogs with suspected dilated cardiomyopathy. BMC Vet Res 2022;18:157. Cavanaugh SM, Cavanaugh RP, Gilbert GE, et al. Short-term amino acid, clinicopathologic, and echocardiographic findings in healthy dogs fed a commercial plant-based diet. PLoS One 2021;16(10):e0258044. Freeman L, Rush J, Adin D, et al. Prospective study of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs eating non-traditional or traditional diets and in dogs with subclinical cardiac abnormalities. J Vet Intern Med 2022;36:451-463. Haimovitz D, Vereb M, Freeman L, et al. Effect of diet change in healthy dogs with subclinical cardiac biomarkers or echocardiographic abnormalities. J Vet Intern Med 2022;36:1057-1065. Karp KI, Freeman LM, Rush JE, et al. Dilated cardiomyopathy in cats: Survey of veterinary cardiologists and retrospective evaluation of a possible association with diet. J Vet Cardiol 2022; 39: 22-34 Quest BW, Leach SB, Garimella S, Konie A, Clark SD. Incidence of canine dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosed at referral institutes and grain-free pet food store sales: A retrospective survey. Front Anim Sci 2022. Walker AL, DeFrancesco TC, Bonagura JD, et al. Association of diet with clinical outcomes in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. J Vet Cardiol 2022;40:99-109. Adin DB, Haimovitz D, Freeman LM, Rush JE. Untargeted global metabolomic profiling of healthy dogs based on grain-inclusivity of diet and reevaluation after diet change in dogs with subclinical cardiac abnormalities. Am J Vet Res 2022;25: 2460/ajvr.22.03.0054. Owens EJ, LeBlanc LL, Freeman LM, Scollan KF. Comparison of echocardiographic measurements and cardiac biomarkers in healthy dog eating non-traditional or traditional diets. J Vet Intern Med 2022 Dec 8. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16606. Online ahead of print. Smith CE, Parnell LD, Lai C-Q, et al. Metabolomic profiling in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy eating non-traditional or traditional diets and in healthy controls. Sci Rep 2022: doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26322-8.

@colossusX1

5 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I appreciate the well thought out reply as I am trying to sift through the information. I have read a few of the studies linked and all seem to reach the conclusion that it may be associated with diet but it might not be. I understand the conservative approach until a definite cause/causes are found.

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

@colossusX1 Then I think you are about where most veterinarians are.

Hey Dr. Rea can you please do a review of EARTHBORN HOLISTICS UNREFINED Smoked salon and ancient grains and superfoods brand please ? Having trouble reading this label and determining if it’s a good food to feed. Thank you in advance. Im also interested in purina pro plan puppy lamb and oat recipe. I have an English bulldog and finding the right food has been such a struggle.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Wow after watching the video on chewy they sure do pack a lot of marketing in there so I can see why it’s difficult to read the label. I’ll have to email the company for ca/phos and get back to you.

@pedromurilloiii6047

6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I've already reached out to them because I currently have my dog on this brand but a different flavor and I'm thinking about changing. They actually gave me the analysis for every flavor in that line. For the Salmon on a dry matter basis: Protein 26.1% Fiber 10.3% Calcium 1.3% Phosphorus 1.1% Vitamin E 326 IU/kg

@pedromurilloiii6047

6 ай бұрын

I've already reached out to them because I currently have my dog on this brand but a different flavor and I'm thinking about changing. They actually gave me the analysis for every flavor in that line. For the Salmon on a dry matter basis: Protein 26.1% Fiber 10.3% Calcium 1.3% Phosphorus 1.1% Vitamin E 326IU/kg

Are the pea stuff here that bad if most of the protein is coming from the cod?

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Yes, that is the current concern so in an abundance of caution You want to avoid grain free.

Thanks!

@AnimalDocRea

8 күн бұрын

Welcome!

So in your opinion what would be best dry food for a German Shepard 100lb in the us thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

12 күн бұрын

I dont make recommendations of what is best for specific animals because I don’t know your pet personally. Here is a playlist of generally good options

Another reason to ignore the ingredient labels. A study by the University of New Mexico investigated six dog food brands. All six contained from 12 to 17 ingredients NOT listed on the label. Also, several brands did not contain some ingredients that were listed. The study did not name the brands. Your FDA is on the job! LOL

Can I use this food in a large breed puppy? 6 month old boxer

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

You have to check it against the LB standards

Can you please review Acana with the grains.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Sure, you can also watch the orijen videos because orijen and arcana are the same company

Could you please do a review for the cat food line. My 3 cats have been eating farmina wet food for 3 years now and they will be 10 years old soon. Would love to hear your thoughts on their VetLife formula as well. It's very frustrating to think I could be causing more harm than good at this point in their life!

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

I have an email out to them requesting their research data on the vet life line. When I get that I can tell you if there is research to substantiate the medical claims.

@UniQ77775

6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Thank you so much for looking into it! All I want to know is the best food them at this stage in life.

Curious why you calculate based on pounds versus what cost per serving size would be based on your caloric multipliers system for the pet’s weight

@Kat-ju3yi

5 ай бұрын

Genuinely curious! I just bought the grain-inclusive N&D Ocean for my standard 40lb poodle. I used your sheet and guidelines to find that Tiki Cat kitten wet food was surprisingly cost effective versus other “prestige” brands (Stella and Chewy; Orijen; etc) when you factored the caloric and protein content per servings per can. Takes a smidge more math, but when comparing to brands with much larger serving sizes that may be cheaper per pound per bag… things start to sway in favor of the better-formulated foods.

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

I do it for simplicity sake for the videos, no other reason

I stumbled on these videos & started wondering if any food has received a PSS 10 yet? I decided to go on a mission and see if I could find one. I think I found a 9, but would love confirmation! 😊. Since it's related to this review I thought I'd post here. Farmina: CHICKEN, SPELT, OATS AND TROPICAL FRUITS ADULT MEDIUM & MAXI It looks like there are other options for protein as well as puppy & mini. Cheers & appreciate the professional information you provide!

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely look at anything that is a potential 10! The only 10/10 so far is the science diet puppy from the “2024 best review”

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

Yes..:I believe you are right 9/10. I think I’m going to review the whole line and see Wich ones are the best. I’ve tried to get them to send me data on there therapeutic diets but I’m getting ignored so that makes me think they just are bad at customer service or they don’t have data in the vet line

@jcorder869

4 ай бұрын

​@@AnimalDocReaThanks for confirming! I want to say this Tropical line is new for them. I was listening when you mentioned that high protein/meat forward kibble tends to drive up the calcium & phosphorus. Perhaps this line with the additional fruit lowers it back down. Just an un/educated guess? I also feel like $60 is fairly reasonable for a "premium" brand. Definitely more confident I have some tools now to cut thru some of the noise and shop for something quality for my pet pal. So THANK YOU!

thanks for making this vid , a ton of labrador owners could benefit from this

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear

@KRDP

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Dr.Rea i just wanna say when i either get more of a audience ima refer my viewers to you

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@KRDP

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea youre welcome doc

Have you ever reviewed RAWZ kibble dog food? It's tough to make a choice for the very best food without getting confused.

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

I’m hoping to film a video on Rawz today for cats.

@user-yb7ih7wn1q

7 ай бұрын

We would love to know when you do the dog food. THX@@AnimalDocRea

Can you review the farminas vet urinary management for felines? My cat had surgery for a blocked bladder and was looking at the different prescription foods and found farmina vetlife st management

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

Was there stones or just cystitis? If stones, I send all my stones to the urolith center in Minnesota to find out composition and make my diet choices based off that, otherwise it’s hard to make the correct recommendations.

@heatherhupp7051

6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea they were struvite stones that blocked

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

I’ll have to see if they can send me the research data, I didn’t see any publications on the website, I have never used them for struvites so I’m not familiar with their data. Have you consulted your vet, maybe they are more familiar with the brand in this category.

@heatherhupp7051

6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thank you so much! And yes i have asked my vet and they have not heard of farmina before, they recommended hills C/D which I have no problem with but was curious about the farmina vet lines

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

@@heatherhupp7051 I have emailed them for more detailed information on the product so I can determine how it compares to the other players in the market

The DCM issue? I have followed this since 2017. I am a Nutritional Biochemist and was easily able to debunk this study that was SO badly designed that it never even got peer-reviewed! I have reviewed ALL of the FDA’s reports regarding grain-free pet foods and a potential link to DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). There are NO scientific findings linking nutrition and DCM. Rather, FDA is simply attempting to gain more information as part of its evaluation process. Congenital heart disease has been recognized in 0.56% to 0.85% of dogs for many years (Detweiler and Patterson, 1965). The report only touches upon the GENETIC or CONGENITAL prevalence of the disease, hinting that the disease may have a nutritional component without suggesting a nutritional solution. It has been recognized that taurine, a brancehd amino acid, and Carnitine, are helpful for dogs with the full onset of DCM associated specifically with breed. These can very easily and cheaply be supplemented. NOTE - Farmina DO add both Taurine and Carnitine to their dry food. In December 2022 the FDA said - "FDA does not intend to release further public updates until there is meaningful new scientific information to share."

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insights. I have to defer in my professional practice to recommendations and consensus of the American College of veterinary cardiology. I’m sure they also have scientific interests as well as expertise not only in the biochemistry of the issue, but specific insight into the veterinary component and the specific species differences. I know many studies have been done, not just the one currently in the news, and so even if that one was suspect, there are still many more that leave questions. I think that since grain free serves no health benefits, it’s better off to just avoid it. Why potentially do harm for no reason? I do appreciate your weighing in with your field of expertise and contribution to the conversation. Also , it is my understanding that it may be the inhibitory effects of taurines absorption due to pulses, so I don’t think adding taurine will solve the issue if will simply be blocked. But please let me know if you have a different understanding of that. As far as reports go, I don’t follow FDA reports, I follow the recommendations of my peers (AVMA, WASAVA, ACVN, ACVC) so I can’t speak to what the FDA is doing or not doing or whom they may be trying to appease or not.

@oceaneyespat7394

Ай бұрын

I had a dog ate kibble n bits his entire life up until 2 years b4 passing. He was a papillon with dcm, chf, grade 4 murmur. Ffw today I genetically health tested specifically the heart my current papillons who have eaten only farmina since birth and zero issues. I'm not convinced grain free leads to dcm. Black rock owns shares to nestle who owns Purina. I have multiple dogs breeds and everyone has done exceptionally well on dog foods not owned by nestle/blackrock/Purina. Blackrock also is a stake holder to Pfizer. Imo Purina/nestle is behind a lot of issues, not grain free. It's like some foods are created to cause future issues bc health issues keep doctors and vets in business.

@AnimalDocRea

Ай бұрын

@oceaneyespat7394 I’m sorry, it is very disrespectful to tell a veterinarian who dedicates their life to animal health and wellbeing that they are intentionally poisoning pets for profit. Not only is that statement disrespectful, it is false and intentional hurtful. Im sorry you have such distrust in your heart, but this is not the place for you. We are supportive and positive to each other on this channel.

@oceaneyespat7394

Ай бұрын

@AnimalDocRea actually never not one time in my statement did I say YOU was guilty of any of that. If you found disrespect because I was stating an obvious fact once researched, again that is not directed to you. Having multiple breeds and doing genetic testing is not what most vets do. Matter of fact I don't know a single vet office that does breed specific genetic testing. Zoetis funds a lot of scholarships for vets. Zoetis shares stocks with Pfizer. What I'm saying is I don't think it's grain free that's the issue. Or you personally. How you got my comment was directed at you I'm still not sure 🤔

Can you make a video on Nutrisource woodland recipe or high plains? Thanks

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I’ll look into it.

@hotobama601

11 ай бұрын

Thanks alot

Can you please just tell me what to feed a 7-year-old active lab, have read 100s of labels and watch hours and hours of videos and even more confused, Please help me understand, I want my service dog to live a long and healthy life, maybe review the best food for a senior dog that rate 8-9-10. feeding Origen amazing grains worried about the hi protein. HELP

@AnimalDocRea

9 ай бұрын

Ok, I’ll work in building a playlist by score

Hi ! I have a picky rescue dog (shi-poo) 15 pounds. She seems to not enjoy anything so I gave raw to try and get her weight up which worked but now she seems to not enjoy it. Tried about 6 samples wet and dry and she doesn’t seem to enjoy any except little Ceaser. I don’t think that’s the best food though. It’s been hard too because I need to help her with potty training, and switching food isn’t helping her tummy:(I like the look of the points for this science diet but is there a science diet food for adult dogs that isn’t a weight loss food that scored high as well? Thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

I’ve not ran through with the PSS any of the SD adult but it’s easy to do and I’m sure you can do it

@jessicalebreton1161

7 ай бұрын

Thanks can you point me in the direction of where you talk about mins and maximums on the labels again?

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

Iv got the charts in my shorts

@jessicalebreton1161

7 ай бұрын

Watched them all, didn’t find anything about the meaning of mins and max. I’ll try and do some google research, thanks

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

@jessicalebreton1161 I’m not sure I understand your question I guess. You don’t want to use the min max values provided on the GA, you want to use the typical analysis on a. Dry matter basis if you can get it from the company.

Informative video. Panda sits in my lap when I watch these videos. When it's another DOG food review, she leaves. LOL This might help with the analysis: For the first time in 40 years, AAFCO is changing the ingredient labels on pet food. The new labels will require actual numbers, the same as on human food. For the first time, carbohydrates must be listed. Which is important as dogs and especially cats, don't need carbs. The downside to this? Pet food companies have SIX YEARS to implement the changes!

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

They have had those changes proposed for about 3 years now. I’ll believe it when I finally see it.

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea See my other reply! LOL None of us may live that long!

Is 4 health ok?? Got that for my dog today People are telling me to do farminia or fromm they are both exspensive just trying to do what i can ! My dog also has digestive issues

I’m sold on Farmina - thank you :-). But there are 6 natural and delicious adult mini dog formulas (grain inclusive). How am I supposed to pick a flavour she will be eating for many years since I know we aren’t supposed to keep switching proteins? They are pork, spelt, oats and tropical fruits or lamb, spelt, oats and tropical fruits or soft and shiny white coat or boar, apple and pumpkin or cod, spelt, oats and orange or lamb and blueberries. We have a one year old Havanese

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

I’m gathering information to try and do a “mega” review. I’m glad you settled on a good choice for you!

@lyndamking-capilanoroad4270

3 ай бұрын

Riley had a bout of diarrhea (cause unknown) so our vet put her on royal canin gastrointestinal. She’s been stable for a while and we want to transition her back to Farmina (grain inclusive). We don’t think she has any food allergies but was wondering if you had any favourite proteins you would feed your dog. Royal canin has every protein in its gastro formula so I think we can pick whatever we want moving forward as she seems fine with it. But I would prefer not to leave her on a gastrointestinal food forever. And is it better to feed her a variety of farmina grain inclusive foods or should we stick to one? Most of her treats are cod based with some denuded pork loin and smoked chicken. Thank you. I love your videos so much. Oh, also, my friends use purina pro plan and wanted to know why I would pick farmina (grain inclusive) over PPP. I know you like purina pro plan but am wondering if you reviewed a grain inclusive farmina, if you would give it a thumbs up too?

Could you also review The Essentials- it's from the UK, started when it was a part of the EU. It's cooked at a lower temp than Farmina, and includes wild caught and free range meat.

@AnimalDocRea

5 күн бұрын

I just finished a 2 month long series on farmina. I think I need a break on the brand but you can apply the PSs to any food

"L'amour est un oiseau rebelle, Que nul ne peut apprivoiser" Playing "Habanera" in your Carmen video. You are priceless! : ) Erika Miklosa is a coloratura soprano from Hungary. She sings "Habanera" in a YT video.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I knew someone would appreciate the reference

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea If you get another cat, you can name him "Figaro!" Non più andrai, farfallone amoroso! LOL

What do you feed your dogs or what would you feed dogs if you had them?

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

I get asked that all the time but in order not to seem biased in any way, I refrain from commenting on what I feed

I saw your reply to a person’s comment on this video saying that you feed your dog Science Diet. Is that “Hill’s Science Diet” ?? If so, have you seen that this exact Company uses Carrageenan in some of their Wet food products ? If you don’t know, there are many studies about the harmful effects caused by this substance.

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

The general consensus among veterinary nutritionists and toxicologists is currently that the research and data presented in those studies does not extrapolate invivo to be relevant at the current inclusion rates. At such time that this body of evidence changes and shows more relevant data I may re-evaluate my concern level. I discuss many times on my channel comments that the time horizon in pets is unfortunately very short in comparison to humans , and much research done on the human side simply does not translate to animals in a meaningful way.

@edschulhof6303

4 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I have not found carrageenan in any of Hill's cat food. Or you know I would have said something! LOL

Do you have a list of the dog foods in order from highest rating to lowest?

@AnimalDocRea

5 күн бұрын

No but I have a playlist of foods seven or above. I’m add foods every weeks so it would be an ever changing list

Even though you gave a 7 for this product and potentially a 9 for their grain-friendly products, they all contain green tea extract in them and I am wondering if it is still safe for dogs? Thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

3 ай бұрын

I am not aware of there being any toxicity related levels of green tea in pet foods including the Farmina line.

Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. They’re very helpful. However, I wanted to touch on one thing that seems to keep coming up in regards to grain-free. It’s my understanding Hill’s is being sued for misconstruing studies, stoking panic and making false claims surrounding grain-free diets and DCM. “The suit alleges that Hill's and its co-conspirators then stoked the panic by making false statements about the scientific evidence surrounding DCM, both to the veterinary community and the general public, as well as by manipulating the language of academic papers, using front organizations to hide undisclosed payments ...Feb 17, 2024” I’m interested to know if you’ve looked into this at all and what your thoughts are. Thanks again 🙏

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

I don’t get caught up in the drama Wich is what this likely is. When the evidence is presented in the trial I’ll make my informed decision. I will however say just because one study MAY have been skewed it doesn’t discount the numbers of independent studies done thereafter that substantiate it. People think this was the only study….no there were dozens. Kaplan JL, Stern JA, Fascetti AJ, et al. Taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers fed commercial diets. PLoS One 2018;13(12): doi: 10.1371/journal.pone. 0209112. Adin D, DeFrancesco TC, Keene B, et al. Echocardiographic phenotype of canine dilated cardiomyopathy differs based on diet type. J Vet Cardiol 2019;21:1-9. Ontiveros ES, Whelchel BD, Yu J, et al. Development of plasma and whole blood taurine reference ranges and identification of dietary features associated with taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in golden retrievers: a prospective, observational study. PLoS One 2020;15(5): doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233206.eCollection 2020. Adin D, Freeman LM, Stepien R, et al. Effect of diet type on circulating taurine concentrations, cardiac biomarkers, and echocardiograms in four dog breeds. J Vet Intern Med 2021;35:771-779. Freid KJ, Freeman LM, Rush JE, et al. Retrospective study of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2021;35:58-67. Smith CE, Parnell LD, Lai C-Q, Rush JE, Freeman LM. Investigation of diets associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs using foodomics analysis. Sci Reports 2021; 11, 15881. Bakke AM, Wood J, Salt C, et al. Responses in randomized groups of healthy, adult Labrador retrievers fed grain-free diets with high legume inclusion for 30 days display commonalities with dogs with suspected dilated cardiomyopathy. BMC Vet Res 2022;18:157. Cavanaugh SM, Cavanaugh RP, Gilbert GE, et al. Short-term amino acid, clinicopathologic, and echocardiographic findings in healthy dogs fed a commercial plant-based diet. PLoS One 2021;16(10):e0258044. Freeman L, Rush J, Adin D, et al. Prospective study of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs eating non-traditional or traditional diets and in dogs with subclinical cardiac abnormalities. J Vet Intern Med 2022;36:451-463. Haimovitz D, Vereb M, Freeman L, et al. Effect of diet change in healthy dogs with subclinical cardiac biomarkers or echocardiographic abnormalities. J Vet Intern Med 2022;36:1057-1065. Karp KI, Freeman LM, Rush JE, et al. Dilated cardiomyopathy in cats: Survey of veterinary cardiologists and retrospective evaluation of a possible association with diet. J Vet Cardiol 2022; 39: 22-34 Quest BW, Leach SB, Garimella S, Konie A, Clark SD. Incidence of canine dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosed at referral institutes and grain-free pet food store sales: A retrospective survey. Front Anim Sci 2022. Walker AL, DeFrancesco TC, Bonagura JD, et al. Association of diet with clinical outcomes in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. J Vet Cardiol 2022;40:99-109. Adin DB, Haimovitz D, Freeman LM, Rush JE. Untargeted global metabolomic profiling of healthy dogs based on grain-inclusivity of diet and reevaluation after diet change in dogs with subclinical cardiac abnormalities. Am J Vet Res 2022;25: 2460/ajvr.22.03.0054. Owens EJ, LeBlanc LL, Freeman LM, Scollan KF. Comparison of echocardiographic measurements and cardiac biomarkers in healthy dog eating non-traditional or traditional diets. J Vet Intern Med 2022 Dec 8. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16606. Online ahead of print. Smith CE, Parnell LD, Lai C-Q, et al. Metabolomic profiling in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy eating non-traditional or traditional diets and in healthy controls. Sci Rep 2022: doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26322-8. Just to name a few…..

Can you review Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach salmon and rice adult dog food?

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I can look into it, but I already did the puppy and it’s going to be really similar if you just follow for the adults guidelines I have posted. Pro plan large breed puppy formula: A winner for sure kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpODx5OofbaYmrw.html

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

I’m torn between Farmina chicken and grain or Jinx Chicken.

Since we’re talking about pet food in the E.U., what do you think of France’s recent court order de-regulating veterinarian practices that are ran by large corporations, such as Mars, on the basis that it prohibits the vet from performing its obligations and duties???????

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I don’t know anything about that. Can you send me a link?

@kellyflynn722

6 ай бұрын

Could you explain about the France situation a bit more? Thank you! 🙏🏼

Could you please review the Farmina Ancestral Grain Lamb and Blueberry?

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

I’ve started a series going through all the farmina foods. It’s going to take a while to go through them because there are so darn many it’s ridiculous. Look for the video next week or the week after on the quinoa ND line and then more to folllow

@catherineferris4901

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Our mini goldendoodle is a super picky eater and snubbed the quinoa line. He loves the ancestral grain lamb and blueberry. I just want to make sure it is as good as it seems to be before I switch him from Stella and Chewy’s full meal to adding as a topper to the Farmina kibble.

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

@catherineferris4901 I’ll do that line next!

Do Farmina VS forza10 both Italy brands

I fed my lhasa poo a grain free diet because she was riddled with allergies. She lived to be 14, but did have heart murmurs, and inevitably succumbed to heart failure.

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that.

Great review

Why is Farmina food prescription only? My vet won’t approve said it’s not made with vet nutritionists??? I want to get this food for my dog and I can’t! Changing vets here is not easy and a lengthy process.

@AnimalDocRea

3 ай бұрын

I have tried so hard as a vet to get their efficacy data to review them, when it’s prescription, it is important that the information is provided to your vet to make sure it follows the parameters your pet needs to manage their medical condition . If your vet cannot get that data, they most likely won’t want to prescribe it, just like they would not prescribe a new heart medication without reviewing the data on it. I have myself been trying for months to get farmina to send me the data on the prescription line and have not gotten a response so it isn’t your vet, it’s the company. Your vet is doing their job and looking out for your pets well being.

@AnimalDocRea

3 ай бұрын

Also not all farmina is prescription, only the vet line.

Please do a video review on Open Farm dog food.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Looking into it. Just perused this website, very interesting

@ChristineB9046

11 ай бұрын

yes please Dr Rea, could you do a review on Open Farm Dog food with grains? It's a Canadian owned company with very good intentions but after watching your channel since last week and learning about Calcium and Phosphorus, I have now switched my Cocker Spaniel from Open Farm (grain inclusive) to Science Diet Adult dog food. I would love to have your input on this Canadian food. Thank you !@@AnimalDocRea

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

@ChristineBolduc9046 already filmed and edited and ready to go next week

@ChristineB9046

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Looking forward to it! 😻🐶@@AnimalDocRea

Farmina sounds suspious I feed my medium sized dog wellness core and he is thriving I do not feel safe with a unknown pet food

What about nutrena loyal life

@AnimalDocRea

6 ай бұрын

That’s a new one

If feeding farmina quinoa skin and coat do you recommend using supplements ontop of it? 2 local ones a chew called Perpetual+ by Youngevity: thats a Proprietary antioxidant blend to support healthy aging Immune supporting i26® Hyperimmune Egg Powder Supports bones, joints, and optimal canine health Natural beef flavor added for an irresistible tasty treat! The other is a powder Arthrydex by youngevity: it’s a complete nutritional supplement with vitamins amino acids and enzymes formulated to support healthy bones and joints in small and large animals.

@AnimalDocRea

2 ай бұрын

The only supplements I ever recommend are glucosamine, all the rest are honestly just superfluous and although likley not going to hurt, not going to help. Before I would even consider a supplement I’d have to see some real data it works ( actual research paper) and I’d want it to bear the NASC seal.

@mila7809

9 күн бұрын

​@@AnimalDocRea you don't think UC II that is Collagen type 2 is effective? As one of the best EU neuro and ortho dvm suggested supplement with glucosamine and type 2 collagen for my dog with OA. Flexadin advanced for example has only collagen and boswellia not even glucosamine and is go to supplement at least in EU and ex Yu countries. G Thank you 🐾🍀❤️

@AnimalDocRea

8 күн бұрын

@@mila7809 i think the type and the quality is imperative to the effectiveness, not all supplements are equal and many on the market are insufficient to provide any benefit.

This whole single animal protein thing is a fad in my book. I have asked several companies about cleaning methods, and none could guarantee the absence of cross contamination, making the purpose of using a single animal protein and marketing for it ultimately futile. I will continue using a prescription diet for my cat that was diagnosed with chicken allergy via elimination-rechallenge trial for the rest of his life.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I think that is a very wise choice.

@George.J

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Thank you, and great video as usual!

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

In a study published in December 2012, scientists at the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition in England, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Sydney and the Institute of Natural Sciences at Massey University in New Zealand, found that cats have the ability to select and combine different types of foods to meet their daily nutritional requirements. Except for food allergies, cats need a variety of protein sources.

@George.J

11 ай бұрын

@@edschulhof6303 yeah it doesn’t make sense to market a single animal protein diet as a good thing allergy wise when the company isn’t doing whatever it takes to completely prevent cross contamination.

I checked on line that all the grain free diet causing DCM (dilated cardio myopathy) started by hills science diet and it was a false information, after investigation no found any evidence that grain free diet caused heart problems in dog. I feed my dog grain free diet since he was a puppy because grains caused him a major stress on his gut, he is 11 years old in 3 months he will be 12 and he is active and healthy. My concerns is the amount of carbs that in a diet with grains. I don’t want my dog to get diabetes. In the other hand I stay away from grain free dog food that contains a lot of legumes, Farmina N&D looks like a really nice grain free diet, but why they have psyllium husk ? I understand the fiber but isn’t it too much?

@AnimalDocRea

Ай бұрын

The information you are is not totally accurate and I do t care to revisit the drama again. The board certified cardiologists are still suggesting you avoid grain fee, regardless of who did the research. Also carbs have no bearing on canine diabetes. The disease process is Not equatable to humans. That’s why we as veterinarians don’t worry about carbs.

This used to be a great brand that my pets did well on, but recently I had some serious quality issues with them so I could no longer recommend it. Canned food being completely wrong consistency, smelling off… dry dog food feeling WET in the bag(???)… cat suddenly absolutely refusing to touch the dry food she happily ate before. Most worryingly, the company was rude and outright dismissive when I tried to report these issues. They didn’t even ask for the batch number or anything. Red flag!! Idk what is going on with Farmina, but something has changed.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that but yes, red flags.

@raisivity

11 ай бұрын

This is really good to know. I’ve bought a couple of bags from a local pet store with no issues. Just curious, did you get it online? Direct from them? Local pet store? Where ? I need to buy another bag in like a week. Just curious.

@violetblythe6912

11 ай бұрын

@jhonattancastillo all of it was from chewy. Never had any issues until last summer

@raisivity

11 ай бұрын

I’ll keep an eye out. I am planning on ordering the pumpkin lamb recipe next. I’m using the chicken and grain one now. I thought it would be better to rotate.

@Katndhat

7 ай бұрын

I buy from Hollywood and I use Farmina!

Interesting that you feel it would be unethical to do a life study on grain free diets because of the suspected link to dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. But pet food companies can formulate grain free diets and freely see them.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

There is a difference between what we veterinarians think is ethical and what the government legalizes

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I understand that the incidence of DCM is as much breed specific as diet. Plus, most grain free dog foods include a large amount of legumes. "Studies performed by the FDA and cardiologists at veterinary colleges including UC Davis and Tufts University have confirmed that there is a link between legume rich, grain free foods and canine heart disease. The problem is complex and we as a profession do not understand everything about why the disease occurs." The FDA refuses to investigate any other causes of DCM than grain free diet.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I never rely on the FDA to initiate much meaningful investigation, there are many private run research facilities that are currently investigating all aspects of this issue most of wich are veterinary colleges interested in the science and not pleasing certain dog food companies that may have good lobbyists

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I would say most pet food companies are not pleased with being looked at! From your comment about the FDA, can I infer that you agree with me? WOW!

Question : why did you decide to review a grain free recipe and deduct a point? This brand would have been an 8 otherwise....

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

People email me and ask me to review certain ones, this was the specific one that was asked of me. When I just get asked about the brand in general I try to pick the one that will get the most points.

@jean-sebastienbleau8109

7 ай бұрын

⁠Thanks for the clarication! And keep up the good work, your videos steered me in the right direction for sure. I ended up going with farmina (with grain) for our new morkie puppy. Seems like the closest I can get to "best of both worlds" in a kibble I can find in my area. I feel like I am listening to science yet I go for quality ingredients at the same time.

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

I think that’s a solid plan. Happy to help.

Ummm…you recommend grains for dogs? That “study” on grain free diets was sponsored by the big kibble companies, and has been found inconclusive. They wanted a certain result, because meats and meat products are more expensive than grains. Should we not try to make it a species appropriate diet?

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

Multiple studies from multiple independent universities are ongoing and clear conclusions have not been made. Since grain free provides no nutritional benefit, there is no reason to feed a diet solely for the reason to avoid grains IF it may cause health problems. “Big kibble” does the majority of all pet food research including all the major advances in mapping the genomes and identifying gene expression related to nutrition so it’s not fair or even reasonable to discredit studies that they fund. Also without their research there would Literally be none. All the other “not big kibble” companies could do their own research and come up with the “species appropriate diet” you seek, but they don’t and they haven’t. I follow whoever has the data that makes the most sense, it’s not big kibbles fault they are the only one talking. As far as conspiracy theories and lawsuits, I’m not into the drama. I read the papers, I digest the numbers, and I make my decisions on that alone. All the rest is just noise. And to be clear I don’t recommend any diets. I don’t recommend grains, I recommend avoiding grain free until the cardiologist tell me otherwise and I recommend a diet that meets the nutritional requirements illustrated in the available text. That’s all.

The information your providing is very inaccurate cardiomyopathy connected to grain free diets was a theory, not a fact, based on one study with a few hundred dogs. Pea starch is not the same as Peas. There is no study showing Pea starch is unhealthy for dogs. Cod is the primary ingredient, this food is made in Italy with very strict regulations on there dog food. They are not trying to trick anyone on there ingredient list. They take pride in there product. Its dog foods are considered premium and super-premium with approval from the AAFCO and adherence to the stricter standards required by the European Union. Farmina has a line of Vet-Life dog food that’s only available by prescription. That is a much higher quality than royal canine and whatever else are vets push!

@AnimalDocRea

7 ай бұрын

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316623355007 yes it is a theory, as is all research in the beginning , IE a plausible hypothesis. pea starch continues to be worked through as a continued concern for cardiomyopathy in dogs. As indicated in the video, the reason to avoid is that the current research is on going and cardiologist recommend a “better safe than sorry approach” considering there is no health benefit to feeding a grain free diet. This study shows that a diet should be safe if less than 45% but how does one know the percentage in the food, you don’t unfortunately. So for my patients, if feeding farmina, I recommend you select a grain inclusive option. But what you do is between you and your vet as I am not personally acquainted with you as to provide medical advice.

@nz4fun

3 күн бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I have been looking for a new dog food for my 2 young adult (4yrs), large dogs: a Standard Bernedoodle and a Golden Retriever. They are currently eating NutriSource and after watching your videos, I am reconsidering. Farmina is definitely a brand I am interested in learning more about. Anyway, while researching different brands, including the veterinarian recommended brands Purina, Hills, and Royal Canin, I noticed that a lot of Hills recipes, and some Purina as well, list green peas or pea fiber in their ingredients. I would love to hear your thoughts on this :)

@AnimalDocRea

3 күн бұрын

@nz4fun it’s not the presence of pulses that is the problem, it’s the increase quantity of pulses used in grain free diets as a substitute for grains that is causing taurine inhibitory effects.

@nz4fun

3 күн бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea thank you for explaining this!! I feel I have learned so much from your videos ❤️ and it has spiked my interesting to dive deeper and learn more about dog and cat nutrition 😊

That 31 year old dog in Portugal has never been fed grains or commercial food. Homemade human food only. Seems like a food trial.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I’ll not go into my skepticism that that 30 yr old dog was really 30 years old, I’m going to have to see some carbon dating

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea The Skeptical Dr. Rea! LOL Supposedly there is a veterinary record of the dog from May 1992. And Guiness claims to have verified his age.

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

But who verifies Guinness…..

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I hear Guinness is Stout! LOL

@sincere355

11 ай бұрын

One dog is hardly a trial.

You're not qualified.

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

Credentials in the description box. But if you are saying I’m not a board certified veterinary nutritionist/internist, then yes you are correct

@edschulhof6303

4 ай бұрын

To do what? LOL I feed my cats homemade, but I learn from Dr. Rea all the time. Please be respectful of other points of view.

I am about to change my puppies food from Royal canin to farmina...i am doing the right thing? I heard rice based food is not the best for dogs

@raisivity

11 ай бұрын

I get the N&D grain chicken for my puppy. I get the mini one as my dog is a small breed. Whatever food you choose make sure to switch slowly. I didn’t know this and my puppy had diarrhea for couple of days. I’m pretty happy with it personally.

@MbSbAquaGamer

10 ай бұрын

@@raisivity i did the same and got the chicken one N&D and my toy breed puppy still is having loose stool which is difficult to pickup . It’s been more than a week . Anything u did to improve?

@raisivity

10 ай бұрын

@@MbSbAquaGamer it turns out my puppy is allergic to chicken and beef. I changed to their duck recipe (not really for puppies) and issues immediately stopped. Do note a lot of them have chicken fat in the ingredients. Having said that, I now feed him raw instead and he’s doing incredible. Find a local coop in your area where you can buy in bulk. It doesn’t have to be raw. There’s also gently cooked options (but are more expensive). I pay about 3x what I was paying for farmina. Gently cooked is about 4x.

Ahahahaha cod is not bacalhau its tuna

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

I don’t know, that’s what they told us in Spain 😂

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Tuna belongs to the Scombridae family. Cod belongs to the Gadidae family. They are different. Peter Pan called Captain Hook a "codfish!" LOL

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

All I know is on the menu there was the Spanish and the English and it said: Bacalao = Cod. And I mean all over Spain, not just 1 place, he literally ate it everyday for 10 days. But I only speak limited Spanish so I’m no expert. It certainly didn’t look like tuna.

@edschulhof6303

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Bacalao is Spanish for cod fish.

@susievieira6362

6 ай бұрын

Yes cod fish is bacalhao in Portuguese

Can you please review spot and tango!

@AnimalDocRea

5 ай бұрын

You must be clairvoyant because that’s next weeks video 😂. Be sure to subscribe and set your notifications on !

@natalialoshusan5504

5 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea yes I will be sure to subscribe!