Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and help us learn! My dog has been developing seasonal allergies over the last recent years, but I'd notice sometimes they'd come back up a little too quick after healing. I figured maybe it has to do with certain ingredients now that he's older. Upon further reading, I've come across info about grain-free diets are best for dogs with skin sensitivities. I thought it probably wasn't so much the environmental factors, but could definitely be having to do with what I was feeding him. I was actually stuck between both of these foods when trying to see which one to switch him to and I did get him started on Simply Nourish because they have the grain-free option, thinking that grain-free was best for dogs with skin sensitivities. If I wouldn't have come across your video, I wouldn't have known that grain-free isn't in the best interest of their overall health. Your video has made me eager to continue learning and has given me the confidence to feed him the other options provided by both companies if budgeting becomes an issue. Thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

I just want you to be educated

hey Dr.Rea thank you so much for this information , i have been searching reviews and my options for dog food , i have seen both positive and negative reviews about rachel ray dog food , i acknowledge that all dogs are different , but after hearing you say that rachel ray is 100% safe for my 4 paw fur baby i decide to try rachel ray what i did was i mixed rachel ray with nutro dry food and my dog ate it with no problem so far has no digetive problem , over all Dr.Rea i would like to full heartedly all my heart say thank you for letting us pet owners know that rachel ray is 100% safe and AAFCO approved , i read on the package that rachel ray is AAFCO approved so i feel better now that i can razor $16 dollars off and still save money on dog food thats good

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I helped you make an informed decision, that’s all I want

@KRDP

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Dr.Rea i just wanna say that im glad you could confirm rachel ray is a safe dog food because i have heard so many say negativity about rachel ray dog food claiming the food almost killed their dog and made me feel like they're either not telling us the true context or they only wanna tell us what they wanne tell us , then while at walmart i learned the good food is at the end of the isle and bad food is in front of the isle , over all after watching you Dr.Rea i felt so much better hearing from a vet

Thanks for the great review. Could you please do a review of Purina cat chow complete vs Purina One cat food. 🙏🏻

Hi Dr. Rea! I’ve found your videos really helpful! Can you please review Hills Science Large Breed Puppy Chicken Meal and Oats? I’m feeding it to my Shiloh Shepherd and because of your videos, I checked out the AAFCO statement and I found it interesting. It says it’s complete and balanced nutrition for “growing puppies”. But, no mention of large breed puppies, just “growing puppies”. I found that interesting, and concerning.

Hi Dr. Rea, Could you please do a review on the Black Gold Explorer Original Performance dog food? Also, would it make a difference feeding your new puppy adult dog food vs puppy food?

I've been watching your videos over the weekend, and I have to say that I highly respect what you offer us. You're not trying to convince us to do anything nor are you trying to change our minds; you're simply stating the facts and allowing us to make our own decisions. I salute you for this. As a cat owner, I wonder if you could cover the following topics: -Is it true that fresh ingredients eg: chicken or turkey are more digestible and bioavailable to cats than are meat meals such as chicken meal or turkey meal? (It seems that pet food companies want us to believe so). -Are peas and potatoes better than grains in cat food? -Do cats highly benefit from pea protein and potato protein in cat food? (Asking this because much like corn, pea protein and potato protein are vilified by many pet owners). -Carbohydrate metabolism in cats: how much carbohydrates can cats metabolize in cat food especially since they are deemed as obligate carnivores? (people say the max amount should be 10-12% on a dry matter basis, others say cats can digest up to 35% on a dry matter basis) -DM in cats: Is the surging incidence of DM in cats due to carbohydrates in diets or due to owners' excessively feeding their sedentary cats? -Does feeding cats an exclusive dry food diet pose a risk to develop crystals, urinary stones, and blockages? Thank you for making educational and unbiased videos.

@gryllidaeperkcal1369

2 жыл бұрын

For the first question here's a study on protein digestibility in cats. I believe a lot of cat foods have moved away from meat meal ( beef and pork) in favor of chicken meal due to a disease outbreak? " However, since the occurrence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Japan, the use of MM or meat and bone meal (MBM) as a pet food ingredient has been prohibited. Therefore, some other ingredients, which are safe and are nutritionally equivalent to MM or MBM, are required." But a lot of dog foods have beef meal in them so idk. While studies have shown that cats are able to digest carbs for fiber in commercial foods with no problem, I find that the ideal carb to protein ratio for maintaining healthy adult cats is a weird and indecisive subject. ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1250243/

@gryllidaeperkcal1369

2 жыл бұрын

more info about cats and carbs kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXeKqtJ_cZmyf6Q.html

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Wow, this sounds like we need a dedicated video on DM. But you seem really educated on a lot of this already and may be a bit ahead of some of the other subscribers, I may not be able to go as in depth as you are wanting and have everyone understand

@George.J

Жыл бұрын

@@gryllidaeperkcal1369 Wow! I read theskpetvet blog but I never knew he had a YT channel, thanks!

@George.J

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Hello Dr! Thank your for your reply. My comment was posted a year ago, and I've learned much more since then! I will go over my new thoughts: -Fresh ingredients: It seems that this is mostly being used as a marketing tactic by many companies, but some reputable companies do have research behind using fresh meat, Purina has done some research on this and they concluded that a certain amount of fresh chicken can be beneficial. -Peas and Potatoes: I don't think peas and potatoes are inherently bad, but it seems that they are implicated in nDCM and so are called "suspect ingredients". There are so many current ongoing studies regarding nDCM to delineate the biochemical pathways that could lead to it and how they are possibly affected by potential antinutrients in these suspect ingredients. Perhaps it has to do with taurine absorption and/or uptake by heart cells? Regarding pea protein and potato protein as opposed to whole peas and potatoes: I'm not sure if the isolated protein part would be safer. My conclusion is to stick to grain inclusive diets since grains have been studied and researched for decades and we know that they are safe and highly digestible by cats. -Carbohydrates and DM: I read the relevant sections and Small Animal Clinical Nutrition which states that carbs in pet food are highly digestible by both dogs and cats. Obesity is the main risk factor for DM, not carbs. Gaining weight is due to increased caloric intake vs decreased energy expenditure. It has nothing to do with carbs which yield same amount of energy as protein anyway. Low carb is only helpful after the diagnosis of DM. -Dry food and crystals: I think a dry food diet manufactured by a science based company is not the cause of crystals, especially since a wet food diet does not guarantee that crystals won't form. Some cats have an increased predisposition for developing crystals anyway. Cats can compensate lack of moisture in dry food by drinking. After all, water homeostasis evolved early on in the animal kingdom. I also looked at the WSAVA guidelines in selecting pet food, and I think these guidelines should be the cornerstone for every pet owner to help them choose a proper pet food company since we are always being bombarded with information and misinformation on the internet.

I have a question about the ingredient list. My vet recommended that if I decide to switch brands of grain-inclusive dog food, to make sure that peas or other legumes are not listed as the first ten ingredients. I noticed that peas are listed at the beginning. What is your opinion on this? I currently feed my two wheaten terriers Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials-chicken and rice for the younger one and beef for the older one (flavor preferences for each dog). The younger one can be a bit picky, and I did try Rachael Ray’s Nutrish when we were traveling and she didn’t want to to eat the food I brought. She liked it at first, but decided she didn’t like it after three feedings and wouldn’t eat it. She started on Instinct as a puppy (chicken) refused to eat it shortly after we brought her home, moved her to Purina Pro Plan puppy chicken-loved it until she got sick of it, moved her to lamb and rice flavor, and now she’s on Complete Essentials chicken and rice. She likes it for now. I’m just trying to think ahead regarding order of ingredients in case she decides she doesn’t like this food after a while. Thank you!

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Check out the community tag on the current research regarding the legumes and DCM. I’m not a fan of using the ingredient list to determine the quality or quantity of anything in a diet because it’s listed by weight prior to processing. It’s easy to say just look at the first 10 and that’s the majority of the diet but that’s not necessary true. It’s also not the legumes per se, it’s more complex than that. So, as long as you pick a grain inclusive diet, you should be fine regardless of the ingredient list. The ingredient list is just so manipulated by marketing it’s pretty useless to consumers. As fast as picky eating, may be worth a work up with your vet. It’s not normal for a dog to get tired of their food. Lots of things in the differential diagnosis for that so may be worth digging into if that problem persists.

@edschulhof6303

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Maybe the picky dog thinks it's a cat? LOL

Could you please review more puppy foods such as canidae pure salmon and oatmeal recipe,Purina,IAMS,and pedigree or any other popular brands

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, I review whatever you guys ask

@summerlowery9086

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We just got a new puppy and I’m so lost!!

could you review supreme source dog food? whichever formula is fine

What you think of whole hearted dog food

I was feeding Pure Balance Grain Free to our three dogs and I guarantee you I never saw their poop anywhere in the back yard. We would walk out there and never see or step on anything. I assumed it would just quickly dissolve because they had to be pooping right and when we would take them on a walk once a week they would poop but just the backyard seemed to stay clean. We only have one dog now and after learning that grain free isn't good for dogs I switched to Purina dog chow and now I'm seeing the hard dog poop in the yard. Have you ever heard anything like this? I've looked online and even people who feed homemade dog food still say they have some to clean up. At first I thought maybe grains don't break down as quick or it could be the calcium from the meat and bone meal. Could you shed any insight? Thanks!

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

Is have to see the garubteed analysis for both, likely a fiber thing. There is no rule in dogs for how often or how much they should defecate, as long as there isn’t straining, there are also a wide range of stool consistency that are considered normal. We actually have a poop grading scale so I’d say it probably just natural variation.

@flyby183

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea I really liked that I didn’t see it and would like to find a regular dog food (grain inclusive) that the poop will quickly decomposes. Do you have any tips of what to look for? Thank you for the reply.

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

Does the pure balance you were feeding make a version with grains

@flyby183

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea yes

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

I’d start there

Is it safe to keep feeding my dog rachel ray? Or should I change to pure balance or Ollie? Pedigree

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing unsafe about racheal Ray, this video is to inform you on what is marketing and what is nutrition. Now that you are educated you can decide what is best for your pet.

@KRDP

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea this warms my heart with joy , cause nutro food i normally feed my black labrador is costing mw $38 my vet told me that as long as the food i give my dog 1. dont irritate my dog 2.dont cause digestion problem and 3.his poo is 100% solid then by all means give him the food im giving him , recently decided that i can no longer afford to pay $38 and deicded to check for other options after stumbling acorss rachel ray i think ima feed my boy rachel ray if , if , if , if my boy has no problems with rachel ray then ima say #RachelRayToTheRescue overall this really really really makes me feel good and comforts me to know that rachel ray dog food is safe for my dog , cause my dog is not picky about his food

@derrickrayford6453

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalDocReaYou say nothing unsafe about RR dog food then how come they had a recall and had a lawsuit against them 🤷‍♂️ a lot of pet owners say it has a ingredient in it that’s harmful to pets 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Companies have recalls and then they resolve the issue and go back to production. No product would be allowed in market that was actually killing pets.

@KRDP

Жыл бұрын

Dr.Rea said it best im feeeding my black lab RR food and he has no problem with it , i heard RR had no recalls ,

I have to go back to the store bcz the bag didn't specify it was dog food and says it nowhere!

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Thats odd, just check the AAFCO Statement, it may be on the side panel.

What do you think of cosco brand dog food?

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a video on that. Costco Kirkland's vs Purina Pro Plan (Dog food Review) kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHd8u8WykqnPqMo.html

Can you do more foods sold at Walmart such as Gravy train, Alpo and ol roy

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

Can do

@kweenjade01

2 жыл бұрын

Lol check the ingredients list of Alpo. It's at the very bottom of the dog food chain.

@piperm600bt9

Жыл бұрын

If your buying dog food at Wal-Mart it isn't healthy for your dog

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

That’s not necessary teue

@derrickrayford6453

Жыл бұрын

@@piperm600bt9 🤔 Walmart sales blue buffalo,Purina One,Natural balance etc.. so you’re saying those are not good 🤷‍♂️🙄🤫🤐

I think its cool they donate part of the money to pets

@AnimalDocRea

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

My Cairnwich Terrier Mac......Macaroni and cheese, should be 25 lbs and he is 38lbs, We feed him way too much junk food treats like Pupperoni, These toothbrush treats, chicken jerky, beggin strips, and kibbles and bits and Cesare wet food and that stuff is gross, plus Milk bone biscuits, He sleeps 22 hours a day and get no exercise, I have a bad foot, He's 7, I want to put him on a diet as i've been saying for 3-4 years now, We also feed him real Chicken, Beef, steak, pork that we eat, , and thats why he rarely eats his dry food, Our Vet suggested Purina Pro plan along with a few others and i almost bought some Nutrish beef today but decided to research it, Can you give me some advise of some good dry food, pointers to start a diet, maybe a good video or just some tips, thanks. Jeff, Peoria Az.

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Please watch next weeks video on Thursday about hills perfect weight. It may be useful to you. You will have to play tough love though and stop the treats and extras otherwise no diet will be sufficient alone.

The "binge" continues! I was a fan of "30 Minute Meals." When I started feeding a stray cat in my yard, I used Rachael Ray Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe. When the cat showed up at my back door with four kittens last year, I mixed in some wet food as well. I found out that two of the wet food flavors contain carrageenan. The dry food contains corn gluten meal. I no longer feed this to my cats. For the money, it is a step above most of the mass market brands. Rachael Ray Nutrish is now owned by Post, the cereal company. Most pet food companies that sell in big box stores are owned by large corporations that make junk food for humans. Just something to consider.

Is ìt bad if the fiber is more than 5%

@AnimalDocRea

8 ай бұрын

Not necessarily

Speaking of charities... donating to a charity is not always a good thing! Remember - people who work for charities don't necessarily volunteer their time! Some of them make well over six figures, based on your donations. I know because my sister in-law worked for one for years! With her bonus (alone) one year, she was able to purchase a new Volvo convertible! Not bad for doing Nothing but being a figurehead! Generally - about 10% (tops) actually goes toward the cause! Hope this didn't bust your bubble, but everyone is entitled to the truth!

@AnimalDocRea

11 ай бұрын

Nope I agree, non profits mean the company as an entity doesn’t make a profit, not that the individuals don’t. Trust me, I fight with “fake” 5013cs all times.

@stephensmith60

11 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea Yes - they (All) owe it to us to be open and honest with us before we send them our money! I used to be a "giver" but Not anymore! It's sad that there are some who will ruin it all for us; in this case, for animals that could certainly benefit!

Good information video but it was difficult to get through because of the music.

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, this was an earlier video and I no longer do music. I appreciate the feedback

@the_stixXx

4 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea no need to apologize. I just wanted to give you honest feedback on the hopes that it could boost your audience. I didn't mean to sound negative in any way. Really great information and helped me.

@AnimalDocRea

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@edschulhof6303

Ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea 🎵 "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on!" Irving Berlin 🎶

If my dog eats any dog food that isn't grand free he will get up set stomach he can only eat grand free only it depends on the dog please understand that

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

I would try to work with your vet or even a board certified veterinarian nutritionist to figure out the GI upset. I’m sure there is a good option and it may be something like a hydrolyzed diet. For me it’s not worth the risk of heart disease.

I have to keep feeding my bulldogs this cause its affordable 40 for 28 pounds especially compared to the great actress Katherine high dollar hiegls bad lands ranch it is 40 bucks with a special discount regular priced 59 bucks and its her BIG SIZE SHE SAYS IN THE COMMERCIALS I LOOKED TO SEE HOW BIG AND ITS A HUGE 24OZS 1POUND AND 8 OZS IN THE WORDS OF LIL JON WHAT! 1 of my dogs could eat it at one time and even funnier she says that all the major brands are garbage and throw it in the trash and later shes like i know not everybody is rich so use it as a topper to the food she just called garbage guess she wants me to dig it outta the trash now and sprinkle badlands ranch onto i guess like putting glitter on a turd 😅 Iam so confused 🤔

Rachel Ray dog food is not a safe food. They got me too with the everything was fixed. i switched to it and it made my pup very sick after a few months he ended up at the vet and they couldn't figure out what was going on with him. Mean while i started cookin for him and in 2 weeks he was back to almost normal. The company making her food hasn't fixed anything because this was only a year ago. Im so sick of these dry dog food companies with these toxic preservatives claiming there fine that i just cook for my dog now. hes never been healthier. Its not much more money and almost every meal can be cooked hands off in the crockpot after a little prep work if you don't have alot of spare time to cook. You'll waste more money playing musical dog food. And its not really expensive to cook for them. There is tons of cheap easy recipes on utube. Please don't take this personal im not attacking anyone Just sharing my experiences. Anyone on the fence with Rachel Ray or any dry dog food do your homework please for your pets sake.

@AnimalDocRea

8 ай бұрын

How to Create Balanced Homemade dog food recipes with BalanceIT.com kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZlqtdyHidKxeaw.html

The best dog food is raw.

@AnimalDocRea

Жыл бұрын

Raw is absolutely NOT recommended by veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists, or internal medicine specials for a myriad of reasons. You May certainly have a personal preference, but from a medical standpoint, I could not in good conscience ever recommend raw.

@realghostboii

10 ай бұрын

@@AnimalDocRea But that's what they would eat in the wild. Why would it be bad?

@AnimalDocRea

10 ай бұрын

Because dogs and cats have been domesticated so what they once ate in the wild is no longer considered best