I have been a practicing veterinarian coming up on 30 years and as soon as I knew there was something I could be when I grew up, I knew it was a veterinarian for me. I attended Cornell University and proceeded to the University of Florida for my veterinary degree and internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. After practicing traditional medicine for ten years I found many cases were not responding to traditional medications and diet options were few. As veterinarians, we had depended heavily on the large food companies to provide for the nutritional needs of our patients. I knew more could be done with nutrition and holistic care and I started on a path to learn more. On this channel, I’m going to give you tips to making home cooking for your pets easy!
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More ppl shud know about these being a hazard! Yeah this happened when my dog was a puppy I was renting and had a very overgrown backyard and I had to run to the bathroom really fast really badly and didn’t realize until that really late evening while in the shower she was obsessively picking at her butt & crying - she drove a foxtail in further. Cost me $500 and she & were both terrified! My poor baby, she was hurting. Someone warned me to be careful too but she didn’t want to come inside at the moment and I really had to go.
Good girl, Scarlet, you're the most cooperative uncooperative cat ever!
My cat only eats chicken so can I boil the chicken and then shred it cook it in coconut oil then use the same water from the boiled chicken instead of like just bone broth (also any tips on trying to get him to eat other meats we've tried different brands and he just won't eat it unless it's chicken)
Have a surviving warrior just completed her fip
My cat is fat 😢🐷🙄😢😰😖🤢🙀
Thank You for Your most valuable advise....👏👏👏💐💕🐾🐾🐕💕🙏🙏🙏
Do you have a recipe for a cat with a cardiac myopathy?
I am going to switch my cat onyo homemade food, it seems more healthy and I like your recipe. Would it be suitable for kittens?
Great! Thanks.🐶🐕🐩
8 oz Pumpkin, 1lb ground turkey, premix, kale, catnip all cooked with coconut oil 5:20
Can you substitute the coconut oil for MCT oil, I have both but just wondering? Thanks so much for the recipe!
I have a 15 week puppy she weigh 29 pounds how much does she get
Can I swap Ground Turkey for Beef? (its about a 3rd of the price where I live)
is the seafood required? My senior cat needs to be on no phosphorous
Thank you so much! I am up tonight taking care of my dog and I found your video very helpful! I liked and subscribed. Winnie Pu said to thank you. She is a Parvo survivor.
People should also be careful about letting their dogs sniff around in tall weeded areas or where foxtails are, as they can migrate through the nose and into the lungs. I’ve seen that happen with thorns as well
Good point. Absolutely!
Can you use unsalted chicken/beef stock?
My cat’s definitely biting the tip of my finger off 😅
Can you use 93% lean turkey or Costcos organic chicken breast ground up?
Ugh I’m in Montana and they are everywhere!
How much of the grass fed organ meat supplement do you use?
Hi, you can download the free mini cookbook at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about the premixes.
This is basically how we make our dog food, could the dog benefit from the premix and omega 3 and we just feed everyone the same food? Lmao
Hi, I do not recommend giving the same food to cats and dogs as they have different nutritional needs. Cats are obligate carnivores, and essential nutrients all come from meat sources. Dogs are different in that they can digest carbohydrates. As long as they have quality protein, they will burn carbohydrates for energy. It lessens their carbon footprint. Planet-friendly and species-friendly:).
I was looking how to make home made dog food but I didn’t know how to do it. I found your Video thank you so much for taking the time to do this Video 🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more :)
Which flour?
You can use any flour you prefer :)
Just a question, how long do they stay good in the fridge?
After cooking, the prepared diet can be refrigerated for 4 days. If feeding raw, the diet should be frozen in servings for up to 4 months and thawed out for each feeding thereafter. Cooked food can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Where can I buy your premix for cats?
Hi, you can visit www.holisticvetblend.com to check out the premixes.
Do you ever add any veggies or fruits to the cat food at all?
I add a few Tbsp's of either parsley, spinach, pumpkin, or squash to my recipes. Neither cats nor dogs can digest the cell walls of plants but lightly cooking or pureeing them allows them to digest some and benefit from the phytonutrients and antioxidants in vegetables.
Hi! Thank you for this video! Would this help my fat indoor cats lose weight?
Hi, this blog post might help you: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/tackling-feline-obesity-the-overweight-cat-dilemma
Dogs... Does this recipe same for CATS ? T.Y
I tried leafy, salad greens but instead the gophers had a nice salad. Oh, well so far able to have sweet peppers, onion and tomatoes for the human.
Thank you so much
You are more than welcome :)
what are the portions for each body weight and age? how much and how many times a day?
Hi, we have a feeding guide in the free mini cookbook that you can download at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your cat.
@@HolisticVet thank you!
I have a 30lb and 10 lb dog how much do they get a day.
Hi, we have a feeding guide in the free mini cookbook that you can download at www.holisticvetblend.com to learn more about feeding your dog.
Is it okay to use refined coconut oil instead of unrefined? My cats seem to be very put off by the strong coconut aroma in the meat and I know refined does not taste or smell so coconutty
You can use either as they have very similar nutrient profiles.
If I freez it, how do I serve it to my cat? Won’t it spoil as it thaws
When you warm the food to feed your pets, just be sure you do not microwave it at a high heat. You can also use a bowl with warm water and place another bowl with the food you refrigerated or frozen.
Where do you get the vet blend?
Hi, you can checkout the premixes at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
@@HolisticVet ty
Can I make this with a ground chicken too? But hate to grind lol. My cat will only eat pate.
Yes, you can. My cats love pate too so I use handheld blender to achieve it.
Hi doctor. My cat has a fish allergy or intolerance. Which oil is good that I should substitute for fish oil?
We have an algae oil coming out shortly that is a good alternative. Stay tuned!
If I could jump through the screen and hug you I would. I searched how to prepare healty food for cats and this was right up at the top. I have been feeding my cats merrick back country pouches. I havent been happy with the food and now its basically gone. I am a big organic and more plant based diet for me and my cats are my world and deserve quality healty food. This was amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I wasnt sure how the added nutrients work but now I see theres things to add, PERFECT. I am glad you said over 6 to use senior. I cant comprehend my cats being seniors. They were born spring of 2016 and they still my BABIES I want them to live a very long and healty life. Enough of this garbage food. Im so happy I found this thank you!!!!
Big virtual cat hugs coming your way! Glad I could help you and your fur babies. I have a free mini cookbook you can download at www.holisticvetblend.com :)
My cats are allergic to chicken soo hope yhis works
Hi there, there is dehydrated grass fed beef in the premix, calcium, vitamins, minerals, and taurine. You could try it with a unique protein such as bison, lamb, or venison. Feed for 3-6 weeks with little variation to see if there is improvement. Unfortunately, the food allergy tests out there have many false negatives and positives so you really have to do a diet trial.
This is much appreciated but I was wondering how I would introduce this diet to my cat since I’ve been feeding her dry and wet food.
Hi, here's a blog post for transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
We have just recently got a BSH male (5 months old). I made him salmon, pumpkin and carrot purée but he did not even touch it. ☹️☹️ what am I missing here?
eggs ive tried with my cats, they will scrape and refuse to look at it, I've boiled egg and scrambled both, my cats will not eat it, pumpkin and squash, my cat cats will scrape that and will not eat it, they like chicken and beef, soup broth, i'm thinking boiled chicken and vegetables like carrots and peas with some nice beef broth as a treat for them as it's their birthday this august! they will eat it up!
i give them chicken heart! a great source of protein, if i eat well, so does my girls ❤ I've haven't tried beef hearts before
Cats are obligate carnivores, and essential nutrients all come from meat sources. Neither cats nor dogs can digest the cell walls of plants but lightly cooking or pureeing them allows them to digest some and benefit from the phytonutrients and antioxidants in vegetables. I add a few Tbsp's of either parsley, spinach, pumpkin, or squash to my recipes. You can try different proteins or try drizzling some tuna or sardine juice (from canned in water). Offer a few teaspoons here and there. Try mixing it with whatever they are eating. Here's a blog post about transitioning your cat to homemade food: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/ditch-the-kibble-tips-for-changing-your-cats-food-when-you-have-a-picky-eater
I’m so very happy to live in a time where high quality pet food and supplements are readily accessible and available
Be careful, a lot of them are fake as with human supplements. Companies get away with it because it is not regulated,
Was that a regular oven ?
Hi, I used a dehydrator for this.
What’s the BEST thing for dehydration? Especially for hot summer days and being inside is not an option unfortunately due to my mothers allergies😭… He did just get out of a stay at the vet hospital for parvo and dehydration and I did take a whole week off to help get him well until it all passes. I did use a 1 oz syringe (like a turkey baster) to help him drink some water but he didn’t to much care for it… He will be 5 months on 7/27/24. Any other tips I’d greatly appreciate
Hi, here's a blog post that can help you for your dog hydration: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/10-essential-tips-for-optimal-hydration-for-dogs
I love how this is cheap! If you work witj dogs you know hoe many treats you go through. Ive just learned that. I just usually use cut up chicken but its now lower on the reward list. Hopefully my dog LOVES Mackerel And If your dog has a sensitive stomach you can use oat flower instead of flower. Just blend plain oats
I would add more types of proteins and less fillers*
So good ! It's so nice to see a cat food without tons of carbs. Kudos to you.❤❤❤
What about the salt content in the cans of sardines and the broth? Can they have regular broth? I even have to watch out for the high amount of sodium in store bought broth. Ive always wondered how much sodium is ok for cats. Thanks!
It's not canned sardines ig, so there's no salt. Broth as well, when u prepare it don't add salt to it.
Hi, I'm using sardines canned in water and I don't add salt to my broths. Here's a recipe: holisticvetblend.com/blogs/news/make-your-own-chicken-bone-broth-for-dogs-and-cats-a-nutritious-addition-to-your-pets-diet