How I Feed My Dog a Raw Food Diet | Way easier and cheaper than you think! 

Honestly a meat only diet is definitely a food route to go for dogs. You just gotta make sure they are eating a good protein to fat ratio. Your dog will prefer leaner of fattier meat depending on what's presented to them. Don't let them get any human food if at all possible this is the real harm for dogs.

@@VsUK instead of insulting them and making yourself superior- why not say if you agree or disagree and why because you are adding nothing to the conversation.

@@VsUK Cornell Veterinary Medical degree for example has only two courses related to health, and both are focused on disease not on nutrition. So a nutritionist may spend hundreds of hours studying nutrition and health and vet spends nearly none. Your response is arrogant and dismissive while coming from a standpoint of ignorance (poor training)!

@@VsUK why so rude? Lol ol

What a bloody bloke this guy turned out to be

Excellent quote wow I’m still spending a lot! But my new is 150lbs

Main reason ppl are so sold on kibble is because 1. Their vet 2. Don't care to put in the work to cook or prepare raw diet. 3. Ignorance of the benefits 4. Afraid they will get the dog sick. Crazy thing is they're already doing this by giving them toxic, chemically treatment kibble. If they seen a video on how kibble is made they would be horrified

@@ladyo7254 I’ve read some very eye opening books as to how we’ve fallen for this. Most of it is advertising!

I'm living in india and your dogs are way ahead just having any food ......better than millions of children .I'm caring for a 17year old street dog who is going strong after years of curry and scraps.Good to care for your dogs but dont be too precious about it

@@kripaharris237 def a balance and I do believe some times dogs are cared for more than babies. All Gods creatures, but you’re right, there’s an order.

She said she doesn't add to it every day, just randomly or whenever and never once mentioned adding in any of those things you mentioned (fruits, veggies, etc). Her dog basically gets ground chicken/ bones and that's it. That's not balanced.

Facts. The commercial cereal for dogs are a billion dollar industry and very manipulative. No way is cereal healthy for our pets.

Be very careful about your nutrient ratios. If you wing it your dog can become deficient and this can be harmful over time. Research Dr Becker pet food recipes. These species specific and also very very easy. You got this

@@fullmetalfreedom Love Dr. Becker!

Thank you for watching! I'm happy it was helpful ☺️

Im reading your comment from 7 months ago. I, also have a pack of 5 dogs and getting ready to get back into the raw diet …They have been fed raw, but during the Covid years, I started buying kibble to supplement the meat, as it was limited driving and accessing where I live. Im curious if you figured out a system for your 5 dogs? Its another level to feed a pack of big dogs vs. 1 or 2 .

Ya…I’d like to know as well….I have 4 dogs and use to do raw as well….2 GSD’s and 2 Boston Terrier’s and 5 cats.

You will go broke feeding raw to a pack of 5 lol

​@@brianrenteria9181 there are ways to make it cheaper if people are willing to do the extra work. You can raise your own meat and eggs for them even in an urban environment. Most places don't have laws against having quail or rabbits as livestock like they often outlaw chickens and ducks in higher pop areas. Quail would have more of a maintenance cost (harder to raise feed for) than rabbits, but the bonus of eggs too. Raise mealworms can cut cost of feed for quail by a lot and there is hardly any maintenance and near zero cost after you get them since they can live off food scraps and wheat bran or oats.

Thank you!! And thank you for watching ☺️

@@TheHoppyHomestead which horse power grinder did you choose?

The 1.5 HP ☺️ amzn.to/3CQPlAe

@@TheHoppyHomestead Thank you for help

They don't want your dogs to live long. They poison the dogs to put us in a deeper depression when we lose our fur family. Just remember a pack of Cayotes aren't going to bring a grill and a lighter after their kill. RAW IS GOOD.

Could you tell me how much of what you feed your GSD? I’m new to this and our GSD is 6 months old. We’re transition to raw. From my research, we should feed her 1.2lbs of raw food a day. Her meals are portioned out to chicken feet, chicken liver, chicken gizzards and heart, sardines or oysters, and then ground chicken or ground Turkey as the bulk. What would you recommend we change?

@@brannonsinclair9074 I think you're off to a great start. It's recommended to feed your puppy 4 to 6% of their current body weight per day and 2 to 3% of their ideal body weight as an adult. Starting off with chicken is excellent and then you can start experimenting with other proteins such as turkey, beef, bison, duck, rabbit, sardines etc. Just take it slow and see what your dog likes. The diet should be 80% meat, 10% bone and 10% Organs. I fed my dog approximately 2 pounds per day (sometimes more or less depending on his activity level). He ate chicken, beef, pork, lamb, goat, turkey etc that was ground up with the bones and organs in the correct proportions (ordered from a raw food company out of Indiana). I also gave him green tripe, whole chicken leg quarters and bone-in thighs, chicken gizzards and hearts, eggs, sardines, salmon and plain yogurt. He thrived on this diet and I believe it helped him live a full life. We lost him a few months ago at age 14 due to degenerative myelopathy. I honestly believe he'd still be with us if it wasn't for that genetic disease. Good luck with your puppy. By feeding her raw you're giving her the ability to thrive and live a wonderful life!

Is it safe to be chewing /swallowing bones?? And what the potential contamination risk of your dog licking your face /hands and then you touching your eyes , mouth after them eating raw food ?

@@SleeplessinOC feeding bones is fine as long as they are uncooked. Cooked bones can splinter and are dangerous. Also, you shouldn't feed weight-bearing bones just soft bones (i.e. chicken thigh and wings, turkey necks).

​@@Jen-jennGiven that my dog is allergic to chicken... what type of meat could work as a base meal? I've been wanting to transition to raw diet, but as the video stated, internet is overwhelming with details and it brings more questions than answers to me. Thank you in advance!

Yes. Agreed about the poop smell. This is true of humans also. No odor at all. Amazing really

We have 3 cats that visit us twice every day and I put out kibbles for them and a water bowl with colloidal silver. They linger around but are very aloof/scared when somebody gets near them. May I know what you feed your cats exactly as I have no idea where to begin. Thank you and God bless you.

I would like to know what you feed your cats, I would love to go raw with my cats, but I'm intimidated by it all.

If you feed cats raw food you have to ensure you feed purine rich food eg heart, they can’t produce purine themselves

yup I feed my cats raw and have never smelled a single poop lol I wanna know if dog farts on a raw diet are bad cause I'm feeding my dogs "raw" food from petco and they almost never fart and when they do it isn't that bad but I tried to put them back on some kibble and it was 100 bucks a bag so expensive brand kibble and their gas was absolutely unbearable and they would let one rip like ever 5 minutes 😂 so I switched back to just feed them raw and life is OK again lol

When we know better we do better. Good for you for continuing to feed your dog the best diet possible. I have been feeding raw homemade to my dogs for 11 years. I still learn and try to do better.

Don't get sucked into the "Balanced" idea. The food does not need to be balanced every meal, rather over time. This is an excellent base meal for your dog. Now and then add eggs, sardines, organ meats and cooked veg and feed the occasional raw meaty bones - I would recommend lamb ribs. If your dog needs joint support then blend whole eggs and feed a couple of times per week. Hemp oil, flax oil all rubbish - dogs can only utilize Omega 3-6 from marine/ animal sources (really interesting topic to research) . Good for you for taking ownership of feeding your dog and not being lazy and feeding compressed powder pellets like so many do! You simply cannot do any worse than that. Some dogs hit the jackpot :-) i'd say yours has!!!

@@garethjones1632 I have been feeding my dogs raw for 11 years and they do not have hooves or two heads like all the nay sayers said they would. I have improved over time and always learning. People seem to like to scare people who feed a homemade diet, yet that is what dogs have been eating forever. Commercial food is much more recent. I do think some basic knowledge is necessary, although it is not rocket science and anyone who is truly motivated can do it.

@@mamabear9389 Thanks for your comment, glad to see you are taking nutrition serious. I dont feed my dog raw, although they get plenty of raw food. I try to ask in each meal is this food nutriment or food. For instance if in the morning they get a tin of dog food (albeit 80% meat) is it nourishment? I doubt it is. But if i feed them a tin of sardines or raw eggs or scrambled eggs or raw minced beef or even a supermarket bought chicken casserole and sweet potato, then this is probably nutrition for my dogs. I dont really care what i feed them as long as it is good quality and is mainly protein, moderate fat and little carbs. Variety is the spice of life. I also have a dehydrator and make all my own dog treats. Dried chicken, liver, salmon etc. it's common sense, food is food and compressed powder pellets are just that.

@@garethjones1632 Supplementing commercial dog food with real food is definitely an option. Some people may feel more comfortable with this. One problem I have seen is all meat diets. That is definitely a no no because the dog needs some calcium which will be lacking if no bone is fed. However, commercial dog food has calcium so no worries if adding some fresh.

Thanks for watching! I plan to look more into organ meats (or at least freeze dried powdered versions for freshness). Liver is pretty much the only thing I can find regularly at my local stores. We stick with chicken because he loves it and had never had a negative reaction to it. We regularly throw in fish as well ☺️

@@TheHoppyHomestead my dog eats anything. So yes, they will love certain proteins more than the others. But I've verified this with nutritionist and vets that giving a single protein will cause food allergy and is detrimental for the overall health of the being in the long run. Anyway, I wish you all the best. :)

I'm having a really hard time learning how to switch to raw diet for my girls this comment push me even more in the right direction thank you for sharing!.

It makes it so much less daunting with both of us for sure! Thank you for watching!

I just started with raw food for my dog i add some veg and rice is there any thing else i need to add any supplements as also internet confusing any info would be appreciated please

I had no idea you could heal from heart worms! the vet makes it seem like it's a cancer diagnosis! thank you for this.

Best advice ever keep away from vet! That's amazing about the heartworms! And vets want to give more poison for it! Natural is always best!

Just include about once or twice a week some organ meats and some bone, raw of course. Dogs are great bone grinders but if not then you can grind the bones. Please check out, Dr Ian Billinghurst and his books, BARF, and Give Your Dog a Bone book. Also, Jason Cory's book on Raw Feeding Master Class. Some make a big deal about percentages like 80-10-10. Don't sweat the small stuff. As long as you add bone and organs once or twice a week you'll be ok. Don't give alot of organs at one time

We can make it as easy or complicated as we want that's for sure 😊

My dog just had his annual check up and the vet had to call to make sure his age was correct because he said he looks way younger than 9 years old and he's in amazing health

Thanks for watching! We recently updated his diet and hit basically the same percentages now. My newest video breaks his new diet down 😁

@@TheHoppyHomestead that's brilliant. Well done and thanks again for the video - it's a great intro for people thinking about it

Your feeding raw regime is excellent 👍

The vet still flips when they ask about my mastiffs diet & wants to change it! Never! My dog is 200lb English Mastiff and she’s 14, so I found another vet!🤣

@@isarmawinter1816 hi. Does the vet in question want to sell you prescription kibble? If so, this is the reason, money. You are right in seeking another vet that will work with you instead of against you. It truly is amazing how old your special pup is l. It's so rare for a mastiff of that age to still be on this side of life. He has a wonderful owner.

Glad to help! I hope you love it as much as I do ☺️

The dog food companies are invested in the veterinary colleges. Vets are taught carbohydrate garbage is what is best for dogs/cats. They have to sell the dog food at their clinics etc. Check out Becks veterinary for a Enlightened view on Raw. Mars, Collagate, basically ALL the Candy bar companies make dog food - 50 years ago Dogs did not have cancers, and all the obese human diseases, now they do. Kibble is candy, not food.

What a great fur baby mom you are. I love to see people be so caring about their pets health and I wish I could be in a better position to have pets but I’m semi-homeless .

Doubt the greens helped at all js.

I used to feed kibble. Oh, yeah, we bought the best ones, the holistic ones, with almost no grains or fillers. Starting a carnivore diet made me finally use my braincells (literally. I used to have brain fog all the time for a decade). Now transitioning my beloved German Shepard to raw (through a little cooked meat first, make it easier) :)

Agree 💯 however it takes a bit longer than a couple hours a week for 1 adult Great Dane and 2 Great Dane puppies. It takes about 3 hours a day! Well worth it though!

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰

Thank you for your post. Do you do the DE for flea control?

@@thrivefnl I use it externally for fleas and internally for parasites. I use it internally for myself as well.

@@F_U23 thank you so much for your reply 💗🙏

@@F_U23 thank you for sharing. How much DE do you give internally? And externally, do you just powder him all over? We've been given a 2yr old GSD a few days ago, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you in advance.

@@gb9276 Depends on weight, my dog is 75 lbs. I give 1 tsp for a few days, then increase to a Tbsp (checking for and reaction at this time). I do this for about a week, twice a year. Spring and fall. With her coat, I part her hair with a comb. I try to get skin contact with the DE. Then I brush it through (my dog is double coated). I do it outside as it is messy. I only apply when I see signs of fleas, so NOT often. Often needed annually some years it is not required. ❤

Hi Beth A .. Walton's has excellent grinders. They have #32, which is there hardest working grinder. I believe they might have a #42 which is the highest and best. A # 22 isn't a bad choice but I would go for their best if you can

@@elenadejesus7489 thank you for the info. Will look into it. Just got a new GSD. And learning about going raw.

My boy is a puppy and needs balanced meals everyday, with an adult you really don’t need to be super balanced, but keeping that 80/10/10 meat/bone/organ ratio isn’t perfect but it gets you like 90% of the way there.

You can bake egg shells and crush them for calcium also. You don’t need to bake them for long, it just dries it out and kills any bacteria prior to crushing them. You add about 1-3 teaspoons depending on weight.

I completely agree! What she is treating is completely unbalanced and can be very harmful for her dog.

sherri miller Eggshells are a great calcium source but not a bone replacement alone! Bones are made of equal parts calcium and phosphorus and for healthy bone growth you need to supplement phosphorus as well! Additionally if you get store bought eggs the shells are chemically treated and can have some nasty trace compounds in them this is universal in the US so unless it’s farm fresh (even if it’s organic) it will have these cleaning compounds in the shell.

@@thehat222 Thank you so much for the information! I’m considering getting chickens soon, so that will help. I’m new at this and still learning.

Yes this is the case in humans too! It’s stunning how people will go the distance for their pets but don’t double check for themselves 😂🤦

Where do you source your raw meats from that is not gmo? Thanks and God bless you.

80% protein? 80% carbs more likely...

Can you please share how you transitioned your dog from nibbles? Mine is already eating some cooked chicken meat (deboned after cooking so takes time ) He is good with veggies and fruits. I tried adding crushed egg shells once but had bloody diarrhea next day (was only from one egg) Thanks for any tips 🤞

@@Sophie-gv6gd Hi yes of course! Initially l thought l would do a straight switch so l ordered some raw chub food (it's pulped raw in a frozen roll you defrost). I gave my boy that and he didn't want to know. Next day l got him some raw chicken wings and he ate a few of those but the following day he got diarrhoea. But l wasn't giving up so l decided to order ready prepared raw with the correct ratio of muscle meat to ground bone to organ meat. As lm in the UK there are lots of raw dog food outlets. I basically took out a tablespoon of their kibble and replaced it with the raw food mixture at every meal. The following day l replaced two tablespoons of the kibble with raw and so forth whereby gradually l had replaced their whole meal with raw. This way it didn't have a dramatic effect on their stomachs. It did take a few months as my female was extremely fussy and on some days she wouldn't touch the raw. But l variated their diet. I sometimes gave them a chicken carcass each once a week and they seemed to enjoy that. On one particular day l gave them half a sheep's head each (watching them crunching on that was cringeworthy.....I decided not to add this to their menu lol) Its been trial and error but l think lve reached a balance now and the variety of meats is immense ....chicken, lamb,tripe, beef, duck and goose, salmon, game, venison,kangaroo etc. The list goes on... Lately they've been having Country Hunter Frozen nuggets whereby you defrost the number of nuggets for their body weight and they love these as these contain veg and berries too. And its had an amazing effect on their well being and their coats shine and both my German shepherds look so healthy. Their poops are so small and don't smell at all. There's no longer that typical dog poop smell that you often get with kibble fed dogs. And the best part is they're not hungry between meals either as they're content...

Sameera Zenib Thank you for suggestions and I will try it. Was worried to give him raw meat if his stomach does not have the strength to kill any possible bacteria ( heard that after feeding dog with dry food they loose that ability? ) I used to have german shepherd. They are beautiful and very smart dogs. Still prefer large breed 👍 Keep safe and away from Covid 🍀

@@Sophie-gv6gd Thank you Sophie. My boy was fed kibble for five years before l transitioned him over to raw. And my female was two. She was a rescue from Serbia and needed to put on weight and no matter what kibble l fed her she just wasn't gaining weight that is until l fed her raw. And don't worry about their stomachs as they are built for it but do it gradually as this way it won't have a adverse affect on their stomachs. But Initially before you try any meat start with tripe first. Smelly l know but they love it and it does not affect their tummies. Then try different meats, chicken, lamb, beef etc and see what their stomachs are ok with and what they're not. Initially beef would give my boy the runs straight away but now l mix it with another meat and hes been ok. And l always give them tripe mixed with another meat. Mine are ready prepared. Have a look at what's available locally to where you live and go from there. Also on Facebook there's a page called 'raw feeding for dogs uk' plus others you can join. Lots of information. By the way what breed is your furbaby and Good luck x

I'm sorry your poodle had to go through that. It's definitely as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. I think its better to start super simple to get into the routine then you can always worry about tweaking it to make it healthier in the future :)

Mine too and had bad breath and laryngeal paralysis. I give him some digestive enzymes if he has good quality dog meat made with human-grade grain free recipe. Hi s breath improved, he has raw beef mince 3- 4 times a week and dog meat good quality with rice, sweet potato or buckwheat and he loves it. I give my dog organic lion mane mushroom for his nervous system and moringa is amazing has 17 times more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach vit E,A,C B6 and magnesium and more. 1 tsp for medium dogs and 2 tsp for large dog for moringa. Moringa gets rid of arthritis pain.

Thank you for watching 😊

Hi Eva Rogers, if you grind the bone with the meat on it and also for the feet of the chicken, add some homemade bone broth you might be able to entice your dog to eat. Never feed commercial bone broth because of the onions it contains.

I wish I'm doing the same but the poos are worse and more sticky and stinky..I'm doing 90 gram 2 times a day my dog weighs 4.6 kg....the poos are better than wet food mix though

Hi... Your opinion is on point and 💯 percent agreed with.

Cats need bone and organ too; make it 80-10-10 for both.

@@wyliecoyote1696 Yes. They are carnivores. But they don't need any other vegetables or fruit

@@nogames8982 Sorry I read your statement wrong; I thought you meant your dogs got 80-10-10 while cats got 100% muscle meat.

@@wyliecoyote1696 interesting.. Do you feed your cat the same raw mix? I've fed raw to my dogs for over 10 years. Then I got Poindexter! I buy his raw $$pre-made. But I have had a hard time getting information about exactly how to make his food.

Thank you. I have recently added a variety of freeze dried powdered organs since the only ones I can seem to find locally are hearts and liver. He's loving it so far.

@@TheHoppyHomestead That is awesome. I know many people who feed freeze dried glandulars because they are unable to source a wide variety of organs. FYI, My Pet Carnivore and Raw Feeding Miami are good sources for many organs.

Happy Healthy Weird if you have an Asian market, small butcher, or halal grocerers in the area you’d be surprised what you can find!

Hi KristinaE... That's what happens when you feed appropriate foods such as raw. Your dog stays around for a long, long time and stays healthier as well.

Did she stop farting?

My GSD needs this for his skin and fur definitely. So much itching and skin hot spots .

I feel like every aussie I've owned has had stomach issues or are extremely picky. The guy i have now has been on raw his while life and he has never had an issue with eating.

@@DouschebagsAnonymous Before starting them on raw, my three were getting yelled at so often for passing gas, that they actually started leaving the room to let one go. Since I stopped kibbles several years ago, I have *NEVER* smelled them fart. It's a sure indicator of bowel disorder, and needs to be taken very seriously. It is said that "death begins in the colon".

You are correct. you can't just grind some chicken quarters and give em some bones and eggs or liver every once in a while. Fact is JUST chicken quarters alone does not come close to providing enough calcium for a dog daily...even worse for a puppy. They need a lot more in their growing years. But I can agree even the worst RAW diet (and this one is pretty unbalanced) is still better than kibble.

Chicken quarters actually provide plenty of calcium. A bit too much in the long run actually. The bone content of a quarter is about 30%. Thighs or legs aren't that high but the whole quarter has more than enough calcium. Anyway, if you want to see the updated diet I have him on now, I posted a new video ☺️

@@aheathenoutdoors4947 I 100% agree with you. I do also hope she brushes his teething he gets no bones

@@TheHoppyHomestead they need a lot more than just calcium and protein including, omega 3, vitamin a, iodine, vitamin e, manganese, etc. If these aren't supplemented than you will probably see issues in the future. You can try using a pre made raw brand that's already completely balanced because that is the most important thing

It would be great if my dog wasn’t a psycho and swallowed giant things whole. Grinding is what makes the most sense for him. His gums and teeth still look beautiful :)

@@TheHoppyHomestead i see, in my case i started feeding my 2 lovely dogs raw food and 8 had the same problem with one of my dogs but since they were only 5 months old he couldnt swallow big chunks and learned to chew One of the biggest problems giving adult dogs raw meat is they dont know how to chew however i think grinding is perfect solution for that and it looks very neat and clean compared to whole meat you made me consider grinding say half of their meat to get a win win situation. Nice video your dog is lucky to have you

Hello Dear, I’m not sure we’re you’re located but here in Australia we have companies that portion out BARF dog food. 70% muscle meat, 20% veggies and 10% organ meat. I use raw and fresh it’s a company that helps me a lot given I also work full time,

The RU-vid channel The Primal Pack is a very good source on raw feeding. She is very clear and has lots of video’s on switching and completing a daw diet

Thank you! That's how I like it 😁 lol

It usually depends on whether or not the bone has been cooked. Raw bones aren't as brittle and sharp as cooked bones.

Thanks for taking the time to write all of this. I will be looking to modify his diet on the long term soon but this is what I did to get started. If I didn't start at this basic level I would have never started in the first place.

@@TheHoppyHomestead You can check out 'The Primal Pack' (or I think thats the name) on youtube. They cover the basics of raw feeding and it might help.

@@TheHoppyHomestead Haha written like a woman--with a family. Super sensible and wise response. I love it! You made me switch to all raw. Thanks!!!

Yinuo Dong ANYONE ADVISING KIBBLE KNOWS VERY LITTLE ABOUT NUTRITION. KIBBLE IS POISON DRIED DEAD FOOD.......Apart from oily fish the other foods you advise is nonsense.....Dogs do not need fruit berries seaweed or kefir.

@@golfinguna First of all, Kibble is not Poison Dried food, unless you buy from from unknown brands and expect to pay 2 dollars for a 10lbs bag. Also, Dogs are omnivores, which means that certain vegetables, fruits, legumes can benefit them. Dogs do not need fruit berries, seaweed, or kefir, however it can help with specific deficiencies. Kefir contains anitibiotics and aniti fungal properties. It can als improve skin and coat health, and to a certain degree, prevent allergies. berries and some fruits contain vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Seaweed is a great source of protein, iron, iodine, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Even if kibble doesn't have the freshest and best ingredients, most are formulated by experts and are completely balanced if they follow WSAVA guidelines. Feeding raw is great if formulated properly but if not than it has a lot more risks long term. Also, Advising a certain food does not make you more or less knowledgable. It simply states a point of view that a person has gathered through their own thoughts and research. So to think that I don't know anything about dog nutrition because I advice kibble is dumb unnesasary.

Thank you so much! 😁