Dr. Greg on Feeding Your Dog Healthy Ingredients and Snacks

[Debby12368]

Hello Dr. Dave, wondering about feeding my Dog Raw foods only. Got your utube from a friend and my dog is a large breed and almost 7 years old. Want him to live another 10 years if possible.  Should I feed him only the foods you discuss in your video's or dog food too. I have been feeding him Bill Jack for large breed since he was about 2 years old. Thanks!

[DrGregDVM]

@Debby12368 I think a variety of whole healthy food is better for them. I crock pot my dogs food to avoid excess carbs and chemicals. You can supplement your dogs diet with healthy oils, meats, and veggies. Check out my book and crock pot recipes on my dogdishdiet website

[5tonyvvvv]

@DrGregDVM Diary is so bad for dogs and humans doc! dairy is dead food no living enzymes, its causes mucus and inflammation in the GI tract! but I agree with everything else you say!

[DrGregDVM]

@5tonyvvvv I feed my dogs a few small pieces of cheese a week. I always try to stress variety in the diet, I'll check out the scoop on cheese...thanks!

[cherrioes02]

GILROY?! I used to spend a lot of time down there. I live in the east bay right now.

[DrGregDVM]

@cherrioes02 Yes Gilroy. Been living her for thirty years.Grown quite a bit

[MamaKraus]

Thank you for providing so much great information. We have been making the chicken green bean stew for Jewel's and she love it. We no longer buy dog food and it's healthier and much less expensive.

[DrGregDVM]

@MamaKraus You are welcome, you can get more healthy tips from my book, Dog Dish Diet and thanks for spreading the word

[BreezyLotus]

"Tucker? Would you like a piece of cardbaord?" LOL

Thank you so much for the informative videos. I am learning so much!

[DrGregDVM]

@BreezyLotus Tucker does not like carrots real well. Glad you like the vids . I love to share

[MelissaMagnificent]

after all I've heard about how they make dog food I got a little scared... is there any brand or kinf food you recomend for my dog and cat? not together. or should I go raw? please help!

[femenime8star]

thank! i like ur video its very helpfull :)

[wjclives]

Thank you Dr. Greg for such wonderful advice about dog food and healthy snacks! My little, spoiled dogs need to be on a diet (er, well, maybe their human should, too) so we are going to "share" a meal or two. Except, I'll eat cooked chicken. Oh, one thing, though... little dogs shouldn't eat bones as my dog ended up with a EXPENSIVE stomach surgery from ingesting a bone splinter. Oh, and you do a GREAT job on camera! Thanks again!

[DrGregDVM]

What kind of bone caused the problem? Ihaven't had problems with raw chicken thigh bones or smoked pork bones. I have treated steak bone problems and bbq chicken

[wjclives]

It was a cooked ham thigh bone. I didn't think the little nipper could bite into something that big so I thought it would be safe to let the two dogs lick the bone for a bit. Anyway, a human emergency room visit came up and I forgot the bone. I found it on the floor, in shards. My boy dog didn't get into it but my little girl sure did. What weekend that was... all is fine now but I stick to dog kibbles and hard treats now. Dental cleanings when I can corner them...

[DrGregDVM]

Thanks for the comment, yes I have found that cooked thick bones can splinter. I am sticking to frozen chicken thighs, smoked pork hocks, and raw beef knuckle bones to keep my dogs teeth clean

[DrGregVet]

Thanks,

Can any one type of processed food provide all the ingredients in the amounts needed for each and every individual for optimum health? I realized that my nutrition courses in veterinary school were about physiology and kibble. Most vets are brainwashed by instructors teaching kibble "dogma"

I am in recovery and have gone "native"

[fuddyduds]

Great! Thanks... it's refreshing to hear some common sense about feeding dogs. Of course fresh whole foods are healthier than the meat by products and (largely) corn meal found in most commercial foods! Nice to hear it from a professional!