Dog Food For the Soul

[11dser]

Dam the doggy ate it like a piece if candy... What type of meat and how much are used?..what is the approximate cost?

[BreezyLotus]

Great video! I loved the recipe. I want to try it for my finicky little dog. You have beautiful poodles :)

[ElinorSilverstein]

you are so nice, thank you! All of this info comes from a double major and double minor in college, Zoology, Pre Vet, and Biology, Pre med. Lots of Biochemistry, years of working with animals and people in my practice, and food as medicine conferences in Wash DC with the best in the country to learn from. I love to share the knowledge with everyone and titer it down to make it simple and obvious. Then, at another time I can go into much greater detail if people want.

[TheDymepiece87]

love you and this!!! make your own brad ill buy!!

[ElinorSilverstein]

@TheDymepiece87

sweet. Thank you!

[ElinorSilverstein]

@TheDymepiece87

sweet, thank you!

[QEeshen]

can you feed it to cats? reply me thanks

[ElinorSilverstein]

@QEeshen

yes, because the protein level is so high and in quite excellent quality. That is the most important part for all of us. "It's not the steak we eat, it's about the digestability and molecular absorption that matters."

You can also decrease the amt of veggies, really, cats do not need as much as dogs.

[ElinorSilverstein]

@QEeshen

@QEeshen

yes, because the protein level is so high and in quite excellent quality. That is the most important part for all of us. "It's not the steak we eat, it's about the digestability and molecular absorption that matters."

You can also decrease the amt of veggies, really, cats do not need as much as dogs.

[RawFedSkye]

I like this video. I would skip the rice though.

[ElinorSilverstein]

@RawFedSkye

the only time I give brwon rice is when one of my dogs, or someone else's dogs have some special needs for it. Otherwise, only protein, veggies and fruit

[RawFedSkye]

Also, the fact that they bite down on the veggies, they are getting tons of nutrients from the juices coming out of the veggies, both in their mouth and in their body. They actually do benefit from fruits and veggies. In fact, wild dogs eat meat, bones, organs, berries, fruits, veggies, and grasses. Ask people who are very old and lived in Europe and saw many street dogs... ask them what they ate.

[ElinorSilverstein]

@RawFedSkye

I am very clear what animals in the streets of Europe eat. I just came back from Italy a week ago. And have traveled to many countries. I have a sweet story of watching a stray male cat catch, eat and share a wild pigeon with a pregnant female. it was really real to watch this. But, still, a lot of unhealthy ferral dogs and cats, unless they can actually catch their own prey. if they eat out of garbage cans, there is a whole other unhealthy look and lethargy to them.

[RawFedSkye]

I thought you weren't supposed to give cooked bones. Maybe because it's not simmered that long? I disagree with the thought of some people that dogs can't digest veggies. When I feed my Bichons steamed veggies, I don't see it in their poop. If I feed them whole raw, I see small pieces in their poop, but not the whole thing, not enough to make up a whole carrot that I gave them. So it's not true that they don't digest veggies.

[ElinorSilverstein]

@RawFedSkye

Hello Rawfed, I do not cook bones and feed them to my poochies and kitties. Only raw, for splintering reasons. Also, regarding veggies, I was talking about creating the similar environment to when they catch a rabbit, etc in the wild. So, that when when they eat the innards, the veggies, grains, etc are already pre-digested, and grains, if any are in sprouted condition. For my own pets, I do not cook, unless it is fish. Everyhting is in raw form.

[MissModelesque]

Very helpful, thank you!

I'm switching my 3 month old Pomeranian to an homemade diet to ensure that she is eating healthfully and well. It's great because you know what's going into it.

[choco33333333]

they can't eat garlic

[ElinorSilverstein]

HI Choco,

please check my other postings on the same question and you will see my answer to them. There are a lot of reasons garlic, given in moderation is very healthy for dogs. You can also check with most holistic, or nutrition oriented vets, and they will agree. I moderation. I hope this stimulates your curiosity to find out more, you could get very excited to find out how simple and enjoyable it is! Good luck! Elinor

[ssr2020]

is science diet anygood, please do tell. i would like to feed my dog homesmade food, but im too scared cuz it doesnt say how much of anything, so i dont exactli know.

[ElinorSilverstein]

yes, garlic is great for dogs. Some of the many health benefits are boosting the immune system, helps to rid the body of parasites. It also warms up the digestive system to welcome in food and aid in its digestion. All of these are very good. Remember, all in moderation, too. Not too much.

[ELLewis10]

Garlic? I know garlic should not be used in cat food. It's ok in dog food?

[hejiahan]

thats not true you cant feed garlic to dogs same goes with oninon grape rasin chocalate and many more

[ElinorSilverstein]

HI Shnarky, Dogs do need vegetables and some fruit. They provide essentail vitamins and minerals that do not come from protein sources. Check what is added to bagged dog food. If you make a well balanced diet rich in healthy protein, vitamins, minerals, etc that come from real foods, you will be doing your pet the best service you can provide. All of this comes from pure meats, veggies, and other healthy ingredients. I will make another video with additional info on that.

Elinor

[Shnarky]

I don't think wolves seek out fruits and vegetables in the wild, but they do just fine. Is the rice and whole grain bread really necessary, though?

[ElinorSilverstein]

well, actualy they do nibble on grasses and other small plants. They , especially eat plant eating animals who have the fruits, leaves, etc in their digestive tracts. That is why we mash them, to create it in a predigested way. You don't need rice or whole grain breads. Just make sure it is all balanced. --Elinor

[hejiahan]

they cant eat garlic

[ElinorSilverstein]

@hejiahan

most can. You just don't want to make it "the main course." small doses treated like spices and herbs are meant to be, makes it quite healthy. For cats the doeses should be very small, but can still be wonderful. And, as alwasy with all foods, one needs to watch your pet to see how any of the ingredients do.

[CaptEm1]

@ElinorSilverstein I've heard puppies shouldn't eat garlic, but what you're saying is true, garlic in small doses is very healthy for dogs. When you feed your dog something highly nutritional and healthy it makes you feel all good inside knowing that all that good stuff will be picked up by their little bodies and do wonders with it. Great video.

[ElinorSilverstein]

Yep, you're right, a little goes a looooong way!

[Shnarky]

Looks way better than kibble, but she just basically told us that dogs can't digest veggies. Dogs can digest giant chunks of meat, but they can't digest giant chunks of veggies. Why? They are meat eaters, and do not need veggies, whether they're whole, chopped or blended into a puree. If they can't digest it whole, they can't digest it, period!

[ElinorSilverstein]

yes, dogs CAN digest veggies when they have been similarly immitated as in the wild. If they catch a rabbit, they will eat most of it, including the contents of its stomach.