Is Grain Free Dog Food Still Causing Heart Disease?
Is Grain Free Dog Food Still Causing Heart Disease?
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The FDA recently posted an update on DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) and its link with Dog Food. Dr Jones shows you whether you need to be concerned, and what food is best to feed your dog.
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So we can change our dogs kibble every few months? I never did that because I thought it was bad for the dogs stomach, but I would love to do this for my dog. Do we need to gradually introduce the new kibble?
Would u suggest what to do with incessant diarreah? 3months. On purina HA now, steroid, Tylan and vibiome probiotx
Made my own dog food for over 20 years..never used peas but used spinach which ended up giving one of my poodles urinary stones when he was 14 I also gave oatmeal back then but not today…They did get a little kibble but the best I could find and organic as much as possible. The vets had me worried then about my dogs not getting a "balanced" diet. Come to find out they didn’t know what a balance diet was…I steer clear of canned unless it is BPA free lined cans.
Six fish Origen with brown rice, yoghurt and a carrot 🥕 no issues
4 yr old black lab
if you care about phytates, just soak lentils overnight, or even let them make litle sprouts, then cook them.
Anything you feed a dog has risk. Anything you feed a human has risk. People who only eat vegan have risk. People that only eat meat have risk. People who eat both have risk. Eating nothing comes with a risk. There is no such thing as the perfect diet.
I lost THREE dogs because of this before it came to light in the media…two Golden Retrievers and a Jack Russell Terrier. Thank you for the information.
I make my dogs food but it’s driving me nuts… I have 6 little dogs… Its always, one won’t eat it or picks through it or they get sick and vomit and have diarrhea… Rice = Vomit, Peas they hate, Carrots Ok in small amounts, Some don’t like Sweet Potato, Chicken they love but sometimes = diarrhea, Beef sometimes is good and the next time diarrhea… I’m losing my mind with this… they won’t touch kibble or can dog food… I have tried raw and some will eat it and others won’t touch it…
Are you the dr berg of dog nutrition?? Just wandering bc if so im in.
I just lost my 12 year old yorkie to heart disease a month ago and she had Peas in her food. 💔 I went to the vet multiple times with concerns on boating and cough and they brushed it off as being over weight. She did not over eat and her treats were veggies and fruits that are safe for dogs. They put her under for a teeth cleaning without doing any x-rays or blood work to make sure she was healthy enough for the cleaning. I blame them for killing my dog. 😭💔
I dont see a link to recipes. I would like to homemake my doggies food rather, so what recipe should i follow? Thank you so much for speaking up and helping so much ❤ i am already using your supplement powder in her food, i just want to be sure the food combination is good.
Two Pomeranians, different ages, different litters, same food, grain free killed my dogs. The only common denominator ☠️
I recently read also how the FDA was no longer going to report the brands, but I learned that Blue Buffalo was one. My dog, Katy was diagnosed in late December 2022 with DCM. Katy is 14 yrs old and a small black wiry hair terrier. She’s been eating dry Blue Buffalo for 13 yrs! I stopped the food. When I asked my veterinarian for a cardiac diet I was given an article on low salt. I’m lost for diets!! She is on two medications right now. A diuretic and ACE inhibitor. Her cough is worse at night, and when she gets excited. She tolerates her walks well, but if I over do it, she coughs worst later. I think I have to keep her walks at a 1/2 mi.or less. If left up to her, she would walk all day.
I’m wondering if you can post some cardiac diets, and care I should be providing. Seriously, I’m clueless. Thank you again.
P.S. my veterinarian didn’t mention any follow-up for her. I am a nurse and worry about her losing her potassium. I have listen to her heart and do hear a murmur clearly. I tell my friends that I’m good at taking care of people, but dogs not so good. I’m worried, stressed, and feel helpless. Thank you again.
Link to recipes please
1.1k cases out of how many dogs? What percentage is that? .00007% doesn’t seem like a problem. Just Big dog food trying to save their horrible business model.
So no longer staying with the same brand food all the time? Nice.
What about dog kibble that sais Pea Starch? Im gping to feed my new puppy Farmina. Most the protein is from meat.
Just went to the vet and they had a big sign that said “we say no to grain free food!” “Ask us why.” And they said the FDA said that grain food is causing this heart disease and went on to ask if there was any reason why I feel grain free🙄🙄 I don’t believe anything the FDA says anyways
Another great video the out there
Love you Dr. Jones.
I have a puppy that’s almost 6 months. I just switched her to grain free Orijen. I don’t have a ton of money for food. I thought that was a very good food but now I’m confused what to get! Please help. There was another food I looked at called Rawz but it was so expensive.
I love your channel! You are amazing. Thank you!
Apparently wolves, coyotes and foxes all have grain as the foundation of their diets or could it be the FDA like all government organizations are in bed with big agriculture and dont like people not supporting the grain agenda that is not only creating metabolic disorders, disease and obesity in humans its also happening in our pets. How other animals in nature get diabetes, cancers, oral health issues, obesity. You cannot feed a digestive system designed for whole food, primarily animal products and feed them pure fuel 70% high heat processed grain foundation diets and not have health issues. Its criminal the veternarian and medical communitites cant see this without a study or study funded by some conflicting entity. Its all corrupt, like people cant figure out what dog ate before dog food existed 🤪
I switched my dog to Merrick in 2019 and he was diagnosed with heart failure, an enlarged heart and heart murmur in 2021 and has been on Vetmedin for over 2 years. I had no idea about the study linking grain free foods to heart disease. It kills me that I have been spending over $80 a bag on Merrick food, because it was something I thought would be healthier for my dog, and it turns out it is likely what caused him to develop heart issues. Merrick also uses peas as an ingredient.
We have a 6 year old English golden retriever (Cota) and a 4 year old Goldendoodle (Bella). We had been feeding "Zignature Kangaroo" dog food to both of our dogs since they were puppies. Originally we started feeding this to our English Golden because he has allergies. We tried so many different types of protein – Beef, chicken, salmon, rabbit, etc. and he had issues with all. He could tolerate the kangaroo.
When we got our goldendoodle (Bella) she was put on this food from a young age. Within the last month she has become very ill. Not eating or drinking and had a fainting spell. She had an Xray and ultrasound performed at the vet. Her heart is grossly enlarged. She then had a echo cardiogram performed. She has now been diagnosed with DCM/Congestive heart failure. She is only 4! After telling the vet about her diet, lifestyle, etc. our vet had mentioned several studies that have come out with DIRECT links between Zignature dog food and cardiovascular disease in dogs.
Bella’s parents and siblings have no history of any heart issues.
The vet wanted to check Cota too (English Golden) and he too has heart issues. Fortunately they are not as severe and he should be able to make a recovery. Two completely different dog breeds, different ages (4, and 6), strong/healthy blood lines.
Bella has been on several medications and she showed improvement, but has now taken a steep decline. The Vet just made the recommendation today (6.29.23) to put Bella down. It is so incredibly sad. My heart is broken. She was such a sweet and happy soul. I just want to tell our story to as many people as possible so they and their babies do not have to go through what we are.
where are the receipes?
Thank you for this super informative video. I really appreciate you putting it in perspective just what the chances are of a dog getting DCM. Trying to navigate food and healthcare care be overwhelming and you are God sent and a true blessing.
Please help. Allergic british bulldogs. Grains of any kind he cannot do. Please suggest a diet. Chicken no good. Fish he hates. Beef he itches. Desperate.
Whats up Doc 🥕
What about diamond dog food grain free? what are your thought on that?
1 1/2 yrs ago my dog was diagnosed with a heart murmur which the Vets assistant told me was because of the grain free food (Blue Buffalo) I was feeding him. So I changed to Lamb and Brown Rice. When I got him from the SPCA they said he had heartworm but the vet I was sent to BY the SPCA took another test and said he didn’t have it. 2 years later my vet said he had heartworm and they wanted to give him arsenic which I refused and another vet I took him too, put him on Doxicyclin for a year and he was cured. Then a year later he was diagnosed with a heart murmur. I’ve changed vets a few times but am really confused. He is now on Vetmedin and Lasix and seems ok with a rare cough. Can a heart murmur be cured? He eats primarily my food and then his own when he feels like it. Feeding today is so confusing.
So, I am still confused? What grains can dogs eat?
My 10 year old Labrador was just diagnosed with DCM. He has been on a grain free diet most of his life. My veterinarian has recently added supplements, including taurine, plus we’ve just started to switch his protein based diet to a cardio diet. However, It is a kibble. Is this not a good idea? It is high in omegas. But, it is a kibble diet. I really want to do what is best for him and his outcome.
Hello Dr. Jones, I went to your website to check the full ingredients of dog supplement but can’t find. Where do you think to find the full ingredients?
The clue is on the branded bag of food in the background. They sold out out to Mars and have added more peas and legumes to their mix. The problem with grains in the dog food is the potential glyphosate which reeks havoc on the digestive system. It’s best to find a grain free legume free kibble and mix in with some fresh protein.
It’s tough when one has a dog allergic to just about every grain except white rice—the itching is horrible—and feeding a 100 lb shepherd raw or homemade or freeze dried is outrageously expensive.
Great video. I swear this an get frustrating.. what do you think about fromm 4 star beef grain free?
Dogs were never supposed to eat grains! Total lies
Thank you!
My pup would have seizers.. I read "grain free" was the best diet for him.. I recently switched to regular cans.. because of i heard bad things about "grain free" .. but if I see his health return back to seizers.. is going grain free okay? And Is there anything true to grain free and seizures? Thanks be well
I wouldn’t personally use spinach, they are the highest in oxalate (which is also an anti nutrient like the phytate you mentioned)
So glad I found your channel!! You make it easy to understand how to do what’s best for our beloved furry babies!! Thank you!!
My 7 year old Setter has just been diagnosed with a enlarged heart what food is best to give her?
The dog food is very causing of heart diseases?
I feed grain free dog food & my 140 lb dogs ,live 16 -17 years ,iv been doing it for over 20 years now
Whether you believe it or not the bible is inspired by God , and "interestingly" it advocates grains for dogs See Matt 15 : 27 [Niv] bible . Recent articles have supported this understanding . Google it . Just about everything in any subject today is a lie as a great man of God predicted long ago for our modern time See Isa 59 : 15 [Niv] bible
You forgot to mention that grains also contain phytates…nor did you explain how Orijen got on that list when the food was about 85% meat…Goldens initially got DCM on lamb and rice diets… but certainly a more balanced video than I usually see from vets
You didn’t answer tbh
It would not seem that animals eat grain Thomas so I don’t see why grain is in their food. They do eat grass and fruits and vegetables
Dr. Jones thank you so much for sharing all your secrets and keeping our pets healthy and safe. I just started watching YouTube a few months ago, and I was amazed to find you. I have been trying to do holistic care for my pets for years when I can. You were spot on about the vaccines too- a vet I went to in California years ago stopped the Feline Aids vaccines because it killed my cats, and some of her other patients. Not many vets in the US practice holistic medicine. I saw how others tried to shut you down. THANKS FOR NOT LISTENING TO THEM. I wanted to ask a special favor- recently I had rescued two female pit bull/mix dogs. They were both about a year old. One of the females had her first heat cycle without any problem. The other dog took a month or two longer. I had read online that it’s best to let females have at least one cycle before having them fixed. WRONG WRONG WRONG. The female that took longer to have a cycle GOT A SEVERE INFECTION RIGHT AS THE CYCLE WAS ENDING. SHE DEVELOPED PYOMETRA an infection in her uterus. I am all into natural medicines and had given her all sorts of homeopathic medicines as ALL I SAW WERE HER EYES RUNNING. She was laying around more than usual but I thought it was the cycle causing it. She would lay there and then jump up and bark like nothing was wrong. I WAS COMPLETELY FOOLED FOR DAYS. Finally after about 4 days she stopped eating all together. I called a vet and took her in. HE IMMEDIATELY SPOTTED THE INFECTION. After he ran a test for parvo she came up negative he told me to get her operated on IMMEDIATELY. I could not afford emergency surgery so he told me to bring her back first thing in the morning. He was alone in the clinic and could not do the emergency surgery. He did not even promise she would make it through the night. He feared she would get sepsis. Well luckily she made it overnight and then he operated. It was much worse than he expected so he completely removed her female organs. The cost went from $800- to $1600. This was my first visit to this vet and HE LET ME MAKE PAYMENTS ON THE SURGERY. Otherwise my dog would not have survived. I am now living in Texas my home. I was on a waiting list for the dogs to get fixed for FREE but it was going to take over 6 months to get done. I have rescued 8 dogs and 14 cats currently. I do my best to care for them. Long story short can you PLEASE DO AN EPISODE ON THIS FOR OTHERS TO SEE ? I know they trust you and you have a big audience. I can only hope that my dog Delores’ story can help save another female dogs life. Luckily Dolores is doing good now, it’s been a month since the operation. Thank you so much- I sure enjoy your shows.
Those calculations are only based on those you know, I know you can’t know what you don’t know, but I would guess its higher.