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Holistic Vet: New Science on the Best & Worst Dog Foods | Dr. Karen Becker

Jesse Chappus

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Dr. Karen Becker's deliberate, common sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on social media.

She has spent her career as a small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals.

Karen also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations.

Today we’re discussing her brand new book that she co-wrote with Rodney Habib, The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer.

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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:22 - What you feed your dog & cat matters
00:02:19 - The fresh food movement
00:03:57 - The truth why veterinarians recommend ultra processed pet food
00:08:31 - Homemade cooked diet vs. raw food diet for pets
00:11:20 - How can we help vets to stop fearing homemade diets?
00:15:08 - Medical reasons to feed your pet high pressure pasteurization (HPP) sterile raw meat
00:17:57 - Why pet owners should identity their food philosophy
00:20:37 - Switching up your dog’s protein improves their gut microbiome
00:24:07 - Health can travel up the leash
00:27:47 - Creating a forever dog with proactive wellness
00:30:47 - What’s biologically appropriate nutrition for the species were nourishing?
00:34:49 - Feed your pet healthy, real food snacks
00:38:43 - What foods are actually toxic to your dog?
00:42:59 - Herbs & spices to use and avoid
00:45:02 - Time restricted feeding (TRE) for dogs
00:52:00 - The natural circadian rhythm of a dog
00:57:50 - Supplements & pets – what is recommended?
01:02:18 - Gassy dog? Digestive enzymes can help
01:04:58 - Safe use of colloidal silver
01:08:29 - The difference between colloidal silver and ionic silver
01:09:42 - Karen’s thoughts on raising a vegan dog
01:13:20 - The long term impact of EPA deficiency on dogs
01:14:35 - The benefits of medicinal mushrooms for pets
01:19:21 - Buy foods the whole family (and pets) can eat
01:25:53 - Increasing your dog’s lifespan
01:30:45 - Do the best you can

Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/435

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Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level!

Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.

20 Comments

@JesseChappus Creator 4 years ago (edited) Pinned

I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me know it was great by hitting the LIKE button on the video. Also check to make sure you're subscribed to the channel (it's free 😃). I really appreciate your support 💙 -Jesse

@Doitforyoself 4 years ago

I decided to stop feeding my dog any regular dog food anymore. It has done nothing for him except make him sick. Now, I feed my dog wholesome REAL foods like turkey, vegetables, fish and chicken. My dog is on a protein and high fiber diet with zero simple carbs. The dog food companies only care about your money. It's the same with the VETS in my opinion. For instance, my dog had LIPOMAS and when I changed his diet to REAL food in the right portions, it literally healed it away. All the VET wanted to do was cut him open. I said the hell with you. nowadays people must become their own advocate if they wanna live healthy.

@rc6304 3 years ago

I cooked for my Bailey , a Zuchon. He lived to be 23 and was active and happy until 4 days befor he passed away.

@MultiChillidog 4 years ago

I've had Dobermann's all my life (adult life), always fed them commercial kibble, as I did not know better. All my girls (Dobermann's) lived to around10-11 years, and I felt very fortunate that none passed early, due to DCM (Dobermann breed is very susceptible to this heart condition) or any other condition. My latest Dobie girl had stomach issues/problems since early puppyhood. Over her first 7 year of her life, I would guess spent probably $2000-$3000 (probably more, but will be conservative with my guess, as I never really added all the bills up), just in vet bills and specialized vet prescribed food. About 6 months prior to my girl's 8th birthday, I married. At that time my poor girl was seemly on her death bed. Luckily my new wife was able to be with her 24/7/365 and could really focus her attention on finding a root cause of my girls health issues and finding a cure/solution, or at the very least, try to give her the best quality of life, for whatever amount of time she had left on this earth. After a few months, with my wife witnessing my sweet girl constantly throwing up any and all food (whether it was vet prescribed or something else), usually within about 30 minutes after eating. My wife took her off of all commercial & Vet prescribed kibble and treats, and transitioned her to a raw food diet. Within 1 year my girl was looking and acting like a puppy all over again. I could hardly believe my eyes, and to say my heart was jumping for joy, at seeing her vibrant and healthy again, would be an understatement. Sadly she passed in Sept 2019, but not until she lived to be 16 yrs 3 months old. Never did I have a Dobermann live anywhere close to this age previously, and right up to the end of my sweet girls life, she was active and alert, even still going on our 1-2 hour morning nature walks. Reason I write this, is to say, our dogs/cats are never too old to make healthy changes in their life. I did not think my sweet girl would even make it 9 yrs old, it turned out making a change to a raw healthy diet, gave me (in my opinion) another 7 healthy, joyous and wonderful years with her. This has made me a true believer in a raw species appropriate diet. Will now only feed, all my now and future family members only a raw species appropriate diet. No more commercial kibble for any of them

@FknNefFy 4 years ago

Please PLEASE PLEASE CREATE A FLOW CHART for people to know what to put into home made dog food!!!!!

@vitaluz605 3 days ago

Thanks dor education on dogs

@AmirSuperTube 4 years ago

Dr. Karen Becker is THE ONLY VET I've been listening to in the past decade

@Atmywindow1 4 years ago

LOL. I love her straightforward advice. "If you want your pet to be a vegan, get a rabbit" 😁

@ПроЖизньипосле 4 years ago

Jesse, I don’t leave comments left and right but I want to express my biggest gratitude for your host’s skills.
Thank you for not interrupting the speakers and letting them give us as much information as they are willing to give.
Also thank you for the lengthy, and in-depth interviews. And very well thought-through questions from your end.
Olya

@wendyrobertson3899 4 years ago

I've been feeding raw for years. Best that I've found is only feeding my home grown organic rabbits, chickens and goat, fresh veggies from my garden, except onion, corn, potato and peas (they don't like). Fresh organic fruit, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and a tablespoon of plain greek yogurt every other day. They get portions appropriately sized for each dog two times a day along with organic vitamin and mineral support. My older dog does get turmeric for joint health. The bigger puppy gets 9 ounces of total food per day vs my Chihuahua gets 3 ounces total food per day. According to their latest blood work my vet says they are in perfect health including Burkey filtered water. I have had dogs all my life and did see the damages processed dog food did to a couple of our dogs. My parents told me if I wanted to have a long lived dog, never feed commercial dog food. My long lived 23 year old putty never had commercially available dog food. I was told my Great Dane Mastiff mix would only live about 8-9 years because of his weight class 225 lbs, he lived to 19, never fed commercial dog food.

@gregweever5895 4 years ago

We love her, she’s nothing less than amazing. She’s the reason we feed raw diet, a healthy educated diet thanks to her. Our furry babies are sooooo healthy and happy it’s amazing. Thank you for hosting her

@davemi00 2 years ago (edited)

I keep a Crockpot going for my dogs.
When empty, wash and refill.
Meats, Veggies & Berries -on Sale is what I buy and stock up on. Berries served Fresh

@lesleewatson4266 3 years ago

She is always vastly generous with her information. Always so thought out with full info to consider.

@sheatree8520 3 years ago (edited)

BARF diet saved my dogs life ! and I love this podcast! Straight facts 💯🫶🐶 love the education 💯🐶🙏🏼
Thank you so much !!!!!!

@aishacooper6638 4 years ago

OMG!! I will be a first time dog owner May 9, 2022 and this was so informative. I saw first hand the benefit of changing a dog’s diet. My SIL took on preparing food for her mother’s dog and to see the change in him was miraculous. He had more energy, his hair grew back that had been loss from allergies. His allergy issues disappeared and his vet was amazed at the change in Midnight. I am really excited to provide my new pup with the best life possible. Thank you both again.

@rikker5251 2 years ago

I feed my dog chicken cooked low temp in a crock pot, mashed up peas, carrots , rice and blue berries, and sometimes I cut up a little spinach in his food. He loves it.I mix it up with some fish and other veggies from time to time.. He used to itch and scratch all day on Purina, but since I switched him he rarely scratches, usually only when he runs after a squirrel or rabbit in the bushes.

@Bloomsberrybubble 3 years ago

its rare to have good doctor like her nowadays

@BelindaTN 3 years ago (edited)

Our dog that we had when I was a kid (1960's and 70's) picked her own concord grapes from my daddys grape vines. We would pick a handful and would set in the swing and eat them. We shared with the dog. Then she watched us picking them and just started doing the same. And she only picked the ripe ones. Very delicately and one at a time) OL I guess she didn't eat enough of them to make her sick. Another dog we had, picked up the ripe pears from the ground and would eat them. She only eat the good ones. Would not eat the unripe or those with the soft spots or browning on them. She never ate a lot of them. Like us, just eat one or part of one, every now and then.

@terrymoser2028 4 years ago

I went through this 20 or so years ago with my vet. He was an older man and an excellent vet. He was also an expert in the breed I was running rescue. He asked me why my 5 babies only came in once a year? Why didn't my personal dogs have the typical breed problems? Told him I feed them raw. He was very interested. I had learned from couple that I took over from. Yes it takes time. It has come a long way as far as access and information. Invest in your pets!

@wordswithkay 2 years ago

Amazing Video! I just started feeding my dog Raised Right fresh food that was formulated BY Dr. Becker herself. It's such a gamechanger!! It feels as good as making it in my own house. Then I just add all of the extras to it, mussels, pumpkin, beets, lamb liver, crickets and all the other things my dog likes.