Farmina N&D: Is Prime the best, Do the White/Brown Formulas work?

Farmina offers the prime line as a grain free option, is this a good thing? Do their White and brown lines really work? Most of all, is the food nutritious?

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[cAtLaDy_]

The calcium in the lamb recipe is 1.1%

[AmericanHuskyCash]

Love your videos!!!! Keep it up! Loved to see your take on
Natures Logic Distinction line.

[TheFeralFerret]

I don't know why I find dog food analysis videos so entertaining, but here I am haha. My chihuahuas and cats are very grateful for your great advice!

[Christine-Youtube-ie]

Hi DocRea, I think I found a perfect 10 what do you think? Hill's Adult 1-6 small bites chicken and barley. It even seems acceptable for a senior.

[hectlop]

Hi Dr. Rea,

First of all, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos to educate us. I’m getting my puppy from a breeder in a few weeks, and I started watching your videos to learn more about dog food and ensure I make the best choice for my puppy. While reviewing the breeder’s contract, I noticed a requirement that we feed the dogs PawTree food and give them NuVet chews. I suspect there might be a financial incentive involved, as I’ve learned that PawTree operates as an MLM. When I spoke with the breeder, she confirmed that this was part of her contract.

I expressed to her that I was uncomfortable committing to PawTree food, especially since many of their diets are grain-free, which raises concerns about DCM. I also believe that what I feed my puppy should be a decision I make with my vet. After a lengthy conversation, she explained that although many of PawTree’s foods are grain-free, they add taurine, which helps prevent DCM. She emphasized that she believes PawTree is one of the best options on the market and wants to ensure her dogs get high-quality food. She also mentioned that most vets tend to recommend Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, or Hill’s, suggesting it’s because those companies heavily fund vet schools.

Despite this, I stood firm and told her I wouldn’t commit to feeding my puppy PawTree unless my vet approves. She then informed me that this would void the health guarantee on the puppy, which I’m honestly not too concerned about.

Since I don’t have my puppy yet, I haven’t had a chance to discuss this with my vet. I was hoping you could review this brand and share your thoughts on it, as well as on NuVet chews. Specifically, the breeder wants us to use PawTree White Fish and Rice kibble or the Chicken variety.

Thank you in advance for your insight!

[ReneeCappelletty]

Love these videos!! I do feed Farmina to my 7 dogs. I also add in Dr. Harvey’s as a topper with the chicken as the protein. Would love for you to review the Dr. Harvey’s one day.

[nolanslaybaugh]

please excuse me if youve discussed this in depth somewhere else ive watched a ton of videos of yours and havent noticed it. my dogs have skin allergies/problems and in my research/experience with vet its usually due to yeast which is diet related. Others suggest to go grain free for situations like this, do you agree? if not, what would you suggest? just higher quality food in general could solve this?

[Picklemoonshine]

Could you please review Sundays for dogs, when able. Thank you!

[Montessori_Motherhood]

Have you done badlands ranch yet? I’d love to hear that since it’s supposed to be better than regular kibble.

[HOMEISHEREFOSTER]

What would you recommend feeding a pregnant french bulldog while pregnant? I know high protein is good but there so many brands to choose from. Can you provide a specific brand and/or food you would recommend while she is pregnant? Also, do you recommend puppy food the entire time or just the last 2 weeks of the pregnancy?

[George.J]

There is a Lithuanian brand named "Nature's Protection" that makes food for white, brown, and dark dogs AND cats in their Superior Care line, and they also claim to reduce tear stains. I asked them about studies regarding their cat food, they said they did internal research but did not publish in any scientific journal.

[mariafernandacastaneda]

Hi doctor ! please do a review on Inception Dog food. 25-30$ for a 13.5 pound bag is very reasonable price. Simple ingredients as I can see. Would be great having your POV

[blueback]

Hi again, my pup cedar has had alergy symptoms like scratching with quinoa herring so Farmina suggested the white line. Do you think that it would aid with the allergies ?

[aprilcasserly]

Hey Dr Rea! Hope all is well. Missing the cat videos!!!! ❤

[steakburger]

I just bought a bag of the adult maxi lamb pumpkin and blueberry recipe. I guess I was fooled again that this food was made in Italy .

[Jessicat]

Can you please tell us your #1 choice for dog food!? Is puppy food a different choice!?

[jessicaveylan]

The thing that is never discussed about sensitivity to ANY grain diets....human or animal. Is there an issue with the herbicides and pesticide levels on that grain that are the actual cause of the issue as opposed to the grain itself? There is an MIT scientist who's findings say glyphosate is the real cause of inflammation and conditions from grains.

[Daygomadebrian]

At Farmina are the experts DACVN?
A friend swears they had cases of dcm?🤦🏽

[bikesandbeagles]

Grabbed a bag of Farmina today after seeing so many good reviews. Got home, flipped over that bag, and saw made in Serbia. Very disappointed.

[levigutierrez]

including the actual Sugar content Aka Starch= Carbohydrates = Sugar would be quiet nice as well exposing the Food industries hidden secret.😮🤔👌👍