Dr. Karen Becker - Worth Following or Full of Pseudoscience? | Popular People II
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- Welcome one and all! Join Dr. Em as they discuss Dr. Karen Becker. A popular person with a significant social media following who pops up in news for a variety of reasons. Are the social media and blog posts legit? Are the supplements she sells based on science? Or is it pseudoscience?
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It would be much easier to follow and possibly believe what you are saying about Dr. Becker if you actually connect and reference your research or studies that debunk each statement of Dr. Becker that you believe is untrue. How else can one tell if you are or are not simply stating your opposing beliefs?
Did you use the video description? It links to previous videos where I have covered the subjects in detail and have linked to plenty of additional reading in those video descriptions...
Will you please share the studies that show fresh food is bad for dogs? Also, how do you address the growing number of nutritionally complete raw food brands? Thank you.
Feel free to use the links in the video description for additional information. Some of them link to my previous videos on topics like home cooked and raw pet food, and the video descriptions of those videos have plenty of links to research studies.
Thank you for engaging with the material, I hope you find it helpful!
@@VetMedCorner thank you. I didn't think to look in the description. I appreciate the content. I'm a raw feeder and very much believe in what I'm doing. I also believe that I should never be afraid of people who challenge my beliefs. It's important to continue educating myself.
Not a problem! Sometimes I forget to edit into the video that I have additional information in the video description. The information will absolutely be a challenge for you, and I am grateful you are approaching it with an open mind. Belief is not enough when it comes to pet nutrition, we absolutely must rely on the preponderance of evidence and the consensus statements of experts.
All the best!
Google- "Health Problems Dogs & Cats can have when eating an Un-balanced raw & cooked homemade diets" cat especially can haven awful health problems....
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3003575/
This statement is so true:
Pet food industry trained the veterinary industry.
Nope.
My $250 000 in tuition. Along with the tuition of all my classmates.
You may find the nutrition video series helpful for additional information about animal nutrition. Here's a link to the first one
czcams.com/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/video.html
No, none of them did. My tuition funded it and my professors made the curriculum. Just like all the other courses over my 4 years at vet school.
Who owns the vet school you attended? They control the curriculum, so again who owns the school?
As is already stated above - no one 'owns' the vet school. The tuition from the students pay for the program.
Show me peer reviewed research that shows your recommended pet food is better than a complete and balanced fresh food.
Please use the links in the video description to find and watch the nutrition series I did.
@@VetMedCornerI did. Unless I completely missed it, there is no mention of such studies. There are standalone studies but none showing a comparison of processed food and complete and balanced fresh food. My dogs were kibble fed most of their lives (multiple brands…even prescription). Liver and kidney values were high, a few of them had horrible allergies, I was having to get dentals every year, a few were on daily arthritis medication. Within 6 months of switching to a complete and balanced raw food, their lab work is completely normal, they have more energy, zero allergies, zero need for arthritis medication, and they no longer need dentals every year. The fear mongering is coming from the pet food industry and the veterinary industry. There may not be much scientific research to back up the claim that fresh is better than processed, but if it’s done properly, dogs thrive. A lot of the research I’ve looked at in favor of processed diets is funded by the pet food industry. Show me non-biased research that it’s better.
I have links in the video descriptions of those videos for additional reading and to help you connect with a veterinary nutritionist for additional information.
@@VetMedCorner looks like you are more interested in promoting you videos and links thank you are anything. The pet food industry has you promoting them with their biased research and you don’t even realize it. Their main concern is making money. Not our pets.
The links for additional reading aren't mine. I also receive zero funding from anyone.
I raw feed my dog, and I use a vet that supports, and sells raw foods for dogs. In my county there are several vets that support raw feeding, even in the Emergency Hospital. I know many people who spent hundreds to thousands of dollars on traditional vet care with no solutions that finally found help for their dogs when switching the diet to raw and using holistic care. For humans I feel we could say there was a placebo effect, but I am not sure we could with dogs. How do you explain dogs who get relief from skin & coat conditions, digestive issues and improve mobility issues? I can understand if someone doesn't like a certain person, but not sure how to explain such a growing body of like minded practicing vets and a growing raw food industry. As for supplements, there are tons of those by various companies with many of the same ingredients. And yes, my dog eats bones. Not dense ones, and not cooked ones, but she does eat bones and hasn't had any dental issues at almost 6 years old. I am sure you take the time to make these videos because you care about pets and want them to be safe. I appreciate and respect that, even if I don't agree with what you are saying in this video.
Anecdote is not research, and this channel is dedicated to only sharing research based best practices.
You may find the information from my nutrition series and dental health series helpful! In the video descriptions of those videos are links to additional resources for you.
All the best!
@VetMedCorner I would argue that the many pet parents coming forward and sharing the amazing health benefits that raw has provided for our pets IS a form of research. There's definitely something worth looking into here. I mean how do you think we as a species have come so far? Science is observing and applying. I observed my oldest cat suffering and hating her prescription diets. I applied a species appropriate diet knowing what kind of health issues I also needed to target, and then I watched her flourish and be happy at the age of 13. Yes, she's still alive and happy. I observed my pitbull puppy (we all know how sensitive they are) be sick from kibble and cooked foods. I applied a raw diet (organs, bones, and all) and watched him thrive into a pure muscle machine.
I very much used the scientific method, and am always checking my work, checking what foods they got when, and what else needs to be incorporated into their diets if I've missed something.
I have 4 (5 including a frog who eats insects) thriving animals all on this type of diet. It's worth the research.
What did dogs eat before dry kibble
Human waste? Garbage? You might find their QOL poor as veterinary medicine didn’t always exist in the capacity we have today, but at least they didn’t have to eat kibble, am I right?
Guess 😅
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I want to thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Throughout this video, you point out that there is little to no support for the claims by Dr. Karen Becker. However, I was able to find support for many things you mentioned.
For example...
You mention Dr. Becker's clinic - she sold that clinic and no resides in Arizona, traveling around the world to interview scientists and speak at conferences. On the screen, it appears you have a question about whether it's closed or not.
Through a meme, you state that a certification for homeopathy and acupuncture is nonsense. Are you saying that the certification is nonsense or the practices? While there is still a disagreement about the benefits and effectiveness of homeopathy (studies are ongoing), there are studies that show that acupuncture is beneficial for chronic pain and it's being taught in veterinarian schools.
I was able to find several articles by reputable sources that discussed the benefits of acupuncture. Here's an article by Harvard: hms.harvard.edu/news/exploring-science-acupuncture
You discuss Dr. Becker's supplements. Dr. Becker formulates supplements and diets for several companies. She doesn't sell supplements.
You labeled the following terms as fear-mongering: organic, human-grade, and non-GMO. I disagree that these are fear mongering. There is a growing number of people both in the pet lover community and outside the community who want to avoid dangerous chemicals in their food. There are many reputable sources that warn us about glyphosate and other chemicals. People seek foods and treats that are non-GMO, human-grade, and organic because we hope that they have been exposed to fewer chemicals.
You discussed ingredients in the Mercola supplements that don't have benefits backed by studies, however, I disagree here as well:
According to ClinicalEducation.com, "L.A. is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a source of dietary fibre, but also has potential therapeutic benefits as an immune stimulating agent and cancer protocol adjunct." - www.clinicaleducation.org/resources/reviews/a-review-of-larch-arabinogalactans/
Here is a 2016 study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4828828/
You mentioned that colostrum is ineffective in dogs after the first 18 hours of life, but you failed to mention the many other benefits of colostrum. According to VCA Hospitals, "colostrum is the antibody-rich fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first few days after birth. Colostrum also provides several important growth hormones and other compounds such as lactoferrin for the newborns." - vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/colostrum
Here is another article by Innovative Veterinary Care that lists benefits of colostrum for dogs: ivcjournal.com/colostrum/
You bring up Dr. Becker's comparison of kibble to fast food and it appears that you misunderstand where she and others are coming from with this connection. No one believes that fast food is meant to meet a human's nutritional needs. The comparison is due to the manufacturing process - both kibble and fast food are highly processed foods.
This is all from the first few minutes of your video. I believe that it' important to offer an unbiased critique of experts in the pet industry. However, this video isn't unbiased. Many of the statements made were able to be disproven with a simple Google search.
Thank you for the inspiration to do more homework. I enjoyed learning about Dr. Becker.
I can tell that this is important to you because it took a lot of time to put together the material you’ve shared, but Googling isn’t the same as understanding and summarizing a body of research. The latter avoids the common fallacies associated with cherry picking information from blogs or using blogs as a primary information source.
This channel shares up to date, research based, best practice information and that is what I have presented.
You bring up "cherry picking" and using "blogs". However, in a lot of the comments I have seen you reply to, you yourself provide a blog as evidence...😑
Those are written by experts in the field, summarize studies in a way lay people can understand, and link to research studies... That is like comparing apples to oranges.
I was listening up untill your comments comparing raw vs. kibble. Thanks but no thanks.
I did summarize the extensive body of research on raw pet nutrition in another video, you may find it helpful for additional information.
All the best!
Have you actually read her book 'The Forever Dog'. Dr Becker talks with scientists - experts - all over the world. She also has a detailed video 'bones and your dog' on CZcams in which she carefully goes through the pros and cons of bones and how to pick the right one for your dog - she does say bones are not for all dogs.
Yes I have. The book is more of the same nonsense.
Here's a nice, detailed explanation
skeptvet.com/Blog/2021/11/book-review-the-forever-dog-surprising-new-science-to-help-your-canine-companion-live-younger-healthier-and-longer/
I'm not saying everything she says or sells is right.. but my dogs teeth are much healthier on a raw diet. I don't mean from bones I mean just the meat diet. Iv seen other dogs mouths from poor diet. Also feeding foods like Purina and low quality foods are full of carbs starch and sugar.. how is that healthy? Theirs nothing wrong with fresh cooked food. That's why so many dogs are fat and have diabetes and pancreatitis. We know you get a profit from your low quality vet kibble. And over vaccinating can be harmful. First set for sure but dogs that have immune system problems get sick from multiple vaccines as they use animal protein in them and it causes an immune system reaction.
Unfortunately you have been told many wrong and dangerous things. Let me grab you research based, accurate information.
First, that's not how dental disease formation works. Here's info on how to slow down dental disease, in the video description are links to experts (ie veterinary dentists) so you can read there for additional information if you like.
czcams.com/video/Erj0nwXSuNI/video.html
Next, here's the information you seem to be most in need of, as most of the misinformation you stated is related to pet nutrition.
Here's an explanation of who pet nutrition experts are and what the WSAVA guidelines are
czcams.com/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/video.html
Here's a summary of the research about home cooked pet food
czcams.com/video/NLb_VpRVj6Q/video.html
And here's a summary of the research about feeding raw
czcams.com/video/o_m8PrwQjnw/video.html
Again, please use the video descriptions to find additional reading from experts (in this case veterinary nutritionists).
Additionally, I've never made a single dollar of profit from the prescription diets stocked in the clinic that is used to treat a variety of medical issues. This is because I am paid a salary by the vet clinic with zero correlation to the number or type of appointments I see in that shift.
Lastly, here's information on vaccines
czcams.com/video/bwWw-Y3PXKQ/video.html
Please use the video description for additional reading from the experts (ie veterinary immunologists).
Prove she gets profit from "vet kibble"? whatever this means
And oh yes, good point. Your dog has good teeth. I'm sure that's worth the risk to their life..... Good looking teeth. I'm sure you're gonna say they have nice fur too
Because superficial things is all it takes to get you on board
In practice I also see a lot of dogs and cats come in on raw diets with dental disease... Diseases that are seen under the tooth and not on the part that is exposed
I can't understand anyone claiming that kibble is great for pets. Especially the prescription diets. They are absolute garbage. My vet wants me to put my cat on one and there is only one version that doesn't contain ingredients that she is allergic to. That one form only comes in a dry kibble, and she can't eat that long-term either because she gets struvite crystals, so she needs a highly moist food. It puts me between a rock and a hard place, and my vet has no advice about what to do about it, so I am going to switch to a raw or gently cooked whole and complete diet with a unique protein and see what happens. Both of my pets have been on veterinarian-suggested diets their whole lives and both of them have bad digestive issues that vets have no good answers for. It's time to try something else.
Please use the info in the video description to get some additional information as there are many incorrect things in your comment.
Additionally, if your GP veterinarian has done what they are able to then it's time to see an internal medicine specialist. Not put them on an unbalanced and dangerous diet.
Are you am animal nutritionist
If you have gone through the nutrition series that is linked in the video description, it will explain why the title 'animal nutritionist' means absolutely nothing as anyone can claim it at any time.
Here's the video explaining who pet nutrition experts are, along with what the WSAVA guidelines are
czcams.com/video/eXiqSKUWp0c/video.html
All the best!
Are we envious of her success and her followers? Shame that your Purina founded vet school didn’t give you the successes she’s got.
Tell me you actually don't know anything about reality without telling me you don't know anything...
Hi Dr. Em! What's your source on colostrum not being able to be absorbed by dogs past the newborn phase? I have been recommended to give colostrum to my giant schnauzer puppy until she is at least 1 and I'm wondering if I'm just wasting my money at this point. I know Skansen kennel swears by it.
Here's a decent, referenced, open source summary review that covers the information:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8614261/
As you will read, the digestion of lactase is possible up to roughly 2mo of age, and then it declines sharply. This is why adult dogs and cats are considered lactose intolerant and giving them (especially large amounts of) lactose results in GI upset (flatulence, diarrhea, etc) and is not recommended.
As far as the immunoglobulins go, the maximum absorption of it from colostrum occurs within the first 8hrs, but the GI tract of the puppy loses the ability to absorb them after approximately 12 to 15hrs of life, although one paper demonstrated that maybe some might still be able to do some absorption for up to 24hrs of life. After this, the canine and feline GI tract is impermeable to immunoglobulins. Period.
As a result, I would never waste my money buying colostrum for my dog. Feeding a life stage and size appropriate diet that meets WSAVA guidelines, plus keeping them a lean body condition score are the two best things you can do for them as they grow!
Take care!
@@VetMedCorner I am a big fan of Royal Canin and use it both for my cats and my dog. In the puppy/kitten starter formula there is colostrum. I wonder what the is science behind that is if they can't absorb it properly.
Royal Canin is excellent, research based and does meet WSAVA guidelines. Which specific product are you referencing? Have you asked Royal Canin about it?
I know that they have a colostrum/milk product to use for the very young neonates that aren't going enough milk from their mother... Is that the product you are thinking of?
@@VetMedCorner I agree it's excellent! I am referring to RC mother&baby cat formula and RC puppy starter formula. They are both kibble and on the packages it says "contains colostrum to strengthen the immunity system." I dont know if they can absorb the colostrum in the formulas but both my rescue dog and my 2 trash kittens thrived on these formulas (my dog was seperated from its mom at 3 weeks old and i found my kitties at 10 days old in the trash bin). so since they have done so well on RC, I was thinking the colostrum helped. I can ask RC like you said. But I am Turkish so I am not so sure if the consultant would be informed enough to answer this question but they can always mail their main center I guess. Thank you!
When I search for those specific products I see that they are a mousse, and designed to help the puppy/kitten during the weaning process. I also don't see a listing for colostrum in the product at all?
www.royalcanin.com/ca/en_ca/dogs/products/retail-products/starter-mousse-canned-dog-food
If you find any other information, and you feel up to it, I am always happy to learn more! Thank you for the question!
May I ask what you feed your animals?
If you use the links in the video description, I explain both who pet nutrition experts are and what the WSAVA guidelines are, that should be helpful for you!
Tl:dr I would love to get information on chews for dogs!
I'm a dog trainer and the benefits of chewing are pretty undeniable. However, I have a lot of trouble discussing this with clients because the most effective/ satisfying chews are very risky. It feels like a trade off between mental health and physical health. Common alternatives are stuffed kongs or licky mats. However, kongs can't really be chewed effectively and some dogs don't like them much even when properly introduced. Licky mats aren't meant to be chewed and when a dog tries to, we obviously have to take them away. There aren't many or any safe products meant to be actually placed in the back of the mouth and chewed (that I know of). Like nylabones are man made but very hard. Antlers, cow hooves, and frozen raw bones are hazardous, but can leave dogs more visibly satisfied for longer than safer options. This is obviously a god send when you have a puppy or dog with a lot of anxiety. Pig's ears also work well, although are also consumed faster and are high in fat making them a risk for pancreatitis. Rawhide is a huge risk for a blockage, but are no-hide chews better? I heard one vet recommend dried beef tendons, but they are also very hard until rehydrated through chewing. Same with bully sticks. The options are endless and all hold risks!
Since you have an interest in behavioral health, I'd love to see how you balance the risk/ benefit and which chews you might recommend.
Thank you!
The specific answer to this question will vary from dog to dog, however, I never offer unsafe items (ie ones that are too hard, or are raw/freeze dried) in the same way that I would never allow my dog to chew on other unsafe items (like an electrical cord).
Stuffed (and frozen, for additional challenge) food puzzles are generally the most successful. If a dog doesn't like a Kong (which is rare, but of course does happen!) there are tons of other options. The first brands that jump to mind are Starmark (many dogs find those last a long time) and Westpaw (like the Toppl, Tux and Qwizl). I often use VOHC accepted products stuffed into the Qwizl to make those chews more challenging for my dog. This can mean using a carrot peeler or knife to get them into a size that fits, but it's not hard to problem solve. Other people freeze canned food in ice cube trays for water bottles and stuff those into the Qwizl...
With some trial and error plus some creativity it doesn't take long to find some safe chewing outlets for our dogs.
One last note - remember that all treats/chews/toppers/etc must make up less than 10% of the daily caloric intake. If you are giving more than that the diet is unbalanced. This is a big reason for why I use a lot of canned food and/or kibble with water in food puzzles.
@@VetMedCorner Thank you for your response. I've used the West paw products (they are a fantastic company), but because the dog is trying to get something out of it instead of enjoying chewing the item itself, it's not the same effect. The starmark chews may be a better solution. I had moved away from chews made out of those materials since two vets cautioned me away from them for other gastro reasons.
The reason I say the stuffed products, and certainly the puzzles, aren't the same is that they can promote more active movement and mental engagement. When a dog settles in on chewing a bully stick, they're not trying to figure out how to get something out, they're just enjoying the taste/ sensation of chewing. In discussions about behavior mod, chewing has become a more frequently discussed way of helping anxious dogs cope with a lot of stress because of the potential effects on the HPA axis. However, I don't know if there's enough evidence to say chewing on an item effects that differently than licking out food from a stuffed toy. It doesn't seem like there is a ton of peer-reviewed evidence for the effects of chewing in dogs overall; most of what I have found is about rats and humans and has been extrapolated to dogs. Still, I feel like I can see a difference between settling into chewing an item and working to get food out of a stuffed toy. Maybe that's just me, though.
You are correct that more research could be helpful!
I don't note the difference between working on a stick of some sort vs working on a stuffed item of some sort unless the food puzzle is new or perhaps too challenging for the dog. I look forward to future information that we will hopefully get as more research is done.
There certainly are chewing options that are not too hard and that are cooked. It comes down to finding them and finding an option that works for the individual (keeping caloric content, and medical history etc in mind). All the best with the problem solving!
If i feed my dog home cooked dog food. Bone Calcium powdered added etc…. And I have got to admit that their fur looks and feels lovely, their eyes really do look clearer and people notice significantly.
I’m not against kibble or raw or cooked in just stating the observations I see x x
Unfortunately, your perception of these things doesn't mean that the diet is complete/properly formulated/appropriate.
The links in the video description that cover the research surrounding home cooking and the link that covers nutritionally related heart issues (ie nDCM) will also be applicable as DCM is a significant risk for pets on home cooked diets that are improperly formulated.
I hope you find the information helpful and that you make the necessary changes to care for your dogs as best as is possible. I can tell you are a dedicated human who wants to do the best thing, and the information in those videos gives you what you need to know in order to do that.
and your nutritional and vaccination schedule recommendations for my 5 yr old rescued Standard Schnauzer are ?
Are you asking in good faith?
As a GP veterinarian, I don't have 'my' recommendations, my recommendations align with what the research demonstrates and what the consensus of the experts is (ie veterinary nutritionists and veterinary immunologists).
Apparently, you do not study pet nutrition. And since you disagree with the philosophy of feeding appropriate foods to pets, you are biased in everything you have said in the CZcams video. What are your qualifications? How much nutrition have you study? Do you understand alternative foods at all?
Feel free to check out the video description for additional information.
Could you do a video on judymorgan
I indirectly did when discussing the rumours Morgan is currently pushing about Purina (and now other companies as well)... Let me grab that video for you
czcams.com/video/qCrF1b4zdZM/video.htmlsi=msqqBoKSsZ3FpP1z
Thank you so much for the suggestion! It's very appreciated!
ARE YOU A ROBOT?
ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU ARE?
I just shared this with a friend!
I hope they find it helpful, thank you for sharing it!
Is your friend Dr Karen Becker? 😂😂
So HARD to listen to this without falling asleep!!!!!!!!! SPEED UP WOMAN!
Very interesting!! You might be interested in doing a video on former veterinarian Andrew Jones, he still calls himself "Dr"
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I will add them to my list.
Welcome to VMC 😊
I agree. He doesn't even have his license anymore....
I’m SO glad I found your channel and I have been posting your videos on my Facebook dog training page - I appreciate all that you do in the CZcams world to educate and dispel misinformation 😊🐾
This comment has just made my day! Welcome to VMC! If you ever have a topic that you'd like me to cover in the future, don't hesitate to say so and I can add it to my list!
@@VetMedCorner will do! 😊
The sad thing is that I think she truly believes what she is spewing. I believe she is sincere. If she had the slightest doubt, her succes with her books, selling products, etc has dispelled it. Another sad thing is pets will suffer in the end
Pets suffering is my biggest concern - and I wish that she would consult actual experts and learn outside of the echo chamber she currently resides in
When I watch a video done by dr Becker, she always references a “study done by the verterinary association of X” or “the university of Y” where as you are trying to claim these are false with the use of a cartoon dog meme giving a big sigh. Not sure which is more effective for me lol.
If this is a genuine question, in good faith, feel free to let me know what issue you'd like more information on specifically.
Thank you for this video
Thank you for watching 💜
Thanks for continuing to post evidence based information. Unfortunately popular people, including popular veterinarians, don’t always do good with the platforms they have. Correct evidence based information is rare these days. I’m happy to know I can always find it on your channel
This means so much - thank you for this lovely comment! You just made my day!
I bought one expensive health supplement from Becker through Mercola store a few years ago and my dog vomited every time she ate it. They did refund.
I'm so glad that you didn't lose any money, I know there are many people who waste so so so so much money on useless (and sometimes dangerous) supplements.
I was gobsmacked at the Mercola website. Oof.
@@VetMedCorner I'm glad you exposed her. Preying on the good will of people that only want the best for their pets. Fearmongering is right.
Thank you for your very kind comment 💜 I hope that your weekend is a good one!
@@VetMedCorner You too! You work hard to keep us on the right side of vet medicine. Much appreciated.
No, they are sharing their experience in the context of the information from the video. On this channel we do not tolerate rudeness nor do we tolerate spreading of misinformation/non research based information.
As none of the products have published, peer reviewed research studies, nor are they based on any research based information, it's irresponsible to be peddling them.
There is nothing backing up the product that becker is selling, or of Moringa Oliefere? Be clear. futhermore, I don't think anything you get on the market is food fit for any living creature. If I can't consume it why would I feed it to my animal. Having said that, is something I purchase from a store to eat for me, bio specific to a dog or cat? Perhaps not. Ie; cookies. I don't like fear mongering...not from Becker and not from people like you. I like information.
She has a lot of information on her videos and in her descriptions. You can definitely eat dog food yourself, but you might have issues if that is all you choose to eat because it is formulated for the specific nutritional needs of domesticated dogs. You can, however, use the same product they give to people who are in comas or unable to eat their own food because that is designed specifically for humans as a balanced and complete diet.
You should look at Rodney Habib as well
Are they a research based +R trainer? Thank you so much for the suggestion - it's very appreciated!
Rodney Habib is worse than Karen Becker. From Wikipedia: “Habib is often asked to speak on the topics related to pet nutrition and wellness despite having no recognized advanced training or degrees in animal health or nutrition.”
What about her sidekick.....rodney
I'm not at all familiar with Rodney. I can add them to my list of future video topics
I saw Karen Becker once say that since dogs and wolves share 99% of their DNA we should feed them like wolves. By that logic, we should eat like chimpanzees since we share 99% of their DNA! LOL.
🤣 your point is so right and it made me chuckle!!!
@@VetMedCorner We would be much healthier if we ate more like chimpanzees... very true! the fact that you would chuckle at that or disagree with that makes me chuckle....are you sponsored by burger king?🤓
Please share the peer reviewed, published body of research proving that the human species would be healthier if we ate like chimpanzees.
@@VetMedCorner Do you not think some organic vegetables, fruit, nuts and forest raised meat would be a good start? or should we start with a first ingredient like brown rice and corn? its clear to see what side you sit on!
Until you have peer reviewed, published research, I put zero weight on your claims. You could just as easily be claiming the opposite, and without evidence I would also ignore that.
Unfortunately, many people fall for marketing scams, so it's important to critically evaluate claims from non experts.
this is awesome! i wish more people watched this and understood the importance of evidence-based nutrition. thats why i always feed WSAVA compliant foods to my pets because I believe in science. Thank you Dr. Em!
I appreciate you watching! Welcome to VMC 💜
Lol That industry that pay vets to push. Kibble is processed garabage and vet that recommends them is untrust worthy. No animal in nature eats processed
Thanks for this info!!!! Thank goodness I've not ever bought anything of hers. The most horrible thing she could put out there is the "bones are good". And I had a dog that almost choked to death on one of those rawhide things. Since then I have not bought anything like that. Over 30 years ago I found a book by a vet in France who swore up and down raw diets were the best and that lots of veggies were the best because wild animals always go for the stomach contents. (I'm not trying to point out the feeding veggies to dogs, I am trying to point out that she said it's the first thing predators go for - stomach contents.) Also, that feeding them as if they were still wild animals made them so healthy you would never have to vaccinate them again. I never followed her advice. And now, after watching live-stream South African safaris I have found that NO predator eats the stomach contents and many predators die from diseases our pets don't get because there are vaccinated from that disease. 💕
I am so glad that your dog didn't die from choking like that - it's so scary when those sorts of things happen! I have seen many dogs die from eating bones and it's simply not worth the risk.
I really appreciate that you are learning over time, that's a great trait to have! If you are interested in more information about raw pet food, I've done a video on it, summarizing the large body of research we have
czcams.com/video/o_m8PrwQjnw/video.html
I look forward to more comments from you in the future - I truly appreciate hearing from you!
Rawhide is NOT recommended by Dr Becker and she gives many more reasons than just the choking hazards.
You will find the dental video series interesting as it describes what is effective and appropriate to use.
Rawhides most certainly don't fit into that...
Dr Karen Becker specifically states to NEVER feed those raw hide chews. They are dangerous.
Fantastic video!
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