Well, I concur with the vet on raw (sorry
) but many people don't.
As much as I would not recommnend it with the information that I have, it is still a personal choice. I don't know a thing about the freeze drying process but doesn't it kill bacteria? There may be no risk to the Honest Kitchen at all...
If the diet says AAFCO approved, you do not need a multi vitamin.
Most dogs with LP can benefit from Cosequin.
About the teeth, whatever is fed they need to be brushed which you are already doing. The only kibbles that should clean teeth for every dog are those with the VOHC seal.
Ellie's teeth are so much better now that I take care of them and she happens to eat homecooked. When she ate kibble and I didn't do anything for them, she got periodontal disease.
Chewing is great for dogs but to say teeth are going to fall out if they aren't crunching really doesn't seem to be a scientific principle.
Ellie's vet is well aware that she eats homecooked food. She even gave me the name of a nutritionist. Her vet also happens to have a special interest in small animal dentistry and she did a great job with Elllie's oral surgery. I've been feeding this way for the most part for almost two years and she just looked at her teeth and said they look awesome. And the most Ellie chews on is raw vegetables. So unless something changes and Ellie's teeth start falling out again and the dogs of all the other homecookers and raw feeders on YT have the small problem, I'd have to say this vet may not be very educated in this area.
If you are going to go to kibble, it does not need to be one of those either.
There are better foods available.
Oh and dogs don't need vegetables but they are more than okay to give. Right now Ellie is getting egg and sweet potato (per nutritionist) and the diet is balanced.