Make My Own Natural Dog Food

101 natural dog food treat recipes to make your dog healthy and happy the book has lots of recipes you can make for your dog in your own kitchen and it includes both meals and treats.

Make my own natural dog food.

Make sure you supplement your dog s homemade diet with calcium unless you feed raw meaty bones. A note about calories. All the recipes listed below are better for your dogs than canned dog food or kibble because they are made from natural ingredients with no additives or preservatives that being said they are relatively lower in calories as a result but should be consumed in moderation serving sides similar to what they currently eat. While homemade dog food has merits pre prepared foods with whole ingredients are now available.

These simple recipes have a good balance of protein veggies and grains to keep your. What to feed when you make your dog s food. I freeze the homemade dog food in yogurt cups you could use cottage cheese containers large or small depending on the size meal your furry baby needs. I am a natural feeder as well and make all my own foods.

Dog nutrition can be tricky especially when considering cooking for your pets. The best way to make sure a recipe has what it takes is to choose one created by an expert with training in dog nutrition says jennifer larsen dvm phd. Healthy homemade dog food is easier to make than you think in some cases all you need is a slow cooker. If cooking dog food just isn t possible for you consider adding variety to your dog s diet by switching up your commercially available dog food.

Get ready tails will wag. One very important thing to remember here is dogs do not chew their food 100 times before swallowing therefore it is extremely important to ensure veggies have been ground fine to ensure nutrients can be absorbed by their bodies. Low calorie dog food recipes. Feed your dog a wide variety of foods from different food groups.

If you are interested in making your dog s food and wondering what to feed him i can recommend my own book on home cooking for dogs canine cuisine. Make the change gradually feeding more and more of the new food over time to avoid gastrointestinal issues. Stick to lean meats and remove skin from the poultry you feed unless your dog is highly active. Of course before making serious changes to your animal s diet talk to your pet s veterinarian.

That might be a certified pet nutritionist or a phd trained animal nutritionist with experience making pet food. And furry friends will purr with pleasure. My rescue dog has done so incredibly well on a rice quinoa white bean green bean olive oil ground turkey vit e vit a mix.