Many of the dog food recipes found on the Internet look good, but they often don't have the nutritional requirements for your dog.
Experts agree that a homemade dog food diet is better for your dog, but before you look for dog food recipes you need to educate yourself on the subject.
For your dog to be happy and healthy they will need the proper amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. With a little reading your can learn how to use all the nutrients to provide a well balanced diet for your dog.
Every dog is different and that is why commercially processed dog food fails miserably when it comes to keeping our dogs healthy. There is no way they can come up with a commercially made dog food recipe that will be right for every dog.
Once you learn how to do it you can change the dog food recipe for your dogs needs. Once you select a recipe you just cook up a large batch and divide it into daily portions and freeze it.
I have listed a few of the dog food recipes we use, but you should take the time to learn how to select a recipe that is best for your dog.
Canine Meat and Grain Menu 2 cups cooked brown rice 2/3 cup Lean beef 2 teaspoons lard -- or veggie oil 1/4 cup vegetables --no onion *Supplements Mix the above. You can cook the meat if you want to, use your judgment. Serve slightly warm. *For supplements, add 2 tsp. powder and 1 tsp. oil to feed daily- now this is for a 5-15 lb. dog, and the book instructs to use double supplements for a puppy.
Divine Doggy Dinner 1/2 pound ground beef -- or turkey, chicken, lamb 1/4 cup cooked rice 1 small potato 1/4 cup green beans -- about 5-8 beans 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Brown the meat in a pan. When completely cooked, drain the fat. Add the cooked rice; mix well. Set aside. Cut the potato and beans into small bite-sized pieces. Place in a pot with water; bring to a boil. Simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain. Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Add garlic powder; toss thoroughly under low heat. Let the dinner cool thoroughly before serving to prevent burning. Yield: about 2 dinners
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