Home Made Dog Food

Have you seen the price of dog food lately?  That, coupled with recent tampering scares in the dog food industry, has prompted many pet owners to look at alternative ways to more safely (and inexpensively), give their dogs the nutritional foods they need - and will more enjoy eating. 

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Making home made dog food is easier than you might think.  The first thing to remember is to check with your vet before switching to home made dog food to see what special nutritional needs your particular pet may need.  And, always introduce new foods slowly by first mixing it with the over-the-counter foods you've already been feeding your pet.  This will help alleviate any tummy troubles your dog may experience from a sudden food switch.

When making homemade dog food, keep in mind that most breeds need a diet that contains of 40 percent meat; 30 percent vegetables and 30 percent starch.  Follow this formula and your dog may be eating a more well-balanced diet than you!

Canned dog foods generally have more fillers than homemade varieties, so most dogs transition well.  Since dogs use their sense of smell most to determine what they will and will not eat, fresh home made dog foods are often preferred by most pets compared to their manufactured counterparts.

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There are a few important things to remember though, when making your pet's food:

• It may take a few tries to find the recipe your pet enjoys most.  Finicky eaters especially may require a little kitchen experimenting to find the best mix.
• Use ground turkey instead of ground beef when possible - it's leaner and healthier
• Liver, kidneys and eggs are excellent nutritional sources for dogs
• Start with a basic mix of ground turkey, rice and carrots.  Most dogs love it!
• Offer your dog a variety of foods to ensure they are getting all of  the nutrients they need
• Consider crushing a dog vitamin in their food
• Eggshells have a lot of vitamins in them.  Finely crush one in your dog's food when available

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