Commercially prepared dog foods were allegedly reported to have damaging preservatives that put your dog's health at risk. I wanted my Staffy, to be in tip-top shape all the time. So I make it a point to feed him with healthy good food.

Let me share with you two healthy dog food recipes that are among Mr. Taffy's favorite dishes, beef stew and chicken pastel on rice.

Beef Stew

Boil 2 cups of chicken stock. Add 300 gms of beef. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Add sliced carrot (1 large-sized.) and cubed potatoes (3 medium-sized). This usually lasts him two dinners.

Chicken Pastel

Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil. Sauté 250gms. chicken (small slices) and 1 cup of sliced artichokes. Add ½ cup chicken stock, simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside and cool. Pour over 1cup cooked rice. This is also good for two dinners.

When preparing healthy dog food recipes, you can alternate a dish that's protein-heavy and a vegetarian dinner. This will give your pet a variation of flavors. As there are as many healthy dishes that we ourselves like, we have the same, if not more, number of healthy dog food recipes that we can prepare for our pets.

As a responsible dog owner, make sure that you also consider the nutrient component, as well as the delectableness of your dog's diet. It will give you lesser trips to the vet and your best friend will love you more for that.

For more healthy dog food recipes, get "Healthy Food for Dogs: 245 Amazing Homemade Recipes". It's where I get the best recipes for my dog, Staffy.