Homemade Organic Dog Food

Here are Lady and Lola with the typical canine "I love you" look. 

I use organic food, which has recently become plentiful at the grocery store, such as organic fruits and veggies, and the hormone free meat. 

Use chicken, lamb or venison (my hubby hunts) or ground beef or stewing beef cubes. 

This is one of my homemade recipes adapted for feeding my two chunky girls who are both between 75 and 80 pounds.  One recipe gives me a full days supply for both of them.  I feed them twice a day, rather than one big meal. 
(This would feed one 80lb. dog for two days.)

• 7 cups of turkey ( or other lean protein choice )


• 5 cups brown rice ( or substitute 4 cups pasta, or try 6 cups of mashed potatoes )


• 4 cups cooked pureed veggies and fruits mixed together. ( Pureed vegetables and fruits make them easier to digest ) see below for combination ideas to try.


• 3 tbsp canola oil


• 1/2 tsp. salt


• daily multivitamin/mineral supplement

I also give my girls a calcium supplement every day. 

• Remove fat, skin and drippings from the pan after cooking the meat.


• Cut the meat into small cubes and mix in the veggie/fruit puree and add the rice


• Make sure the meal is not hot - I wait until it's room temperature as Lady always gets an upset tummy if I give her food that warm.


• Cook the starch you are using a little longer than necessary to make it softer.


• When the meal is ready add the salt and drizzle with the oil. Yummy!

The veggies and fruits should be cooked and pureed.  Use any combination your dog prefers. 

He/she will let you know quickly which are the winners. 

Don't introduce several at once. 

Start with the basic carrot and apple combo. This adds sweetness to the food that most dogs love.

I usually use approx. 3/4 to 1/4 ration of veggies to fruit. For my recipes above that is 3 cups carrots and 1 cup apples, pureed and mixed together. 

My girls like carrots, beans and peas mashed together so I use 3 cups of this and add one cup of mixed fruit consisting of apple and pears.  (I use canned pears without sugar). 

Sometimes I use blueberries in combo with the apple or pears.  I use frozen fruits and veggies a lot in the winter, and cook them till I can whiz them up in the processor.

In the summer I use loads of fresh picked from my own garden and local fruit stands.  Either way this is much healthier for your dog than the cheap commercial chemical filled dog kibble you can buy at the store. 

A FEEDING CHART BASED ON YOUR DOG'S WEIGHT CAN BE FOUND HERE.

***IMPORTANT*** - ABOUT THE CALCIUM

In addition, dogs absolutely need calcium in their diets. More than we do. A calcium supplement is essential when feeding homemade dog food. I recommend DR. JONES ULTIMATE CANINE HEALTH FORMULA

What is Organic?

Organic refers to environment-friendly farming methods using no artificial pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals to produce the purest and most natural foods possible. Organic, earth-friendly farming practices promote the sustainable value of our natural resources and produce beneficial nourishing foods for our families and companion pets

Since the advent of grocery store commercial dog food, there has been an explosion of pets dying from tumors, growths, cancers, and diseases that were unheard many years ago.

I truly believe this has been caused by the unhealthy chemicals, pesticides, hormones, fats and preservatives used to make this cereal based kibble palatable and long lived. Would you want to eat from a menu that consisted food that had an indefinite shelf life and could sit out unprotected, collect dust and you were then expected to eat it.

Changing to organic for us has become mainstream, and now the best dog food for you pet has become increasingly popular, especially since the dog food recall

An organic dog food marked 95% organic meets the same guidelines as organic food produced for humans. The food won't contain pesticides or antibiotics, and it's preserved with natural substances like Vitamins C and E. As with any food, the organic option will be more expensive, but it's healthier for your pet, and the way it is produced is definitely better for the environment.

Organic dog food will say it is using certified organic ingredients, and should say which agency has done the certification.

Foods with a lot of fillers are cheaper but less nutritious. Just as with human organic food, natural organic ingredients will go a long way toward giving your pet a long, healthy life.

Some of the benefits of switching to organic dog food are: More energy, glossier coat and fresher breath.

Helps prevent itching and irritating skin conditions, because organic dog food is free of artificial colors and flavor enhancers, chemical additives and toxic pesticides that could cause many of these skin allergies. In some cases completely eliminating these allergic skin reactions.

Click here for an excellent list of the best dog food ingredients and top 7 best commercial dog foods available.

What is organic and why should I feed it to my Dog?,

Organic dog food is superior in nutritional value, and this prevents overeating in you dog as they are more satisfied eating smaller amounts, thus reducing the probability that your dog will become obese.

There are no bulk fillers in organic dog food.

Better overall health and a stronger immunity. Even if you dog seems healthy he/she can still benefit. Boosting you dog's immunity may help prevent costly infections and illnesses that require a vet's care.

Quality of life and longevity are increased by feeding organic dog food as opposed to the cereal filled cheap dog food.

Organic dog will be formulated with human grade meat, not ground bits and pieces of animals that are unfit for human consumption, or rancid road kill, as the cheaper store bought commercial.

Recipes 4 Gourmet Dogs, Best Dog Food Recommendations, Reviews and Comparisons.

1. NATURAL PLANETS ORGANICS DRY DOG FOOD
2. ORGANIX ORGANIC DOG FOOD BY CASTOR AND POLLUX
3. NATURAL BALANCE ORGANIC FORMULA by NATURAL BALANCE
4. NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS BY NEWMAN'S OWN
5. BY NATURE ORGANIC DOG FOOD

The above organic dog foods are my five top picks, but I would advise that any company making "organic dog food" is superior in all ways and would be safe, healthy, nutritious and acceptable as top best dog food.

There are not many out there, so if you find one that says organic, check the ingredient list and make sure that it doesn't contain any of the worst dog food ingredients that will kill you dog, as listed here.

Peace of mind, and confidence that you are giving your pet the best food available on the market today come when you choose any of the above three all natural, certified organic dog foods. You will not have to worry about compromising your pet's health, just as you don't compromise your own family. After all, our pets are a very important part of our family, and giving them the best advantages of health and longer lives is up to us.

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