Mandy's Dog Food Recipe

[Mandy]

Ok... i found an easy to go by article, and will add more things as we go along.

For those that want to try homecooking, and have any question, just ask, i'll help where i can.

Introduction
Making your own dog food requires a simple mix of meat, vegetables and starches.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Steps
1Step Know that it is wise to check with your vet before switching to homemade dog food.
2Step Understand that dogs need a diet that consists of 40 percent meat, 30 percent vegetables and 30 percent starch. Follow this formula to ensure that your dog has a well-balanced diet.
3Step Cook meat before feeding it to your dog.
4Step Realize that organ meat (such as liver, kidneys, etc.) and eggs are very good for your dog.
5Step Consider the fact that many experts believe commercial dog food is actually unhealthy for dogs. Often the meat that is used in dog food is of a quality considered unfit for humans.
6Step Try making a mixture of ground turkey, rice and carrot for your own dog food. Meals made of ground beef, brown rice, brewer's yeast and carrots are also popular.
7Step Rotate the foods you feed your dog so that the dog gets a variety of foods.
8Step Add a tiny bit of cooked garlic to your dog food. Dogs enjoy the flavor and garlic is a natural flea repellent. Be sure to consult your vet before using garlic, however, as raw or spoiled garlic may be poisonous to dogs.
9Step Use oatmeal, pasta, rice or potatoes for your dog's starch requirement.
10Step Grind eggshells and add this to your dog's meal. Eggshells have a lot of nutrients.
11Step Keep cooked dog food in the refrigerator no longer than three days.
Tips & Warnings

When you first switch to homemade dog food, try mixing commercial dog food to the food you have prepared to help your dog make the transition.

Do not feed your dog chocolate.

The American Animal Hospital Association lists raw and spoiled garlic as poisonous and potentially fatal to dogs. Use garlic only in small doses and make sure it is cooked.

link in case anyone wants to meander over there and peruse

http://www.ehow.com/how_12697_make-homemade-dog.html

For breakfast, i feed them 1/4 hard boiled egg, with cottage cheese.
For lunch they get, yogurt with fruit, or a little bit of honey to kill the "sour" taste. Yogurt is good for bacterials needed in the intestines.

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks so much Mandy!!! You are awesome!

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

Thanks so much Mandy!!! You are awesome!

You welcome girl, if you have any doubts or questions, feel free to ask.

[Janet]

Mandy you are such a sweetheart sharing your knowledge like this. Since I'm not a very good cook, I know I would screw it up bad..lol
Good luck to all of you trying it. Anxious to see how you all do.

[judy]

My two are loving it! Whatever was ailing them is now gone, and everyting freezes well, so I cooked up a huge batch.

I'm very happy with this. Janet, there's nothing to it. Just boil up the meat, the chicken a little less time than the chopped meat so it doesn't dry out. You can throw raw veggies right into the meat pot. I'm going to next time. Lentils are easy. Just follow the directions on the package. Just rinse them first and discard the water they cooked in since it contains sugars that can cause gas.

[DianaB]

Thanks for the recipe. I really appreciate it.

[Mandy]

Oh Janet, if i can do it, you can for sure!!

Judy, you are doing GREAT

Diana, i think this might help with Reuger's allergies, just let me know if you need help.