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The Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes

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Why I Switched to Homemade Dog Food

A few years ago, I came home to find my poor 16 year old pup lying on the ground in agony. I quickly rushed her to the vet to find out that she had broken her back leg, probably from something as normal as jumping down from the couch, and had to have it amputated.

But that wasn’t the whole story.

It turned out that her bone was extremely brittle due to cancer.

That terrifying ‘C’ word.

The vet recommended a biweekly course of chemo for my baby. It would cost about $500 a visit and there was only a 30% chance of survival.

I decided, after seeing my aunt and stepfather go through the process, that I would rather enjoy the remaining time I had with her rather than subject her to that poison.

Of course, I didn’t just take it lying down, I researched as much as I could about the condition and what I could do about it.

That’s when I came across an article (can’t find it now, unfortunately) that led me to believe that Lady’s food might have something to do with her problems. So I decided to do something about it.

I began cooking her meals of chicken (livers, gizzards, breasts, etc), black beans, and rice in a big batch every Sunday evening.

Within a few weeks, my old girl was acting 10 years younger, her coat was looking better than it had in years, and she was much less “snippy” with the other animals.

She outlived her “life expectancy” by 3x, and passed away happy and full of life. My final memories of the dog that had been with me for all of my major life events are of how she really was, not slowly, painfully deteriorating away.

And I credit that to feeding her homemade dog food instead of relying on a big brand mystery bag.

Why You Should Make Your Own Dog Food

If that story wasn’t enough for you, there are many other reasons to ditch the bag and make your own dog food.

First, I would like to point out that commercial pet food is much less regulated than you think. The FDA and AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) have rules in place but they are not as strict or scrutinized as hard as human food.

Which means that these companies can put almost whatever they like into your dog’s food. And they put a lot of trash in there. Why do you think pet food is constantly getting recalled? And pet owners CONTINUE to buy it!

So that’s why you shouldn’t buy commercial pet food but here’s why you should make your own:

Homemade pet food typically has more nutrients, less preservatives, can be tailored specifically to your furry friend, and actually costs less than store bought food!

That’s right, you can save money while providing your pup a healthier food option.

And if your canine companion has health issues like irritable bowel syndrome or allergies, DIY dog food can make a huge difference.

How to Make Your Own Dog Food

Making your own dog food really isn’t difficult as long as you follow a few simple rules.

First, unless your pup needs a special diet like grain free or vegan, you should try to stick to this meal ratio: 50% protein, 25% veggies, and 25% grain. You can also follow this ratio of 40-60% raw meat/protein, 20-30% cooked starch, and 20-30% raw vegetables/fruit.

Second, be sure to know what foods dogs can and can’t eat. I’ll go into this more later.

Lastly, add supplements to their meals to make up for nutrients that they aren’t getting from the food alone. There are 6 essential nutrients that every dog needs.

The National Academies of Sciences has put together an amazing resource detailing which vitamins and minerals dogs must have and the exact amount to feed them daily based on age.

But don’t start worrying that you’ll need to take a science class to feed your dog, we’ve compiled a collection of over 80 recipes below that cover almost every type of diet.

Resources

Adding Fresh Foods to Commercial Food

10 Foods You Should Be Adding to Your Dog’s Food

Create a free custom recipe

What Should and Shouldn’t Go Into Your Recipe

Of course, dogs can’t eat all of the same foods that we can. So before you start whipping up something in the kitchen for your pooch, you’re going to need to know what you can and can’t feed a dog.

Can

Here are some popular ingredients to use when cooking for your pup. These are only the most popular so if you’re not sure, consult an authority like your vet or a trusted website like the AKC or PetMD.

Proteins

The protein portion of your dog’s diet can come from poultry (chicken, turkey, etc) – including organ meats such as livers, hearts, and gizzards – eggs, beef, tuna, salmon, venison, lamb, or pork (be mindful of the fat though).

There are also a few less common safe meats like kangaroo and rabbit, just check with your vet before adding to your menu.

Veggies

Some of the best vegetables to add to your pet’s bowl include broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, celery, cucumbers, green beans, peas, spinach, and sweet potatoes. So basically everything that your 3 year old won’t eat.

Grains

If your dog has a grain allergy, or you just prefer a grain free diet, feel free to skip this section. If grains aren’t an issue to you, especially for larger dogs who take more to fill up, oatmeal and rice (preferably brown rice) are great choices and they are ridiculously cheap.

Supplements

Which supplements your dog needs will depend on what you choose to feed them, what conditions they may have, and even their breed. For example, glucosamine would make a good addition for older dogs – especially those with arthritis.

For dogs with digestive issues, you may want to try out a probiotic.

We’ve also included a few recipes down below for “toppings” to add to your dog’s food that can make up for missing nutrients.

Resources

6 essential nutrients for dogs

Dog’s nutritional diet

Foods for senior dogs

Can’t

Here are some of the most common foods that are dangerous to dogs. This list is not exhaustive so if you’re not sure, do your research first.

Grapes/raisins

Cherries

Avocado

Onions/leeks

Macadamia nuts

Garlic

Brewer’s yeast

Alcohol

Avocado

Uncooked spinach

Chocolate

Coffee

Caffeine

Citrus

Coconut and Coconut Oil

Milk and Dairy

Nuts

Chives

Xylitol

Yeast Dough

Tips for Making DIY Dog Food

As with most things in life, preplanning can make your life a lot easier. Many of these meals can be made in large batches and used throughout the week (obviously you should refrigerate it).

Most of them can also be frozen if you decide to make a really big batch. Don’t worry, I’ve included a section for that too.

And if you don’t have enough freezer space, you can also can your homemade dog food for long term storage.

Lastly, if you’re making a meal with eggs, don’t throw away the eggshells, add them to the mix for extra calcium.

Choosing the Right Diet for Your Pet

The diet that you ultimately decide on for your pet will, of course, depend largely on your pet (breed, age, medical conditions, size, etc), your budget, and your schedule.

There are meals that can help with diabetes, healthy coats, arthritis, allergies, weight loss, and diarrhea. There are also recipes specific to puppies or senior dogs.

Here are a few resources:

Choosing the right diet

Pet diet types

Dangers of homemade dog food

Dog Food Secrets

Homemade Dog Food Recipes

I know that was a lot of information and you’re probably overwhelmed. But really all you need to do is pick a diet plan and then choose a recipe that you like from the list we’ve compiled.

Many of these meals can fit into multiple categories (like a grain free puppy food that can be made in a crockpot) so be sure to scan through them all.

If you can’t find one you like, you can create a free pet recipe here.

Healthy Dog Food Recipes

While almost all home cooked dog food recipes are healthier than commercial pet food, the ones below are specifically designed for dogs with diabetes, arthritis, diarrhea, and general health.

Mini Omelettes – Vet approved

Ruby Stewbie – For diabetes

Healing Mash – For Diarrhea

Hamburger, Lettuce, and Tomato – Holistic

Multi Grain Dog Food Recipe – Multi grain

Arthritis Dog Food Recipe – For arthritis

Arthritis Stew – For arthritis

Chicken Casserole

Meatloaf

Holly’s Healthy Homemade Recipe

Pancreatitis Recipes – For pancreatitis

Cookbooks

Feed Your Best Friend Better

Home Cooking for Your Dog

Dog Food Secrets

The Dog-Gone Good Cookbook

Dinner PAWsible

Dog Food Recipes for Puppies

Puppy Power Smoothies!

Puppies need extra nutrition to feed their growing bodies. These recipes pack in a lot of nutrients into a smaller package. You might want to think about adding supplements to your puppy’s food as well.

Puppy Power Smoothies

Snap Guide’s Puppy Food Recipe

Puppy Stew

Daily Puppy’s Home Cooked Recipe

Puppy Patties

Recipes for Senior Dogs

Older dogs require a different diet than their younger counterparts. Their food is generally easy to chew and has supplements for joint pain relief. Cutting calories while maintaining protein intake is also important as their metabolism slows down.

Auntie Stew

Restless Chipotle’s Low Protein Senior Recipes

Daily Puppy’s Elderly Dog Recipe

Grain Free Recipes for Allergies

Grain free meals have many benefits over those with corn, wheat, rice, soy, or oats. Many dogs have an allergic reaction to soy, corn, and/or wheat, causing them to scratch incessantly, develop sores, sneeze, or have digestive issues. Fortunately, switching to a grain free diet can solve many of these issues quickly and without medication.

It is important to note, though, that many dogs are also allergic to protein sources such as beef, chicken, or eggs.

You can also make any of these other recipes grain free by following this guide.

Food Pucks

Chicken Liver Meatballs

3 Little Pitties Raw Food (and grain free) Recipes

Doggy Fishcake (video)

Cookbooks

Cookbook for Dogs

Dog Food Cookbook: 41 Healthy and Easy Recipes for Your Best Friend

56 Homemade Dog Food Recipes

High Protein Recipes

Most dogs, especially younger ones, need a large amount of protein. Pregnant and lactating dogs also need a lot of protein. Canines are not carnivores though, they are omnivores like us. So don’t feed them just meat.

High protein diets can also be used for weight loss since extra protein doesn’t get stored as fat.

Beefaloaf

Doggie Chili

High Protein Puppy Chow

Cookbooks

Good Food Cookbook for Dogs

Dog Obsessed: The Honest Kitchen’s Complete Guide to a Happier, Healthier Life for the Pup You Love

The Healthy Hound Cookbook

Low Protein Recipes

Woofloaf

Low protein diets are typically recommended for dogs with kidney disease. However, the article above, by T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM, argues that that myth was started by a study using rats, not dogs. And rats don’t eat meat naturally.

Eggs and Potato (and more) – There are 9 recipes in this list

Woofloaf

Recipes for Kidney Failure

Cookbooks

Becker Animal Hospital & Pet Resort’s Cookbook

Raw Food Diet Recipes

While there is a lot of hype around raw food diets, both for pets and humans, many vets aren’t as quick to jump on board. Some even recommend cooking the meal before serving (is it still raw food at that point?).

If you do decide to go with a raw food diet, be careful of salmonella. Up to 80% of animals on raw food diets were exposed to it.

Midsummer Farm Homemade Fish-Based Dog Dinner – Can be frozen

Jenny’s DIY Raw Dog Food Recipe – Grain free

7 Day Raw Food Plan (video)

Cookbooks

The Healthy Hound Cookbook

Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy for You and Your Dog

Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs

Easy Crockpot Dog Food Recipes

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love my crockpot. It’s almost magical how I can put food into it in the morning and come home to a meal.

If you want to cut down on the time you spend cooking your dog’s meals, a crockpot can do that for you.

Scooby’s Organic Stew

Easy Crockpot Dog Food

Chicken and veggie crockpot

Double Meat Slow Cooker

High Iron Dog Food Recipe – High iron

Crockpot Chicken

Home Cooking Low Fat Recipe (video)

Beef Stew with Chef Poodle (video)

Cookbooks

Proud Dog Chef: Tail-Wagging Good Treat Recipes

Dr. Greg’s Canine Crock Cuisine

Vegetarian Dog Food Recipes

As we established before, dogs are omnivores. Which means they eat meat and plants. So can dogs survive and stay healthy on a meatless diet? The short answer is yes (but NOT cats).

For those owners who would like to switch their dog to a vegetarian diet, there are a lot of options. Here are a few:

Black Bean Bowl

Kale and Quinoa

Fruit and Veggie Melee

Homemade Sweet Potato–Peanut Butter Vegan-Dog Delight

Dr Ben’s Vegan Dog Food Recipe (video)

Cookbooks

Homemade Vegetarian Dog Food & Treat Recipes

Dog Food Love: Allergy-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Edition

Simple Little Vegan Dog Book

Vegan Dogs

Natural Dog Food Recipes

Preservatives and chemicals are what you’re trying to avoid by not buying dog food from the store. So why would you use foods with preservatives and chemicals when you’re making Fido’s dinner?

Turkey Veggie

Chicken Rice Balls

Ace’s All Natural Dog Food Recipe – Organic

Salmon Delight

Cookbooks

Cooking for Dogs

The Animal Wellness Natural Cookbook for Dogs

The Natural Pet Food Cookbook

Dry Dog Food Recipes

While all of these recipes are nutritious and delicious, they are a bit of a pain to serve. But dry dog food keeps longer and can be served with one hand in ten seconds. Or you can make your wet food stores last longer by mixing them with some kibble.

Crunchy Dog Food

Droolworthy DIY Dry Dog Food Recipe

Homemade Kibble

Baked Dog Kibble

DIY Dog Food (video)

Cookbooks

Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs

Dr Becker’s Real Food For Healthy Dogs and Cats: Simple Homemade Food

Recipes for Weight Loss

With America leading the globe in obesity rates, it’s no wonder that our dogs get fat too. And just like us, this extra weight can have a negative impact on their health.

If your pooch needs to lose his pooch, try out a few of these recipes. He’ll get back into his beach body in no time.

youtube

Damn Delicious

Weight Loss Diet

Chicken, Rice, and Carrots – Healthy coat

Turkey, Rice, and Veggies

Shredded Chicken Salad – Low fat

Healthy Hot Air (video)

Cookbooks

Your Pet Chef Cookbook

Frozen Dog Food Recipes

For those of us who are short on time, or just like to do everything at once, making a large batch of dog food and freezing it is very handy. Take them out the day before or in the morning and they’ll be ready for Fido’s dinner.

The Farmer’s Dog

Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Chicken Spinach Balls

Raw Beef & Vegetable (video)

Cheap Dog Food Recipes

Getting prepped to make beef stew

Most of the recipes on this list are pretty cheap to make, especially when you cook in bulk. Here are a couple of meals that won’t dent your wallet.

Muttloaf

Beef Stew

WiseBread’s Homemade Dog Food

Cooked or Raw

Food52’s Cheap Recipe

Healthy & Inexpensive

Easy, Healthy, and Cheap (video)

Food Addins/Toppers

Whether your dog isn’t getting enough nutrients out of his regular diet or he needs extra supplements for a medical condition, adding what he needs into his food is pretty easy. And there are a lot of options. Adding glucosamine can ease joint pain and if your pup is lacking calcium, sprinkling egg shells into his meal can be a simple solution.

Of course, there are plenty of companies out there more than willing to sell you a pill or powder to add to your dog’s food but we’re talking about homemade solutions here! So check out these food toppers for improving your dog’s health:

Not-Quite Satin Balls – For weight gain

Bone Broth

Pumpkin Please – Pumpkin

Chicken Stock

Superfoods Topping (video)

Egg Shell Calcium (video)

Dog Food Recipes for Small Dogs

When feeding a small dog, there are some things you need to keep in mind. They have smaller mouths so whatever you feed them shouldn’t be too large for them to eat or get stuck in their throats. They also have smaller stomachs (go figure!) so adjust their portions proportionally.

For more information on their nutrient needs, check out this article.

youtube

Chicken and Veggies

Georgie Meatloaf

Noreen’s Kitchen (video)

Homemade Food for Yorkies (video)

Dog Food Recipes for Large Dogs

This might come as a shocker to you but large dogs weigh more and have bigger bones than their smaller cousins. Carrying around all that weight means that the larger your dog, the more prone to joint pain and calcium deficiencies.

Big dogs are also more likely to have digestive issues.

Raw Diet for Big Dogs (video)

Most of these recipes will work for big dogs, just keep an eye on if you need to add supplements

Your Turn

Do you have a recipe for homemade dog food that you’d like to share? Send it on over!

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The Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes

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Why I Switched to Homemade Dog Food

But that wasn’t the whole story.

It turned out that her bone was extremely brittle due to cancer.

That terrifying ‘C’ word.

The vet recommended a biweekly course of chemo for my baby. It would cost about $500 a visit and there was only a 30% chance of survival.

I decided, after seeing my aunt and stepfather go through the process, that I would rather enjoy the remaining time I had with her rather than subject her to that poison.

Of course, I didn’t just take it lying down, I researched as much as I could about the condition and what I could do about it.

I began cooking her meals of chicken (livers, gizzards, breasts, etc), black beans, and rice in a big batch every Sunday evening.

Within a few weeks, my old girl was acting 10 years younger, her coat was looking better than it had in years, and she was much less “snippy” with the other animals.

And I credit that to feeding her homemade dog food instead of relying on a big brand mystery bag.

Why You Should Make Your Own Dog Food

If that story wasn’t enough for you, there are many other reasons to ditch the bag and make your own dog food.

So that’s why you shouldn’t buy commercial pet food but here’s why you should make your own:

Homemade pet food typically has more nutrients, less preservatives, can be tailored specifically to your furry friend, and actually costs less than store bought food!

That’s right, you can save money while providing your pup a healthier food option.

And if your canine companion has health issues like irritable bowel syndrome or allergies, DIY dog food can make a huge difference.

How to Make Your Own Dog Food

Making your own dog food really isn’t difficult as long as you follow a few simple rules.

Second, be sure to know what foods dogs can and can’t eat. I’ll go into this more later.

Lastly, add supplements to their meals to make up for nutrients that they aren’t getting from the food alone. There are 6 essential nutrients that every dog needs.

The National Academies of Sciences has put together an amazing resource detailing which vitamins and minerals dogs must have and the exact amount to feed them daily based on age.

But don’t start worrying that you’ll need to take a science class to feed your dog, we’ve compiled a collection of over 80 recipes below that cover almost every type of diet.

Resources

Adding Fresh Foods to Commercial Food

10 Foods You Should Be Adding to Your Dog’s Food

Create a free custom recipe

What Should and Shouldn’t Go Into Your Recipe

Can

Proteins

There are also a few less common safe meats like kangaroo and rabbit, just check with your vet before adding to your menu.

Veggies

Grains

Supplements

Which supplements your dog needs will depend on what you choose to feed them and what conditions they may have. For example, glucosamine would make a good addition for older dogs – especially those with arthritis.

For dogs with digestive issues, you may want to try out a probiotic.

We’ve also included a few recipes down below for “toppings” to add to your dog’s food that can make up for missing nutrients.

Resources

6 essential nutrients for dogs

Dog’s nutritional diet

Foods for senior dogs

Can’t

Here are some of the most common foods that are dangerous to dogs. This list is not exhaustive so if you’re not sure, do your research first.

Grapes/raisins

Cherries

Avocado

Onions/leeks

Macadamia nuts

Garlic

Brewer’s yeast

Alcohol

Avocado

Uncooked spinach

Chocolate

Coffee

Caffeine

Citrus

Coconut and Coconut Oil

Milk and Dairy

Nuts

Chives

Xylitol

Yeast Dough

Tips for Making DIY Dog Food

As with most things in life, preplanning can make your life a lot easier. Many of these meals can be made in large batches and used throughout the week (obviously you should refrigerate it).

Most of them can also be frozen if you decide to make a really big batch. Don’t worry, I’ve included a section for that too.

And if you don’t have enough freezer space, you can also can your homemade dog food for long term storage.

Lastly, if you’re making a meal with eggs, don’t throw away the eggshells, add them to the mix for extra calcium.

Choosing the Right Diet for Your Pet

The diet that you ultimately decide on for your pet will, of course, depend largely on your pet (breed, age, medical conditions, size, etc), your budget, and your schedule.

There are meals that can help with diabetes, healthy coats, arthritis, allergies, weight loss, and diarrhea. There are also recipes specific to puppies or senior dogs.

Here are a few resources:

Choosing the right diet

Pet diet types

Dangers of homemade dog food

Homemade Dog Food Recipes

I know that was a lot of information and you’re probably overwhelmed. But really all you need to do is pick a diet plan and then choose a recipe that you like from the list we’ve compiled.

Many of these meals can fit into multiple categories (like a grain free puppy food that can be made in a crockpot) so be sure to scan through them all.

If you can’t find one you like, you can create a free pet recipe here.

Healthy Dog Food Recipes

While almost all home cooked dog food recipes are healthier than commercial pet food, the ones below are specifically designed for dogs with diabetes, arthritis, diarrhea, and general health.

Mini Omelettes – Vet approved

Ruby Stewbie – For diabetes

Healing Mash – For Diarrhea

Hamburger, Lettuce, and Tomato – Holistic

Multi Grain Dog Food Recipe – Multi grain

Arthritis Dog Food Recipe – For arthritis

Arthritis Stew – For arthritis

Chicken Casserole

Meatloaf

Holly’s Healthy Homemade Recipe

Pancreatitis Recipes – For pancreatitis

Cookbooks

Feed Your Best Friend Better

Home Cooking for Your Dog

The Dog-Gone Good Cookbook

Dinner PAWsible

Dog Food Recipes for Puppies

Puppy Power Smoothies!

Puppy Power Smoothies

Snap Guide’s Puppy Food Recipe

Puppy Stew

Daily Puppy’s Home Cooked Recipe

Puppy Patties

Recipes for Senior Dogs

Auntie Stew

Restless Chipotle’s Low Protein Senior Recipes

Daily Puppy’s Elderly Dog Recipe

Grain Free Recipes for Allergies

It is important to note, though, that many dogs are also allergic to protein sources such as beef, chicken, or eggs.

You can also make any of these other recipes grain free by following this guide.

Food Pucks

Chicken Liver Meatballs

3 Little Pitties Raw Food (and grain free) Recipes

Doggy Fishcake (video)

Cookbooks

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Dog Food and Treat Recipes

Trudy’s Holistic Grain Free Dog Food Recipes for Home

56 Homemade Dog Food Recipes

High Protein Recipes

High protein diets can also be used for weight loss since extra protein doesn’t get stored as fat.

Beefaloaf

Doggie Chili

High Protein Puppy Chow

Cookbooks

Good Food Cookbook for Dogs

Dog Obsessed: The Honest Kitchen’s Complete Guide to a Happier, Healthier Life for the Pup You Love

Better Food For Dogs

Low Protein Recipes

Woofloaf

Eggs and Potato (and more) – There are 9 recipes in this list

Woofloaf

Recipes for Kidney Failure

Cookbooks

Becker Animal Hospital & Pet Resort’s Cookbook

Raw Food Diet Recipes

If you do decide to go with a raw food diet, be careful of salmonella. Up to 80% of animals on raw food diets were exposed to it.

Midsummer Farm Homemade Fish-Based Dog Dinner – Can be frozen

Jenny’s DIY Raw Dog Food Recipe – Grain free

7 Day Raw Food Plan (video)

Cookbooks

The Healthy Hound Cookbook

Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy for You and Your Dog

Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs

Easy Crockpot Dog Food Recipes

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love my crockpot. It’s almost magical how I can put food into it in the morning and come home to a meal.

If you want to cut down on the time you spend cooking your dog’s meals, a crockpot can do that for you.

Scooby’s Organic Stew

Easy Crockpot Dog Food

Chicken and veggie crockpot

Double Meat Slow Cooker

High Iron Dog Food Recipe – High iron

Crockpot Chicken

Home Cooking Low Fat Recipe (video)

Beef Stew with Chef Poodle (video)

Cookbooks

Feeding Your Finicky Pooch

Dr. Greg’s Canine Crock Cuisine

Vegetarian Dog Food Recipes

As we established before, dogs are omnivores. Which means they eat meat and plants. So can dogs survive and stay healthy on a meatless diet? The short answer is yes (but NOT cats).

For those owners who would like to switch their dog to a vegetarian diet, there are a lot of options. Here are a few:

Black Bean Bowl

Kale and Quinoa

Fruit and Veggie Melee

Homemade Sweet Potato–Peanut Butter Vegan-Dog Delight

Dr Ben’s Vegan Dog Food Recipe (video)

Cookbooks

Homemade Vegetarian Dog Food & Treat Recipes

Dog Food Love: Allergy-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Edition

Simple Little Vegan Dog Book

Vegan Dogs

Natural Dog Food Recipes

Preservatives and chemicals are what you’re trying to avoid by not buying dog food from the store. So why would you use foods with preservatives and chemicals when you’re making Fido’s dinner?

Turkey Veggie

Chicken Rice Balls

Ace’s All Natural Dog Food Recipe – Organic

Salmon Delight

Cookbooks

Cooking for Dogs

The Animal Wellness Natural Cookbook for Dogs

The Natural Pet Food Cookbook

Dry Dog Food Recipes

Crunchy Dog Food

Droolworthy DIY Dry Dog Food Recipe

Homemade Kibble

Baked Dog Kibble

DIY Dog Food (video)

Cookbooks

The Homemade Dog Food Bible

Why Leave It to Chance?: Best 50 Homemade Dog Food Recipes

Recipes for Weight Loss

With America leading the globe in obesity rates, it’s no wonder that our dogs get fat too. And just like us, this extra weight can have a negative impact on their health.

If your pooch needs to lose his pooch, try out a few of these recipes. He’ll get back into his beach body in no time.

youtube

Damn Delicious

Weight Loss Diet

Chicken, Rice, and Carrots – Healthy coat

Turkey, Rice, and Veggies

Shredded Chicken Salad – Low fat

Healthy Hot Air (video)

Cookbooks

Your Pet Chef Cookbook

Frozen Dog Food Recipes

The Farmer’s Dog

Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Chicken Spinach Balls

Raw Beef & Vegetable (video)

Cheap Dog Food Recipes

Getting prepped to make beef stew

Most of the recipes on this list are pretty cheap to make, especially when you cook in bulk. Here are a couple of meals that won’t dent your wallet.

Muttloaf

Beef Stew

WiseBread’s Homemade Dog Food

Cooked or Raw

Food52’s Cheap Recipe

Healthy & Inexpensive

Easy, Healthy, and Cheap (video)

Food Addins/Toppers

Not-Quite Satin Balls – For weight gain

Bone Broth

Pumpkin Please – Pumpkin

Chicken Stock

Superfoods Topping (video)

Egg Shell Calcium (video)

Dog Food Recipes for Small Dogs

For more information on their nutrient needs, check out this article.

youtube

Chicken and Veggies

Georgie Meatloaf

Noreen’s Kitchen (video)

Homemade Food for Yorkies (video)

Dog Food Recipes for Large Dogs

Big dogs are also more likely to have digestive issues.

Raw Diet for Big Dogs (video)

Most of these recipes will work for big dogs, just keep an eye on if you need to add supplements

Your Turn

Do you have a recipe for homemade dog food that you’d like to share? Send it on over!

The post The Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes appeared first on Central Park Paws.

from http://www.centralparkpaws.net/dog-food/best-homemade-diy-dog-food-recipes/

#dogs #cats #pets #reviews

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