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Supplements – Although this is not considered to be a natural food,
supplements help to provide additional nutrients which may not be
gotten from whole foods. To make sure your pet is getting the nutri-
ents they need, it is recommended to provide them with supplements
such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, taurine, and vitamins.
You can buy supplements specifically made for dogs.

10 Homemade Dog Food Recipes For Your Pet

To help you prepare your own homemade dog food recipes, we found
some of the healthiest and most delicious ones. We have incorporated
If you are going to study it, you will see that they have shorter intes- both cooked and raw recipes to help you choose or even try them out
tines and they also lack in digestive enzymes suited for carbohydrates.
if you’re curious. The recommended meal servings per day, for a dog,
will depend upon his breed, size, age, and health condition.
Animal Protein – Since a dog is carnivorous, their main diet should
consist in animal meat or protein. If you’re going to take a look at their A puppy and lactating dog will require more calories as well as an
diet while in the wild, you’ll realize that they eat the whole carcasses adult dog. An average adult dog will need from 2 to 3% of his overall
of their prey. The recommended protein requirements are often based weight as a total daily meal serving. So if you have a 30-pound dog,
on daily percentages. Some diets require 75% meat while others only that means he will need about 0.6 to 0.9 pound of dog food each day.
prescribe 50% of the overall meal. Dogs require a lot of protein for The quantity can be increases if your dog is engaging in demanding or
their overall growth and development. endurance activities.

Low protein diets often lead to musculo-skeletal problems and degen- Doggie Beef Stew
eration of mental abilities in dogs. Sources of animal protein can range
from beef, eggs, turkey, chicken, venison, lamb, wild game, bison, buf-
falo, and rabbits. Pork is not recommended for dogs since they contain For this yummy recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
a specific type of parasite which can produce adverse health effects in • 1 lb beef stew meat
dogs.
• 1 small potato
• 1 small sweet potato
Vegetables – This is the second most important ingredient in a dog’s
diet where they derive essential micronutrients such as vitamins, min- • ½ cup carrots, chopped
erals, phytonutrients, and enzymes. Pet owners are cautioned against • • ½ cup water
½ cup potato or rice flour
using a large amount of vegetables since they lead to the formation of • 1 tbsp canola or olive oil
oxalates which eventually develops into kidney stones.
How to actually prepare it: Remove the skin from the potato and
Some of the veggies that you can use in your dog’s diet include cab-
bage, celery, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, and parsley. Eggplants, sweet potato and cut them into chunks. Bake the pieces in the oven
for 8 minutes or until almost done. Next, heat the oil in a frying pan
peppers, onions, beans, mushrooms, and garlic are not recommended and sauté the beef stew pieces until they are cooked. Remove the beef
due to their known adverse effects on dogs. You also need to cook and add water and flour slowly into the pan.
them until soft or put them in a blender or food processor before feed-
ing so that your dog can digest them easily.

Fruits, Grains And Starchy Vegetables – These last ingredients are a
good source of carbohydrates which dogs need for energy. They also
provide vitamins and minerals which are essential for their biological
functions. Take note not to give a lot of these foods to dogs since they
can lead to diarrhea due to a large amount of fructose or it can cause
unnecessary weight gain due to excess carbohydrates.

You also need to be careful about the type of grain that you feed your
dog; make sure that they are not allergic to it. Stay away from grains
that are commonly genetically modified such as corn and wheat.
Some of the best that you can give are potatoes, sweet potatoes, car-
rots, couscous, and brown rice.

Fats And Oils – Fats can be easily gotten from meat products and as
for oil, you will have to find the healthier types. These two ingredi-
ents are what keeps your pet’s coat shiny and glossy and they also
help provide some isolation from the cold. Chicken fat, in moder-
ate amounts, is a good source of linoleic acid and fish oil is a high in
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Continue stirring until the gravy gets thick and then add the beef,
carrots, and potatoes. Keep it on the fire for 10 more minutes and it’s
done. Your four legged companion will definitely be satisfied!
You can use cod liver oil, olive oil, canola, and other healthy types of
oil except for nut oils if your dog is allergic to them. You can add a
teaspoon or two of these oils per meal either by cooking or mixing
them in.
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