Homemade Pet Food
The current crisis in our pet food supply has many of us looking for homemade recipes for dog food for our beloved pets. I've been cooking for our dog for many years and find that especially likes the same food we do. Each animal has its own preferences, as we do. For example, our Oscar will not eat tomatoes, but Bonnie loves them. Use these recipes as a starting point instead of recipes homemade dog food. Then, as you discover your preferences pets You can further customize them. One caveat: you should not serve onion or chocolate to dogs as they contain substances that can be toxic to dogs.
Some veterinarians prefer raw meat for our pets. I prefer cooking the meat due to concerns over E Coli and other bacterial contamination. If you want to use raw meat, do not use ground beef. The grinding process increases the possibility of contamination, providing more surface area for bacteria to grow.
Canine Meat and Grain Menu
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 / 3 cup Lean beef
2 teaspoons lard – vegetable oil or
1 / 2 cup vegetables – no onion *
Mix everything together. You can serve the meat raw if you use slices of beef. Do not serve raw ground beef, the milling process increases the chances of bacterial contamination. Use any vegetable you like. You will find over time that your dog will not leave any vegetable likes. Mix all the above. Serve slightly warm but not hot.
Chicken Chow Chow
You must remove the meat from the bones in this recipe. chicken bones can splinter and cause choking problems in dogs.
2 chicken thighs – or white meat
1 stalk celery – sliced thick
3 carrots – peeled and halved
2 small potatoes – peeled and cubed
2 cups rice – no cook
Place chicken pieces in a large pot. Cover with cold water (5 -6 cups). Add carrots, celery and potatoes with water. Add salt to taste if desired. Cover and simmer over low heat about 2 hours until chicken becomes tender. Add rice, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Remove soup from heat. Pull the chicken meat without bone (nearly fall), discard bones. Back grated pieces to the pot. Stir well. Allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.
Meaty dog biscuits
Use beef, chicken or lamb strained baby food for these biscuits.
2 3 / 4 cups whole wheat flour
1 / 2 cup milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 / 4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8-10 tablespoons water
2 bottles of meat baby food, strained
Mix all ingredients and knead for 3 min. Spread about 1 / 2 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter bone shaped dog biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 min.
About 2 dozen cookies Dog
Bacon Bites Dog
6 slices cooked bacon – crumbled
4 eggs – well smoothies
1 / 8 cup bacon grease
1 cup water
1 / 2 cup powdered milk – nonfat
2 cup Graham flour
2 cup wheat germ
1 / 2 cup cornmeal
Mix the ingredients with a strong spoon, drop heaping spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven 350 for 15 minutes. Turn oven off and leave cookies on the tray in the oven overnight to dry.
Ace's Favorite Cheesy Dog Biscuits
1 1 / 2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1 / 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 / 4 pound margarine – corn oil
1 clove garlic – crushed
1 pinch salt
1 / 4 cup milk – or as needed
Grate cheese into a bowl and let stand until it reaches room temperature. Cream cheese and margarine softened garlic, salt and flour. Add enough milk to form a ball.
Cold 1 / 2 hour. Roll on floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden and firm.
Makes 2-3 dozen, depending on size.
I hope these free dog food recipes will inspire you cooking safe and healthy food for your pet.
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Making Homemade Dog Food
