While processed dog foods are fine on most days, sometimes it’s fun to whip up a little healthy cooking for your pooch. There are some excellent and easy ideas out there for creating homemade dog food, treats and biscuits.
Easiest Way to Start: Search the Net
One of the best places to look for homemade dog food ideas is the Internet. Here you will find ideas that can make good use of your leftovers or even for the creation of special batches of dog treats that are made specifically for your pooch.
Some important things to keep in mind When cooking up dog treat recipes and dog food recipes…
Ingredients: Dogs cannot tolerate “people food” as well as many of us owners would like to think. Do not recycle your own meals for your dogs if they contain a lot of spices, heavy sauces or complex combinations of ingredients.
Steer clear of: Alcohol, chocolate, coffee, fatty foods, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, salt, avocados
While most dog food recipes will steer clear of items that can cause your dog health problems, not all do. Although some dogs can tolerate these items, they may prove toxic to others. It’s best to err on the side of caution. Watch out for these ingredients as you try to create homemade dog food:
Recipes for Healthy Dog Food and Treats
Should you desire to make your pal a treat or two there are some great recipes out there that suit. Dog treat recipes should stay away from the taboo ingredients. There are tons of ideas and recipes for healthy cooking with treats. This will make some tasty dog treats that will help keep your pup’s breath smelling great.
- Blend a cup of whole wheat flour with a cup of baking mix.
- Add ¼ cup of mint leaves, 1/8 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of margarine.
- Add one egg and some corn syrup.
- Blend all ingredients together, shaping into dog bones.
- Bake at about 375 for 20 minutes or until browned.
Here’s two more really easy recipes if you want to try your hand at healthy cooking for your dog. Simply cook up a few pounds of minced chicken – boiling is best. Add in a few cups of vegetables – no onions or spices. Now, cook some rice and use a little of the boiling water to blend it all together. Another idea that dogs go gaga for involves a pound of cooked ground beef, two cups of cooked brown rice, one bag of mixed vegetables and a pound of yogurt.
Try more fun, homemade dog food recipes like these found online.
- Cooking for your Canine after the Pet Food Recall
- Homemade Pet Food by AllRecipes Staff
- Expert Village’s Homemade Dog Food How To Videos
If you share your Chicago apartment with a four-legged friend, you might find yourself wanting to treat your best buddy to a special meal now and again. Making homemade dog food is a great way to give your dog something a little extra special. If you’re really ambitious, you’ll find there are some excellent recipes for daily use.
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