Has nutrition gone to the dogs? Homemade dog food
I'm all about helping my family follow a healthy diet, and by family, I mean everyone, including my dogs. I make an effort to buy a high quality dog food, do the vet visits as needed, and keep them free from fleas and heartworms. I like to treat them as well, and I often bring home treats from the neighborhood doggy bakery, and have been known to bake up some doggy biscuits for special occasions.However, when it comes to my dogs' daily meals, I think I have to draw the line at preparing it myself. I came across a section in All Recipes where they list a number of different recipes for homemade pet food, such as Doggy Meatloaf with Vegetables and Poochie Meat Cakes (both of which take longer to prepare and bake than many of the things I make for the humans in my family).
What do you think? Does homemade dog food cross the line, or is it a great option for pet owners who wish to have more input in their dogs nutrition?
(If you do opt to make a change in your pet's diet, please discuss it with your vet to ensure your furry friend will receive the proper nutrition!)
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3-29-2008 @ 9:34PM
C. M. S. said...
My family always makes homemade dog food, which we give to the dogs with their normal dry kibble. Our older dog has lupus and a sensitive stomach, so we boil chicken, rice, carrots, and a green vegetable, and then grind it in a meat grinder. All in all, we make enough food for about two weeks, and it only takes about an hour in total to make. The good thing is that it's something nutritious that both dogs will eat, and it makes feeding them extremely easy because you just give them a scoop of the stuff. Personally, I think my parents usually do way too much for the dogs, but I do agree with them that this food is good for them.
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