Many home made types here including some for controlling some health issues.
Dog Food Recipes
Showing posts with label dogfood recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogfood recipes. Show all posts
Homestyle Dog Food
From Fudgie
Hi,
I am making my own pet food for my 5 yr old Bichon --her name is Nikita--the love of my life!
I boil a chicken---debone it and cut the meat and skin in small pieces in the broth left I cook about 2 cups of rice.
Then in large bowl I add the following:
2 cans green beans
2 cans of cooked carrots
1 can of peas (I have thought about adding a can of spinach---but haven't yet)
Chop all the veggies in small pieces
Add chicken, rice and when completely cool
I put in small freezer bags (about 3/4 cup)per bag. This makes enough food for about 2 weeks or moreI put in the freezer and each evening before going to bed I take out one pkg and put in fridge to thaw for the next day.
She loves it and I have noticed she doesn't have the dry skin itching like she use to with dry kibble.I give her raw baby carrots for treats and she also gets a few Wheat Chex's for treats.It is really not a lot of work and its sure worth it to have piece of mind----hope this helps.
Pat from Missouri
Hi,
I am making my own pet food for my 5 yr old Bichon --her name is Nikita--the love of my life!
I boil a chicken---debone it and cut the meat and skin in small pieces in the broth left I cook about 2 cups of rice.
Then in large bowl I add the following:
2 cans green beans
2 cans of cooked carrots
1 can of peas (I have thought about adding a can of spinach---but haven't yet)
Chop all the veggies in small pieces
Add chicken, rice and when completely cool
I put in small freezer bags (about 3/4 cup)per bag. This makes enough food for about 2 weeks or moreI put in the freezer and each evening before going to bed I take out one pkg and put in fridge to thaw for the next day.
She loves it and I have noticed she doesn't have the dry skin itching like she use to with dry kibble.I give her raw baby carrots for treats and she also gets a few Wheat Chex's for treats.It is really not a lot of work and its sure worth it to have piece of mind----hope this helps.
Pat from Missouri
Homemade Dog Food
Patricia writes:
Hi,
I have 2 Bichons, a poodle and a yellow lab plus a cat.
We have been feeding the homemade goodies ever since the scare on the food. My husband used to make his own food for his lab/wolf mix he had years ago, so he decided to start doing it again. The lab mix had parvo when she was a puppy and he is using what his vet told him put into it.
He uses chicken, liver, turkey (sometimes fresh or packaged) puts in rice, carrot, egg, a little bit of oil so it doesn’t stick to the pan and it goes down easy when they eat it. Sometimes he will cook the rice in chicken or beef stock so it is flavorful for them too. My babies seem to enjoy eating more and look forward to it more now.
As for treats we have not been getting the ones for dogs or cats either. We have been giving them "Cheese Nips" and they just love those also. I hope this helps and hope your babies find this helpful.
thanks,
Patricia
Hi,
I have 2 Bichons, a poodle and a yellow lab plus a cat.
We have been feeding the homemade goodies ever since the scare on the food. My husband used to make his own food for his lab/wolf mix he had years ago, so he decided to start doing it again. The lab mix had parvo when she was a puppy and he is using what his vet told him put into it.
He uses chicken, liver, turkey (sometimes fresh or packaged) puts in rice, carrot, egg, a little bit of oil so it doesn’t stick to the pan and it goes down easy when they eat it. Sometimes he will cook the rice in chicken or beef stock so it is flavorful for them too. My babies seem to enjoy eating more and look forward to it more now.
As for treats we have not been getting the ones for dogs or cats either. We have been giving them "Cheese Nips" and they just love those also. I hope this helps and hope your babies find this helpful.
thanks,
Patricia
Tear Staining
Melissa writes:
Tear Staining? It's a thing of the past with our 3 Bichons.
I began home-cooking for my female Bichons when they were pregnant, and nursing and noticed that there was no staining at that time. Now, I home cook for them all the time, and they are all tear-stain free.
It requires little time, and a few good wholesome recipes.
Along with the homemade moist food, they get a quality, all natural dry dog food.
I add Essential Fatty Acids to their food as well. It works wonders for humans with skin problems, and makes a noticeable improvement in the skin and hair coat of my fluff's. They're usually suffering from winter-itch by this time of the year after the furnace has been on all winter, and the house is dry. There are several good brands on the market. I would just make sure that your source is fresh, and that it is kept refrigerated after opening. I purchase mine, which is made for dogs, at a Health Food Store.
DarStar responds:
Please tell us about your recipes, etc. I am in agreement with you after reading Protect Your Pets on our recommended reading list. I don't want to feed my doggies & kitties unknown animals from the rendering plants and who knows what.
The pet food industry is very profitable but not looking out for the health of our loved ones. We need to inform ourselves and be open to new and different feeding and care. After all, we chose to be responsible for them Right now I am switching to Flint River Ranch dog and cat food (gradually of course). But I am open to home made recipes if the results are so positive :)
Ronny responds:
I have never had a tear staining problem with my Bichon Spencer, I also am careful with what he eats, I home cook foods along with a premium dry, although Bichons have a difficult time digesting fats, a small amount is a good idea, he is tear free and healthy.
Spencer also has the winter itching, which will go away shortly, I make sure he is shampooed with an oatmeal based shampoo and a conditioner with emollients included in the formula. Because Spencer has skin problems anyway, as most Bichons do, I give him a small amount of Benadryl per his vet.
I was also told by another Bichon owner, that he was told to use alcohol free baby wipes to clean the eyes, this helps prevent infection and staining.
Melissa responds:
Hi, DarStar asked me to share a recipe for my homemade Bichon food.
The recipe that I use most frequently is easy and fast to make and my gang love it. The ingredients that I use are organic, and the meat is from cattle or chickens that are fed organically grown/produced feed.
I boil lean ground beef until it's just cooked.
While it's simmering, I steam a sweet potato then puree it. It's rich in beta carotene, vitamin A, and is high in fibre.
To this I add cooked brown rice. I also add either steamed spinach, Swiss chard, broccoli, or green beans.
Once everything has been steamed and chopped or pureed, it's added to the cooked beef mixture.
Finally, I add either soaked, cooked, black beans or lentils.
As far as spices are concerned, I keep it simple.
A bit of salt (for the iodine) is added.
I also add roasted garlic. When roasted, the garlic is not as pungent as sauteed garlic. I always return a bit of the broth from the boiled ground beef to the mixture.
Dogs require a certain amount of fat in their diet from an animal source.
I find that the beef is lean enough that I can return a couple of ladles of the broth without adding too much fat.
If I use chicken instead of beef, I refrigerate the broth until the fat has solidified and then I can easily skim most of it off the top.
I pour the broth into ice-cube trays and can then take a couple out, zap them in the microwave, and add a bit of the organic broth to their dry food in the morning, just for a little extra taste.
I can use the cubes in cooking for Tim (dh) and I, too.
My male Bichon, Good Karma, has a sensitive gut. His system handles this recipe well.
There is also a product on the market that you mix with your meat and veggies to make a meat loaf. It smells great when baking, and the dogs love it.. It's made by a Canadian Company, "Essex Cottage Farms". I find it convenient when I have a nursing female as I go through so much food ensuring that mom has lots to eat. The loaves are convenient, and easy to make. I'm sure there is a Company in the U.S. producing a comparable product.
Tear Staining? It's a thing of the past with our 3 Bichons.
I began home-cooking for my female Bichons when they were pregnant, and nursing and noticed that there was no staining at that time. Now, I home cook for them all the time, and they are all tear-stain free.
It requires little time, and a few good wholesome recipes.
Along with the homemade moist food, they get a quality, all natural dry dog food.
I add Essential Fatty Acids to their food as well. It works wonders for humans with skin problems, and makes a noticeable improvement in the skin and hair coat of my fluff's. They're usually suffering from winter-itch by this time of the year after the furnace has been on all winter, and the house is dry. There are several good brands on the market. I would just make sure that your source is fresh, and that it is kept refrigerated after opening. I purchase mine, which is made for dogs, at a Health Food Store.
DarStar responds:
Please tell us about your recipes, etc. I am in agreement with you after reading Protect Your Pets on our recommended reading list. I don't want to feed my doggies & kitties unknown animals from the rendering plants and who knows what.
The pet food industry is very profitable but not looking out for the health of our loved ones. We need to inform ourselves and be open to new and different feeding and care. After all, we chose to be responsible for them Right now I am switching to Flint River Ranch dog and cat food (gradually of course). But I am open to home made recipes if the results are so positive :)
Ronny responds:
I have never had a tear staining problem with my Bichon Spencer, I also am careful with what he eats, I home cook foods along with a premium dry, although Bichons have a difficult time digesting fats, a small amount is a good idea, he is tear free and healthy.
Spencer also has the winter itching, which will go away shortly, I make sure he is shampooed with an oatmeal based shampoo and a conditioner with emollients included in the formula. Because Spencer has skin problems anyway, as most Bichons do, I give him a small amount of Benadryl per his vet.
I was also told by another Bichon owner, that he was told to use alcohol free baby wipes to clean the eyes, this helps prevent infection and staining.
Melissa responds:
Hi, DarStar asked me to share a recipe for my homemade Bichon food.
The recipe that I use most frequently is easy and fast to make and my gang love it. The ingredients that I use are organic, and the meat is from cattle or chickens that are fed organically grown/produced feed.
I boil lean ground beef until it's just cooked.
While it's simmering, I steam a sweet potato then puree it. It's rich in beta carotene, vitamin A, and is high in fibre.
To this I add cooked brown rice. I also add either steamed spinach, Swiss chard, broccoli, or green beans.
Once everything has been steamed and chopped or pureed, it's added to the cooked beef mixture.
Finally, I add either soaked, cooked, black beans or lentils.
As far as spices are concerned, I keep it simple.
A bit of salt (for the iodine) is added.
I also add roasted garlic. When roasted, the garlic is not as pungent as sauteed garlic. I always return a bit of the broth from the boiled ground beef to the mixture.
Dogs require a certain amount of fat in their diet from an animal source.
I find that the beef is lean enough that I can return a couple of ladles of the broth without adding too much fat.
If I use chicken instead of beef, I refrigerate the broth until the fat has solidified and then I can easily skim most of it off the top.
I pour the broth into ice-cube trays and can then take a couple out, zap them in the microwave, and add a bit of the organic broth to their dry food in the morning, just for a little extra taste.
I can use the cubes in cooking for Tim (dh) and I, too.
My male Bichon, Good Karma, has a sensitive gut. His system handles this recipe well.
There is also a product on the market that you mix with your meat and veggies to make a meat loaf. It smells great when baking, and the dogs love it.. It's made by a Canadian Company, "Essex Cottage Farms". I find it convenient when I have a nursing female as I go through so much food ensuring that mom has lots to eat. The loaves are convenient, and easy to make. I'm sure there is a Company in the U.S. producing a comparable product.
Home Made Snacks
Several recipes for homemade snacks for dogs or cats.
Includes the famed Kitty Litter Cake for humans.
Home Made Snacks for Dogs or Cats
Includes the famed Kitty Litter Cake for humans.
Home Made Snacks for Dogs or Cats
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