A great number of consumers feed
their
pets commercial dog food, and are unaware of how to prepare and the
benefits of homemade dog food. Pet food manufacturers spend millions a
year on advertising, control what veterinarians learn at vet school
about nutrition, and on campaigns about the dangers of a raw diet or
homemade dog food.
When feeding raw meat or cooked meat, vary the protein source for your
dog. Use
protein sources such as chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, liver, fish, and
venison. If your dog is allergic to a certain protein source, avoid
that type. Find organic meats that isn't polluted with chemicals used
on
many factory farms.
Homemade dog food must be a proper balance of protein, fats, fiber,
carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
AAFCO recommends that adult dogs eat a minimum of
- 18% protein (22% for reproduction and growth)
- 5% fat (8% for reproduction and growth)
Use fresh ingredients that can provide a good balance of nutrition such
as:
- Fresh meats - chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, liver, fish, and
venison
- Carrots, broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
celery, green beans, okra, pumpkin, and squash (Vegetables
can be raw or cooked)
- Bananas
- Whole grains like oats and brown rice
- Eggs
- Potatoes
The following ingredients are harmful for your dog and should be
avoided:
- Bacon or bacon drippings (too much fat)
- Ham (too much fat)
- Onions or onion powder
- Pepper
- Beans or bean derivatives (including soy)
- Pork
- Grapes
- Salt
- Raisins
- Raw garlic
- Spicy foods
- Chocolate
- Citrus foods
- Sugar and brown sugar
- Tomatoes (too acidic)
- ANY dairy products (plain yogurt is okay), including:
- Cheese
- Milk
- Butter
- Chocolate - contains theobromine which can be lethal to
dogs in large enough quantities
Note that fruit is okay, but too much of it can cause a loose
stool.
To add more homeopathic nutrition to your
dog's meal, add
to all homemade recipes:
2 cups brewer's yeast, 1 cup lecithin
granules, 1/4 cup kelp powder, 4 tbsp. bone meal powder and 1,000mg
vitamin C.
Recipes to Homemade Dog Food
