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 Homemade
Dog Food
Recipes
We've have been accumulating Dog Treat Recipes
for the last several years and perhaps many of you may have visited us in
the past. Given the massive pet food recall in 2007 we are now providing our
readers with some healthful pet food alternatives for their furry family
members.
The nutritional information and recipes provided are a good starting place
to begin your culinary journey into proper cooking for your pet. Our article
includes some good books we recommend. Most of these books can be
found at your public library, your local bookstore, or you can buy
them online from our website
GourmetSleuth.com
Important! - Your pet may have special nutritional needs based
on breed, age or general health. Please consult with your veterinarian prior
to making significant changes to your pets diet.
Where To Start - What Dogs
Need
It is
imperative that you select foods that are healthful for your pet.
Starting with fresh, natural ingredients will result in great tasting,
safe pet food. Dogs, just like humans are omnivorous and need a balance of protein,
grains and some vegetables. While our dog's ancestors ate a basic
diet of raw meats their meals included grasses and grains which
constituted the diet of their prey.
Dogs fed only protein are susceptible to imbalances in their phosphorous
and calcium ratios which can lead to joint problems, bone disease as
well as other health issues. (Suzan Anson,
Bone Appetit, Gourmet Cooking for your dog).
Basic
Nutritional Needs
Here is a chart which breaks down the basic nutritional needs for dogs.
Remember proteins (primarily) come from animal sources, meats, fish,
poultry dairy. Fats can be found in animal products as well as
whole-grains. The main sources of carbohydrates are vegetables and
grains.
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Recommended Content
of Dog Foods |
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Non-working
Adult |
Young Adult
Pregnant Bitch
Working or Stressed Adult |
Puppy or Lactating Bitch |
| Protein |
16% |
20% |
24% |
| Fat |
10% |
12% |
14% |
| Carbohydrate |
44% |
38% |
32% |
| Calories from protein |
20% |
24% |
28% |
| Vitamins and minerals |
A |
B |
C |
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A - Values recommended by the
National Research Council
B - Values for "A" plus 10%
C - Values for "A" plus 10%
Chart from Dr. Ben E. Sheffy, James A Baker Institute for Animal
Health, Cornell University |
Foods To Avoid
There are some ingredients which have been
shown to cause illness (or death) in some dogs. Included in that list are:
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Grapes |
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Raisins |
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Onions |
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Garlic |
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Chocolate |
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Artificial
sweeteners or artificial fats |
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Raw meat* |
Some of these foods may be fine in small "seasoning" quantities but to be
sure, always consult with your pet's veterinarian and follow his/her advise.
You can also visit our ASPCA link for a list of foods you may be concerned
about.
*Raw Meat - Raw meats and poultry can contain bacteria, salmonella, or
parasites or viruses. Your dog can suffer from food poisoning just as humans
can. Only cooking will make these foods safe for consumption.
Toxic/Safe Foods Resource
ASPCA - American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals has a good
resource for learning about foods that are toxic (or not) for your pets.
Food List
Nutritious Foods For Your Dog
These are a list
of some basic healthful foods to include in your pets diet.
Please consult with your
veterinarian prior to making significant changes to your pets diet.
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Meats |
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Poultry |
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Organ meats, liver (don't overuse) |
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Eggs |
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Cultured dairy
products such as yogurt, buttermilk, cheese |
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Complex
carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, beans, legumes |
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Fiber sources such
as bran, fresh vegetables, whole-grains |
Dry Dog Food Recipes
Multi-Grain
Kibble - Uses whole wheat and all purpose flour, cornmeal, soy flour,
powdered milk, oats, wheat germ, brewers yeast, egg and corn oil.
Dog Food Recipes Containing Meat, Fish or Dairy
Salmon Dinner
- Includes salmon, egg, cornmeal, potato, carrot and celery.
Basic
Balanced Dog Food Recipe - This recipe combines meat, rice and
vegetables for a well-balance pet food.
Salmon Roll - Kind of like a meat loaf
includes cooked salmon, cream cheese, pecans and parsley. From
3 Dog Bakery Cookbook.
Poultry Dinner - Uses cooked poultry, brown
rice, vegetables and chicken or beef broth.
Vegetarian
Dog Food Recipes
Important! Do not put your dog on an exclusively vegetarian
diet without discussing it with your veterinarian.
Rice Porridge Dog Food - Rice with
bok choy or chard, flavored with tamari, ginger and sesame seed oil.
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Dog Treat
Recipes - View the complete list of Dog Treat Recipes.
Dog
Food Recall May 4, 2007 - Menu foods has once again expand the list of
recalled foods. This time due to possible cross-contamination.
Basic Dog Food Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups uncooked rice
9 cups water
1/4 cup oats
1 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once
the mixture is boiling add:
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine
3 ounces liver, chopped fine
8 ounces ground beef (or chicken or lamb)
3 tablespoons corn oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), chopped fine
Stir, turn heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until all water is
absorbed. Then spread out in flat Tupperware containers, cool and cut into
half cup squares. When feeding, add cottage cheese or yogurt, and 1 tsp.
supplement mix per 30 lbs of dog weight:
Supplement Mix
1 cup brewer's yeast
1 cup wheat germ
1/8 cup powdered kelp
Dog Food Cookbooks
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| Better Food For Dogs |
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Grant Nixon, Jennifer Ashton. The book goes well beyond "treats" and include
vitamin charts, food safety tips, how to handle emergencies and a great collection of
recipes as well. |
Dog Food and Treat Baking Cook Books
Bone Appetit! Gourmet Cooking for
your dog
Suzan Anson's gourmet dog cuisine book contains over 100 recipes for you dog including dog
biscuits, eggs and omelets, stews, vegetables, kibble and more.
$9.95 
Three Dog Bakery Cookbook : Over 50 Recipes
for All-Natural Paw-Lickin Treats for Your Dog. $16.95
by Dan Dye, Mark Beckloff, Three
Dog BakeryKansas City, Mo.
The Doggy Bone Cookbook
by Michele Bledsoe, Kelly
Schaefer (Illustrator), James Walton (Illustrator)
 
The Ultimate Dog Treat
Cookbook: Homemade Goodies for Man's Best Friend
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dog treat tins - set of 6
Fill with your homemade dog treats or premade treats.
Great for dog treat fund raisers or gift giving. $19.95 |
Dog
Biscuit Bakeries
3 Dog Bakery - These treats look
so real it's amazing. Great gifts for dog lovers.
Bow Wow Dog Bakery - Buy
gourmet dog treats online.
Barbara's Canine Cafe
- Buy treats online, special party cakes, catering.
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