Saturday, March 30, 2013

The Basics on Homemade Dog Food

By Geraldine Dimarco


Everybody loves their pets correct? We give them homes, groom them and feed them the best way we know how. Many times we buy the products that grocery have stacked up in their shelves; assuming that these will give the most benefits to the dog. That's not necessarily true. Homemade pet food is a great way to introduce the required nutrients to your beloved canine's diet.

There is one important thing you need to know. Leftover table scraps are not qualified as homemade dog food. Pieces of bone, seed, tough stems and even animal fat should not be fed to the canine. If you consistently have meals that are healthy and low in sodium then go ahead, hand him some of those uneaten vegetables under the table. Otherwise, it will be best to prepare a healthful diet specific to him.

You will need to remember to stay away from certain food when feeding your canine namely: chocolates, lunch meat and ham, sauces, cheese and spicy food. This will mess up your dog's digestive system, and in some cases, even prove to be fatal. Include instead grains like rice, barley, oatmeal and buckwheat in the diet. Put in pieces of savory meat and other protein rich sources of food. Ensure that they are all thoroughly cooked and sufficiently cut up.

You can also take in fresh fruits and vegetables in his diet plan. Finely chop or mash the pieces of vegetables you are adding into the mix. Try giving broccoli, carrots, seaweed and bananas together with the starched ingredients. The nutrients it will give will benefit him greatly. Aside from the great homemade pet food, consider also giving your pet special canine supplements to fill in his other nutritional requirements. Always advise your veterinarian before changing anything.

It is recommended that dog owners do not combine serving homemade and processed meals to their pets. This will oftentimes lead to indigestion. If you have always given him certain pre-packed food but want to try nourishing him with homemade fare-- do so slowly. Start by feeding him small bites and light snacks of the healthy nosh in between his regular fare. If the dog seems to have no untoward physical reactions to it; introduce the new food plan gradually. Decrease the amount of regular dog food and increase the volume of fresh food being provided.

The good news is, you don't have to worry about the bother of preparing your dogs food every day. What you can do is to take the healthy leftovers from the family dinner table the past few days and convert it to a weeks worth of tasty canine snacks. Change the menu frequently to lower the risk of your pet acquiring food allergies. Also, this will make mealtimes more interesting to the animal as well.

Not only is serving homemade dog food more beneficial to your pet; it is more economical for you as well. The savings you incurred can be added to your doggie fund wherein you can dip into for treats and other enjoyable activities. If a satisfied and healthy pet is your goal, then start whipping out those yummy dog recipes and get going!




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