Homemade Dog Food: Healthier & Better For My BIG Baby
Ever since last May when my 7-year old chocolate lab had her surgery to remove a fatty tissue tumor from her shoulder, I have been extra cautious of her diet. Some processed dog foods are horrible for dogs that are susceptible to these conditions; and I didn't want a repeat of this surgery or her pain.
So I had started researching how to make my own dog food for her. I was already making her cookie treats and she loved them and after her surgery I was leery to make her chew the crunchy dry kibble, so I had bought her some refrigerated organic dog food. But that was quite pricey and she is a 100-lb dog who has a healthy appetite.
So after all the research this was the best explanation of a dog's dietary needs.
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My Homemade Dog Food Recipe
1-2 lbs venison beef stew chunks- cooked
1-cup white or brown rice (I used white this time)
1- can of organic mixed vegetables- drained
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil (to help when ingredients are in the food processor)
1- cooked sweet potatoes chopped up
1/2 cup regular oatmeal
The only thing I didn't add to this recipe is the eggs. They tend to give her some unmentionable flatulence problems; which I can live without.
Add all ingredients to the food processor and mix until well blended. Add one teaspoon of olive oil at a time until the consistency is what you want. I like hers a little on the thicker side because I roll it up; then cut off chunks (in two inch slices) for her feedings.
I let this roll of her food refrigerate for 24-hours before serving it up to her. This roll will last for three days. I make this dog food for her usually 2-3 times per week and it's the freshest of fresh and I know all the ingredients inside. When we don't have venison, I will use chicken, turkey or the lean burger we have from the 1/4 cow we purchased two months ago.
Sounds like your dog has it pretty good! 😉
Yeah she is pretty spoiled and well taken care of to say the least.
Great recipe!! I used to do homemade dog food too. It is super easy if you use your crock pot, just dump everything in there and it will cook by itself. :D
We ended up switching to raw feeding though. I think both are great options, and either one is better than kibble by FAR!!
Great post! ♥
I remember seeing quite a few options for the slow cooker and crock pot when I was checking into the recipes before. I may have to try one in the future. She can be pretty picky (and spoiled)!
Haha, well I am lazy, or at least, always looking for ways to save time, so the crock pot option was great for me!
Sounds like you take great care of that dog! ♥
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You are such a good dog mom!! My mom used to cook the food for our dog. She used to get lungs and hearts from the butcher and cook that, mix it with veggies and rice and freeze it in portion sizes.
Howdy there goldendawne! I'm so glad you put this together because I keep reading about how bad the commercial food is but didn't really have an alternative so thank you! How does your dog like it?