Dog Food

Why You Should Consider a Healthy Homemade Dog Food Diet

The high profile recent recall of dog food and cat food across a number of brands, after many pets were taken ill and some died, scared me a lot – as I’m sure it did most pet owners.

After that, I decided that it was time for my dog to eat only dog food that was fit for consumption by humans. After all, I reasoned, even dog food that is safe and uncontaminated is likely to be of significantly lower quality than human grade food. It was time for me to find some good, healthy dog food recipes!

Even if you are feeding a gluten-free, 100% natural dog food (probably quite an expensive brand), that says nothing about the quality of the ingredients, particularly the meat. It’s very likely that the natural meat or fish consists of low-grade stuff that is not seen as fit for human consumption. Perhaps beef from sick cows, or fish meat from the deformed fishes of the catch that aren’t suitable for humans and are more likely to contain high levels of harmful metals.

It is incredibly easy and straightforward to make your own homemade dog food with natural, human quality ingredients and a good selection of dog food recipes. I make up a batch once a fortnight and freeze it in convenient meal-sized packs. It is an absolute delight to feed my dog, knowing exactly what the ingredients of his dinner are.

All you need to do is pick a few dog food recipes that you can easily source the ingredients for, get the tools you need – usually just a blender, a big bowl, and something to freeze meals in. I wrap meal-sized portions in cling wrap but small plastic bags work just as well, or small plastic boxes.

If you’re able to prepare the food twice a week or every few days, you can even keep it fresh in the refrigerator rather than freezing it.

Most healthy dog food recipes will advise that you include a good all round mineral and vitamin supplement so that you can feel sure that your pet is getting all the trace elements he needs to stay in tip top condition.

I would definitely recommend using homemade dog food recipes to feed your dog over even the ”best“ and most expensive ready-made brand. I have seen so many health benefits with my own dog. On his homemade diet he is calmer, has a shinier coat and a much healthier digestive system.

You will find that a happy side benefit of feeding a good, homemade healthy dog food made with wholesome dog food recipes is that your dog’s stools are likely to become smaller, firmer and healthier!

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