Homemade Dog Food Tips

Title: Homemade Dog Food Tips
Author: Garry Neale

Before you start making your own homemade dog food, you need to
know a couple of things. You need to find out what foods are
toxic to your dog. You also should understand that preparing
home made dog food may not be as easy as it sounds because it's
very much like to preparing food for your children. Making
homemade dog food is not the same thing as gathering up your
leftovers and scraps and throwing them in a dog bowl. Keep in
mind, your reason for preparing home made dog food is provide
you dog with a healthy diet. On the bright side, making homemade
dog food can be cheaper since you can include your dog's dietary
requirements in your normal food shopping expenses. Dogs are
omnivores just like people. This means they can eat vegetables
and grains as well as meat.

Though people and dogs have different physiologies, there are a
few things in common when it comes to diet. So many times,
you'll be able to make your homemade dog food while making your
people food. For example, most home made dog food recipes will
consist of a ratio of two thirds meat to one third vegetables.
It's all a matter of healthy cooking for both you and your dog,
and making homemade dog food is a great way to start.

When you start preparing homemade food, pay careful attention
to your dog's reaction to the new recipes you use. There will
probably be some items that they just refuse to eat. Try to
substitute something else in the recipe next time, such as
substitute turkey for chicken or potatoes for rice. Be on the
lookout for changes in your dog's behavior, especially such
things such as scratching excessively. This may be an indication
of an allergic reaction to one or more of the foods you're
using. Generally, homemade dog foods usually cause fewer
allergic reactions than commercial dog foods.

By making your own dog food, you have complete control over
what your dog is eating. It also allows you to make certain
their food is fresh and of the good quality. Ensuring that your
dog is getting the best possible food and nutrition is worth the
investment in both time and energy. So why not take the time to
find some homemade dog food recipes that use good quality
ingredients and let your dog try it for a few days. You might be
amazed at the changes you'll witness in both your dog's health
and vitality.

The easiest place to find some good healthy homemade dog food
recipes is online. There you'll find cookbooks and recipes of
all types. Just go to one of the Internet search engines and
type in "homemade dog food recipes" and you have more than
enough sites to visit. But watch out because some recipes are
not as nutritious as others. You may want to take any recipes
you download to your local vet and get their recommendations
before you start feeding it to your pet. If you're at all
concerned about your dog's health, try switching to homemade
food today.

About The Author: Garry Neale is and avid dog enthusiast and
creator of the popular e-book, "The Dog Lovers Guide", a FREE
dog owners handbook you can download at no cost from
http://www.dog-lovers-guide.net.

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