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The Benefits And Disadvantages Of Home Made Dog Food

Not very long ago, we had a huge pet food recall that scared many dog owners in to thinking they may have unwittingly played a role in accidentally poisoning their furry friend. This recall gave pause to millions and made them take stock in what it is that they are actually feeding their beloved pets at meal time. Upon taking a closer look at the ingredients labels on their commercial dog food brands, many thousands of people decided the safest way to go in feeding their pet was to make a href=http://salesmarketingideas.com/index.php/homemade-dog-chow target=_blankhome made dog food/a. While this can have great benefits for your four-legged friend, it can also have serious side effects if you are not diligent in what you are putting in your pets food dish for lunch or dinner.br /
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For instance, many people will begin their pet on home made dog food without first consulting their vet and may accidentally use foods that are actually dangerous to their pet such as raisins, grapes, onions, raw eggs or raw fish, nutmeg, milk or nuts thinking they are creating a healthy alternative to commercial pet foods. In most cases, by following directions from your vet on proper nutrition for your pooch, you can create a healthy food alternative for your pet. This is one of the biggest pros for making homemade dog food there is, knowing for sure what is going in to your pets food dish can give you great peace of mind.br /
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Conversely, the down side to making home made pet food is how time consuming it can actually be considering that the ingredients for one batch of dog food will typically only last 3 days in the refrigerator so you will need to make additional dog food every couple of days. This can also become rather expensive depending on the ingredients you use. However, if you were used to purchasing a premium commercial dog food, then the cost may weigh out equally at the end of the month when you are reconciling your budget.br /
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As you can see there are certainly benefits to making home made dog food for your fur-kid, so you will need to weigh each one carefully in order to decide if this is actually the right thing for you and your family.br /
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If you are like most pet owners, you want to make sure that what your precious dog eats is the best food available today. The only sure way to ensure high quality nutrition without any added ingredients that could be severely detrimental to your pets health is by making your own home made dog food. Of course, you only want to switch your pets food after consulting with his (or her) vet since any changes in diet should be monitored in case a reaction to the food develops. This is especially important if your dog has had food allergies in the past or has sensitive skin. Your vet will also be able to provide you with the guidelines that are necessary for making your home made dog food to ensure you are including enough protein, carbohydrates and the right amount of vitamins and minerals without going overboard on the fats.br /
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It is also important to remember that if you are going to make your own home made dog food at home, that this is not permission to feed your four-legged friend table scraps or other human people that is not part of a healthy diet for dogs. Keeping this in mind, your home made dog food needs to contain a protein source — this is especially crucial in maintaining your dog overall health and well being. Not enough protein can cause fatigue, poor muscle development and all around poor health so you will need to choose your protein source wisely.br /
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The best benefit about making a href=http://www.squidoo.com/bestsafedogfoodinfo target=_blankhealthy home made dog food/ah is that the protein source can be guaranteed to be real meat and not simply a meat by-product as so many commercial dog food brands are want to do. By using a meat by-product, the commercial dog food companies are skimping on protein and, worse, there is no listed source for the meat so it could come from anywhere. This is enough to send most people in search of simple and easy recipes to make home made dog food right in their own kitchen.br /
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By making home made dog food, you are taking a proactive step in ensuring your dogs well-being and your peace of mind in the safety of your poochs food.

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Recipes For Healthy Dog Food

Making a href=http://salesmarketingideas.com/index.php/homemade-dog-chow target=_blankhome made dog food/a for your pet has become a huge business as people are moving towards a more nutritious approach in feeding their sweet dogs. There are a couple of different ways you can make your own dog food, either in a moist, refrigerated food or in a dry kibble. Many people who make their own dog food prefer to make it as a dry kibble since this will help prevent tartar build up on their dogs teeth and help prevent gum disease. Unless you have spent some time researching the various recipes available to make homemade dry dog food, then it may seem like a daunting undertaking in the beginning since it is quite possibly outside your realm of experiences. If it is, then have no worries, a href=http://www.squidoo.com/lensmaster/new_workshop/bestsafedogfoodinfo target=_blankmaking dry home made dog food/a is easier than it may appear.br /
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To begin, you will need to gather your ingredients from the store. You want to choose which protein source you feel is going to have the most benefit for your pooch. When choosing this, take in to consideration if your dog has any allergies or what is going to be the most digestible and decide from there. The most common protein sources are chicken, turkey, beef and lamb — or you could try a combination of flavors. You will also need 1 teaspoon yeast, 1 cup of wheat germ, 3 eggs, 2 cups of powdered milk, 4 cups of flour and 2 cups of your protein source — many people also opt for adding fruits or veggies to their dogs food and the simplest way to do this is by using a 4 ounce jar of stage 2 [organic] baby foods in flavors such as carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, peas, rice, or oatmeal.br /
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Initially in your preparation for making dry home made dog food, you will need to dissolve a teaspoon of yeast in warm water then mix all the ingredients for your dog food together. Make sure the meat has been cooked and any excess fat has been drained, then set the mixture aside for approximately 30 minutes to allow the yeast to do its job. After your 30 minutes is over, roll the mixture out on a floured surface, cut in to small squares and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. The end result is healthy meal for your pooch and big lick on the face for you.br /
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So many people today have chosen to make home made dog food for their four-legged family members that there are many a href=http://www.squidoo.com/homemadedogchowinfo target=_blankrecipes for dry dog food/a online for a person to choose from. In addition to making their dogs regular dog food from scratch, most of the people who make home made dog food also have a tendency to make their dogs treats from scratch as well. Among some of the most popular home made dog treats that people make for their beloved furry family members is the home made frozen dog treat.br /
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To get started making your frozen home made dog food treats — which, by the way, your dog is simply going to love, especially on those hot, dog days of summer — you will need to gather the ingredients. You will actually be surprised at how easy it is to make a sweet summer treat your dog will love after a day out in the heat playing Frisbee or just going for a walk in the park with their favorite human.br /
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One of the simplest recipes for making frozen home made dog food treats contains ingredients you probably already have in your pantry: the frozen peanut butter banana treat. Basically, mash a banana and add it to a few tablespoons of peanut butter, mix in a small amount of honey and some water (to aid in freezing) then shape in to small balls, toss in the freezer and, well, freeze. [You will have to be careful, this is also a goodie for the kids, too and you dont want to come home to discover all the dogs treats have been eaten by the wee ones].br /
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Other recipes to try when making frozen home made dog food treats involve mixing and matching different items of fruit with juices or plain yogurt. For instance, using an ice cube tray, you might fill it with apple juice then in each slot add a piece of an apple, pear, or perhaps a peach. The possibilities are endless with creating just the perfect frozen treat for your pooch. Too, you can add variety by mixing it up and making the frozen cubes with beef or chicken broth, or unsalted beef gravy, and adding a cube of cheese or a chunk of meat (baby food works best) to the cube before freezing. You are sure to be a hit with your pooch this summer if you try one of the ideas on listed here.