Dog Food Recipes

Holistic Dog Food Recipes

Do you ever wonder what dogs used to eat, before commercial food miraculously appeared on the shelves of the grocery stores or mass merchandisers? As a matter of fact, commercial pet food is a fairly modern invention, which seemed to have become popular due to its fancy packaging, pretty pictures and the 'healthy and natural' advertising. In fact, there is nothing 'natural' about commercial pet food and most of them include artificial colors, sugar, sorbitol, cheap fractionated corn and 'who-knows-what-it-is' by-products, which can cause numerous health problems in dogs. In contrast to that, the best holistic dog food recipes contain a careful blend of ingredients such as bones, meat, vegetables and natural supplements, such as fish oil, to fulfill your dog's nutritional needs. Here is a list of some easy to make recipes, made from homemade fresh food.

Chicken and Rice for Dogs

Ingredients

1 cup of boiled chicken.
1 cup of cooked brown rice.
½ cup of steamed mixed vegetables like carrots, spinach, green peas and beans.
4 tablespoons of unsalted chicken broth.

Directions

Boil the chicken and add to the cooked rice. Steam the vegetables and add them to the chicken and rice. Add the broth and leave it to simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool before serving it to the dog.

Turkey Special Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey.
6 cups water.
2 cups brown rice.
1/2 cup of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflowers.
1 teaspoon dried rosemary.

Directions

Place the water, ground turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large saucepan. Stir until the turkey is broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, before adding the frozen vegetables and cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Beef Stew for Dogs

Ingredients

1 lb low fat beef.
3 potatoes.
3 carrots.
2 celery sticks.
2 pints chicken or beef broth.
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (can also be substituted with fish oil).

Directions

Sauté the meat in a pan with 2 tablespoons oil, till it turns brown. Stew the meat in the broth for 45 minutes and then add the vegetables. Cover the mixture and let it simmer for 45 minutes until all is softened. Let it cool before serving it to the dog.

With these simple, easy to make homemade dog food recipes, you can take control over what your dog eats. With time you will see an improvement in your pet's health and to top it off, holistic dog food is actually easier on your budget, as a majority of the ingredients are available in any average American kitchen. For those who are unable to cook these recipes, you can select the best holistic commercial dog food available in the market. Keep in mind that while selecting or making holistic dog food for diabetic dogs, you should check all the ingredients. As a matter of fact, it is a great idea to consult the veterinarian before starting off your dog on a homemade food diet.

Dogs or for that matter all domestic animals display the same attitude as humans, when it comes to food. Most animals get tired of eating the same food again and again. Same is the case with canines. Dogs quickly get tired of eating the same dog food. After some days they will refuse intake of the same dog foods. Hence it is always recommended by many dog owners and vets that the canine be fed homemade dog food. There are also some genuine advantages of feeding the canine with homemade dog treat recipes. The biggest and the best advantage of homemade dog food is that it is extremely healthy and nutritious. As it is prepared in your own kitchen, the hygiene of the food is also ensured. The food is freshly consumed by your dog, hence all the nutrients like fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and proteins, enter the canine's body. The dog food that is available in stores, is no doubt nutritious, but a huge amount of unhealthy preservatives enter your dog's digestive system due to consistent feeding of packed or canned dog food.

Homemade Dog Food Treats

Apple Crunch Cake
The apple crunch cake is a treat especially relished by small, young puppies.
Ingredients:

1 cup apple chips, dried or fresh
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/4 cup vanilla
4 cups of whole wheat flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 tablespoon honey

Preparation:
The process of preparation of apple crunch cake is very simple. All you need to do is to preheat your oven to 350 degree Celsius. Mix the dry and the wet ingredients into two different bowls. Next you will need a muffin tin. Spray it with a cool spray. The next step is to add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix the dry and wet ingredients well and put the mixture in the muffin tin. Bake the tin for 1¼ hours, and then let the tin cool down before removing the cakes. Store the apple crunch cakes in a sealed container. This recipe makes about 12 - 14 cakes. Add the ingredients in proportion, to increase the number of cakes.

Bread Pudding
The bread pudding is one of the simplest recipes that is enjoyed by most of the dogs. To make the bread pudding, preheat that oven to 325 degree Celsius. Next take a baking dish and grease it with butter or margarine. Next cube 4 slices of bread in the baking dish, add 3 beaten eggs, some sugar, ½ tablespoon of salt and ½ tablespoon of vanilla. Add a couple of cups of scalded milk and then beat the whole mixture with a wire whisk. Place the mixture in a pan of water and bake for about an hour. Do not cover the baking dish, and bake longer if the pudding does not become hard enough.

Scrambled Eggs
To make scrambled eggs for your canine, you will need a cup of dry dog food, 3 eggs and ½ a cup of ground burger. The first step in this recipe is to beat the eggs and mix the ground hamburger and dry dog food into the beaten mixture. Then scramble the mixture in the same manner as you make your own scramble eggs. Let it cool for a few minutes and then serve.

There many advantages of making dog food at home. The advantages regarding health of your dog have been mentioned above. The second biggest advantage of making dog food at home is that you tend to bond with your dog and your best friend also develops a special affection for you.

Homemade Dry Dog Food Recipes:

Recipe #1

Ingredients
Ground beef (2 cups)
Eggs (3)
Yeast (1 tablespoon)
Whole wheat flour (4 cups)
Powdered milk (2 cups)
Wheat germ (1 cup)

Preparation
Dissolve the yeast in 1 cupful of water at warm temperature. Once it dissolves completely, add all the remaining ingredients to this preparation. Blend well till a paste forms. Place the dough aside for half an hour. Next, you need to roll the dough with the help of a rolling pin on a floured surface. Once you roll it, cut it into square pieces. Your next step would be to place these pieces into the oven. Bake it at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Once it cools down, serve it to the dog and if you get a warm loving lick, you can be rest assured your pet has loved the doggie treat!

Recipe #2

Ingredients
Flour (2½ cups)
Salt (½ teaspoon)
Garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
Bacon grease (8 tablespoons)
Egg - beaten (1)
Cheddar cheese - shredded
Beef or chicken broth (2 tablespoons)
Brown sugar (1 teaspoon)
Bacon - crumbled (6 slices)
Ice water (½ cup)
Wheat germ (½ cups)
Powdered milk (½ cups)

Preparation
Take a medium sized bowl and add the broth with the bacon grease and eggs together. Now, add the remaining ingredients to this. Blend well. Next, place this dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead it well till the dough attains a smooth texture. Then, roll these till it forms a thickness of ¼ th inch. With the help of a cookie cutter, cut them into the shape of a dog bone. You now need to place them on the cookie sheet. Maintain a distance of around 2 inches between each piece. Bake the same at 350 degrees F for around 20 minutes. Once baked, allow to cool on wire rack.

Recipe #3

Ingredients
All-purpose flour (1½ cups)
Baking powder (1½ teaspoons)
Jar strained beef food (1)
Soft butter (½ cup)
Corn oil (½ cup)
Eggs (4)
Beef jerky (2-3 strips)

Preparation
First, you need to preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Then, grease and flour a pan. Add butter. Once it turns smooth, add the beef, corn oil and the eggs. Mix it well till the mixture blends perfectly. Now, mix the dry ingredients into this preparation and blend well. Next, crumble the beef jerky and add to the batter. Now, pour this preparation into the loaf pan. Bake it for an hour. Once baked, allow to cool on the wire rack. After 15 minutes, add yogurt and cheese for topping. You can even place another strip of beef jerky. Place it in the refrigerator for further use. While serving to your dog however, allow it to cool down.

These homemade dry dog food recipes are bound to keep your pet dog happy. You shouldn't be surprised if your pet gives you loving licks and happy barks as a reward.

Homemade Dry Dog Food Recipes:

Recipe #1

Ingredients
Ground beef (2 cups)
Eggs (3)
Yeast (1 tablespoon)
Whole wheat flour (4 cups)
Powdered milk (2 cups)
Wheat germ (1 cup)

Preparation
Dissolve the yeast in 1 cupful of water at warm temperature. Once it dissolves completely, add all the remaining ingredients to this preparation. Blend well till a paste forms. Place the dough aside for half an hour. Next, you need to roll the dough with the help of a rolling pin on a floured surface. Once you roll it, cut it into square pieces. Your next step would be to place these pieces into the oven. Bake it at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Once it cools down, serve it to the dog and if you get a warm loving lick, you can be rest assured your pet has loved the doggie treat!

Recipe #2

Ingredients
Flour (2½ cups)
Salt (½ teaspoon)
Garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
Bacon grease (8 tablespoons)
Egg - beaten (1)
Cheddar cheese - shredded
Beef or chicken broth (2 tablespoons)
Brown sugar (1 teaspoon)
Bacon - crumbled (6 slices)
Ice water (½ cup)
Wheat germ (½ cups)
Powdered milk (½ cups)

Preparation
Take a medium sized bowl and add the broth with the bacon grease and eggs together. Now, add the remaining ingredients to this. Blend well. Next, place this dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead it well till the dough attains a smooth texture. Then, roll these till it forms a thickness of ¼ th inch. With the help of a cookie cutter, cut them into the shape of a dog bone. You now need to place them on the cookie sheet. Maintain a distance of around 2 inches between each piece. Bake the same at 350 degrees F for around 20 minutes. Once baked, allow to cool on wire rack.

Recipe #3

Ingredients
All-purpose flour (1½ cups)
Baking powder (1½ teaspoons)
Jar strained beef food (1)
Soft butter (½ cup)
Corn oil (½ cup)
Eggs (4)
Beef jerky (2-3 strips)

Preparation
First, you need to preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Then, grease and flour a pan. Add butter. Once it turns smooth, add the beef, corn oil and the eggs. Mix it well till the mixture blends perfectly. Now, mix the dry ingredients into this preparation and blend well. Next, crumble the beef jerky and add to the batter. Now, pour this preparation into the loaf pan. Bake it for an hour. Once baked, allow to cool on the wire rack. After 15 minutes, add yogurt and cheese for topping. You can even place another strip of beef jerky. Place it in the refrigerator for further use. While serving to your dog however, allow it to cool down.

Low Protein Dog Food for Liver Disease: Recipe #1

Ingredients

Cooked rice, 2 cups
White bread, 3 slices
Regular ground beef, braised with fat retained, 1 pound

Process

This is one of the easiest low protein dog food recipes, and more importantly it has only moderate amount of proteins in it. Take a large bowl and add rice and beef in it, set aside. In another bowl, make small pieces of bread and then add them to the beef bowl. Mix all the ingredients well and feed immediately.

Low Protein Dog Food for Liver Disease: Recipe #2

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour, 2½ cups
Cooked vegetable (sweet potatoes, zucchini or winter squashes - cooked and smashed or pureed) 1 cup
Low sodium, low fat chicken broth, 6 tbs
Cold water, ½ cup
Garlic powder (optional), ½ tsp

Process

Firstly preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Next, take a bowl and combine garlic powder and flour in it, stir in veggies and chicken broth. Slowly add in enough water as to form a dough. Using a cookie cutter, roll out the dough into a ½ inch circle (or bone shape). Place these cut pieces of dough on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Let it cool before feeding it to the dog.

Low Protein Dog Food for Liver Disease: Recipe #3

Ingredients

Salad Macaroni (cooked), ½ pkg
Brown Rice (Cook separately: 1cup rice w/2.5 cup water/45 min.), 1 cup
Hard-boiled and chopped up finely, 2 eggs
Crushed (calcium carbonate), 8-10 tums
Frozen Broccoli, ½ pkg
Frozen Carrots - steamed until crisp/tender, ½ pkg

Process

This is a very easy recipe which contains all ingredients that are low in protein. To make this low protein dog food for liver disease recipe, take a large bowl and add all the ingredients in it. Combine well until well incorporated. Feed immediately. You can even refrigerate this dog treat so that you don't have to make this again and again. If you have to serve it to a big dog, you'll need to double the ingredients.

Low Protein Dog Food for Liver Disease: Recipe #4

Ingredients

Raw Ground beef, 1/8 lb
Brown rice, 1⅓ cup
Egg, 1
Carrot, 1
Garlic, 1 clove
Calcium powder, 300 mg
Liquid vitamin B complex, 10 mg
Liquid canine multivitamin complex

Process

To make this healthy dog food, grate the carrot with the help of a food processor or a vegetable grater. Peel the garlic clove and grate it, divide it into half and set aside. Cook brown rice in 2 cups of boiling water or as per the directions given on the packet. Let the cooked rice cool. Meanwhile, blend egg and beef. Add the cooked rice to the beef mixture, combine well. Take a small bowl and mix vitamin B complex, calcium powder and liquid canine multivitamin complex, as per the dosage recommended by your vet. Add this mixture to the beef mixture and combine well. Divide the prepared dog food into two portions, feed one portion in the morning and the other in the evening.

This was all about low protein dog food for liver disease. As you must have observed, making these homemade dog treats is not at all difficult. So instead of opting for the ready-made food, make dog treats at home itself. Try making changes in the above recipes, but make sure that the ingredient you are adding is low in protein. After all, they are meant to be low protein dog food recipes.

Easy to Make Low Protein Dog Food Recipes

Beef and White Rice

Ingredients

¼ lb ground beef
2 cups cooked white rice
1 hard cooked egg (finely chopped)
3 slices white bread crumbled
1 tsp calcium carbonate (Tums tablet)

Directions

In a frying pan, cook the beef until it is slightly brown. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve to the dog and keep the rest covered in a refrigerator.

Vegetables and Brown Rice

Ingredients

½ pkg salad macaroni (cooked)
1 cup brown rice (cooked)
2 eggs hard-boiled and chopped up finely
8-10 Tums Crushed (calcium carbonate)
½ pkg frozen broccoli
½ pkg frozen carrots (steamed until crisp/tender and chopped)

Directions

Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Add ½ - 1 tbsp low cal cottage cheese, if desired. Serve to the dog and refrigerate the rest.

Chicken and Potato Diet

Ingredients

¼ cup cooked chicken breast
3 cups potato, boiled with skin
2 tbsp chicken fat
1 ½ calcium carbonate tablets
½ multiple vitamin-mineral tablet

Directions

Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Serve to the dog and refrigerate the remaining dog food.

Low Protein Dog Cookies

Ingredients

2 ½ cups rice flour or white all-purpose bleached flour
½ tsp garlic powder, or fresh ground
6 tbsp low sodium, low fat chicken broth
½ cup cold water
1 cup cooked vegetables (winter squashes, zucchini, and sweet potatoes) ground up

Directions

Take a mixing bowl, and combine the flour and garlic. Add the chicken broth and vegetables, and then pour cold water to form a smooth dough. Now pat the dough into ½ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Place the cookies on to a non-stick sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 ºF for 20 - 25 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the wire rack and store in a refrigerator.

These were some of the best low protein dog food recipes that you can easily prepare at home and feed your sick dog. Ensure that you consult a veterinarian before feeding anything to your dog and also ask him for a low protein dog food list that should comprise of foods healthy for the dog which you can include in the dog's diet.

Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes

Even dogs demand variety in their food, and so these healthy and tasty homemade dog food recipes will be relished and enjoyed by them.

Daily Food Recipe
Ingredients

3 cups of a grain of your choice ( rice, oatmeal, wheat, barley)
Finely chopped vegetables
Finely chopped meat (chicken, lamb, beef)

Method
Heat some olive oil in a pot and drop in the finely chopped meat pieces. Allow it to cook well. Once the meat is done, drop in the grains, add some water and let it cook well for some time. Finally, add the vegetables and cook until everything is done up well. Do not overcook the vegetable and serve warm.

Poochy Casserole

Ingredients

1 cup chicken, chopped
3 to 4 Tbsp unsalted chicken broth
½ cup cooked brown rice
½ cup boiled mixed vegetables

Method
Boil the chopped chicken and the mixed vegetables. In a separate cooker, cook the brown rice. Then, mix all the ingredients and mash well. Stir well and serve when t reaches room temperature.

Fish Treat

Ingredients

1 can of salmon
1 potato, chopped
3 tbsp cornmeal
1 carrot, chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp peanut butter
Canola oil

Method
In a bowl, add the egg and beat well. To this add the salmon and cornmeal, mix and stir well. Make small patties from the mixture and fry in a little canola oil. Meanwhile, boil the vegetables well. Once the patties is done, mash it and add it to the boiled vegetable. Serve with a coating of peanut butter.

Lamb Treat

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup kale
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup green beans
1 cup yogurt or skim milk

Method
Cook the ground lamb well and add to it the cooked white rice and cooked brown rice. Mix and stir well and then add the kale, carrots and green beans to this. Once mixed well, add the yoghurt or skimmed milk and stir well. Serve when at room temperature and store the remaining in zip lock bags in the refrigerator.

Meatball Treats

Ingredients

2/3 cup Beef or chicken broth
3 tbsp Oatmeal
1 Egg
2 cups Whole wheat flour

Method
In a bowl, beat the egg well until it turns fluffy. To this, add the whole wheat flour, oatmeal and meat broth and stir well into a mixture.Roll the dough into small balls and bake for around three minutes. Serve when it cools down.

I am sure your dog would love these dog treats and recipes, because mine did. You can also experiment with the various ingredients in home cooked dog food so that there is enough variation for your dog. home cooked dog food is an important aspect of dog care and will help your dog lead a happy and healthy life.

Meatloaf

Ingredients

meatloaf mix, 1¾ pounds
oatmeal, 1 cup
beaten egg, 1
carrot, diced and peeled, 1
celery, 1 rib (diced)
ketchup, 1 tbsp
water, ¾ cup

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add carrot and celery to it, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and let it cool. In another large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place the ingredients on foil-lined, greased baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, until done. Remove from oven and let it cool on the wire rack.

Beef Treat

Ingredients

tender beef, 2½ ounces
beef broth, 1/3 cup
cracked wheat, ½ cup
whole wheat flour, ½ cup
rye flour, ½ cup
rice flour, ½ cup
powdered milk, ½ cup
egg, 1
honey, 2 tsps
olive oil, 5 tbsps

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix egg, honey, powdered milk, olive oil, beef broth and beef. Add in rye flour, cracked wheat, whole wheat flour and rice flour, and knead to form a dough. Keep the dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Roll out the dough at least ½-inch thick and cut out small pieces with a cookie cutter. In a pre-heated oven, arrange the pieces on the baking pan and bake, until done. Cool and serve.

Chicken Stew

Ingredients

skinless chicken breasts, 3 6-ounce boneless pieces
skinless chicken thigh, 3 boneless pieces
chicken broth, 32 ounces
sweet chopped potatoes, 2
baby carrots, 1 pound
apple cider, 1 cup
whole peppercorns, 4
cloves, 2
bay leaf, 1
salt to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, cider, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil, and let it simmer over low heat. Add the chicken breast and thigh pieces, sweet potatoes and carrots. Simmer the stew until chicken is cooked and potatoes and carrots are tender. Take out the peppercorns, bay leaf and cloves, and season with salt. Cool it slightly, before serving to your pet dog.

Veggie and Chicken Broth

Ingredients

ground chicken, 5 pounds
boiled vegetables, 8 cups (you can use carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, sweet potatoes, spinach, beets, lettuce and tomatoes)
kidney beans, 2 cans
quick cooking oats, 40 ounces
canola oil, ¾ cup
garlic, 5 cloves
molasses, ½ cup
eggs, 1
water, 32 cups

Preparation

In a large pot, heat canola oil, brown garlic and ground chicken. Add water when cooked, and bring to boil, then add all the boiled vegetables. In the meantime, cook beans in another pot, until done. Add cooked beans to the chicken broth mix. Add oatmeal, and keep stirring continuously, to avoid the broth from getting sticky and lumpy. Remove from heat, and cool. Make batches and serve with brown rice or brown bread, alternately.

Raw Dog Food Recipe

Ingredients

raw meat, ½ cup
pureed vegetable, ½ cup
bonemeal powder, 1 tsp
kelp powder, ¼ tsp
minced garlic, ¼ tsp
oil mix, (canola, flax and wheat germ oil), 1 tsp

Preparation

Just combine all of the above ingredients, and serve it your pet.

One can try any of the above home-cooked dog food recipes for some healthy and lip-smacking nutrition for your dog. Cooking dog food at home is easy, and one can make large quantities (to last up to a week), and freeze it in small batches. While cooking and feeding the dog, one should keep in mind its size, weight, breed, and all the food allergies the dog may have. It is best to consult a veterinary, for some your-dog specific homemade dog food recipes.