The average dog, that is, the dog without diabetic, overweight, underweight, or other serious health issues, can be fed with home-made fresh foods very easily.
These simple recipes will make it very clear just how simple it is to feed a dog or several dogs with good food, made fresh every other day.
Beef or Lamb Stew for Dogs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb low fat beef or lamb
- 3 potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 2 Tblsp Olive Oil
- 2 celery sticks
- 2 pints chicken or beef broth
Directions:
- Brown meat in saute pan in 2 Tblsp oil. Cook till brown.
- Stew the meat in broth for 45 mins. Add vegetables. Cover.
- Simmer for 45 mins. until all are softened.
- Cool and serve.
Chicken & Rice for Dogs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiled chicken
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup steamed mixed veggies (carrots, green beans, peas,spinach, potatoes)
- 4 Tblsp unsalted chicken broth
Directions:
- Boil chicken, add to cooked rice.
- Steam veggies, add broth, rice and chicken.
- Simmer for 10 mins, cool and serve.
Salmon & Pasta for Dogs
Ingredients:
- 1 salmon steak or other fish fillet
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cooked pasta
- 1/2 cup steamed mixed veggies (carrots, spinach, zucchini)
- 1-2 Tblsp olive oil
Directions:
- Saute salmon steak or other fish in pan 5 mins on each side with 1 Tblsp olive oil.
- Cook pasta and add to salmon in pan with chicken broth and veggies.
- Simmer for 10 mins and serve after cooling.
Fresh, holistic dog food doesn't have to be fancy or difficult. It just has to be made from fresh ingredients, served immediately, and kept for no more than three days in the refrigerator. Dogs don't usually like cold food, so when serving their dinner, leave the dish out till it can be served at room temperature.
Healthy Fresh Snacks for Dogs
Fresh carrots or apples are great snacks for dogs who enjoy crunchy tidbits. For dogs who prefer their biscuits with a little peanut flavored crunch, try making snacks at home with the following simple recipe.
Easy Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 Tblsp wheat germ
- 1-12 tsp dry yeast
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1-1/4 cup white flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tblsp turmeric
- 2 Tblsp beet powder
Directions:
- Blend ingredients well. When dough is ready, roll it into a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Lightly grease cookie sheet. Bake dog cookies for forty five minutes at 325°. Turn off oven and let cookies dry in oven several hours. They should be hard and crisp after three hours.
- Store in fridge overnight in airtight container.
Dog lovers everywhere have found the recent pet food recalls a horrific wake up call. If making pet food is what is necessary to allow pets their good health, then many pet owners will find a way. Hopefully, these simple dog food recipes will allow pet owners to realize just how easy it is to make fresh, holistic dog food at home.
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