Homemade dog food
Feeding the
pets with a perfect food is also a very important aspect of keeping pets in a
comfortable way. Although dogs have very sensitive digestive system, it has
been observed that many dogs manage to eat or makes it suitable to any kind of
fooding circumstances. To keep the dog perfect in terms of health, one has to
feed it with the best food which is perfect in terms of all the ingredients
required for a perfect health. This article deals with the essentials of a
perfect homemade dog food.
Basic nutrients
of homemade dog food
A well
balanced diet with full of essential nutrients is very necessary for the dogs
to remain healthy. Here is the list of the nutrients which are the very
important for the pets:-
Proteins
and fats
Proteins
and fats are very important for a dog’s survival. Proteins and fats contain
essential amino acids and fatty acids. Fats are used to provide the fat soluble
vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K. Generally dogs like animal proteins and
fats but vegetable nutrition is also equally preferred.
Fibers
It is also
a very instinctive part of a dog’s diet. It mainly enhances the digestive
system of the dogs. They are mainly of two types that are water soluble and
water insoluble. Water soluble fibers are mainly present in cooked rice or vegetables.
These fibers make the food a bit sticky.
Water
It is the
most important thing for a life to sustain. Water has the greatest component of
cells in a dog’s genetic configuration. The amount of water taken by a dog
depends on its age and the weather conditions. The dogs which are fed with more
dry foods will consume greater amount of water than the ones treated with
homemade foods.
Essential
fatty acids
Fatty acids
are generally concerned with controlling certain diseases like arthritis,
allergies and even heart problems and cancer. The fatty acids are largely
classified into two groups. First is Omega3 and the second one is Omega6. Both
the classes are equally important for a dog to remain healthy.
Tips to
provide a longer life to the pets
A dog can
be gifted with a longer life than usual if one remembers the following points:-
1. Proper
Nutrition- A dog needs a very balanced and proper nutrition to lead its life.
It is advised to provide more and more vitamins and minerals to the dog to keep
it healthy and increase its life span.
2. Providing
Vaccinations- It has been found that most of the people do not care about the
vaccinations that are required to be given to the pets from time to time. This
is one of the very prime reasons of fewer spans of dogs. One should positively
cover up all the vaccines necessary for a pet’s life.
3. Proper
grooming- Proper grooming is also essential for a dog to lead a healthy life.
The dogs must be taken to bath regularly. This helps in cutting down the scope
of getting ill. Hence, lesser the dogs fall ill, higher is the life span.
4. Dental
care- The teeth and gums of the pets must be brushed regularly. If regularly is
not possible, then one should at least do it once in a week. If proper care is
not taken then one will have to scale the dog’s teeth which are a bit costly
and also painful for the dog. Such carelessness should not happen.
Conclusion
So, this is
a small account dealing with the fact of making a perfect homemade food for
pets. If one provides all the necessary nutrients to their pets and takes care
of it then the pet is going to have a great life.
HOME MADE
DOG FOOD RECIPIES
While adopting a dog, one question that
definitely comes onto one’s mind will be that “What type of food should I
supply for my puppy, should it be the same old food that he used to have in his
kennel or should I look forward to have some refreshing new home made recipes
for my pet”. Well, one of the best ways to know, what goes into your dog’s food
is to make it yourself. Though some of the experts argue in the fact that
homemade diets are the best for dogs, this was the best that can be done, until
you consult a veterinarian as different canines have definite nutritional
requirements. Also dietary changes should also be done to avoid slowly
digestive upsets.
So some of the well known refreshing dog recipes
are:
· Peanut Butter Cookies:
Ingredients: 2cups of flour, one
cup of rolled oats, 1/3 cups of smooth peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of honey, ½
tablespoon of fish oil, and 1 ½ cups of water.
Dogs
generally love peanut butter, and since these are fish oil contained so it is a
best way to sneak fish oil into the dog’s diet. It is quite helpful as fish oil
makes the dog’s coat smoother and shinier, and healthier. But always look for
organic peanut butter at your grocery stores as commercial brands of peanut may
have unhealthy hydrogenated oils and additives harmful for dog’s diet.
· Chicken Jerky:
Ingredients: 2 to 4 chicken breasts.
Chicken
jerks serves as an alternative to the store bought raw hides in the market. The
jerky is actually tough and chewy, adds to the dogs favorites which will keep
the dog occupied for a while. Secondly, the chicken also has a high amount of
protein which is very much helpful for developing your pet dog’s structure and
muscles.
· Frozen Yogurt Pops for Dogs:
Ingredients: 6 oz container of plain,
nonfat frozen yogurt, 1 cup of no sugar added fruit juice, ½ cup of carrot
minced.
If your
dog had an addiction of chasing ice cubes, then he would love to have frozen
treats. They are made from human made ingredients, and also include all the
fruit juice and carrots which will definitely give your pup an additional boost
and hence lead to increase in its development. Also Yogurt also has calcium and
proteins which will enable easy digestion of the dog’s food.
· Fruit and vegetable strips:
Ingredients: 1 small sweet potato, 1
medium banana, 1 cup carrot minced, ½ cup unsweetened organic applesauce, 2
cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of rolled oats, 1/3 cup of water.
Especially
these vegetable strips works as a cheaper alternative to the organic chewy
treats sold often in the pet stores. Usually, these are soft and easily can be
broken apart, so you can easily serve it in small amount as training reward
etc. The fruits and vegetables are also rich in high protein developing your
pup’s body and also help in boosting your dog’s immune system
CONCLUSION
So
these were some of the delicious food recipes for your pet dogs which
guarantees to delight them at the same time also will make them healthier.
HOW TO
MAKE HOME MADE DOG FOOD
Sometimes it may be seen that the dog food you
buy for your pups from the nearby stores may be not safe and may cause harm to
your pet dog. So to be on the safe side in this case, you would want to feed
your pet with some fresh home -made stuffs. So in the following article, you
will be supplied with some tips for preparing home- made dog foods although the
main thing you will need is a mixture of meat, vegetables and starch.
The
things that you will need:
·
Garlic
·
Dog
Food Bowls
·
Eggs
·
Mixed
Grinders
·
Meats
·
Vegetables
·
Starches
Instructions:
·
You should know that it is wise
to check your pet with the vet before feeding him with any home-made food.
·
Also you have to understand
that dogs generally need 40% meat, 30 % vegetables and also 40% starch mainly
in their diet. So follow this formula to feed your dog with wholly balanced
diet.
·
Should consider the fact that
commercial dog foods are sometimes harmful and unhealthy for dogs as the meat
that is used in those food stuffs are of a quality which is harmful for human.
·
Also try to make a mixture of
grand turkey, rice and carrot for your own home made dog food. The meals made
of ground beef and brown rice is also very much popular nowadays.
·
Also rotate the type of foods
you supply to your dog so that your dog is not feeded with the same recipe
every day.
·
Try to use oatmeal, pasta, rice
or potato for your dog’s starch requirement in his meal.
·
Lastly, try not to keep the
cooked food in the fridge for more than 3 days.
CONCLUSION
So these were some of the tips helpful for you
to prepare fresh and delicious homely made food products for your pet dogs.
