Home Made Dog Food Tips

Home made dog food may be the best way to feed your beloved pet with natural healthy food, but in order to learn how to make it properly there are some things you should keep in mind.  In the following article you will find some of the best tips to keep in mind before entering in the world of home made dog food.

• Avoid giving these types of food to your dog. They can be dangerous for their health and in extreme cases can lead to death: garlic, chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, and artificial sweeteners.

• Avoid also raw meat, as it is prone to contain bacteria, parasites and viruses.  Your dog should be safe of these once the meat is cooked thoroughly.

• On the other hand include these ingredients in your home made food: poultry, meat, meat organs, fiber, eggs (protein) and complex carbs.

• When using vegetables in your recipes it would be best to choose fresh vegetables instead of the ones that come in bags.   Fresh vegetables have more nutritious properties.

• Before changing your dog’s diet, consult with a doctor.  A veterinarian will guide you better with sudden changes of food. There may be health concerns that your vet is aware of that you may not know regarding your dog.

• You may have the idea of putting your dog under a new diet right away. DON'T DO THIS. You need to slowly ween your dog into his/her new diet. Start by adding a small portion of the new food with the old food. Each day start to add a little more new food and less old food. Keep this up until you are adding no old food and only new food. This will make the dog more willing to accept the new diet and not as aware of the sudden change.

• Have space and containers to keep your dog food stored in the refrigerator.  You will find that many times there will be a lot of unused portions. These don’t last very long though (3 to 6 days at most).

• Keep your dog in a balanced diet, this will ensure maximum health and energy for your pet.  If your female dog is pregnant, she will have more nutritional needs that must be compensated with a well planned diet.

These are some of the tips that will keep you in the correct path of home made dog food.  Take note of them, keep them in mind and you’ll have no major problems.