Make dog food at home? Who has time? We all want to feed our pets the best meals possible made with only the freshest ingredients, but we know this can often be expensive, or dependent on season, almost impossible. Or maybe not… If you’re a pet owner, want to feed your dog healthy food and save money? Then Dog Day Getaway has some tips for you to make your own dog food at home, on the cheap! Let’s delve into offering high quality and healthy food to our dogs.
Can I Make Dog Food at Home?
Did you know that only a handful of pet owners make dog food at home? When you prepare your pet food at home you could save up to 80% in cost plus it’s super simple.. How to make dog food at home is a question we hear often, so we put together this simple guide. Some pet owners think that making dog food at home may take up a good portion of their time, but, it’s a lot less time consuming than you may have thought.
One of the best things to come out of your kitchen will be your pets food. When making your own, you can dismiss having to add salt or other preservatives your pet doesn’t need in it’s diet. It’s a good idea to always add a grain, such as wheat germ, cooked oatmeal or whole wheat bread to meat dinners. We like to use 25% meat to 75% carbohydrate rich foods (grains and vegetables).
You will find, once you begin making your own pet foods, that it is really relatively simple and you will save some money as well.
TIP: All pet foods (store bought or home-made dog food should be served at room temperature; don’t serve food cold from the refrigerator or too hot fresh off the stove.
Homemade pet food should take a ridiculously small amount of your time. As a general guide meats should be raw and vegetables must be finely chopped in a food processor or by a hand grater.
When it comes time for feeding your dog their first home made meal, be cautious on how much you give them and be sure to monitor them throughout the day. Some tummies may take a while to get used to wholesome food. Once they become nutritionally satiated, they will get used to this type of food and may cut their food intake, sometimes by half the amount, and go on a maintenance diet. Keeping in mind that the food you prepared for them is much better than anything out of a can or bag.
Let us know what you think about dog recipes and how you make dog food at home. Drop a comment below and send us a recipe to try!
