Brittany Boykin - Homemade Dog Treats and Homemade Dog Food: 35 Homemade Dog Treats and Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Information to Keep Man’s Best Friend Happy, Healthy, and Disease Free

Homemade Dog Treats and Homemade Dog Food

35 Homemade Dog Treats and Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Information to Keep Mans Best Friend Happy, Healthy, and Disease Free

By: Brittany Boykin

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DISCLAIMER Readers are urged to seek the advice of their veterinarians before feeding their dogs anything homemade, including recipes found in this book. While most dogs tolerate the food prepared from these recipes, some dogs do have food allergies and other intolerances. The author and publisher cannot be held liable for any resulting problems.

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If you're like most people, then your dog is a true member of your family. Just as you'd want to be sure your family members are getting good healthy, nutritious food, you want to be sure your dog is getting the same.

Many commercial canned dog foods contain preservatives and additives that are not always considered safe for human use. If you wouldn't feed them to your children, why would you feed them to your dog?

While making homemade dog food is often healthier and can be cheaper than buying commercial dog food, there are several foods that you shouldn't include in any dog recipes if you plan to make homemade dog food.

Dogs have very simplified digestive systems compared to ours. This means that some combinations of human foods can cause stomach upsets, illness, nerve damage, seizures, or even death. There is a section on foods to avoid feeding your dog later in this book.

Keep in mind that when you're creating your own homemade dog food, your dog doesn't need nearly as much protein as you might believe. Some people try to feed their dog bones or meat off-cuts, but your dog will still need things added to his or her diet to promote good health. A good balance of carbohydrates and some vegetables will be important to keep up energy levels, but avoid adding potato as it may cause digestive problems in some breeds.

You should also remember that some larger breeds of dog, such as German Shepherds, are susceptible to bloat (gastric digestive torsion or gastric digestive vulvulus, which can result in a very painful and sudden death). It's important not to include any ingredients that could potentially expand inside the stomach after eating, so be sure to overcook any rice or pasta until it's completely expanded before feeding to avoid this potentially fatal condition. You should also try to feed larger breeds twice daily rather than one large meal to help avoid bloat from occurring.

The recipes in this book are the ones I've been using for my two show-standard German Shepherd dogs for years. Both dogs have won multiple awards and have always displayed a fine shiny coat. They both also have healthy teeth and good bone growth. All of the recipes in this book were approved by their vet (prior to feeding any of these recipes to your dog I strongly suggest you double check with your vet as well).

Once you begin making your own dog food and realize how easy it is, and how little time it can take, you'll never go back to feeding your dog sloppy, mysterious commercial food again.

Choosing the right dog food is probably the most important decision you'll ever make for your dog. Whether your dog is a puppy or a senior, their diet is one of the most important aspects of their overall health and well-being. Dog food nutrition impacts every facet of your dog's life. Like how fast puppies grow, their behavioral patterns, their physical appearance, etc. are all directly linked to the nutrition their owners provide.

A nutritious and well-balanced dog food plan promotes:

A healthier coat

Stronger muscles and more developed bones

Brighter, clearer eyes

More solid stool (Which can be nice if you live in an apartment complex and have to pick up after your dog)

Better dental health

Less digestive upsets

Bursts of energy

Fewer behavioral problems

A longer, healthier Life

Thats basically every aspect of their lives. Think about it in a human sense, when we go on diets and eat fresh, unprocessed foods, we feel ten times better, right? We notice an increase in energy levels, more consistent bathroom schedules, hair and nails can grow faster and look healthier, etc. Its exactly the same with your dog!

With the ever-growing uncertainty about what's actually inside most commercial dog foods, it's no wonder organic dog food is growing in popularity. The closed loop of so many dog food industry secrets is enough to make even the most trusting of people alarmed by what we're actually feeding our beloved dogs.

In recent years, the dog food industry has improved labeling of ingredients being put into most commercial dog foods to some degree. Labels will tell you what percentage of the total product is protein, whether cereal, bran, grain, rice or vegetables have been added, and what additives and preservatives are in the can.

Unfortunately, this doesn't always tell you what kind of meat is included in the meat section of the labeling. It may not even tell you clearly what kinds of fillers are used to bulk out the food inside the can. These can sometimes include cereals that may not always agree with a dog's digestive system.

When you read the label, you should begin to realize that you could be feeding your dog a cocktail of chemicals, additives and preservatives designed to increase the shelf-life of the dog food product and enhance flavor and appearance. These extra chemicals are not designed to increase or enhance your dog's life or health.

Even commercial kibble and dry dog food contains very high amounts of chemical preservatives, artificial colors and flavors along with other additives.

The decision to feed your pet all-natural, home-made dog foods means you're offering your dog the best chance of a healthy life. You dog will have a reduced risk of contracting many of the diseases directly linked to the addition of so many chemicals in commercial products.

To sustain your dogs good health, its vital to feed him/her a well-balanced diet and the correct amount of food every day. There is a wide variety of canine foods available, so it can be hard deciding which one is the most beneficial choice for your pet. There are, however, particular dietary nutrients that a dog cant do without - protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water, not to mention the age, health and lifestyle factors to consider, and this helps to make the task of picking out the most suitable diet less difficult.

Dogs are omnivorous in their feeding habits and can be kept satisfactory on specially designed vegetarian diet programs, although they do prefer meat-based meals. In a wild state the dog hunts, kills, feeds, then rests. He may stuff himself on a whole animal one day, and then go without food for the following two or three; this is why a lot of dogs are keen to eat until they're fit to burst - intuition tells them they may have to hold out some time before their next meal.

Adult domestic dogs are often fed once a day, but dividing that feed into two meals adds relationship and interest. Its also preferable to feed certain deep-chested breeds, like German Shepherds, Great Danes, and Setters, several small meals as opposed to one big one, to avoid potentially terminal digestive conditions such as bloat.

You will find retail produced clinical diets available, typically only obtainable from veterinarians, that can assist dogs struggling with a wide range of disease, like kidney stones, signs of senility, obesity, digestive disturbances, diabetes, mellitus and tooth and gum problems. There are even food items engineered for long-coated breeds, in addition to life-stage formulas. You may also choose from holistic diets that incorporate no synthetic additives and diets designed for allergy sufferers.