Making own dog food

[Anonymous]

Is there anyone that does this? Can you share your recipe? I'm not interested in doing raw. This is what I have been doing... any advice? Anything I'm missing?

~10% organs (i.e. chicken liver)
~70% meat and egg protein sources
~20% rice/vegetables

I also read to sprinkle crushed egg whites for calcium and he regularly gets bones to chew.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I just make my dog noodles and add whatever meat we're eating.

[Anonymous]

I pressure cook chicken, rice and veggies in a pressure cooker.

[Anonymous]

When I was a kid, the dog ate the leftovers, which she seemed to enjoy. But to answer your question, the answer is no, I've never tried to make my own dog food. It seems like it would be a lot of effort for no reason. Dog food isn't that expensive that it would be worth me trying to make it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there anyone that does this? Can you share your recipe? I'm not interested in doing raw. This is what I have been doing... any advice? Anything I'm missing?

~10% organs (i.e. chicken liver)
~70% meat and egg protein sources
~20% rice/vegetables

I also read to sprinkle crushed egg whites for calcium and he regularly gets bones to chew.

Do you mean crushed egg shells? If so, are the egg shells from raw eggs or hard boiled eggs?

[Anonymous]

My friend who used to make her dogs' food (and did not ever feed canned) would do boiled chicken, ghee, rice and carrots. That was the main food, but she also fed sardines once in a while.
I cook chicken or turkey twice/ month or so for my dog and cat, and feed canned the rest of the time. I always give the dog some Fromm dry food, a vitamin supplement and some shredded carrots/ cauliflower or diced blueberries (she is tiny- it all has to be small). Tonight she ate a diced scrambled organic egg (no milk/ butter, just egg) with a little dry food, almond milk and carrots.

[Anonymous]

My dog likes diced chicken breast with rice or potatoes. I sautée the chicken in olive oil or a little leftover bacon fat. He eats his kibble when he’s really hungry but he only really likes the chicken and rice or potatoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I was a kid, the dog ate the leftovers, which she seemed to enjoy. But to answer your question, the answer is no, I've never tried to make my own dog food. It seems like it would be a lot of effort for no reason. Dog food isn't that expensive that it would be worth me trying to make it.

I'm the OP and I also think it's kind of ridiculous I'm doing this but when I buy any of the inexpensive dog food, he itches like crazy. He's a large dog so if I buy the more expensive dog foods it ends up costing alot and it's significantly cheaper to make it (1/3 the cost?). I enjoy cooking and make enough for a month and freeze it so it's not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend who used to make her dogs' food (and did not ever feed canned) would do boiled chicken, ghee, rice and carrots. That was the main food, but she also fed sardines once in a while.
I cook chicken or turkey twice/ month or so for my dog and cat, and feed canned the rest of the time. I always give the dog some Fromm dry food, a vitamin supplement and some shredded carrots/ cauliflower or diced blueberries (she is tiny- it all has to be small). Tonight she ate a diced scrambled organic egg (no milk/ butter, just egg) with a little dry food, almond milk and carrots.

This is helpful, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there anyone that does this? Can you share your recipe? I'm not interested in doing raw. This is what I have been doing... any advice? Anything I'm missing?

~10% organs (i.e. chicken liver)
~70% meat and egg protein sources
~20% rice/vegetables

I also read to sprinkle crushed egg whites for calcium and he regularly gets bones to chew.

Do you mean crushed egg shells? If so, are the egg shells from raw eggs or hard boiled eggs?

They're roasted and crushed. I did it once and put it in the freezer and now have a year's supply (I use very little). I will probably not do that again because it was a pain and it sounds like the rest is balanced enough based on what everyone else here is saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend who used to make her dogs' food (and did not ever feed canned) would do boiled chicken, ghee, rice and carrots. That was the main food, but she also fed sardines once in a while.
I cook chicken or turkey twice/ month or so for my dog and cat, and feed canned the rest of the time. I always give the dog some Fromm dry food, a vitamin supplement and some shredded carrots/ cauliflower or diced blueberries (she is tiny- it all has to be small). Tonight she ate a diced scrambled organic egg (no milk/ butter, just egg) with a little dry food, almond milk and carrots.

This is helpful, thanks!

You're welcome! BTW the reason I add (unsweetened) almond milk is to soften the dry food. I alternate between that and unsalted chicken broth. It really is just a dash, just enough to soften her (already tiny) portion of dry food. I also use water if neither are available (vacation). She doesn't mind.

[Anonymous]

Rice, chicken, sardines, egg. First two are a sick-day food, last two are occasional treats. Kids leave him a bit of sausage on Sunday mornings and sometimes dump the remains of their lunchbox in his bowl if they haven't finished. The rest of the time, kibble it is!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Rice, chicken, sardines, egg. First two are a sick-day food, last two are occasional treats. Kids leave him a bit of sausage on Sunday mornings and sometimes dump the remains of their lunchbox in his bowl if they haven't finished. The rest of the time, kibble it is!

That's awful. Would you eat that? I would never feed my animals someone else's old rejected food that's been sitting out for 8? hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Rice, chicken, sardines, egg. First two are a sick-day food, last two are occasional treats. Kids leave him a bit of sausage on Sunday mornings and sometimes dump the remains of their lunchbox in his bowl if they haven't finished. The rest of the time, kibble it is!

That's awful. Would you eat that? I would never feed my animals someone else's old rejected food that's been sitting out for 8? hours.

Yes, I would eat it. Sometimes my kids do eat it when they get home from school. I make real meals to put in their bento boxes! But sometimes the dog gets it, and he doesn't complain

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Rice, chicken, sardines, egg. First two are a sick-day food, last two are occasional treats. Kids leave him a bit of sausage on Sunday mornings and sometimes dump the remains of their lunchbox in his bowl if they haven't finished. The rest of the time, kibble it is!

That's awful. Would you eat that? I would never feed my animals someone else's old rejected food that's been sitting out for 8? hours.

Yes, I would eat it. Sometimes my kids do eat it when they get home from school. I make real meals to put in their bento boxes! But sometimes the dog gets it, and he doesn't complain

The dog cannot complain. For real- be more responsible. That is ridiculous.