The events from 2007, when dog foods were recalled in droves, has caused a shift in how we care for and specifically feed our dogs. Nowadays, more people are realizing that a good home cooked dog food recipe is much better than kibble.

Fresh, homemade foods are better for our dogs, just like they're better for us. So, on this page I've added a few more of my favorite dog food recipes, plus a bit more information about why and how people are feeding home-cooked meals to their dogs the right way.

Before you start cooking for your dog, make sure to read my article about the B.A.R.F. Raw Dog Food Diet. That article includes a lot of information that will prevent you from feeding your dog the wrong way.

Once you master a few of these healthy, balanced dog food recipes, your dogs will start to become much healthier and happier. Here are some of the benefits of home-cooked dog food recipes:

• You're in control of the production environment - no worries about how clean the food or the kitchen is when you can ensure it yourself!
• You can also control the ingredients. Lots of people like to use only the best natural, organic and holistic ingredients that are suitable for human consumption. This definitely benefits your dog's health!
• Feeding dog food recipes you selected and prepared yourself, helps you prevent reactions to dog food allergies, prevent obesity, avoid diabetes, and other health problems. In other words, it lets you tailor your dog's diet to suit your dog.
• Commercial dog food tends to include cereals and preservatives that cause dog food allergies.
• Once you're experienced at cooking dog food recipes, it'll be cheaper in the long run than store-bought kibble.

Choosing Dog Food Recipes Means
You Need Dog Nutritional Knowledge

When you feed the right dog food recipes, and do it the right way, your dog will benefit from a better quality of life and improved health. But there are also risks involved in getting it wrong. A few notes about dog food recipes and proper dog nutrition:

• Your dog's diet needs to meet his nutritional requirements. This means water content, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals - and all in the right portions.
• Of course, your dog needs a certain amount of calorie intake based on his breed and size.
• There are certain foods that must never be fed to a dog! Certain human foods are poisonous to dogs. Download, print and read a comprehensive list of foods you should never feed a dog.
• Your veterinarian should be consulted whenever you change your dog's diet to include new home-cooked dog food recipes.
• Your dog's behavior, activity level, and appearance will tell you a lot about how his food is working out for him.

Very important: Some vegetables are poisonous to your dog!
Make sure you only use veggies you are sure dogs can eat!

Delicious, Nutritious Dog Food Recipes

Alright, here we go with a few more dog food recipes! My dogs absolutely adore these homemade meals, so let's jump right in:

Dog Food Recipe #1:
Chicks, Dig It?

 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of salt-free chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of brown rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup of mixed vegetables, boiled or steamed (zucchini, potato, celery, carrots)
• 1 and 1/2 cups of boiled, diced chicken

Preparation:

Combine ingredients into a casserole dish and heat on low temperature in the oven for about 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature, and refrigerate leftovers.

Dog Food Recipe #2:
Dog-Can-Haz Pie!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 beef stock cube (not bouillon!) dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup non-dairy plain yogurt
• 1 /2 cup of low-fat milk (check with your vet first!)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of brown rice, cooked
• 2 cups of mixed vegetables or beans

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine beef broth, cooked rice, cooked rice, and vegetables in a large casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, mix the yogurt, milk, eggs and beef stock. Pour mixing bowl contents into casserole dish and fold edges. Bake for 30 minutes. Cut and serve at room temperature.

Dog Food Recipe #3:
Sorta-Sushi!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons of cottage cheese
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 carrot
• 1 can of tuna in water

Preparation:

Throw everything, except the lemon juice, into the blender and puree it. Add the lemon juice, and blend again on a lower setting. Shape into rolls and chill until hardened. Cut into portions and serve.

Dog Food Recipe #4:
Beefy Cupcakes!

 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of water
• a pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 potatoes
• 4 carrots
• 1 and 1/2 cups of brown rice
• 8 eggs
• 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 6 pounds of ground chicken or beef

Preparation:

Cook the rice, then allow it to cool (or put it in the fridge). Chop celery sticks and shred the carrots and potatoes. Mix the vegetables, eggs and beef thoroughly in a large mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Then add to the mixing bowl your olive oil, salt, oats, and rice, mixing again to an even consistency.

Grease three big muffin trays. Fill the muffin trays and pack them down, keeping the mixture level with the top of each cup. Cook about 30-45 minutes, watching and smelling to avoid burning the cakes. Serve at room temperature; freeze leftovers individually.

Want Many More Dog Food Recipes?

Anyone who's thinking about switching their dog to a diet of home-cooked dog food recipes, should absolutely read "Dog Food Secrets." It has everything you need to know - his nutritional intake needs, how to feed the right amount of calories, which foods you should never feed a dog, and of course, tons of great dog food recipes that will make your dog happy and healthy!

Go back to training your dog at home, or return to the dog food section.