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Choosing the right food for your dog can be tough.
You contemplate all the different options: wet, dry, canned, semi-moist, home-cooked, or raw.
Then you have all the different options within each of those categories. It’s a very overwhelming experience for most:
Which do I choose? What’s the best for my dog? What are the ones I need to stay away from? And the list goes on.
Today’s article goes into the topic of making your own dog food.
Even if you thought you’d never be one of those dogs owners who makes your own dog food–it’s worth a read. Because there are many reasons WHY you might want to start considering do-it-yourself dog food.
First, let’s go into the topic of why making your dog food may be a good idea. In fact, many dog owners are surprised at all the benefits which include:
This is usually what people think of first–the health benefits. Which makes sense because making your own dog food can have a big impact on the health of your dog and improving their longevity.
That’s because homemade dog food is easier to digest, packed with quality nutrients, 100% quality controlled. Meaning, you know exactly what your dog is eating and how much.
There’s no guessing about what sort of preservatives, fillers, or other garbage that had made news headlines about dog food scandals.
Often overlooked is the ability to make food that your dog loves to eat.
I know dog owners who are constantly trying new foods every week to find something that doesn’t upset their dog’s stomach and something that they love the taste of.
When you make your own dog food, you’re able to control both of those variables way easier.
So, if you have yourself a picky eater and you want to make sure they’re still well-fed with quality nutrients, so they stay healthy and happy? And you want to do it without wasting money rotating through every dog food brand and option out there?
Making your own dog food is a smart choice.
When you make your own dog food, you’re able to control the quality much easier.
There’s no second guessing about what sort of preservatives, fillers, or other garbage that had made news headlines about dog food scandals.
Is what’s on the label REALLY inside the food? Is the quality of nutrients as good as they really say they are?
Of course, there’s amazing companies out there who make quality products that help our dogs a ton. But honestly, there’s no REAL way of knowing exactly what’s inside unless we make our own.
When you make the food yourself, you know your dog is getting the nutrients they deserve–and need to stay healthy.
It’s important to know that dogs require different nutrients to function properly–and of course, these requirements take into account their body size, age, current health, breed, and more.
Common homemade dog foods include: Brown rice, ground turkey, spinach, carrots, zucchini, peas, and more…
But it’s a good idea to follow recipes instead of just throwing some ingredients together and calling it a day. Because you want to make sure your dog gets the nutrients it needs to thrive.
This one’s pretty self-explanatory. Just because you decide to make your own dog food, doesn’t mean that it has to turn into your full-time or part-time job as a doggie chef.
Batch cooking meals properly will save you a ton of time and make the process much easier.
And when you follow a recipe like mentioned above, it can save you a ton of time throughout your week–while still getting all the amazing health benefits of making your own dog food.
Once you’ve whipped up a batch of delicious food that’ll make your dog drool…
It’s time to divide, portion, and ration the food before it gets devoured. This is where you want to set aside the appropriate serving sizes for each meal.
After you split the meals in the right portions, be sure to date it so you know how long it’ll stay fresh.
It’s a good idea to put the next few meals in the fridge so they’re ready to go–and then put the rest in the freezer for safe keeping–so they stay fresher longer.
This also protects the delicious food from bacteria, parasites, and other bad things from developing.
The truth is, even the best recipes can still come up short for certain nutrients that your dog needs to stay healthy.
Depending on your food sources, it’s usually a good idea to supplement with other essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
To start, you want to look at nutrients like calcium, oils, and a multivitamin.
If your dog is a bit older or may be at potential risk of certain health concerns because of their age or breed?
It’s smart to look into other supplements to help them fight the good fight... and win.
We recommend taking the same steps when choosing supplements. Look for quality, affordability, and trust.
That’s why many dog owners choose Vet Naturals.
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In summary, even though cooking your dog food isn’t a requirement, it may be the perfect opportunity for the right family.
If that’s you, this article will give you a great starting point for making your own dog food–and making sure you do it right.
Thanks for reading.
