Article - Homemade Dog Food
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From 50% to 70% of the ingredients should be meat, such as beef or chicken. Be sure to take all the bones out first, as dogs can choke on bones, especially soft chicken bones. The remainder of the meal should be made up of carbohydrates and vegetables. Good carbohydrates are potatoes or rice. Do not use pasta or any other carbohydrates made from corn, wheat or soy, since they are not good for dogs.
Good vegetables to use are: carrots, peas, green beans, spinach, beans, cabbage, yams, sweet potatoes, etc. Also, ask your vet as to what vitamins and minerals should be added to your dog’s meal. The amount you should feed your dog varies, and depends upon the size, breed, age and activity level of your dog. John Miller’s Book has hundreds of dog food recipes based on the above building blocks, and has recommendations as to serving sizes and other things to take into account when cooking for your dog.
Homemade dog foods and treats are safer since you have more control on what your dog is eating, taking and his dog poop they should be prepared chemical and preservatives free to avoid harmful effects and allergies, as well as possible cause of certain diseases and cancer. Some researches have also found that some chemicals from commercialized foods may interact with dog’s delicate brain and causes to impede dog’s behavior and aggression. We all know that less fat, means a healthier heart, the same principle for our dog’s heart by reducing or eliminating fat contents on their food, also beneficial for dogs to avoid becoming obese later in his life.
Make homemade treats taste better, also consider ingredients that will keep your dog’s teeth and gums clean. Overall digestive tract will be seemed healthier and in control against stomach upsets and diarrhea. You dog will surely appreciate your effort for him and could love you more. Just like a caring for your children, they also love to smell right from his dog crate your homemade treats for them coming from the kitchen and made especially for him.
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Hannah Serrano Petsafe | Dog Crates @ America Outdoor DTC Parkway, Greenwood Vill. Denver Co, 80112
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