I am thinking about changing my dog to a homemade dog food. Is it better? Also is it that much more expensive? And what is a good recipe. I don't know if this makes a difference, but I was told I would need one that can give my dog more energy since she needs it.
2006-08-10 11:19:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
BARF diet is much more work and yes it is more expensive.
It is good for the dog.
I have chosen to feed a very high quality dry diet as I do not have the time to cook for the dog and with my schedule BARF is just to time consuming.
So I feed a dog food with no corn wheat or soy no by proudcts and not artificial preservatives or colors or flavors. Human grade fresh meat is the first ingredient.
Check out this web site for great dog food info.
www.spoiled-rotten-pets.com
Look under the Payton section and look at dog food.
They have some great information about food and which are good foods and info about BARF.
Good luck.
2006-08-10 11:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feed my dogs a prey model diet (80% meat, 10% bone, 5% liver, 5% other organ) So it's pretty easy and cheap if your a smart shopper : D . Plus the main point is "balance over time". Feeding a raw diet also can help with many problems too, including allergies, anal gland problems, dentals, and some skin problems. But of course everything has a risk and possible risks include bacterial infection (more towards the humans than the dogs/cats; but it shouldn't be a problem if you clean properly) and you have to be careful especially when it comes to fish (some may contain very bad parasites) and also to be careful with trichinosis (depending upon where you live; but it's believed that freezing for a period of time will kill it), and also VERY VERY VERY VERY RARELY will a dog choke on a bone or become internally hurt from a bone and even then it's normally due to a gulper but even so the risk is ALWAYS there--- but please remember dogs can choke on kibble too. BUT when it comes to cooking a meal vs. kibble--- Cooking is better because you know what goes into the food BUT you have to be pretty careful and make sure he gets the correct balance of his dietary needs ESPECIALLY because you can't give dogs cooked bone-- and bone is a pretty major part; so you have to find a supplement/replacement for the nurtients found from bone. Kibble already is a pretty "balanced" meal, but you don't really know what's in it and besides that you cant CONTROL what's in kibble/commercialized dog food.... and once in a while extra ingredients could be added- remember the recalls a few years ago with the rat poisoning...? And kibble can be pretty expensive. Tooth problems (as well as allergies) and kibble normally go hand in hand. So EVERYTHING has a risk and a benefit and its up to the individual owner to decide what's best for the dog as well as the owner/budget/and lifestyle. ^_^
2016-03-16 21:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry baged dog food keeps the teeth clean but homemade food if you do it right are very good you still need something crunchy everyday to keep your dogs teeth clean.My dog was on bagged food for eight years and than when he got old his teeth were in great shape but his body couldn't handle the dog food so now I cook a strict diet for him and its great but its hard to keep on top of it.It is more expensive too.By the way my dog is now 14 and he has three teeth cleanings in his life his teeth are in perfect shape.I use extra lean hamburger I boil it to pull th oil out than I rinse it with water and add veggies and white rice only not brown rice at night he gets cottage cheese and he also gets a denta stick to clean his teeth.He gets vita bones at least three times a week,This is expensive but I love my dog an he only gets to live once so if you play your cards out it can work.Human food passes the body faster so you would have to feed him two to three times aday. Good luck
2006-08-10 19:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some internet research about making homemade dog food
2006-08-10 11:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by alycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is healthier because to your surprise, dead house pets, diseased animals and road kill make up a small percentage of what goes into dog food. is a fantastic idea to make your own.
2006-08-10 11:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit this web sight there are tones of recipes
http://www.kaimarafs.com/homemadedogfood.htm
2006-08-10 11:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUMB idea!
Waste of time & money!
Any decent brand of DRY *ADULT* feed is FINE!!!
You were *told* WRONG!
2006-08-10 12:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋