Where can I find good recipes for dogs?

Question

I read in a book that you can cook food for your dog like you cook food for yourself. Any suggestions?

Um, to clarify, I'm looking for recipes to *feed* to dogs:-P

Answer 1

I have the book "The Veterinarian's Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs" and there are a few recipes available. This book was written based on the opinions of several vets. They say that making your own dog food is less expensive, but I have found it really is not. But the plus side to making food for your dog is that you know what goes into it and that hopefully you will use natural and whole foods.

A good rule of thumb that I have followed from the book is, that 50% of their diet should be from cooked whole grains (such as brown rice and oatmeal). You can use bulger wheat as well, but please know for sure that your dog is not allergic to wheat.

Up to a quarter or third should be high-quality proteins, namely real meat (chicken, turkey, lamb, and some fishes), and some of it raw if your animal will eat it. Also, know if your dog is allergic or cannot properly digest the protein. I have a collie and she ends up having really soft stools after eating any type of fish. Beef and Pork are really not recommended.

Up to a quarter with vegetables or fruits (lightly steam or grate the veggies). Green Beans, Carrots, blueberries, cranberries, pumpkin, bananas...

Also give your dog a daily vitamin/mineral supplement to ensure all proper nutrition, as most commercial dog foods have these added in their food. And also include an essential fatty acid (omega 3) supplement. Fish oil or Flax seed oil is good.

Answer 2

Many vets have great recipies for dog food.
Most suggest commercial foods - as the ones
we cook tend to be sticky and soft and are
usually not good for digestion or their teeth.
Even making one's own dog biscuits - can be tricky. They are crispy - but loaded with fats.
Besides - it's expensive to prepare your own dog food - it doesn't stay fresh for long and
even cooked meats go bad and can cause
problems in their stomach and bowels. Perhaps it's best to give your dog the odd bit of roast beef or cooked veggies along with their own dog food and leave it at that. A dogs constitution is not set to readily digest human
food - no matter how it's made.

Answer 3

Hehehe, I'm glad you clarified! I was worried for a second!

This is actually a great book with all kinds of wonderful recipies! You can look inside the book right on the site. http://www.amazon.com/Good-Food-Cookbook-Dogs-Home-Cooked/dp/1592530672

Also, http://getrecipe.com has some great recipes for doggie treats!

Answer 4

Here is a website that has recipes for dog food.

Answer 5

http://www.simplypets.com/pet-recipes/
try this site they have over 50 recipes for doggie dinners and treats.
http://www.globalpaw.com/dogtreats/?gclid=CN-gj8uGq4cCFRhtSgodSCD96Q
This site has over 200. That ought to get you started. Good Luck

Answer 6

Don't cook meat for your dog. Feed it to him raw. Otherwise, you can make doggie cookies. Make them just like sugar cookies, except omit the sugar.

Answer 7

Vietnam

Answer 8

It's always been rumored that Chinese restaurants use dog meat you could ask them for a recipe. Just kidding lol
I think you can cook eggs for dogs it's good for their coat.

Answer 9

Plain white rice and harboiled eggs are a good treat. Other than that, try this link:

http://www.ability.org.uk/pet_food_cooking_recipes.html

Answer 10

IT'S A DOG!!!! Give them leftovers.