All pet owners want the best dog food for their dogs. With the truth out about what goes into most commercially prepared pet food, homemade dog food is gaining popularity because it lets you know what your dog is eating. Preparing food for your dog at home is easy and will not require buying anything special. Instead, you can use the ingredients in your kitchen to make a delicious and nutritious meal for your pet. You can also use a homemade dog food recipe book to ensure that you get natural, balanced dog food for your pet.

But before you start preparing food for your dog at home, you need to be aware of some foods humans eat that are toxic to animals. You can also consult your veterinarian on how to prepare the meals, and the portion sizes your pet should eat.

Some easy-to-prepare homemade dog food recipes.

1. Dogs and cats love poultry, and a simple meal can be made from the leftovers in your kitchen. Ensure you do not serve their bones in case they choke on them. Instead, mix any leftover poultry with rice, steamed vegetables, and chicken broth and serve it up. This is a simple enough meal to prepare that pets love.

2. You can also use up leftover beef mixed with cooked barley and some green beans and serve this up. Add some shredded carrots to this mix to sweeten it a little.

3. Another simple recipe is cooked rice combined with cooked peas and lentils and some chicken or ground beef added to it. A little salt may be added to the food to give it more flavor but be careful not to add too much. Remember to let it cool before serving.

As you prepare your pet’s food, you need to know what foods to avoid.

Never add onions or garlic to your homemade dog food. Onions and garlic contain sulfoxides and disulfides that are highly toxic to dogs and cats. These break down the red blood cells and cause anemia which, if left untreated, can eventually cause death. Cats are more sensitive to this than dogs.

Other foods to avoid are alcoholic beverages, fat trimmings, grapes and raisins, large amounts of liver, raw eggs and fish, sugary foods, and yeast dough.

Milk and dairy products should also be avoided as some adult dogs are lactose intolerant and can have stomach upsets accompanied by diarrhea if fed milk or dairy products.

Giving the best dog food to your pets will require you to have many dog food recipes to ensure that your pets have all the nutrition they need. Your pets need a natural balance of dog food to ensure they receive all the nutrition they require. Preparing your dog’s food at home is easy, and your pets will love you for giving them delicious, wholesome meals.

A good dog food recipe book will help you plan your pet’s meals easily and guide you on serving portions for your dog.