{"id":65481,"date":"2022-04-16T11:02:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:02:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:02:31","slug":"what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What homemade food is good for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_homemade_food_is_good_for_dogs\" title=\"What homemade food is good for dogs?\">What homemade food is good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_are_the_essential_ingredients_for_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"What are the essential ingredients for homemade dog food?\">What are the essential ingredients for homemade dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#How_many_cups_of_homemade_food_should_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How many cups of homemade food should I feed my dog?\">How many cups of homemade food should I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_nutrients_do_dogs_need_in_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"What nutrients do dogs need in homemade dog food?\">What nutrients do dogs need in homemade dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#Is_homemade_food_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is homemade food better for dogs?\">Is homemade food better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_cook_for_my_dog_to_eat_everyday\" title=\"What can I cook for my dog to eat everyday?\">What can I cook for my dog to eat everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_healthiest_food_to_feed_your_dog\" title=\"What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?\">What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_instead_of_dog_food\" title=\"What can I feed my dog instead of dog food?\">What can I feed my dog instead of dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_should_be_the_main_ingredient_in_dog_food\" title=\"What should be the main ingredient in dog food?\">What should be the main ingredient in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_homemade_food_to_give_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best homemade food to give a dog?\">What is the best homemade food to give a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#Do_you_need_to_add_anything_to_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"Do you need to add anything to homemade dog food?\">Do you need to add anything to homemade dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-homemade-food-is-good-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_mix_in_my_dogs_food_everyday\" title=\"What can I mix in my dogs food everyday?\">What can I mix in my dogs food everyday?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_homemade_food_is_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>What homemade food is good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you prefer to feed your dog a mixture of kibble with add-ins, some good options would be:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a whole egg (you can give it raw or you can cook it)<\/li>\n<li>a can of cooked salmon.<\/li>\n<li>mixed vegetables raw or steamed.<\/li>\n<li>a small portion of cottage cheese or yogurt.<\/li>\n<li>leafy greens such as kale or spinach (helps to digest the kibble)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20-Nov-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_essential_ingredients_for_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>What are the essential ingredients for homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>DIY Homemade Dog Food<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-quality protein (meat, seafood, dairy or eggs)<\/li>\n<li>Fat (meat or oil)<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates (grains or vegetables)<\/li>\n<li>Calcium (dairy)<\/li>\n<li>Essential fatty acids (egg yolks or oatmeal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>27-Apr-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_homemade_food_should_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How many cups of homemade food should I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This will vary from dog to dog, but a general rule of thumb is <b>for every 10 lbs your dog weighs they should be fed roughly 1 cup of prepared food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nutrients_do_dogs_need_in_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>What nutrients do dogs need in homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog needs protein (chicken, beef, lamb, duck, etc.), fat from meat or oil, carbohydrates like grains and vegetables, and essential fatty acids, often from plant based oil, oatmeal, and\/or eggs. Eggshells provide a good amount of calcium, along with other dairy products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_homemade_food_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is homemade food better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is often driven by myths about ingredient quality. While there are no scientifically-supported benefits to homemade diets, <b>whole ingredient-based diets are better in the long term. Commercial foods are made to be complete and balanced, adds Dr. Bartges, albeit not the most exciting of meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_cook_for_my_dog_to_eat_everyday\"><\/span>What can I cook for my dog to eat everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Home-Cooked Dog Food Diets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lean chicken or turkey, skinless and boneless.<\/li>\n<li>Beef, ground or cubed.<\/li>\n<li>Liver, raw or cooked (no more than once a week to avoid a vitamin A toxicity build- up)<\/li>\n<li>Most fish, including tuna and salmon.<\/li>\n<li>Whole (cooked) grains, like brown rice, wheat, couscous, oatmeal, and quinoa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_food_to_feed_your_dog\"><\/span>What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What human foods are healthy for dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken.<\/li>\n<li>Turkey.<\/li>\n<li>Pork.<\/li>\n<li>Lean beef.<\/li>\n<li>Fishsalmon and sardines are especially good for dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Eggscooked.<\/li>\n<li>Cheesescottage cheese and hard cheeses in moderation are safe.<\/li>\n<li>Yogurtin moderation is an acceptable snack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22-Sept-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_instead_of_dog_food\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog instead of dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Refrigerator<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plain, low-fat Greek yogurt.<\/li>\n<li>Mild cheeses, such as American.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked white or sweet potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked eggs, such as scrambled eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked lean meat, such as chicken, beef, or turkey.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked or raw fresh vegetables, such as carrots, corn, and broccoli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_the_main_ingredient_in_dog_food\"><\/span>What should be the main ingredient in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quick Tip: Look at the basic four: <b>protein, fat, fiber, and water. Many states have regulations requiring the minimum amount of nutrients a pet food must contain, as well as the maximum amount of moisture and crude fiber. Dog food labels must display the percentage of crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_homemade_food_to_give_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best homemade food to give a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you prefer to feed your dog a mixture of kibble with add-ins, some good options would be:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a whole egg (you can give it raw or you can cook it)<\/li>\n<li>a can of cooked salmon.<\/li>\n<li>mixed vegetables raw or steamed.<\/li>\n<li>a small portion of cottage cheese or yogurt.<\/li>\n<li>leafy greens such as kale or spinach (helps to digest the kibble)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20-Nov-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_add_anything_to_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>Do you need to add anything to homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of them will have a good balance of calories and macronutrients (protein, fat, carbs) but not vitamins\/minerals. The ingredients in every recipe will provide some vitamins and minerals. To reach that optimal number for your dog, <b>you will need to add dog food supplements<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_mix_in_my_dogs_food_everyday\"><\/span>What can I mix in my dogs food everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Ways to Improve Your Dog&#8217;s Kibble<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add digestive enzymes.  <\/li>\n<li>Add raw or lightly steamed veggies.  <\/li>\n<li>Add raw or lightly cooked meat or eggs.  <\/li>\n<li>Add oils for essential fatty acids.  <\/li>\n<li>Add goat&#8217;s milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, or canned fish.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed raw, meaty parts of poultry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What homemade food is good for dogs?What are the essential ingredients for homemade dog food?How many cups of homemade food should I feed my dog?What nutrients do dogs need in homemade dog food?Is homemade food better for dogs?What can I cook for my dog to eat everyday?What is the healthiest food to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65481"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65481\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}