{"id":76067,"date":"2022-04-22T04:09:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T04:09:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:09:04","slug":"what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best homemade food to give a dog?"},"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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#How_do_I_make_out_my_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"How do I make out my homemade dog food?\">How do I make out my 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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_is_the_best_food_to_feed_my_dog_homemade\" title=\"What is the best food to feed my dog homemade?\">What is the best food to feed my dog homemade?<\/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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Can_dogs_survive_on_homemade_food\" title=\"Can dogs survive on homemade food?\">Can dogs survive on homemade food?<\/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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#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><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-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Can_dogs_eat_homemade_dog_food_everyday\" title=\"Can dogs eat homemade dog food everyday?\">Can dogs eat homemade dog food everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Is_dog_food_better_than_homemade_food\" title=\"Is dog food better than homemade food?\">Is dog food better than homemade food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Which_homemade_food_is_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Which homemade food is good for dogs?\">Which 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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Is_it_cheaper_and_healthier_to_make_your_own_dog_food\" title=\"Is it cheaper and healthier to make your own dog food?\">Is it cheaper and healthier to make your own dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#How_do_you_make_homemade_dog_food_formula\" title=\"How do you make homemade dog food formula?\">How do you make homemade dog food formula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_homemade_meal_can_I_make_for_my_dog\" title=\"What homemade meal can I make for my dog?\">What homemade meal can I make for my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_chicken_and_rice_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my dog chicken and rice everyday?\">Can I feed my dog chicken and rice everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_is_the_number_1_healthiest_dog_food\" title=\"What is the number 1 healthiest dog food?\">What is the number 1 healthiest dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_daily_instead_of_dog_food\" title=\"What can I feed my dog daily instead of dog food?\">What can I feed my dog daily 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Can_dogs_just_eat_homemade_food\" title=\"Can dogs just eat homemade food?\">Can dogs just eat homemade food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Do_dogs_live_longer_on_homemade_food\" title=\"Do dogs live longer on homemade food?\">Do dogs live longer on homemade food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#Can_a_dog_survive_on_only_human_food\" title=\"Can a dog survive on only human food?\">Can a dog survive on only human food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_is_the_most_important_nutrient_in_dog_food\" title=\"What is the most important nutrient in dog food?\">What is the most important nutrient in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-homemade-food-to-give-a-dog-2\/#What_kind_of_vitamins_do_you_put_in_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"What kind of vitamins do you put in homemade dog food?\">What kind of vitamins do you put in homemade dog food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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=\"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=\"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=\"How_do_I_make_out_my_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>How do I make out my homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rule of thumb is <b>about 2 to 3 percent of body weight for adult dogs and cats. That translates to about 16 ounces of food for a 50-pound dog, or 4 ounces of food for a 10-pound cat. These are just starting points; you will need to adjust up or down based on whether your pet is gaining or losing weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_food_to_feed_my_dog_homemade\"><\/span>What is the best food to feed my dog homemade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cook <b>grains, beans, and starchy vegetables to make them easier to digest. Never add foods that are toxic to dogs. These include chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, avocados, and Macadamia nuts. If you want to mix things up, do it with the treats you feed.<\/b><\/p>\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=\"Can_dogs_survive_on_homemade_food\"><\/span>Can dogs survive on homemade food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>there are no scientifically-supported benefits to homemade diets, 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_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=\"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=\"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><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_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>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=\"Can_dogs_eat_homemade_dog_food_everyday\"><\/span>Can dogs eat homemade dog food everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important homemade dog food is complete and balanced, meaning it meets all of the dog&#8217;s nutritional needs. It is not important, however, that <b>every meal be complete and balanced, unless you feed the same meal every day with little or no variation<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_food_better_than_homemade_food\"><\/span>Is dog food better than homemade food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Without question, <b>homemade dog food wins in this category. When you commit to making your dog his meals, you can choose the freshest ingredients to feed him. Most commercially made dog food has a long shelf life. A bag of unopened dry dog food can last as long as 18 months; unopened canned food is good for two years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_homemade_food_is_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Which 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=\"Is_it_cheaper_and_healthier_to_make_your_own_dog_food\"><\/span>Is it cheaper and healthier to make your own dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A balanced, home-cooked diet for a 30-pound dog would cost $3.52 per day; $5.58 if you go organic. That&#8217;s two to four times the price of commercial dry dog foods of similar qualities, he says, but up to half the cost of commercial wet foods.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_homemade_dog_food_formula\"><\/span>How do you make homemade dog food formula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For a 15-pound dog, mix:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>3 ounces of a cooked protein source (dark chicken, turkey, lamb, pork, beef or eggs)<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/3 cups of cooked carbohydrates (rice, sweet potato, barley, peas, corn or oatmeal)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of vegetables, cooked or uncooked (carrots, bell peppers, green beans, baby spinach, squash or broccoli)<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_homemade_meal_can_I_make_for_my_dog\"><\/span>What homemade meal can I make for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups brown rice.<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>3 pounds ground turkey.<\/li>\n<li>3 cups baby spinach, chopped.<\/li>\n<li>2 carrots, shredded.<\/li>\n<li>1 zucchini, shredded.<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup peas, canned or frozen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>27-Apr-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_chicken_and_rice_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog chicken and rice everyday?<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_is_the_number_1_healthiest_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the number 1 healthiest dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 10 Best Healthiest Dog Food Brands<\/b><\/p>\n<li>The Farmer&#8217;s Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High-Protein.  <\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Logic Sardine Meal Feast All Life Stages.  <\/li>\n<li>K9 Natural Beef Feast Raw Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Sojos Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_daily_instead_of_dog_food\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog daily 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=\"Can_dogs_just_eat_homemade_food\"><\/span>Can dogs just eat homemade food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Vets Recommend Homemade Dog Food? <b>No, most vets don&#8217;t recommend making dog food yourself because of the risk that you will forget essential nutrients and other health concerns. There are some exceptions, and your vet may suggest homemade foods to meet your dog&#8217;s nutritional needs if they are precise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_live_longer_on_homemade_food\"><\/span>Do dogs live longer on homemade food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A similar research conducted by Belgium scientists, titled Relation Between the Domestic Dogs: Well-Being and Life Expectancy, A Statistical Essay, revealed that <b>dogs who had a high-quality, homemade diet (not table scraps or industrial, commercial pet food) extended their life expectancy by 32 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_on_only_human_food\"><\/span>Can a dog survive on only human food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s extremely unlikely that your dog will get the right balance of nutrients by eating human food, so feeding a 100% human food diet is not recommended. Take it slowly. If your dog is used to a diet of kibble, tipping a plate full of leftovers into his dinner bowl could quickly cause an upset stomach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_important_nutrient_in_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the most important nutrient in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To meet their energy needs, dogs have evolved to use <b>proteins and fats as their primary energy sources, but they can also use carbohydrates for energy. The fact that the dog&#8217;s digestive system produces enzymes that are specific for digesting starches and sugars shows that they are capable of digesting carbohydrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_vitamins_do_you_put_in_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>What kind of vitamins do you put in homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best vitamin supplements for homemade dog food<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multivitamin supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Hip and joint supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamins A  E.<\/li>\n<li>Calcium.<\/li>\n<li>Protein supplements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Sept-2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the best homemade food to give a dog?What are the essential ingredients for homemade dog food?Is homemade food better for dogs?How do I make out my homemade dog food?What is the best food to feed my dog homemade?What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?Can dogs survive on homemade&#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":[],"class_list":["post-76067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76067"}],"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=76067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76067\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}