More and more people are making the healthiest dog food at home because of the pet food recalls that occurred a few years ago.
Many dog owners have lost confidence in the dog food companies.
If you really want to make the healthiest dog food, it's best to make it yourself using recipes, and you are about to learn the vital steps to this process.
Step 1.
Research Dog Nutrition Dogs will eat just about anything you give them, but there are many foods that are unhealthy and even toxic to dogs.
So start with educating yourself on what foods are safe and healthy for them.
You really want to become an expert at this so you can be sure your dog is getting the proper nutrition from the meals you will be making.
Step 2.
Look For Recipes There are many recipes for dog food on the internet, in books, and in magazines.
Be very careful, though.
Not all the recipes that are published are actually healthy for your dog.
That's why step 1 above is so important.
Armed with the proper facts, you will be able to pick and choose the right ones.
Step 3.
Shop For The Foods And Ingredients That You Need Now hit your usual grocery store! That's right.
The place where you buy food to make your own meals is the same place you will shop for the foods and ingredients that your chosen recipes are calling for.
And this is really the most important step because you get to pick what is going in your dog's food.
Step 4.
Get To Fixing! In to the kitchen we go! Following these recipes is no different than making meals with any recipe you have ever used.
Just follow the simple instructions and soon you will have made the healthiest dog food.
Don't worry if it takes a little more time than you anticipated.
After you get the hang of it, you will be able to make these dishes as quickly as you make your own meals.
Step 5.
Doggy Taste Test It's important to gradually introduce changes in your dog's diet, so this first time, just mix a little of the homemade food in your dog's regular dog food - about 25%.
Then let him have a sniff.
He may dig right in or he may just give you a funny look, but more than likely he will try it and like it.
Hopefully he will gobble it all up! Step 6.
Monitor Your Dog This is your first time feeding him homemade food, so keep a close eye on your dog for the next day or so to see if you notice any signs of intolerance like diarrhea, vomiting, tiredness, or anything out of the ordinary.
If there are any problems, decrease the amount of homemade food until he gets used to it.
You may even consider trying different recipes until you find some he can handle.
Step 7.
Gradually Decrease The Store Brand Food Little by little increase the amount of the homemade food and decrease the commercial brand until your dog's meals are 100% from your recipes.
And of course, keep step 6, monitoring, in mind during this time and adjust the recipe, if needed, until you reach 100%.
This really is the goal, so congratulate yourself when you reach it! Step 8.
Keep Informed About New Recipes And Trends In Dog Nutrition Now you are an expert, and to maintain that status, continue your research by looking for new information and trends about dog nutrition.
Look for new recipes and find out what other dog owners are doing or suggesting.
You will have a lot of information to share and you will learn even more.
Before long you will be the dog nutrition go-to person! You have just learned all about making the healthiest dog food with your own two hands and your good, loving heart.
As you can see, it all comes down to giving yourself a good education in dog nutrition.
Remember to always use the right healthy ingredients and watch the effects of your dog's new diet.
In no time you will have the happiest and healthiest dog in the neighborhood!