13 Sep 2008

Basic Dog Food Recipe Ingredients 4 cups uncooked rice 9 cups water 1/4 cup oats 1 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling add: 1/2 cup 2% milk 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine 3 ounces liver, chopped fine 8 ounces ground beef (or chicken or lamb) 3 tablespoons corn oil 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), chopped fine Stir, turn heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until all water is absorbed. Then spread out in flat Tupperware containers, cool and cut into half cup squares. When feeding, add cottage cheese or yogurt, and 1 tsp. supplement mix per 30 lbs of dog weight: Supplement Mix 1 cup brewer's yeast 1 cup wheat germ 1/8 cup powdered kelp Foods To Avoid There are some ingredients which have been shown to cause illness (or death) in some dogs. Included in that list are: Grapes Raisins Onions Garlic Chocolate Artificial sweeteners or artificial fats Raw meat* Some of these foods may be fine in small "seasoning" quantities but to be sure, always consult with your pet's veterinarian and follow his/her advise. You can also visit our ASPCA link for a list of foods you may be concerned about. *Raw Meat - Raw meats and poultry can contain bacteria, salmonella, or parasites or viruses. Your dog can suffer from food poisoning just as humans can. Only cooking will make these foods safe for consumption.