Healthy Dog Food Recipes?

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Mary Secor

I'm looking for a healthy diet for my dog. Any suggestions?

By Mary Secor from Mastic, NY

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Angie

October 16, 20090 found this helpful

You can get scraps from butcher or meat market and make "Meat Muffins" out of it. Mix like you would a meatloaf. I add oatmeal, egg, rice, and garlic, with alittle salt and pepper. Cook in muffin tins. I use the large muffin tins and split the meat muffin in half - so it serves for two meals. Sometimes I will add it to some left over broth before I serve it. Any questions, let me know. My dog is a picky eater.

Janet
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October 18, 20090 found this helpful

Here are some unhealthy dog foods to stay away from:
The following brands have been recalled:

Product Name / Bag Size
UPC

Country Acres Cat Food 40#
16603 02181
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 8#
79818 96757

Country Acres Ration Dog Food 40#
16603 02333
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 20#
79818 96634

Country Acres 18% Dog Food 40#
16603 02331
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#
49394 05666

Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food 50#
16603 02021
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 50#
49394 05665

Doggy Bag Dog Food 40#
73893 40000
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 8#
79818 96756

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food 20#
81131 89881
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 8#
79818 96755

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50#
05388 67055
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 25#
49394 00002

Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food 50#
05388 67309
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 50#
49394 00003

Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food 50#
81131 75479
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 8#
79818 96754

Natural Cat Food (Sam's Club) 15#
81131 89883
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 25#
49394 00006

Natural Dog Food (Sam's Club) 25#
81131 89884
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 50#
49395 00005

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 4.4#
81131 69377
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 6#
49394 56221

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 8#
05388 67144
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 8#
79818 96758

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 22#
05388 60342
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 20#
49394 00004

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 50#
78742 01022
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 40#
79818 96706

Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 20#
05388 60345
Special Kitty Gourmet 3.5#
81131 17546

Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 50#
78742 05815
Special Kitty Gourmet 4#
78742 53199

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 8#
81131 69629
Special Kitty Gourmet 7#
81131 17547

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 22#
81131 69630
Special Kitty Gourmet 8#
78742 53200

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 50#
81131 69631
Special Kitty Gourmet 18#
81131 15748

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 4#
81131 79078
Special Kitty Gourmet 20#
78742 53201

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 8#
81131 79079
Special Kitty Gourmet 25#
78742 54314

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 20#
81131 79080
Special Kitty Kitten 3.5#
81131 17553

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 8#
79818 96632
Special Kitty Kitten 4#
78742 53198

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 20#
49394 05746
Special Kitty Kitten 7#
81131 17554

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 40#
79818 96676
Special Kitty Kitten 8#
81131 24739

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 8#
79818 96633
Special Kitty Original 3.5#
81131 17557

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 20#
49394 00008
Special Kitty Original 4#
78742 04930

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 40#
49394 05747
Special Kitty Original 7#
81131 17562

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 20#
23100 29158
Special Kitty Original 8#
78742 05744
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 30.1#
23100 31484
Special Kitty Original 18#
81131 17559
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 36.4#
23100 31479
Special Kitty Original 20#
78742 05794

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 40#
23100 29154
Special Kitty Original 25#
81131 68869
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 4.4#
23100 05104
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33654
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 8.8#
23100 05103
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 20#
77890 32988
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 20#
23100 14719
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 37.5#
77890 32994
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 32#
23100 31483
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33621
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 40#
23100 31478
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 17.6#
77890 32991
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 44#
23100 05100
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33618
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 52#
23100 05110
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 20#
77890 32982
Pet Pride Indoor Cat 3.5#
11110 74584
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 3.5#
77890 10005
Pet Pride Indoor Cat 18#
11110 74585
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 18#
77890 10004
Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food 17.6#
11110 74578
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 3.5#
77890 12038
PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#
42869 00174
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 18#
77890 12039
PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage 50#
42869 00172
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Kitten 3.5#
77890 12036
PMI Nutrition Feline Medley 20#
42869 00171
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 3.5#
77890 10006
PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food 40#
42869 00033
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 18#
77890 10003

Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food 40#
42869 00063
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 20#
42869 00055
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 40#
42869 00054
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 20#
42869 00068
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 40#
42869 00067
Red Flannel Cat 10#
42869 00059
Red Flannel Cat 20#
42869 00058
Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food 50#
42869 00065
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 25#
42869 00052
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 50#
42869 00053
Red Flannel Puppy 40#
42869 00056

Jan Yofee

October 18, 20090 found this helpful

My favorite food Pet Promise, made by Dr. Andrew Weil, is sadly ending production at the end of this year :-(
I also feed my dogs Pet Guard from Whole Foods which has terrific, pure ingredients. In between, my dogs get sardines for the protein & Omega 3, and various fruits and vegetables like organic apples and tomatoes. I make sure to keep up with warnings from the ASPCA about harmful foods like grapes.
My close friend swears by a raw diet for her big breed dogs, but I haven't got the nerve to switch to raw.

vicki hood
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October 31, 20090 found this helpful

Nzymes.com for granules to sub for not being able to do raw. very small spoonful according to size and your dog will have better tummy, skin, joints, poop, - all around. Good for people too. I also do Willard's water and colloidal silver to keep them well. Some cottage cheese, a spoon of yogurt (or 6). I do rescue and I have yet to see that a dog or cat didn't vastly improve. They love it. It's like ice cream to them. Love and hug and kiss em, too. They return so much. Hugs to you and all critters.

Chris Anderson

January 11, 20110 found this helpful

Here is a good place for healthy dog food recipes and also homemade dog food video recipes that might help.
dog-food-recipes.com

Chris Anderson

January 16, 20110 found this helpful

Here is a great recipe for Doggie Tuna Casserole that my little shih tzu goes crazy for.

Source: www.dog-food-recipes.com

Doggie Tuna Casserole Ingredients:
1 ½ cups whole wheat elbow noodles, cooked
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup mixed colby jack cheese, grated
1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped very well
8 oz. canned tuna or salmon, drained
3 tbsp wheat germ plain
½ cup dried whole wheat bread crumbs

Directions:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Blend everything together well in your casserole dish.
Sprinkle bread crumbs or crushed kibble on top.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Cool and serve.

Will keep in the refrigerator for three days.

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October 14, 2009

I am looking for healthy dog food recipes for large active sporting dogs.

Betty from Kingston, NY

Answers:

Healthy Dog Food Recipes

I belong to dog groups and while you should always run any food or meds by your vet, most of them approve of these sites and info.

If you want to home cook for your babies try this site:

pets.groups.yahoo.com

These are some foods that should not be given. Dangerous People Food for Dogs, December 19th, 2006.
In the midst of the holiday season, with lots of cooking and entertaining going on, I thought I'd share some foods that can be potentially poisonous for your dogs. Perhaps you're already aware of most or all of them. I found a few that surprised me. Here's to safe and happy Holidays for you and your pets.

Foods and Substances That Could be Deadly for Your Dog:

Alcoholic Beverages: Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Avocados: The fruit, pit, and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen, and heart.
Bones: Cooked bones can splinter and damage a dog's internal organs. Raw bones should always be supervised.
Chocolate (all forms): Can cause staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, fever, heart rate increase, arrhythmia, seizures, coma, death. Bakers (semi-sweet and dark) Chocolate is the most dangerous.
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Coffee, Coffee Grounds, Tea: Drinks or food containing caffeine cause many of the same symptoms as chocolate.
Fatty and Fried Foods: Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis.
Fruit Seeds and Pits: Contain cyanide. The core/pit of fruits can also become lodged in the intestines and kill a dog in 24 hours with no warning.
Grapes and Raisins: Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, kidney failure in dogs. A single serving of raisins can kill a dog.
Hops: Causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Macadamia Nuts: Can cause locomotion difficulties, tremors, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated. Limit all other nuts, as their high phosphorous content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. The exception seems to be Peanut Butter (Organic salt and sugar free is best.)
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Moldy or Spoiled Foods: Can cause indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting. Molds and bacteria go hand in hand. If the dogs are small, they will not be equipped to ward off diseases caused by these bacteria.
Mushrooms: Can cause abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma, and death. The only safe mushrooms are shitake, maitake, and reishi.
Nutmeg: Can cause tremors, seizures, and death.
Onions, Onion Powder (and Garlic in large quantities): Can cause Hemolytic Anemia, labored breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea, discolored urine. Weakness, confusion, dizziness and accelerated heart rate are other symptoms of onion poisoning. Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate.
Onions are more of a danger.
Raisins: (see grapes)
Salt: Excessive salt intake can cause kidney problems and may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
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Sugar and Corn Syrups: Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus. Small amounts of honey or molasses are okay (but not for dogs with cancer.)
Tobacco: Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Tomato Plants: Can cause tremors and heart arrhythmia.
Yeast dough: Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
Xylitol Sweetened Products: Even a small amount can cause liver failure and death.

Because your dog's, weight, age, and health will impact how any of these substances affect your dog, don't take any chances. If your dog has ingested any of these foods, get veterinary help immediately. I also keep the Emergency Vet's phone number by the phone along with the ASPCA Poison Hotline (888)426-4435

Maybe this will get you started if you want to cook treats for your
furbabies.

Dog Treat Recipes Recipes for making dog biscuits and treats at
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By Judith E.

Healthy Dog Food Recipes

Your pets need full nutrition and just making your own isn't the same. To avoid all the trouble and time of making your own food try Canidae. It is made from human grade ingredients. I was making my own dog food and wasn't sure about how nutritious it actually was. Please check out canidae.com. It's all natural dog food. They have cat food too for all of you cat lovers out there. (05/17/2007)

By Deb