| If you are like many other pet owners across the | | | | don't have time to get involved with complicated |
| United States, you may have been really frightened | | | | recipes. Before you start the recipe, read it over to |
| by the pet food recalls that happened this past year. | | | | make sure it won't be too difficult or complicated to |
| The last thing you want to happen to your pet is | | | | make. |
| food poisoning. Of course it is important that your | | | | Tip #4 - Check with Your Vet - Since your dog has |
| dog does eat well, but if you are afraid to give your | | | | definite requirements nutritionally, it is important that |
| dog pet food from the stores anymore, there are | | | | you check with your vet if you plan on making dog |
| some other options. You may want to consider | | | | food recipes on a regular basis for your dog. They |
| finding some dog food recipes and making dinner for | | | | can let you know what your dog should have in his |
| your dog by yourself. Many people actually believe | | | | food and give you a good idea of how to get your |
| that a home made diet is better for dogs anyway; | | | | dog used to a new diet. So, before you get too |
| however, there are a few things to keep in mind | | | | carried away with these recipes, take the time to |
| when you are looking for these recipes for dog food. | | | | talk with your dog's vet. |
| Tip #1 - Never Ever Give Bones to Dogs - First of all, | | | | Tip #5 - What Should Be in the Recipes - You should |
| when you are looking for recipes for your dog and | | | | know what types of things should be in these |
| making them up, it is important that you never give | | | | recipes as well to make sure that your dog has a |
| them bones, especially if they have been cooked. If | | | | good, healthy, balanced diet. Usually it is best to |
| you are dealing with meat in the recipes, make sure | | | | make sure that about 1/3 of the food has protein in |
| that you have totally removed all the bones. Bone | | | | it, from diary products, meat, or eggs. Then, the |
| fragments can actually get lodged in the throat or | | | | other 2/3 of the food should include vegetables or |
| digestive tract of the dog and cause injury or even | | | | grain to make sure that you dog gets a balanced |
| death. | | | | diet. |
| Tip #2 - Learn What Foods Can be Dangerous to | | | | There are a variety of great places where you can |
| Dogs - When you are looking for dog food recipes it | | | | find these dog food recipes. You may want to take |
| is also important that you take the time to learn | | | | the time to check at a bookstore for a doggie |
| what foods can be dangerous to dogs so that you | | | | cookbook full of excellent recipes for your dog. Of |
| can avoid giving these foods to your dog. Some of | | | | course one of the best places you can look for |
| the foods that you should avoid giving dogs include | | | | these recipes for free is the internet. There are |
| garlic, grapes, mushrooms, chocolate, onions, | | | | many great sites that offer free recipes for dog |
| avocados, macadamias, and raisins. | | | | food and they are very easy to find. So, when you |
| Tip #3 - Look for the Easy Ones - The last thing you | | | | do go searching for dog food recipes for your dog, |
| want to do is to get involved in making a recipe for | | | | whether in a book or on the web, just keep these |
| your dog that ends up taking hours, so you may | | | | simple tips in mind and you'll be sure to come up with |
| want to look for the easier recipes. Sure, you want | | | | food your dog will enjoy. |
| to provide your dog with some great food, but you | | | | |