The website that offers homemade dog food: pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/homemade-dog-food And yes there are some recipes online and thats probably the best place to find them.
One can get the recipe for some homemade dog food sites like all recipes, all taste, and food network. One can also get dog food recipes from cook books or from recipe shows as well.
Every dog is different and that includes whether you consider your dog's breed (lab) or gender (female). What is your food preference - prepared, homemade or raw? How old is the dog and does she have any pre-existing conditions? I have previously written on Answers.com about the approach of TCM food therapy to match your dog to the right food ingredients.
You should probably talk to your vet about a diet that is just right for your dog. I am sure if you sit down with your vet, you can figure out what is just right for your pet.
There are many things that go into homemade dog food. Some of the things that should be dog foods are balanced diet, vegetables, an no carbohydrates as well.
Processed dog foods are classified into puppy and adult food. You should give the adult dog food then. Also, homemade dog food can be given to adult dogs.
Provided one puts the effort into a lot of research, homemade dog food is the best choice. There's a lot of great recipes available online. A lot of commercial dog food brands use filler ingredients which serve the dog no nutrients whatsoever, some of which are common causes of food allergies. Cheap dog food can also be deficient in key nutrients and filled with dangerous chemicals, usually in the form of colorings and preservatives. Raw dog food is a dog's ancestral diet, however you need some knowledge to feed it right. For more comprehensive information, please see Related Links below.
You can find information on homemade dog food online at the pets section of the WebMD website. Once on the page, select "Family & Pregnancy" from the top navigation menu and then choose Healthy Dogs. Then click on "Diet and Nutrition" and finally click on the article titled "Should you make your own dog food?"
The dog might not be receiving enough food for its weight/size and is still hungry. If a second feeding or larger portion still does not satisfy the dog, it should be checked and possibly treated for a worm infestation.
Dog food recipes are as varied as people food recipes. There are tons of recipes out there, each a little different. The most common ingredients in home made dog food are oats, rice, vegetables and some form of meat.
No. Dog food is generally not appropriate for rats. The exception would be a homemade diet called Suebee's Diet, in which a low protein dog food (such as Natural Balance Vegetarian dog food w/ 18% protein) is used.
Most commercial pet foods have had a lot of research done to ensure that it has the right balance of vitamins and nutrients for your dog or cat. I would stick with them.