When we consider a homemade dog food recipe for our dogs, we not only want to make sure it's complete and balanced, but that it also meets our dog's nutritional needs based on age, activity level, and medical conditions. Most dogs within the United States could likely benefit from something called an "Inactive Dog" food [...]
Category: Homemade Dog Food
Fat in Homemade Dog Food
When we consider which fats to add to our dog's food and how much of those fats are needed it's important to first understand four main things. 1) The Purpose of Fat in Homemade Diets, 2) How much fat our dogs need, 3) The benefits or drawbacks of different types of fats added into the [...]
Protein in Homemade Dog Food
The positives and negatives of using different protein sources in homemade dog food.
Lamb and Rice Dog Food Recipe
Complete and balanced lamb and rice dog food recipe perfect for highly active for picky dogs.
Dog Food Recipe Formulation BalanceIT Tutorial
A detailed tutorial of how to use BalanceIT to formulate complete and balanced dog food recipes.
Chicken and Potato Dog Food Recipe
Your picky pup is going to love this balanced chicken and sweet potato dog food recipe. This recipe is great for pups with allergies to beef, or those that need a bit of help maintaining their weight. The high protein content is sure to impress even the pickiest of pups. But the more moderate to [...]
Adding Fresh Food to Kibble (50+ Healthy Options!)
A simple way to fight inflammation and oxidative stress is to start by adding fresh food to kibble with these over 50 healthy options!
Cost of Feeding Your Dog: Cooked vs. Raw vs. Kibble
What is the Cost of Feeding Dog different types of dog food? How much more does it cost to fed your dog fresh food vs. kibble?
How to Start Home Cooking for Your Dog
A beginners guide to home-cooked dog food: where to find complete and balanced dog food recipes, how to use a base mix to cook for your dog, and where to find a board-certified veterinary nutritionist to work with!
How to Feed Cooked Dog Food When Traveling with Your Dog
If you have a dog on a gently cooked diet like mine, you know that managing travel with fresh food can be a bit complicated - at least at first. But with a bit of planning - I can guarantee that it isn't as overwhelming as you think!