Homemade Dog Food Recipes And How Much Should You Feed Your Dog?
With the cost of commercial dog food steadily rising along with everything else in the current financial climate, it’s no wonder that more dog owners are turning to making their own homemade dog food for their pet.
Dog owners are starting to realize that homemade dog food can actually be a healthier alternative for their dog and in some cases can actually be safer for them than the commercially available foods.
Just how do you go about making homemade dog food? Believe it or not, it really isn’t as difficult as you may think.
You can make your homemade dog food by following dog food recipes. There are many homemade dog food recipes that you can use or you can make your own recipes, just ensure that you refer to which foods may be toxic to animals.
You can make homemade dog food from a wide range of ingredients including meats and many kinds of vegetables. Try alternating the homemade dog food recipes to give your dog a variety. After all, would you want to keep eating the same thing day in and day out?
How much homemade dog food to feed your dog is a very common question, since homemade dog food does not come with feeding instructions, like found on the packaging of commercial foods. Knowing how much to feed your dog can be a bit a confusing.
How much you feed will depend on the weight of your dog. Smaller dogs will obviously eat less than the larger breeds.
Below are a few rough guidelines of how much you should feed a dog based on an average weight. These are just a guide and the actual amounts needed to feed your dog could vary.
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- Small dogs 7 -10 lbs (Yorkshire terrier or Chihuahua) – 2-4 ounces (¼ – ½ cup) of food per day.
- Medium dogs 25 – 30 lbs (beagle) – 10- 12 ounces (1 ¼ – 1½ cup) of food per day.
- Large dogs 75-90 lbs (Boxer or German shepherd) – 30-36 ounces (3 ¾ – 4 ½ cups) of food per day
If feeding your dog twice a day be sure to half the daily amount. Remember your dog may need more or less than these amounts depending on their appetite.
Your dog will let you know how much food they need. If they are acting like they are hungry then you may need to give them more. One small piece of advice though, feed your dog at set times and try to avoid leaving food down all day.
This is one way in which dogs can easily become obese as they tend to eat unnecessarily. Consult your veterinarian for additional guidance on feeding amounts.
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Debi & Chewie
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