r/HomemadeDogFood

Ok so kind of a silly question, but I'm a fan of Jimmy Buffett and I've been wanting to make a fun "margarita" for my dogs because they absolutely love a bit of frozen fruit or broth as a summer treat, obviously no alcohol for them (they're not even 21, 😜).

Currently Im thinking of doing either​ frozen then blended chicken/bone broth, or blended frozen fruit, and instead of a lime wedge, one of their chewy treats, but the salt part is a roadblock for me, I don't know what will be dog safe and also stick to the rim of a cup.

Any suggestions?

Hi all! I have two husky mixes who are both about 55lbs. I’ve been feeding them homemade fresh mixed with their regular kibble for about 6 months now and they seem to be doing great, are pretty healthy, and my vet has approved of their diet but i love a good peer review.

These are totals for a batch that lasts me about 1.5-2 weeks and everything is fully cooked and mixed together!

• 3lbs Ground turkey

• 2.5lbs Boiled and shredded chicken breasts

• 2 Tins (7.5oz) of rinsed sardines in water or olive oil

• 2 Cups of brown rice cooked and boiled down in 32oz Brutus Bone broth (either chicken or beef)

• 12oz Spinach

• 12oz Brussel Sprouts (cut up in a food processor)

• 24oz Carrots and Peas (cut up in a food processor)

• 1 Cup Blueberries (cut up in a food processor)

• 1 Cup Cranberries (cut up in a food processor)

• 6 Chicken eggs and their shells ground up

I’m also considering adding a bit more egg shell powder to ensure I’m not skimping them on their calcium

Each dog receives a little more than 3/4 cup of fresh and then my younger dog gets a 3/4 cup Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials and my older dog gets 3/4 cup Purina Pro Plan AdvantEDGE Senior Support+

(Also side bar- if you’re here to talk shit about the kibble I feed them I kindly ask you to refrain from commenting, this kibble has done well by me for years and I will not be changing it)

They both also get 1 Wuffes Multivitamin a day and my older dog receives their advanced hip and joint supplement as well!

Any comments, questions, concerns, tips, tricks, etc. are welcome and appreciated!

Anyone else ever have to give their dog kibble and notice they start itching more often? We were recently hit with unemployment so we had to supplement some of her homemade food with kibble when we don’t have the money for homemade. She’s licking her paws and cooter way more often than usual today and acting super itchy.

I want to make and sell treats, I’m in the perfect neighborhood for it! I want to make treats that are made of dough to be baked in the oven, and they can’t have eggs or peanut butter/nuts. Share your recipes!

Hello,

I was wondering if there's better eggs for dogs than chickens eggs?

We own pigeons, quails, chickens, ducks ( all pets too!)

I'm looking for a simple healthy dog treat recipe that will stay shelf stable for a long time. I found some basic recipes through Google but many of them call for eggs. I am worried eggs will make it so the treats don't last very long. Any helps is much appreciated

My dogs are very picky and both enjoy Inukshuk Marine 26/16 mixed with a bit of canned dog food as a topper. But finding canned dog food lower in fat and no chicken is hard and getting expensive. Purina Pro Sensitive stomach is about my only option and is $40/case of 12 13oz cans. So making it is the best alternative. Both dogs are 75lbs and would receive a daily total of 2 1/3c kibble with 1/2c of the following mix:

• 3lbs venison (this is wild, obtained by me and procced by me 99% fat free)
• 15oz pumpkin
• 1.5 c rice
• 1.5 c oats
• 1 tin (3.75oz) Sardines in water no salt
• 10 oz shredded carrots

I'd open to suggestions. I'm planning on freezing these in 1/4c cubes to feed morning and night. My one dog can not have chicken or corn. Right now this mix would only cost me $15 (venison is free to me) so its much cheaper than canned. Should organ meat be added?

I work at The Farmer's Dog and think a lot about what goes in the bowl but the same logic applies to what goes alongside it. Studies show antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries and strawberries can support brain health in aging dogs, and they're packed with phytochemicals and vitamins that processed treats just don't have. High water content helps with hydration in the heat too.

do you think about treats differently in summer or is it pretty much the same year round?