Essential Ingredients for Homemade Dog Food
Essential Ingredients for Homemade Dog Food
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If you are making your dog’s food at home, ensure that you add these ingredients to have a balanced and healthy Dog Food Recipe.
KEY POINTS for Homemade Dog Food Diets
In general, for dogs stick to the macronutrients of 1/3 animal protein, 1/3 healthy carbohydrate ( ie sweet potato), 1/3 veggies ( ie kale or spinach), Fat in the form of Sunflower oil/Coconut oil, Fiber in the form of Ground Flax, plus a calcium supplement ( ground eggshell).
1. Focus on the Protein with balanced amino acid profiles (lean beef, chicken, turkey and egg)
2. The Carbohydrates are not necessary, but the ‘non’ grain carbs provide additional nutrients: Brown rice (fiber, protein, Calcium, Iron, Selenium and B vitamins), Sweet Potato ( Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A,C,E, Potassium and B vitamins), Potato (Potassium, Vitamin C, B vitamins)
3. Additional ‘balanced’ fat is necessary, a good Omega 6:3 balanced, nutritious fat I prefer is sunflower oil, but can also use Coconut oil.
4. Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplement should be added in the form of Krill, Fish or Flax oil. Krill is the most nutrient dense and beneficial of all the products., with a great EPA/DHA fatty acid profile, contains the antioxidant Astaxanthin, and being high in Vitamin D.
5. Calcium is required as bones are not being consumed. I prefer Egg Shells : dried, roasted in the oven for 10 mins, then ground with a coffee grinder. You can also use OTC calcium carbonate.
6. Vitamins: Vitamin D is needed, but is in the egg yolks and red meat as well as being in high levels in the Krill or Fish oil. Vitamin E is in the Sunflower Oil and Coconut Oil
7. Minerals: Iron is in the animal protein and spinach/kale, Zinc is in the red meat and flax seeds, Copper is in the spinach, Iodine is on the Egg Yolks, Potassium is in the Sweet Potato and Regular Potato
8. Fiber: the veggies, the brown rice and the best source in my opinion (also the healthiest) is the ground flax.
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Krill oil supplement
http://www.theomega3supplement.com
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I was never sure I was getting the balance right,, gave her commercial food also to hedge my bets
The problem with sunflower oil today even organic alleged high quality is rancid. Once it’s rancid it’s oxidized and damaging to body. I have found that organic virgin coconut oil is consistently reliable.
I saw something about kale being high on heavy metals etc is this true? I have stopped using kale and giving spinach instead.
Thank you!!
Can u make a recipe for dogs with heart murmurs?
My American Bulldog, his fur falls out, yeast all over his body, making ME itch it’s so bad, within 12 hours of eating any kind of kibble, even the so called high end stuff. Dr Harveys veg to bowl, adding my own protein and oil does not do these things.
Beautiful dog! What breed?
Great video, thank you so much for this, please keep up the great work, you’re an amazing vet! 😊
great video but i have 3 cats Can you do a video about home made cat food
Hi dear doc,tell me what the difrence food for older cats,dogs food? End difrence between food for cats and dogs?
What about adding in cooked pumpkin?
I changed the diet for my toy poodle. I start cooked for her but we still have diarrhea and sometimes she is eating her kibbles like a snack and I’m not sure. Should we keep going cook and wait little bit
No grains? I was just told to add in grains by our vet
Hello, is it possible to use fish, instead of meat? – my little man doesn’t do well with meat.
Unfortunately, he doesn’t do well with rice, either… thanks.
Easy to understand the ingredients to make your dogs food. However, I have never done this before, I have to ask if the egg is going to be mixed into the cooked chicken and how about the sunflower oil? Do you use that to cook the chicken in, or is it folded in to all of the ingredients? Diet products that you see every veterinarians office, that does not mean it’s good for her. And I have been thinking about making her own food.
Is eggshell actually digestable by dogs?
Is eggshell digestable by humans? (like should I stop taking calcium and just crack and cook my entire egg!!!!) ha!
I am confused on the measurements, please help.
The description lists 1/3 animal protein, 1/3 healthy carbohydrate, & 1/3 veggies.
But the video says 1 lb ground turkey (2 cups) + 1-2 eggs, with 1 cup each of sweet potatoes and veggies.
Shouldn’t the amount of sweet potatoes & veggies both be doubled?
Thank You for Your video and recipe. You are greatly appreciated.
Is olive oil ok
My dog dislikes veggies and flax. Should I try psyllium husk powder for fiber?
Would this work for a diabetic dog?
Thank you!
The sunflower oil is not healrhy for dogs or humans Its highly processed and all the nutrients are destroyed. Olive oil single country cold pressed is healthy
Thank you😊
The egg shell i used to doblike that but they said the egg companies spray stuff on them, and its bad to feed to dogs, so i buy it already powdered
Make sure your egg shells you use are Not white. White egg shells are bleached. Natural eggs are brown. Use.
Brown eggs
How much should be fed daily? We have a senior pitbull with Cushing’s, and a chubby 3 year old min-pin! Thank you 😊
Sorry I meant to ask oven temperature not time for egg shells.
I think he’s totally wrong about lean meats. The fat attached to the meat is healthy and any other that clings to the meat or is intertwined is good for the dog when digested it causes adipose fat to burn of the body.. Less carbs for the dog the better…
Using seed oil such as Sunflower oil is a very bad idea. Steer clear of these oils regarding both Dogs and Humans.
Do you need to put the egg she,ls in the oven? I have just been washing them with warm water then drying on my kitchen window sill. Is this ok?
Can dogs have peas?😊
Are there any recipe changes you would make f 8:27 or a 15 # mini schnauzer with diabetes that is losing weight? He also has slightly elevated liver enzymes. Thanks so much
I think this is all fine and good BUT seed oils aren’t good for humans. So I don’t think there exactly good for pets. Or any other animal. There original use is machine lubrication. I don’t plan on feeding my pets Castrol
What is the recipe?
Boooooo no sunflower oil! Olive olive olive!! Sunfower is the bad fats
Why is no one talking about high oxalates in a dogs diet since this applies to human as well. I definitely altered my home made dog recipes after reading “Toxic Super Foods” by Sally K. Norton, after my own health scare. It was an eye opener. Definitely no spinach, no sweet potatoes , brown rice or nuts.
You are and absolute angel thank you for posting all this necessary information I am so grateful to hear this and will make sure to share the information with others.
This might sound stupid but is this recipe with cooked meat and eggs or raw?
Also, can I substitute sweet potato for quinoa?
Thank you Dr Jones for all your videos they are so helpful and educational. I am very often checking your channel if I need something for my Cavalier. It helps a lot. There are so many different opinions about dog food ingredients. I am cooking food for my dog. Would you please advise which of this ingredients are not good for dogs: green beans, beets, oats, chickpeas, red and white beans, rise, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, peas. Thank you.
Sorry I wanted to add fresh cooked pumpkin. I,live in Italy and it is difficult to source certain things. 😊
Krill oil doesn’t have as much DHA and EPA as fish oil. So which is best?😊
Are you cooking these items?I wish you did a video on how you make it not just the ingredients
How long do you cook the egg shells in the oven?
OVER WIGHT 10 YEAR OLD HUSKY NEEDS TO LOOSE AT LEAST 10 KILOS. CAN YOU RECOMMEND HOW?
And.. buying it means plastics😬- cook for whole family😁💪
What if my dog is allergic to every animal protein source? 😢
Can beef liver or any liver be added to this homemade diet
Hello. 1lb for your dog but how many lb of meat for a 60lb Labrador? Thanks Dr!! @veterinarysecrets
I taught my dog to eat both dog food and leftovers from my kitchen. He likes people food better. Obviously. 😂