Free Recipes for Homemade Dog Food

Here are Some Free Recipes for Homemade Dog Food

In days of old, dogs ate whatever was leftover from the human table. But now most of us would prefer to give our dogs a better fare. Check out these free recipes for homemade dog food.

If you are going to make your own dog food, be sure to remember a couple of important things. One thing to remember is that dogs are not vegetarians. While they can eat some vegetable matter, they are unable to live long on a completely meat-free diet. Also, be sure to know your dog’s suggested weight range. Keep an eye on weight to avoid obesity which will shorten the length of your dog’s life. And lastly, you should make sure you don't feed your dog anything that might be toxic to him. Here are some foods to avoid: chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins, artificial sweetners or fats.

Oatmeal Dog Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup dried meat chips
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup nonfat instant milk powder
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 1/2 cup warm water

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees (275 if you are using a dark pan)
• 2. Mix the dry ingredients, then add the liquids
• 3. Drop mix by tsp onto a greased cookie sheet and flatten with a floured fork.
• 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
• 5. Store in an airtight container.

Doggy Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or chicken, pork, or turkey)
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350(325 for a darker pan).
• 2. Mix together meat, eggs, milk and bread crumbs.
• 3. Put half the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
• 4. Layer spinach and cheese in the middle, and top with the other half of the meat mixture.
• 5. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until done. Store in the refrigerator.

Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or turkey, chicken, pork)cooked
• 3 8-oz cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz noodles, cooked
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Mix all ingredients, except for mozzarella cheese.
• 3. Pour into 8-inch greased baking pan and bake for 50 minutes.
• 4. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake until melted.
• 5. Store unused portions in the refrigerator.

Cheese and Bacon Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2/3 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/4 cup bacon bits

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in milk and honey.
• 2. Add flour, bacon bits, and cheese into the mixture. Stir well.
• 3. Drop 1/4 cup of the mixture into a heated pan. Turn pancake when underneath is a light brown (bubbles will form on top before first flip).
• 4. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or pork)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sweet basil
• 1 tbsp parsley flakes
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Directions

• 1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
• 2. Roll mixture into balls and fry in a small amount of oil on high heat until the outsides are browned.
• 3. Turn heat down to low and continue cooking for 20-25 minutes. Cool before serving. Store in sealed container in refrigerator.