How to Make Homemade Dry Dog Food

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How to Make Homemade Dry Dog Food

In 2007, a lot of pet owner's began looking into homemade dog food recipes. They no longer felt safe feeding their pet the processed food from the store. Most of the recipes out there are for soft food, but below you will find a couple of recipes that tell you how to make homemade dry dog food. If you have a recipe to share, we would love to see it! And remember, you should always consult with your vet about the food you plan to feed your precious pet!

Homemade Dry Dog Food

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 cups white flower
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 2 cups ground beef
• 1 tsp yeast
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups powdered milk
• 4 eggs

Directions

• 1. Dissolve the yeats in one cup of warm water.
• 2. Mix all the ingredients together once the yeast has dissolved. Knead the ingredients until a thick paste is formed. You may need to add extra water to the mixture.
• 3. Allow the dough to sit for at least 30 minutes. This will permit time for the yeast to rise.
• 4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface. The dough should not be overly thick once you have finished. Proceed to cut the dough into bite-sized square morsels using a small knife.
• 5. Place the squares on a large baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees(325 for dark pan) for 45 minutes. Allow bits to cool, then serve to your dog. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.

Dry Dog Food

Ingredients

• 6 cups of any combination of flours
• 1 cup of powdered milk
• 3-4 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil
• 2 1/2 cup of milk or water or broth - your choice
• meat, cheese, peanut butter, veggies or fruit (see directions for complete explanation)

Directions

• 1. Combine the dry ingredients
• 2. Combine the wet ingredients
• 3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together. The dough should be thick and moist like bread dough.
• 4. Add water or flour if necessary to get the right consistency.
• 5. Add items for taste: cooked and pureed meat, vegetables, fruit, peanut butter, cheese - whatever your dog likes. Just be sure to keep the dough thick and moist so it spreads easily in the pan.
• 5. Spread the dough on a cookie sheet about 1/2 inch thick. You can cut the dough into small pieces, then cook slowly at 200 degrees for about an hour.
• 6. Let kibble cool and harden.

Don't Feed the Following to Your Dogs!

• Chocolate
• Onions
• Too much table scraps
• Fatty or Sugary Foods
• Grapes or raisins
• Chicken bones