How to Make Homemade Dry Dog Food

Pet owners prefer making dry dog food at home for various reasons. The dog food made at home is easier on the pocket as compared to pet food bought from a store. The amount of preservatives that go into the dog's stomach are also significantly reduced. Another major advantage of homemade dog food is that the food is fresh and healthy, preserving most of the nutrients in the food.

The following is a very simple, yet delightful recipe of dry dog food. This homemade dry dog food recipe is very healthy for all types of dogs. It can also be fed to puppies who are a few months old. However, it cannot be fed to puppies who are very young, as it contains heavy nutrients and is hard to digest. It can also be fed to sick and convalescent dogs.

Requirements

• Whole wheat flour, 4 teacups
• White flower
• A cup full of wheat germ
• 2 cups of ground beef
• A tablespoon of yeast
• Two table spoons of garlic powder
• 2 cups of milk powder
• 4 eggs

Procedure

The first step in making the dry dog food is to dissolve the yeast in a cup of heated water. Then mix the wheat flour, white flower, milk powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Then add the wheat germ and the beef in the mixture, and finally put in the eggs. Knead the whole mixture till it becomes uniform and add water accordingly. The final step in making the dough is to add the cup of yeast and water prepared earlier.

Keep the dough aside for about half an hour, so that the yeast rises sufficiently. The next step is to remove the dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough and cut it into pieces that are as thin as possible. You can also make different shapes, like that of a bone while cutting the dough. It is also very simple to make each piece very small like a dog biscuit.

The final step in the preparation is heating the morsels or pieces. Place the morsels or pieces on a baking sheet and place the sheet in an oven. Allow the morsels to be baked at 350° Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes. It is advisable to let the pieces or morsels cool down inside the oven before serving it to your pet. This dry dog food can also be stored for about a week.

The beef in this recipe can be substituted with any kind of meat, in the same proportion. The heating period should also be changed accordingly. Many more recipes of homemade dog food are also available, like the recipe for vegetarian dog food, dog food with gravy, dog biscuits, etc.

If done properly, your dog is certain to enjoy this simple homemade meal. The homemade dry dog food can also be used for any kind of meal. It is not necessary that it has to be fed during regular meals. A single piece can also form an excellent snack.