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The Diet of a dog has been debated for years - "what is the best type of food to feed a dog?" Discussion revolves around weather domestic dogs are omnivores or carnivores. It has been determined that unlike cats, dogs are not dependant on meat protein in order to fulfil its dietary requirements. Dogs are able to digest a variety of foods and nutritional trace elements, such as vegetables and grains, such as rice.

Domestic dogs can survive healthily on a diet of vegetables and grains. Such a vegetarian diet needs to be carefully designed, incorporating eggs and dairy products. Balance is best though, as you have to consider what the dogs would be eating in the wild. When meat is hard to come by, diets are supplemented with vegetable matter. Further, key plant amino acids are consumed in the wild via the stomach contents of plant eating prey.

Here's 7 of the best dog food recipes on the Net. These dog food recipes are easy to make and best of all, your dog will welcome the change to their diet.

Anti-Flea Dog Food Additive
A useful addition to a dog food recipes book - this is a simple additive to your dog's food to keep the fleas away.

1/4 Cup Cottage Cheese
Vitamin E 1001 U
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Bacon Grease
Mix all the ingredients and add to food daily. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Liver Lumps
1 lb. Liver
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1 Egg
2 cups Whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix liver, egg and garlic powder in food processor until smooth. Stir in flour a little at a time, until you have a thick but pourable batter. Spread into a greased 8"x 8" pan. Bake until dry, approx. 30 minutes Cut into 1/2" squares. Freeze and use as needed. No need to thaw. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Liver Biscuits
1 lb. Beef liver
1 cup Corn meal
1 1/2 cups Wheat flour - or any kind
1 tsp. Garlic powder
Preheat oven to 350F. Puree liver in food processor or blender, pour into bowl, mixing in dry ingredients, adding flour a bit at a time until you have a stiff mixture. Pat and spread out on a greased cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Bake 20 minutes or until dry. Cool and cut into squares. Refrigerate or freeze. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Chicken Liver Cookies
8 oz Boiled chicken livers
1/2 cup Cornmeal
1 cup Wheat flour
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1 tsp. Beef bouillon
1 Egg
1 tbs. Yeast flakes
2 tbs. Vegetable oil
Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350F. Blend all in food processor. Press into big cookie sheet about 1" thick, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 45 minutes then cut into bite size squares, put back in oven at 200F for 1 hour. Refrigerate in airtight container. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Chewy Treats
3 - 4 tbs. Liver powder or sub. chicken gizzards, finely chopped.
2 1/2 cups Rye flour
1/2 cup Powdered milk
1 Egg, well beaten
1/2 cup Water
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
6 tbs. Shortening or margarine
1 tsp. Brown sugar
Combine all dry ingredients. Add shortening to dry ingredients. Add beaten egg and liver powder (or substitution). Add 1/2 cup cold water or giblet broth and form ball. Roll dough 1/2" thick on oiled sheet and cut with cutter. Bake 25-30 minutes in 350F. oven. Store in refrigerator. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Cheese Yummies
1 3/4 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 lb. (1 stick) corn oil margarine
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Grate cheese and let it become room temperature. Cream cheese with margarine and flour. form into 2 logs, about 2" in diameter. Chill in refrigerator. Cut into 1/4" slices and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375F until slightly brown and firm, about 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

Bacon Biscuits
Bacon is a critical ingredient for dog food recipes and this recipe with not fail your dog's taste buds - he'll be begging for more!

3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup bacon grease -- or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices bacon - crumbled1/2 cup cold water
Mix ingredients together thoroughly. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2 - 1/4" thickness. Bake for 35-40 minutes in a 325F degree oven. (about-dogs.com classic dog food recipes)

 

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