home made food for my dogs

Question
QUESTION: hai dear  i am from india.i have  1 st bernard 8months old and 3month golden retriver. recently i brought these dogs.can u advise me wht kind of food i can prepare at home for my dogs.and wht amont of food i can feed?i want to cook at my home. rice weat potatos,beef anf chicken is cheep for me.so if i can make some thing from this, how much persentage i can mix all these items. pls help me.  thx

ANSWER: Hi,
I would alternate, your feeding....I would use the potatoes one day and the rice another in the portions of 35%  with 40% chicken or beef and I would add to that 10% wheat and 15% carrots, green beans, broccoli, some fresh vegetables....  Take the ingredients and put them in a large pot of water and cook them on low for at least 4 hours and serve them with the liquid.  Do not feed the bones until they are soft enough not to puncture any intestines. I use a crock pot and cook the bones longer (usually 24-36 hours).  For healthy teeth,  give them the largest beef knuckles bones once every two to three weeks (while you can watch them so they don't choke).
nancy

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QUESTION: thanqu very much for ur suggestion. one question can i give fish to my odgs. i heard fish will give skin probelems for dog, is it true?if i can give fish h many times i can give? tht is only for smell to eat all the food. pls help me. how many times i can give bath for my dogs in a month?
tnq

Answer
Hi again how are you?
I am sorry, I am unfamiliar with the types of fish in India...I do know that salmon is EXCELLENT for dogs digestion and for their hair and skin....Do you have a fish that would be comparable to salmon?  If you do, it could be given daily.
nancy