Preparing Homemade Dog Food

Here are some quick tips for the Canine Culinarian. Many dog owners swear by the benefits of preparing homemade meals for their pets. Holistic vets can provide advice on ensuring your meals provide a balance diet.

Some dog owners who prepare meals for their pet favor the raw food diet; others prefer to cook their dog’s meals. Either way, holistic vets offer a few suggestions:

Introduce a new diet slowly. Add small amounts of the new fare to the dog’s current diet for a week or two, while removing small amounts of the pet’s usual meal.
Avoid nutritional deficiencies by such supplements as fish oil or omega-3 fatty acid oil, a probiotic, and an enzyme.
Get your vet’s approval of your dog’s menu.