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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food with Cottage Cheese

This homemade dog food with cottage cheese is not only tasty, it's packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your dog needs.

Recipe: Homemade Donuts for Dogs

By making your own dog treats at home, you can ensure your dog’s health and safety. These homemade donuts for dogs are adorable and would make a great gift. You can also serve them as a tempting treat for your own pup.

Recipe: Homemade Gentle Dog Food

Instead of taking advice from family, friends or the internet, be sure to run this homemade gentle dog food recipe past your veterinarian.

Recipe: Honey Chicken Homemade Dog Cancer Diet

Dogs with cancer should eat a special diet that is nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. This homemade dog cancer diet is made with limited ingredients that are easily digestible, exceptionally palatable and packed with nutrition.

Recipe: Holistic Homemade Dog Food

As its name would suggest, this holistic homemade dog food recipe is formulated to benefit your dog's overall health and well being.

Adding Nuts to Homemade Dog Food Recipes

If you follow our home-cooked dog food recipes here on Top Dog Tips, you've noticed that sometimes we include nuts in the ingredients list....

Homemade Cat Food Recipe: Quick and Easy

Homemade meals with high quality ingredients are much healthier for humans than commercial food products made with artificial ingredients, chemicals and preservatives. The same can be said for our furry family members. A homemade cat food recipe can be the healthiest option for our pets, as long as it's done right.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food with Eggs

This homemade dog food with eggs is a healthy option for most pups, but check with your veterinarian before switching to a homemade dog food diet.

Recipe: Meatless Homemade Dog Food

This meatless homemade dog food is a healthy option for most dogs. However, it's important to consult a canine nutritionist about the supplements that will need to be added in order to provide balanced nutrition.

Using Salt in Homemade Dog Food Meals

Those of you reading my homemade dog food recipes here on Top Dog Tips will sometimes email me, asking why do I use salt....

The Real Cost of Homemade Dog Food: How I Personally Budget

This guide to the real cost of homemade dog food is only how I budget, but it will be a great starting point for anyone new to making homemade dog food.

Recipe: Best Homemade Dog Biscuits

The best homemade dog biscuits use healthy ingredients and are easy to make. Of course, they also need to be appealing to your pup!

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