Tag: Homemade

Feeding the right amount of protein is crucial to providing the best diet for your dog. Protein isn't just the building block of muscle. It also aids in nerve function and helps to build strong bones. These no-bake dog treats offer an easy way to boost your pup's protein intake, if needed.

Once you know what ingredients to avoid, you can create homemade recipes that will meet your dog's dietary restrictions and also provide the balanced nutrition that he needs. These dog treats for sensitive stomach contain three ingredients, and you could use substitutions to cater them to your dog's needs.

Because urinary tract infections put additional strain on your dog’s bladder and kidneys, it’s best to feed him a low-protein diet until the infection has cleared up. This recipe also includes cranberries, which have natural antiseptic properties, and coconut oil, which has natural antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

This homemade oatmeal dog food recipe may not offer balanced nutrition for all dogs, so be sure to check with your veterinarian before switching Fido to this diet.

You don't have to be a gourmet chef to prepare meals, like this homemade cat food with pork, for your pet. You do need to have some knowledge of feline nutrition, though. Unless you're prepared to do a lot of research and educate yourself on the unique nutritional needs of felines in every stage of life, it's important to consult with an expert before switching your cat to a homemade diet.

Low protein diets for dogs are very tricky. There is a fine line between too much protein and not enough. A major diet change like this CANNOT be made without consulting your veterinarian or a canine nutritionist.

This recipe contains pumpkin and carrots – two ingredients that offer a lot of nutritional benefits. This pumpkin dog treats recipe is a favorite with our pups!

This chicken mince dog food recipe is made with limited ingredients and should be a suitable meal for most adult dogs, but be sure to check with your vet.

Dealing with arthritis in dogs will require care and effort on the owner's part, and it's a painful process for the dog to go...

Fish is one of the most common protein sources used in commercial cat food products. So, it's safe to say that it's a good source of protein to consider when making your pet homemade meals. Salmon is readily available in most regions, and you can buy it fresh or canned. This easy cat food recipe is made with limited ingredients and should be a suitable meal for most adult cats.

Homemade Christmas dog treats aren’t just something special to spoil your dog with over the holidays. They’re also a great gift idea. Making these Christmas cookies for dogs could even be a fun new family tradition.

Before you begin feeding this recipe, discuss the change in diet with your vet or a trained feline nutritionist. They will be able to tell you if this food will provide adequate nutrition to meet your pet's unique needs. It's likely that the expert you consult will recommend adding supplements to this recipe. In fact, a recent study performed on 114 homemade cat food recipes showed that many recipes (even the ones that come from veterinarians) do not have all the adequate nutrients that the “average” cat needs.