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Dog food can be expensive, risky, and impersonal, but you can make your own dog food inexpensively, easily, and safely. There are many factors you must understand when making dog food, but once you get the hang of it you and your dog will be pleased with your new accomplishment. Proper nutrition, a well balanced diet, and the right food choices are all key factors when making your own dog food, and these three recipes are sure to please your wallet and your dog.

First, let us talk about basic doggy nutrition; this knowledge will allow you to experiment with your own recipes, and it is a fun way to express how much you care about your dog.

1. A simple ratio for making your own dog food is 1 protein: 1 starch: 2 vegetables or fruits. It is also important to feed your dog a variety of foods at this ratio in order to provide your pooch with the proper nutrients.

2. A dog’s weight, age, and activity level all factor into the amount of food you should be feeding them, and this link will provide you with an easy to use calculator that will help you figure out the right amount of food to feed your beloved pet.

3. There are some foods you should stay away from when making your own dog food; these foods are chocolate, onions, raisons, grapes, mushrooms, macadamia nuts, and garlic.

Now that you know the basics about happy doggy health you are ready for the recipes. Feel free to experiment with these ideas, and all of these recipes can be frozen or stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Chicken Fajita

2 cups of sliced chicken

1 cup of peas

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup of chopped carrots

2 cup of brown rice

1 cup water

Place all of these items into a crock pot or slow cooker on high. After the water has come to a boil reduce to medium temperature and cook until the rice is tender.

Steak Stir Fry

1 3/4 cups of cubed steak

1 egg

2 cups of chopped green beans

1 cup of chopped broccoli

1 cup of peas

2 cups of oats

2 tablespoons yogurt

Heat frying pan on medium and fry the steak until halfway done. Add the vegetables, egg, and oats and cook until soft but not mushy. Remove the dog food from heat and stir in the yogurt.

Chili

1 cup of ground beef

1 cup of chopped liver

½ cup of water

2 cups of chopped carrots

1 cup of peas

1 cup of chopped cauliflower

2 cups of canned beans

Start this recipe by add the meats to a pot that has been heated on high; brown the meats and drain the fat. Put the cooked meat back in the pot, reduce heat to medium, and add the water. Next add all of the vegetables and the beans and cover the pot. Cook the mixture for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

These dog food recipes are easy to make and they can save you a lot of money. Making your own dog food also allows you to be aware of exactly what your doggy is eating, and this can make a huge difference in the happiness and health of your pooch. So get in the kitchen and get cooking; your dog and your bank account will thank you for it!