Homemade Dog Food with Beef
My Samoyed, as he grew out of puppyhood, refused to eat kibble (and even canned food) and would go days without eating or eating very little until he lost weight. Frustrated, I did some research and started giving him this homemade dog food twice a day. He is back to a normal weight, and is very happy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve without bones; give separately as a treat as desired and use caution.
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I feed my 60 pound dog 2 1/2 to 3 cups of food a day minus the bones. I will add about one bone a day to his food bowl. Feed less or more according to the dog weight and activity level.
You can also substitute other vegetables such as peas, celery, and sweet potatoes or add fruit such as apples, bananas, and blueberries. You can also use frozen or fresh vegetables, just be sure to puree them with a blender. I just find canned vegetables are easiest to store and use. My dog also loves a tablespoon or so of nonfat yogurt added to the top.
You can also mix in oatmeal or barley, but no wheat, soy, or corn. You can use any cut of beef, chicken, fish, or lamb, but be sure to cut them into bite-size pieces before boiling. You can get bones from a butcher, but be sure not to use chicken bones.
