We have family members that actually go out and get $1 menu hamburgers for their dogs....
Feeding Pets "People Food"
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Don't have cats anymore, but when I did, ham was their fave. Cats love ham.
Had a dog who'd eat anything. Had to keep the ashtrays up cause the big lumpy goof would eat the cigarette butts. I think he became addicted to nicotine. Once he snatched an unlit cigarette out of my mouth and ate it.
Had a dog who'd eat anything. Had to keep the ashtrays up cause the big lumpy goof would eat the cigarette butts. I think he became addicted to nicotine. Once he snatched an unlit cigarette out of my mouth and ate it.
...me too...as a Cleveland Browns fan, and a Dawg-it's kinda required,,,,,
...table food is not a good idea for animals...an occasional treat is OK, but a steady diet of same will be harmful in the long run if you don't watch what's being fed...chicken is acceptable if of the boneless/skinless variety, but nachos?....nope....and no cookies dammit!...those are mine....
Tips for Making Home Cooked Dog Food
By Andrea Avery
Making home cooked dog food is a healthy and economical way to feed your pet. After the pet food scare a few years ago, many owners have begun cooking for their animals as a way to avoid harmful additives. Other owners need to cook for their dogs because of a health related issue. Whatever the reason, you can prepare your dog's food easily.
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Dog Nutrition
Many people think dogs should eat only protein. This is incorrect. Dogs, like humans, require a variety of meat, starches and vegetables to meet their basic nutritional requirements. If dogs eat only protein, they will lack important vitamins, and this can lead to deficiencies and even thyroid problems. If they do not receive enough protein, they may suffer from poor immune function, muscle deterioration and blood disorders. So, a balanced diet is essential. Many vets recommend a ratio of 40 percent protein, 50 percent vegetables and 10 percent starch.
Ingredients to Use
Each of the food categories has a wide variety of ingredients from which to choose. The most important aspect is that the ingredients be fresh and contain no additives.
Protein
People normally think of dogs as eating beef, but there are many other possibilities to fulfill the protein requirements. Any good muscle or organ protein is good. Use liver moderately because the liver in an animal may retain impurities. You can use these protein sources based on cost and availability:
Dogs can eat a wide range of vegetables. However, some should be avoided. Safe vegetables include:
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates contain important vitamins for dogs. They also provide fiber for a healthy digestion. Good possibilities are:
While many people think dogs can eat almost anything, certain foods are dangerous and even deadly to dogs. Do not include any of these when making home cooked dog food:
Garlic is a controversial ingredient. Raw garlic is especially discouraged. However, many home dog food chefs include a clove or two of cooked garlic as an ingredient. Check with your vet regarding including garlic in your pet's food.
Ingredients to Limit
Some ingredients, while not harmful to dogs, should only be used on a limited basis:
While wolves in the wild eat raw food, it is important to cook your dog's food for safety sake. Salmonella is in chicken and other poultry. It is only eliminated by cooking the meat until it reaches between 160 and 180 degrees F. Here's a simple but healthy dog food recipe. Remember the dog food ratio of 40 percent protein, 50 percent vegetables and 10 percent starch when deciding on the actual ingredients.
By Andrea Avery
Making home cooked dog food is a healthy and economical way to feed your pet. After the pet food scare a few years ago, many owners have begun cooking for their animals as a way to avoid harmful additives. Other owners need to cook for their dogs because of a health related issue. Whatever the reason, you can prepare your dog's food easily.
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Dog Nutrition
Many people think dogs should eat only protein. This is incorrect. Dogs, like humans, require a variety of meat, starches and vegetables to meet their basic nutritional requirements. If dogs eat only protein, they will lack important vitamins, and this can lead to deficiencies and even thyroid problems. If they do not receive enough protein, they may suffer from poor immune function, muscle deterioration and blood disorders. So, a balanced diet is essential. Many vets recommend a ratio of 40 percent protein, 50 percent vegetables and 10 percent starch.
Ingredients to Use
Each of the food categories has a wide variety of ingredients from which to choose. The most important aspect is that the ingredients be fresh and contain no additives.
Protein
People normally think of dogs as eating beef, but there are many other possibilities to fulfill the protein requirements. Any good muscle or organ protein is good. Use liver moderately because the liver in an animal may retain impurities. You can use these protein sources based on cost and availability:
- Beef - Either ground or cut into small strips
- Turkey - Widely available, easily digested and economical
- Chicken - Like turkey, is affordable and easy to find
- Lamb
- Fish - Mackerel or herring, but no more than once or twice a week
- Beans - Lima beans or kidney beans, but should not replace the meat protein
- Eggs - In moderation
Dogs can eat a wide range of vegetables. However, some should be avoided. Safe vegetables include:
- Carrots
- Green beans
- Broccoli - Can cause gas
- Cauliflower - Can cause gas
- Spinach
- Peas
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Pumpkin
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates contain important vitamins for dogs. They also provide fiber for a healthy digestion. Good possibilities are:
- Rice - Especially brown rice
- Potatoes - Must be cooked
- Pasta - Without oil or salt
- Oatmeal
- Yams
While many people think dogs can eat almost anything, certain foods are dangerous and even deadly to dogs. Do not include any of these when making home cooked dog food:
- Chocolate
- Onions
- Raisins
- Avocados
- Grapes
- Walnuts and Macadamia nuts
- Coffee
- Spices, such a cayenne, curry or paprika
- Raw yeast dough
Garlic is a controversial ingredient. Raw garlic is especially discouraged. However, many home dog food chefs include a clove or two of cooked garlic as an ingredient. Check with your vet regarding including garlic in your pet's food.
Ingredients to Limit
Some ingredients, while not harmful to dogs, should only be used on a limited basis:
- Butter
- Added salt, since many canned ingredients already contain salt
- Dairy foods, since some dogs have difficulty digesting
- Cooking oils, such as canola oil
- Corn, since many dogs have difficulty digesting
While wolves in the wild eat raw food, it is important to cook your dog's food for safety sake. Salmonella is in chicken and other poultry. It is only eliminated by cooking the meat until it reaches between 160 and 180 degrees F. Here's a simple but healthy dog food recipe. Remember the dog food ratio of 40 percent protein, 50 percent vegetables and 10 percent starch when deciding on the actual ingredients.
- Fill a large Dutch oven with water, and heat it to a slow boil.
- Wash and chop potatoes. Include the skins. Add to the boiling water, and cook for ten minutes.
- Add ground turkey, beef or boneless chicken to the pot.
- Add fresh or frozen vegetables. Use a variety, such as carrots, peas and spinach.
- Stir in oatmeal or pasta and boil for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and allow it to cool. Spoon the food into freezer containers and freeze for future use.
- Dogs don't need the seasoning that humans do. Don't add salt, pepper or any other seasoning.
- Fresh vegetables are usually cheaper than canned or frozen, and they have more vitamins if they are picked at peak ripeness (from your garden or a farm stand).
- If you must buy canned vegetables, check for the lowest salt content.
- Make the food in large enough batches that you only have to prepare the food once a week at most.
- Be mindful if using human leftovers. Do they have butter, seasonings or other ingredients that are not good for your dog? If so, don't use them.
- Always check with your vet when changing your dog's diet. Ask your vet if your dog should have any nutritional supplements.
Seems to me that smaller dogs--yer scottys, poodles, wiener dogs, etc.--are more inclined to health problems. Big dogs run around eating all sorts of foul crap, and are usually fit as fiddles. My scotty, Meg, was getting very fat, lethargic, sick allatime; she now has a strict diet of ground turkey and sweet potatoes--vet's orders. And tell yez what, since she took up the new diet, I'll be damned if that dog ain't a lean, mean running machine; HEALTHY, I tells yez.
Feels evil somehow, though, to buy and prepare ground turkey for a freakin DOG. Not to mention costly...but dang it, it does the trick. Meg's like a freakin pup again.
Feels evil somehow, though, to buy and prepare ground turkey for a freakin DOG. Not to mention costly...but dang it, it does the trick. Meg's like a freakin pup again.
I feed my dogs home cooked meals. Pretty much a variety of everything in Spidey's post. It happened by accident, one dog had been eating paper from the trash can and got sick - so she was put on a boiled chicken, rice and pumpkin diet for a while. The other dog wanted some too. That dog had itchy ears and paws, and when I started feeding both of them that food, the itches went away. So I did a little reading, and discovered I can feed them well for not too much money. I think it's saves us in vet bills. They have gorgeous coats and they don't smell like dogs. Tonight they split a can of mackerel and brown rice and green beans. Once you get used to it, it's not such a pain. I feel like I'm tethered to the kitchen anyway feeding all the people. A couple dogs don't add much work.
We feed the dog bits of meat or fish when we're eating. She (the dog) is so disappointed when we have a vegetarian night. She especially goes nutso for salmon.
Oh, and I'll sprinkle some bacon grease on her food now and then. We don't eat bacon often, but when it's cooking, she won't leave me alone.
Oh, and I'll sprinkle some bacon grease on her food now and then. We don't eat bacon often, but when it's cooking, she won't leave me alone.
My dog gets some unintentional people food when I take him for a walk. Isn't amazing how much food there is on the side of the road? I guess people throw it out their car windows. I also have to be careful on garbage day when stuff might fall out of the garbage cans on the side of the road. If there's food there, he will find it. 
You know you're a redneck when...
Ok so NOW you can start the banjos from Deliverance! LOL
My dog gets some unintentional people food when I take him for a walk. Isn't amazing how much food there is on the side of the road? I guess people throw it out their car windows. I also have to be careful on garbage day when stuff might fall out of the garbage cans on the side of the road. If there's food there, he will find it.
Where did you say you lived again? I'm a little hungry............
If you like small pieces of sandwiches with ants crawling on them, I can show you where.
If you like small pieces of sandwiches with ants crawling on them, I can show you where.
I can pick them off. Any peanut butter and jelly on today's sidewalk menu or ham and Swiss?
I hear there is some fried chicken over yonder.....
Either/or !!!Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh.................? Breasts or legs?
My little guy is 17 and I have fed him scraps of people food for the 15 years I've had him. I'll buy him a little vanilla cone from McDonalds from time to time. Nah, he's not spoiled at all. The only thing that he refuses to eat( and I do mean ONLY)are baked beans. Which I'm grateful for as he sleeps with me at night.