Healthy Raw Diet for Dogs – Top Dog Tips
The raw dog food diet is one of the most controversial feeding methods. Opinions are mixed on whether or not the diet is safe or if it could lead to diseases caused by the bacteria found in raw food. This healthy raw diet for dogs won’t be suitable for all pups, so be sure to check with you veterinarian before feeding it to your pet.
The raw dog food diet is based on the natural diet of wild dogs (your dog’s ancestors), which consists of the prey they catch and the stomach contents of those animals. Most people think of raw protein sources when it comes to this diet choice, but there’s a lot more to it than that.
Wild dogs eat grass and other plants. The stomach contents of their prey contains a variety of plants. That’s why a raw dog food diet must contain a balanced amount of meat, fruits and vegetables.
Healthy Raw Diet for Dogs
As with all raw dog food recipes, this is extremely simple to make. Because it requires no cooking, all you have to do is prep all of the ingredients and then combine them in a large bowl.
Recipe: Healthy Raw Diet for Dogs
This healthy raw diet for dogs is made with just 6 ingredients. It is suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages, but you may need to add additional supplements to ensure it will provide 100% balanced nutrition for your Fido. The best thing to do is check with your veterinarian before switching your dog to this food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Dog Food
Scale
Ingredients
- 35–50% boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 10–30% chicken hearts and livers
- 12–15% ground chicken bone
- 5% chicken egg
- 5–20% organic carrots (chopped)
- 5–20% organic green beans (chopped)
As you can see, this recipe is just a recommendation based on a percentage model. A diet with variety is better for your dog, and will be more appealing as well. Just be sure to stay within these ranges to ensure you’re providing well balanced meals.
Check with your veterinarian to make sure that this recommendation is going to be a good fit for your dog. Depending on your pet’s age, weight, health condition, activity level, etc…, your veterinarian may recommend more or less of a certain ingredient. They may also suggest adding supplements and/or a multivitamin to this healthy raw diet for dogs.
If your dog is older or has dental health issues, you can lightly steam the vegetables to make them easier to chew. Steaming the vegetables may also be necessary to entice picky eaters.
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treats recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips and advice, see our “Recipes” section. If you’re new to home cooked dog food subject, I recommend you read more about “How Much To Feed” to understand serving sizes, “What Supplements To Use” to create well-balanced meals, and “How To Store” for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.
