After recent recalls, many pet owners are considering switching to homemade dog food. Cooking for your dog can be as easy as cooking for the rest of your family. If you have recipes at your disposal, you can even cook your dog dinner once a week and then refrigerate leftovers throughout the week. Making your own dog food can be an easy way to improve your dog’s health.

Feeding your dog homemade food is much healthier for your pet than the stuff you find at most pet food stores. Commercially produced pet foods use low-quality meats and are often full of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. As you know, diet greatly influences the health of humans. It’s the same for your pets: their quality of life improves with the quality of the food they eat. If you don’t eat things full of artificial ingredients yourself, why would you feed them to your furry friend?

Before you start making your own dog food, you need to research a few recipes. Find some online or invest in a good recipe collection or cookbook. Bring these recipes to your next vet appointment and ask them to help you choose some that are appropriate for your dog’s breed and nutritional needs. Your vet will also be able to provide you with a vitamin supplement if you decide your dog needs one.

Most recipes are made up of equal parts meat, grain, and vegetables. These foods are naturally packed with nutrients. If cost is a concern, you can buy cheap cuts of meat or ask your production manager if they have wilted or imperfect vegetables they can sell you cheaply. You can even make your dog’s food for less money than you spent on the cans and bags at Pet World (or wherever you shop)!

Preparing your own meals for your dog can be a great way to save money and improve your dog’s health. Many commercial brands are expensive and full of condoms, artificial ingredients, and other things you wouldn’t want to touch with a glove, let alone give to your pet. His own recipes ensure that your dog gets optimum nutrition, as long as he knows how to prepare them. Done well, your dog’s energy levels will increase and he will be healthier and more active. By making homemade dog food for your pet, you are giving him the opportunity to thrive and live a long and healthy life. Give it a try, he’ll love you for it!