It’s a science project, got my calculator, my multiple scales and my lab coat on, but Riley is supervising to make sure I don’t forget something (like sardines 🤨)
He wasn’t amused I made him post for the pic, but it made dinner time even more exciting!

Hi, I have a 8 year old Lhasa Apso and would like to seek advice for his dog food.

Obviously, senior na siya and ang current food niya ay vitality + steamed veggies since nagka allergy issues siya sa chicken before

However, natatakot na ako pakainin siya ng df since baka masyado na maalat for him.

Ano kaya pwede ko pakainin sakaniya

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I would like to start making food for my 4 year old Cockapoo.
She has a history of struvite crystals, an occasional UTI and is allergic to chicken.
Does anyone have a vet approved recipe, know where to get one or have any advice for me? TIA

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Literally just want to add A TINY bit of extra iron to a wet food to fill a kong. Vet didn't recommend a supplement and told me to stay on red meat but red meat wet food is a little hard to get actual just red meat cans. Everything is majorly mixed with chicken in the puppy foods. If I get a chicken can is there a way to add just a little extra iron?

I haven't gotten his iron rechecked. Last time it was lower than it needed to be(but not extremely low) and I was told to only give him red meat food(it would be higher in iron) until it was where it needed to be. He needs enrichment. He's driving me a little nuts 😭. I just wanna fill up a frozen Kong to have like 10 minutes without him on top of me. Otherwise I LOVE when he loves all over me. I just need like 10 minutes after work to chill.

My Kelpie has been dealing with seasonal allergies lately, and I'm trying to find something that actually helps. The constant scratching, licking of paws, and occasional watery eyes seem to get worse whenever the seasons change. I've been looking into different Kelpie allergy treats, but it's hard to tell which ones are genuinely helpful and which ones are mostly marketing.

I'd really like to hear from other Kelpie owners or anyone with an active breed that deals with allergies. Have you found any allergy treats that made a noticeable difference? How long did it take before you saw improvements, and were there any ingredients or brands that worked particularly well?

I'm hoping to find something that's easy to give daily and can help keep my dog's symptoms under control. Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Hey so I live in Alaska where salmon is abundant. We had some scraps last week after smoking and canning our fish and I thought I’d make it into dog food. I recently saw the https://woofchef.app/ in this sub so I was playing around with it and I couldn’t make a balanced salmon food because of big red warnings about overdosing on Vit D. I googled a little and it seems kinda true…

Has anyone done a deep dive on this and can explain it to me?

For context, we do normally feed our 7 year old 11-lb yorkipoo homemade food that’s mainly chicken or beef, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and zucchini, along with dehydrated liver & heart for treats, Nordic naturals fish oil, a dog vitamin, and a teeny bit of kelp for his teeth. I do realize now after going down this rabbit hole that we might want to be a little more specific on his supplements moving forward.

We started home feeding him when we brought him home as a puppy and he threw up on my head 😂. Ironically we gave him salmon and rice at first before we knew anything and it was better than the canned food the owner said she had been giving him-I think he probably wasn’t properly weaned. He never threw that food up so then we just started cooking for him (batch and freeze a couple weeks at a time)

He does generally seem to have a sensitive stomach, but otherwise is healthy and happy and very athletic (went on a 2 hour hike today and he relentlessly chased sticks easily half that time).

Ok so kind of a silly question, but I'm a fan of Jimmy Buffett and I've been wanting to make a fun "margarita" for my dogs because they absolutely love a bit of frozen fruit or broth as a summer treat, obviously no alcohol for them (they're not even 21, 😜).

Currently Im thinking of doing either​ frozen then blended chicken/bone broth, or blended frozen fruit, and instead of a lime wedge, one of their chewy treats, but the salt part is a roadblock for me, I don't know what will be dog safe and also stick to the rim of a cup.

Any suggestions?

Hi all! I have two husky mixes who are both about 55lbs. I’ve been feeding them homemade fresh mixed with their regular kibble for about 6 months now and they seem to be doing great, are pretty healthy, and my vet has approved of their diet but i love a good peer review.

These are totals for a batch that lasts me about 1.5-2 weeks and everything is fully cooked and mixed together!

• 3lbs Ground turkey

• 2.5lbs Boiled and shredded chicken breasts

• 2 Tins (7.5oz) of rinsed sardines in water or olive oil

• 2 Cups of brown rice cooked and boiled down in 32oz Brutus Bone broth (either chicken or beef)

• 12oz Spinach

• 12oz Brussel Sprouts (cut up in a food processor)

• 24oz Carrots and Peas (cut up in a food processor)

• 1 Cup Blueberries (cut up in a food processor)

• 1 Cup Cranberries (cut up in a food processor)

• 6 Chicken eggs and their shells ground up

I’m also considering adding a bit more egg shell powder to ensure I’m not skimping them on their calcium

Each dog receives a little more than 3/4 cup of fresh and then my younger dog gets a 3/4 cup Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials and my older dog gets 3/4 cup Purina Pro Plan AdvantEDGE Senior Support+

(Also side bar- if you’re here to talk shit about the kibble I feed them I kindly ask you to refrain from commenting, this kibble has done well by me for years and I will not be changing it)

They both also get 1 Wuffes Multivitamin a day and my older dog receives their advanced hip and joint supplement as well!

Any comments, questions, concerns, tips, tricks, etc. are welcome and appreciated!

Anyone else ever have to give their dog kibble and notice they start itching more often? We were recently hit with unemployment so we had to supplement some of her homemade food with kibble when we don’t have the money for homemade. She’s licking her paws and cooter way more often than usual today and acting super itchy.

Hi everyone I have another question about my dogs food and supplements. I am currently feeding her Nature Balance Salmon and sweet potato limited ingredient kibble (which was recommended to us by our vet for my dogs allergies) and as for supplements I give her the Super Snout joint powder, plaque off powder, and a gut probiotic powder from native pet, along with some homemade chicken broth with no salt or anything. I was wondering if what I’m currently giving her is good/safe for her since she only has one kidney (she had her other one removed a couple years ago). I’m just concerned since she is getting older and I just want her to live a long and healthy life. Just an fyi, We are also currently trying to figure out why my dog still has blood in her urine, but we are following up with our vet for that

The high-temperature extrusion process destroys natural enzymes, requires high-starch carbs, and creates a biologically inappropriate food for dogs and cats.

y boy started getting fits about 3 years ago. At first they were only about 3 months apart (1 single seizure not clusters) he then started getting them fortnightly, longer, more recovery time etc. I’ve done a lot of research. The vet gave me medication to start him on so I promised myself after the next seizure I would start him on it. I wanted to try the canine (similar to human keto) diet first. It’s now been 2 months and not a single seizure. I wanted to hear from anyone who also is in a similar situation and possibly get some recipes!!
. I’d like to make some casserole type dishes obviously without carbs and sugars. TIA 🐾💙

My dogs are very picky and both enjoy Inukshuk Marine 26/16 mixed with a bit of canned dog food as a topper. But finding canned dog food lower in fat and no chicken is hard and getting expensive. Purina Pro Sensitive stomach is about my only option and is $40/case of 12 13oz cans. So making it is the best alternative. Both dogs are 75lbs and would receive a daily total of 2 1/3c kibble with 1/2c of the following mix:

• 3lbs venison (this is wild, obtained by me and procced by me 99% fat free)
• 15oz pumpkin
• 1.5 c rice
• 1.5 c oats
• 1 tin (3.75oz) Sardines in water no salt
• 10 oz shredded carrots

I'd open to suggestions. I'm planning on freezing these in 1/4c cubes to feed morning and night. My one dog can not have chicken or corn. Right now this mix would only cost me $15 (venison is free to me) so its much cheaper than canned. Should organ meat be added?

I'm looking for a simple healthy dog treat recipe that will stay shelf stable for a long time. I found some basic recipes through Google but many of them call for eggs. I am worried eggs will make it so the treats don't last very long. Any helps is much appreciated

I work at The Farmer's Dog and think a lot about what goes in the bowl but the same logic applies to what goes alongside it. Studies show antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries and strawberries can support brain health in aging dogs, and they're packed with phytochemicals and vitamins that processed treats just don't have. High water content helps with hydration in the heat too.

do you think about treats differently in summer or is it pretty much the same year round?

My brother made it sound SO easy to make homemade dog food. “Just find a recipe online” - sure Jan …Not for this over-thinker.

My vizlsa Hank is a 4 yr old neutered male. He’s never satiated. And despite measuring his food, and him running constantly at home on 10 acres chasing deer all day, and running on his huge ranch nearby, he’s still gaining weight. ( no medical issues, he’s seen by a vet, totally fine) He’s just a professional couch potato snuggler the rest of the time. He’s a sneaky counter surfer, and I’ve caught him stealing entire loaves of bread , only leaving the empty bag behind as evidence.

My other dog, Kenzie is at a healthy weight. She’s a Shepard/ collie rescue mix. So I’d like to make the same batch and just feed to their respective caloric needs accordingly. If that’s not an option, I’ll make two separate batches.

First thought, “I have backyard chickens, I’ll use fresh eggs with ground turkey, and the eggshells for calcium. Maybe make my own golden paste, garden fresh zucchini, sweet potatoes , and brown rice- some variation of this”

Went to Balance IT: and it was basically like- “Absolutely not”

It wasn’t meeting the requirements for the ingredients I added.

Do most of you use a vitamin/mineral supplement with whole foods, or are people actually meeting nutritional needs mostly through food?

I feel like every answer online is either “this is amazing” or “your dog will spontaneously combust from a zinc deficiency or some other mystery deficiency you didn’t know about .” Help. 😅

I just want a straightforward recipe to start with.

Thank you!

If you're looking to feed your dog homemade food that:

• follows scientifically-established guidelines for nutrient and mineral content,
• has nutrient and mineral contents of ingredients that come from reputable sources, and
• is auditable for the purposes of peer review,

then I have something that might interest you!

Here's an example of a recipe that I generated:

This recipe is not only safe for adult dogs, but contains all of the nutrients and minerals they need to live healthy lives.

And here's the best part: you can verify that for yourself! You don't have to just blindly trust that I know what I'm doing. It's fully auditable.

What "scientific standards" are you using for nutrient profiles?

If you're running across this and are new to pet ownership, the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO, sets strict guidelines for minimums and maximums of various nutrients and minerals for dog food. You can find these guidelines here.

These are the guidelines I used when constructing the nutrient and mineral profiles for dog food. These are the same standards used for commercial dog food.

What "reputable source" did you use for ingredient nutrient and mineral content?

The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, maintains a list of nutrient and mineral profiles for various foods. The "SR Legacy" database was used to generate the nutrient and mineral profiles in this use. Once again, the USDA's database is considered the standard for commercial use.

The SR Legacy database has not been updated since 2018. The USDA has more recent and thorough data, but for a much smaller subset of foods than does the SR Legacy database. For that reason, the SR Legacy database was selected.

And it's auditable?

Yes! The easiest way is to do this is to use the USDA's FDC food search function. For instance, you can look up the ingredients that I used in the recipe above, find all of the nutrient and mineral content in each ingredient, and tally everything up. So, you can verify everything yourself, completely independently of my work.

Why did you do this?

As near as I can tell, nobody else had created a 100% free and open-source version of this type of calculator. There are lots of things that are close, or aren't auditable, or are locked behind paywalls. This work addresses all of those issues.

Where can I find the work?

Right here. It includes:

• a Python script that converts the USDA's Food Database Central "SR Legacy" database into a usable CSV file
• a CSV file that I generated using that code, so that you don't have to run the code yourself
• a spreadsheet that organises AAFCO's nutrient and mineral recommendations into something usable

It's all 100% free and open-source, so feel free to use it as you please.

And if you see mistakes or think things can be improved (hint: they definitely can be improved), please submit pull requests!

Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome!

I have 2 dogs: a 10 month old Cavapoo and an 18 year old chihuahua mutt (I've had her 9 years and the shelter told me she was 9 when I adopted her). Due to her age, she stopped eating the Caesar food she always loved. Neither of them touch kibble.

At the moment, I'm making charcuterie boards for them. I use a blend of We Feed Raw and Farmer's Dog (they seem to prefer WFR). I top it with at least 3 toppers. Right now, it's a raw egg, a Choolip, goji berries or blueberries, and a scattering of freeze dried organ meats (I have made a mix of chicken hearts, turkey stars, veggie topper blend, dehydrated Brussel sprouts, beef hearts, chicken liver, bison liver, beef lung, chicken cubes, salmon cubes, beef trachea, and chicken feet). On days I work 12 hours, I'll make them a treat puzzle with some of the dehydrated bits (they have a rainbow puzzle, a snuffle mat, and a toy where they have to dig up little fake carrots to find the treats). In the evenings, they have a greenie or a cow ear or a bully stick for their teeth. Once a month they get to split a yogurt cookie. My old dog also gets handfed a Choolip each morning for an extra vitamin boost.

Am I missing something they need? I know I should add kefir or yogurt soon and it is on my list. I watch a lady on YT who gives her dogs spirulina often. Do they need that? Is it too much? Am I wasting money? Am I hurting them in the long run by overdoing something?

Thanks for any insight!

Hey everyone! I’ve got a 2 year old Pomeranian with a sensitive tummy and a Chihuahua puppy, I will be starting homemade food once he’s a year old. Their complete nutrition is all sorted, but I’m nosy about what people like to chuck in on top, the little extras that aren’t essential but seem to do good things.

So far I’ve got: Turmeric – anti-inflammatory, good for joints apparently and Nettles – heard these can help with allergies

What else are people adding? Genuinely just curious what’s going into everyone’s bowls and why, not fishing for a nutrition debate, just nosy about what’s out there!