Diet is one of the major contributors that promote well-being among dogs. Good nutrition goes a long way in maintaining the good health of your furry friend and helping them stay active. Thus, it is essential to set up good eating habits that your dog will enjoy. Deciding on the best healthy dog food can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. It is something that you should not take very lightly.

The best healthy dog food can be prepared at home; however, some consider this food as lacking important nutrients and minerals. The food prepared at home is not only healthy but also has an advantage of being made from fresh ingredients. When preparing your dog’s food, you must understand the requirements of your dog. Canines require a larger amount of calcium. Also, they are carnivorous and are best fed non-vegetarian meals with a combination of certain vegetables. Here are some healthy dog food meals to prepare for your furry friend.

Dog beef stew – Dog beef stew is made from cooking beef and equal portions of beef stew meat, potato, sweet potato, and carrot. The ingredients must be cooked in a cup of water, white flour and 1 spoon of olive oil. Let the dish simmer till the mixture turns thick. Let the dish cool before serving it to your four-legged companion.

Raw dog food – This dish is made from a combination of meats like chicken, turkey, lamb, and beef. Add the meats to a grinder to get shredded pieces. Now blend veggies like carrots, lettuce, and sprouts until the mixture is smooth. Make a smooth mixture before adding a spoon of cod two tablespoons of bone meal. Serve the healthy meal to your dog and wait for lots of kisses and paw shakes.

Meatloaf – The meatloaf is going to be your dog’s favorite meal. All you must do is make a mixture of 3 cups of a preferred meat, some cottage cheese, 2 eggs, mix grated vegetables and rolled oats. Now put the loaf pan into the oven to cook for 30 minutes at a temperature of 350 F. Let the dish cool before sliced pieces of the loaf.

Apart from their daily meals, you would know that dogs simply love treats. Why not make it by yourself? With a little effort and research, you can make great healthy treats for dogs. There are several healthy dog treats recipes available on the Internet that will satiate your canine’s desire for tasting something new and different than its regular diet. Here are two dog healthy treats that you can try every time your shows good behavior and deserves a nice belly rub.

The biscuit treat
What’s more to say about biscuits? Your furry friend can never get enough of biscuits. Therefore, this biscuit treat is one of the best healthy dog food treats that does not take too long to prepare. Moreover, this treat recipe can also be tweaked to suit the liking and preference of your dog.

What will you need?

• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or chicken broth granules
• 2½ cups of whole wheat flour (or regular flour or oats for dogs who are sensitive to wheat)
• Bacon/eggs/oats/liver powder/shredded cheese/bacon bits/wheat germ (optional)
• ½ cup of hot water
• 1 large-sized egg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

• Dissolve the chicken bouillon in hot water.
• Preheat the oven to 3500F.
• Add all ingredients to the bouillon-water solution.
• Knead a ball-shaped dough with the mix.
• Continue rolling the dough until it’s ½ inch thick.
• Cut into medium-sized slices (or use a bone-shaped cookie cutter).
• Place the dough pieces on top of a lightly greased cookie sheet and place it in the oven.
• Cook the pieces for about 30 minutes and serve it to your furry friends.

The trial treat mix
The best thing about the recipe is that you can use different ingredients with varying quantity each time you prepare it for your furry pal. Moreover, your dog is going to love this treat and will eat the portion in no time.

Ingredients required

• Potatoes
• Meat pieces (Rinse flavoring, if seasoned)
• Any vegetable(s) (save for onions)
• Any fruit pulp (Avoid grapes and raisins)

Preparation

• Cut all ingredients into thick pieces, about ½ inch.
• Add light cooking spray to the pieces.
• Use a food dehydrator or an oven set at 2000F to completely dry the mix.

Healthy dog food is best prepared at home. However, for some dog owners who have a busy schedule, cooking a daily meal for your dog may not be practical. Catering to the needs of busy dog caretakers, there are several brands that love your dog just as much as you do. These brands produce food that meets all the nutritional needs of your dog. However, consult a veterinarian and carefully check the label for a ‘complete balanced diet’.