Does anyone know how to cook homemade dog food?

My vet has recommended I cook my own dog food for my little rescue muttley, a maltese x poodle. He may have had pancreatitis, his blood levels were borderline. He's definitely overweight though which I know is my fault and we're working on it. I've always been a bit concerned about home cooking for dogs because I'm not sure I'll get the balance right and provide all the right nutrients etc. Does anyone have any recipes? The vet suggested "chicken, vegetables and rice" but I'm not sure how much etc.



My dog does get denta-bones and other things for his teeth.



I'm not prepared to feed raw food at this stage although I do know it has benefits. My mother lost a dog to feeding raw carcasses, it died when a raw bone surrounded by fatty tissue got lodged. Also, my kids are too young not to sometimes handle dog food when they shouldn't. I'm not paranoid about germs as a rule, but raw meat is a little too risky.



So, any advice on home cooking food? It needs to be high protein, low fat and have fibre. Thanks so much :)Does anyone know how to cook homemade dog food?
here an example of a few receipies

these receipies are from a book called Nibble, Munch, Chomp-the art and science of feeding your pet. By. Dr. Sasha Herbert. Senior vet at the lort smith animal hospital. Alway check with your vet since your dog has pancreatitis



Roasted Chicken and Sauted Vegetables

Suit;Dog, lizard and human



Ingredients

2whole chickens

1 cup of rice

1 carrot chopped

4 slices of pumpkin chopped

1/4 head of broccoli chopped

Olive Oik

Stock



Method

Dry Roast the chicken,debone %26amp; slice.Cook the rice over the absorption method in either water or stock. Fry the sliced vegetables in a little olive oil.When cooked add the chicken.Mix all ingredients together.



Tip

There enough here for a 1week for 20kg dog. Adjust to your dog requirements



DO NOT FEED your dog cooked bones.



Chicken Tagine



1 whole chicken skin removed, timmed of fat and cut into 8pieces

1 tablespoon of olive oil

2 garlic cloves minced

2 carrots sliced

2 turnips peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks sliced

2 zuccini sliced

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

3 cups of chicken stock

1/2 cup leomon juice

1 cup of cooked chick peas

10 dried dates sliced

1/2 cup of fresh coriander



Method

Heat the olive oil over medium heat

Add the carrot, turnip, celery and dates and cook for a couple of mintues.Add the chicken, ginger stock and cumin %26amp; bring to the boil. Simmer for 45-60mintues until the chicken is falling off the bone.Remove and discared cooked bones.Add the chickpeas,zuccini and lemon juice and cook for further 15mintues, Stir in coriander. Allow to cool



Serve with rice or pastaDoes anyone know how to cook homemade dog food?
Don't do the hard thing!



Just grab a high-quality dog food from the store..., but promise to feed him/her with a bit more AFFECTION!
just plain, boiled rice is good mixed in wth just a few pieces of plain cooked chicken breast. make sure it isnt to hot thoughDoes anyone know how to cook homemade dog food?
When I first started making meals for my dog it felt like I was spending more time in the kitchen form him than myself. He has allergies so I needed to make him grain free meals which are healthier anyway. Eventually I found Petmix. it is a homemade meal starter kit for your dog. it really cuts down on the time it took to make my dog meals before. it has all the nutrients necessary for a good diet and I only have to add meat.



Specifically for weight loss I would recommend you use a lean meat like ground turkey or ground lamb. Just the fact that it is grain free will also help with your dogs weight.



You can find it on http://k9criticalcare.com/
Simple Chicken Pasta Salad

4 oz cooked pasta twists or bows

1 6 oz boneless chicken breast poached, cooked and cubed,

or 1 cup cubed cooked chicken.

1 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

or 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 16 oz can stewed tomatoes

1 tsp. Italian blend herbs

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.



Combine all ingredients in salad bowl, cover and chill for 20 minutes.



Easy Brown Rice and Beans

4 tbsp Brown rice

3/4 cup water

7 oz can stewed tomatoes

1/3 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)

1/2 cup chopped green pepper (1/2 medium)

7 oz can red kidney beans or (1/2 14 oz can)

Pinch of garlic powder

2 drops hot sauce

Dash of pepper.



Cook rice in water until water is absorbed. In skillet cook chopped celery, and green peppers slowly over low heat about 10 minutes. Add drained canned beans, stewed tomatoes and seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then simmer uncovered about 10 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix. Makes 2-3 servings.

One dish Meal



Lean ground beef 1/3 lb.

Canned or fresh tomatoes diced 1/2 cup

Rice (uncooked) 1/4 cup

Water 1/3 cup

Pepper to taste

Cooked split peas or frozen thawed green peas 1 cup



Put ground beef in a pan and cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, rice, water and pepper. Cover and boil gently about 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Add split peas. Heat moderately until hot.Does anyone know how to cook homemade dog food?
my mum use to cook for our two jack russels. use a lean beef mince or chicken neck mince as these have less fat. she would cook meat in a big pot and just add in frozen veg of your choice, although i have heard that if you are feeding your dog veg than u should mince it up first as the dogs stomach isn't able to break up veg. Pre cook rice or pasta and mix through. I would try to keep the mixture meat based as I have found my dogs don't really like rice or pasta and this way you can hide it in there food.

Also when your ready feeding them raw whole chicken necks is very good for their teeth.

Also by adding in a fibre supplement will help get the fibre content up. I also like to add flaxseed oil to my dogs food. They love the taste and it also helps give them healthy skin, fur and is full of omega 3. hope this helps