Make Your Own Dog Food…Or Not…

Make Your Own Dog Food…Or Not…

 

 

Do you make your own dog food?  If so, you may want to read this article in detail.  It seems that most of the recipes out there are ‘nutritionally deficient’, meaning your pups aren’t getting all the minerals and vitamins and other nutrients they need for a healthy diet.

This study analyzed 200 recipes.  “They found that only nine of the 200 recipes —including eight of the nine written by veterinarians — provided all essential nutrients in concentrations that met the minimum standards established for adult dogs by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, while only five recipes — all written by veterinarians — provided essential nutrients in concentrations that met the National Research Council’s Minimum Requirements for adult dogs.”

 

This can be dangerous for your dog.  Of the 5 recipes four of them were written by board-certified veterinary nutritionists.  This study recommends that if you do want to make your own dog food you consult a board certified veterinary nutritionist.

 

This may sound daunting…I mean how many board certified veterinary nutritionists do you know?  However, Google to the rescue.   There is a lot of information out there.   You could also contact your local Vet School to see if they can assist you.  For us here in Iowa, that is ISU Vet School.  There is a school just for veterinary nutrition (American College of Veterinary Nutrition) and they could also give you some pointers.

 

Whatever you feed your pup, make sure it is good quality and follow up with your vet to make sure your pup is healthy.  If you do have questions, contact a veterinary nutritionist.

Be Well & Be Happy,

Pet~Pourri