How to Enhance Dry Dog Food

Dry dog foods are not always good for pets, and many pet foods for dogs have been recalled due to problems with the food. While there are some concerns about potential problems with dry dog food, there are ways to prevent health problems in dogs from food. Selecting an appropriate dog food is a necessity, and enhancing the dog food can will improve the how the food tastes and the healthy health of the pet.

Things You'll Need

  • Meat
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Raw bones and organs
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Instructions

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      Read the ingredients on dog foods carefully before purchasing it. Dogs require meats for good health because they are primarily carnivorous. This means that a dog's body is not designed for digestion of many fruits and vegetables. Look for meat products as the primary ingredients. Also look for Association of American Feed Control Official, or AAFCO, standards on the dog food. Look for beef or pork and avoid anything that says "animal by-products," according to Dog Breed Info.

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      Select dog food that is specific to dog breeds or age. For example, get senior dog foods for older dogs or puppy food for puppies. There are also foods designed for large- or small-breed dogs. This food is enhanced with appropriate vitamins and minerals for the specific type of dog.

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      Cut up some meat. Always feed the dog raw meat when enhancing a dry dog food. A dog's body is designed to eat meat and deal with bacteria found in raw meats, so the meat is not harmful to the dog and is actually healthy. Put some real meat in with the dog food for more protein and nutrients that dogs need.

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      Give the dog raw bones and organs in their diet. Raw bones are soft and appropriate for dogs, and animal organs are also necessary for good health. Raw bones should make up only about 20 percent of a dog's diet, according to Raw Dog Ranch. Appropriate bones for edible bones include raw chicken bones, fish and rabbit bones. Large animal bones, such as cow bones, are not edible because they are too hard. Give only small amounts of organs such as liver or kidney, to prevent giving too many vitamins.