How to Make Dry Dog Food Morsels

Making your own dry dog food is an economical way to feed your pet. It has the added advantage of you knowing exactly what is in the food. The basic recipe is very easy and quick to make. It does not meet all your dog's nutritional requirements so adding food such as meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit may be necessary. Your dog needs 16 percent 18 percent protein, 45 percent complex carbohydrates and 12 percent fat daily.

Things You'll Need

  • Six cups of flour
  • One cup of powdered milk
  • Three to four eggs
  • A third cup of oil
  • Two and a half cups of liquid
  • Bowl
  • Spoon to mix
  • Cookie sheet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Combine dry ingredients. Mix six cups flour and one cup powdered milk together. You can use all-purpose, wheat, rye or potato flour.

    • 2

      Combine wet ingredients. Mix three to four eggs, one-third cup of oil and 2.5 cups liquid. For oil, you can use canola, olive, safflower or corn, and for liquid you can use milk, water or broth.

    • 3

      Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. The mixture should be thick, like bread dough. If needed, add a little liquid or flour to get the correct consistency.

    • 4

      Spread onto a cookie sheet, ½ inch thick. You can use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or break up after cooked and cooled. Put oven on 350 F and cook for 45 minutes.

    • 5

      Add extras to food to meet nutritional requirements. Consider lean meat, chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, apples, cheese and yogurt. Avoid chocolate, grapes, raisins and onions; these can be harmful. Talk to you vet for additional items that should be avoided.