How to Prepare Raw Dog Food

Since commercial dog foods contain additives and preservatives that are potentially harmful to your dog's health, a raw food diet can be a natural and healthy alternative for feeding your dog. Raw dog food mimics what canines would eat in the wild and is free of all the unknown extras contained in store-bought dog food. The benefits of feeding your dog raw, homemade dog food include increased energy, control of your dog's weight and cleaner teeth. Raw dog food is also simple to prepare.

Things You'll Need

  • Whole raw chicken, beef, pork or other meat
  • Raw bones
  • Starchy vegetables like carrots or potatoes
  • Fruits like whole apples or pears
  • Eggs with shell
  • Yogurt, cheese or other dairy product
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a whole meat to serve as the basis of your dog's meal, such as chicken, beef or pork. Leave any bones intact and place it in your dog's bowl. If meat cost is an issue for you, ask your butcher about "throwaway" cuts of meat like chicken feet and organ meat. You can often buy these undesirable cuts cheaply.

    • 2

      Cut up raw, starchy vegetables and fruits. Mix these vegetables and fruits with a dairy product like yogurt. Put the mixture on top of the meat in your dog's bowl.

    • 3

      Crack eggs on top the raw food in your dog's bowl, and leave the egg shell in the bowl as well. Serve the raw food mixture to your dog at mealtime.