List of Homemade Foods to Feed Dogs

Dog owners know that between the cost of vet bills, toys and food, it is easy to spend hundreds of dollars every year on a pet. While it isn't safe to skimp on visits to the vet, making dog food at home is a great way to cut costs. Homemade dog food also can be healthier than commercial varieties.

  1. Dog Biscuits

    • It is always nice to have treats around to reward your dog, and homemade dog biscuits are less expensive than store-bought alternatives. You can make treats that your dog will love with ingredients most people already have in the pantry. Make a simple dough by combining 1 cup flour, 2 cups oatmeal, 1/2 cups wheat flour, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tsp. honey, 1 egg and 1 cup chicken or beef broth. Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness, and then cut out the biscuits using cookie cutters. Dog-bone cookie cutters are available in most pet stores. Bake the biscuits for two hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, then allow the biscuits to cool until they are completely hardened. Your dog will love the taste of these biscuits, and the olive oil and egg will add sheen to its coat.

    Chicken and Rice

    • Just like humans, dogs benefit from a variety of different foods including meats, grains and vegetables. It is easy to make a large batch of chicken and rice to serve to your dog over the course of a few days. Simply boil chicken and vegetables of your choice until thoroughly cooked, then drain being sure to save some of the leftover broth. You can use any vegetables that your dog likes. Meanwhile, cook white rice without adding any seasoning to it. Allow everything to cool, then combine the rice, chicken, vegetables and some of the reserved broth in a bowl and serve it to your dog. To add variety to this meal, think about preparing different vegetables or using turkey instead of chicken.

    Meat Cakes

    • These meat cakes are versatile and are easy to make with the ingredients you have on hand. Cook about 1 1/2 cups of rice and set it aside to cool. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of your ingredients. The base of the meat cake is 6 lb. ground meat. You can use ground beef, chicken or turkey. Combine the ground meat with a variety of chopped vegetables. Use what you have on hand or your dog's favorites. Add 8 eggs, 1 1/2 cups of oats and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the meat and vegetable mixture, then combine with the cooked rice. Spoon the mixture into greased muffin tins, and then bake it for about 45 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the meat cakes to cool completely before serving to your dog. Pop the leftover cakes out of the muffin tins and store them individually in plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer.