How to Give a Puppy Homemade Dog Food

Feeding puppies is an important part of caring for them. Proper nutrition helps a puppy grow strong muscles and bones, and aids in prevention of eye, dental and skin or coat problems. Foods made of the highest quality ingredients are best for puppies (or any dog), and these can be purchased in stores or online. However, to ensure that your puppy receives proper nutrition, fresh food and the best ingredients you can buy, you should make puppy food at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Large cooking pot
  • 1 lb. chopped meat (chicken, turkey, lamb)
  • 1 medium-sized boiled, mashed potato
  • 2 cups boiled brown rice
  • Spoon
  • 1/2 cup boiled oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup boiled ground barley
  • 1/2 cup raw carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup raw green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, green beans), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Airtight storage container(s)
  • Food and water dishes
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Instructions

  1. Making Homemade Food

    • 1

      Cook the lean meat by frying, boiling or steaming. Once the meat is cooked, remove from heat and drain excess fat.

    • 2

      Add the mashed potato and cooked rice. Stir to combine. Then add the barley and oatmeal. Again, stir to combine.

    • 3

      Stir the grated carrot, chopped vegetables and olive oil into the meat mixture.

    • 4

      Allow the puppy food to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container (or containers) for storage. Refrigerate the food, using it all within three to five days.

    Feeding Your Puppy

    • 5

      Fill your puppy's water and food dishes. Place the dishes on the floor for your puppy. If your puppy is not already waiting, bring him to the dishes.

    • 6

      Allow your puppy to eat as much food as he wants within 15 minutes, then remove the food dish. Leave the water dish down at all times, allowing your puppy constant access to clean, fresh water.

    • 7

      Discard any leftover food and wash the food dish so that it is clean for the next use.

    • 8

      Feed your puppy using this procedure three times daily.