Comments on: How To Make Dog Food (That You’ll Eat, Too) http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/ A Guide to Cooking with Real Food the Way Your Grandma Used to Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:13:00 -0400 hourly 1 By: Drew http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-28903 Drew Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:44:03 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-28903 Lauren, actually you <em>can</em> get pork bones soft enough. I'm going to be posting a braised ribs recipe on Tuesday what will show how. Lauren, actually you can get pork bones soft enough. I’m going to be posting a braised ribs recipe on Tuesday what will show how.

]]> By: Lauren http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-28902 Lauren Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:31:55 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-28902 Back again! I've had to start homecooking for my Boxer as he can only digest pork as a protein anymore. I put the vegies in the meat grinder, then puree them, then put the pork in the meat grinder, and cook it all. Dogs need calcium same as people do, so if pork bones were softer, I'd grind them in too, but I'm limited to adding eggshell (1/2 tsp. per pound of meat) ground in the coffee grinder. I add 1/2 a multi-vitamin a day as he's about 1/2 my weight. He doesn't do well with grains. I do add some oatmeal every once in a while. Chicken liver (can't find pork liver) adds the iron that the vitamin doesn't. Divvy it up, and he's a happy pooch. Back again! I’ve had to start homecooking for my Boxer as he can only digest pork as a protein anymore. I put the vegies in the meat grinder, then puree them, then put the pork in the meat grinder, and cook it all. Dogs need calcium same as people do, so if pork bones were softer, I’d grind them in too, but I’m limited to adding eggshell (1/2 tsp. per pound of meat) ground in the coffee grinder. I add 1/2 a multi-vitamin a day as he’s about 1/2 my weight. He doesn’t do well with grains. I do add some oatmeal every once in a while. Chicken liver (can’t find pork liver) adds the iron that the vitamin doesn’t. Divvy it up, and he’s a happy pooch.

]]> By: Jenn http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-27022 Jenn Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:00:04 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-27022 this would be good for an older dog or a dog with stomach issues. We feed our pets a raw diet or a grain free diet when we can't do that. dogs are scavengers and will eat anything but physiologically thy are carnivores and cats are obligate carnivores. Most vets unfortunately get most of their training in a day or week seminar that are sponsored by hills or what ever pet food company is sponsoring the work shops for their school. I love seeing dog recipes though! we like experimenting with making different dog treats.. In fact we made a dog safe (but not out of raw ) birthday cake for them this year. this would be good for an older dog or a dog with stomach issues. We feed our pets a raw diet or a grain free diet when we can’t do that. dogs are scavengers and will eat anything but physiologically thy are carnivores and cats are obligate carnivores. Most vets unfortunately get most of their training in a day or week seminar that are sponsored by hills or what ever pet food company is sponsoring the work shops for their school.

I love seeing dog recipes though! we like experimenting with making different dog treats.. In fact we made a dog safe (but not out of raw ) birthday cake for them this year.

]]> By: Drew http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26914 Drew Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:15:53 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26914 Lauren, we'll be looking for a puppy this spring. Before then, I plan on getting with my Uncle the vet to come up with a good long-term recipe. I'll be sure to post the details. Lauren, we’ll be looking for a puppy this spring. Before then, I plan on getting with my Uncle the vet to come up with a good long-term recipe. I’ll be sure to post the details.

]]> By: Lauren http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26913 Lauren Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:51:09 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26913 I just found your website tonight, and am staying up late reading it all. When I saw this, I had to comment! I've been making food for my animals for years, mostly raw, and then freeze it. The bones are important, as are "innards". If the animal is in bad condition, and raw won't work, I've pressure cooked everything. That gets the bones soft enough to mush up with the meat and vegies. I don't use starches or grains, usually. When you read the ingredients on a bag of dog food, you realize it is essentially the same as us trying to thrive on a diet of only cold cereal! I just found your website tonight, and am staying up late reading it all. When I saw this, I had to comment! I’ve been making food for my animals for years, mostly raw, and then freeze it. The bones are important, as are “innards”. If the animal is in bad condition, and raw won’t work, I’ve pressure cooked everything. That gets the bones soft enough to mush up with the meat and vegies. I don’t use starches or grains, usually. When you read the ingredients on a bag of dog food, you realize it is essentially the same as us trying to thrive on a diet of only cold cereal!

]]> By: cantab http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26338 cantab Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:53:01 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26338 I use chicken gizzards and hearts which are less expensive. I add broccoli florets or peas. I use brown rice (more nutritional) My dog loves it. I feed him those baby carrots as a treat. I used to buy the Trader Joe's bags of frozen thighs. Good value. I use chicken gizzards and hearts which are less expensive. I add broccoli florets or peas. I use brown rice (more nutritional) My dog loves it. I feed him those baby carrots as a treat.
I used to buy the Trader Joe’s bags of frozen thighs. Good value.

]]> By: wosnes http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26195 wosnes Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:03:09 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26195 I made a version of this last night using leftover roasted turkey. I added some green beans and carrots when I cooked the rice. The animals (two cats and a dog) were very appreciative! I made a version of this last night using leftover roasted turkey. I added some green beans and carrots when I cooked the rice. The animals (two cats and a dog) were very appreciative!

]]> By: wosnes http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26177 wosnes Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:44 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26177 Rachel -- We had problems with our cat regurgitating all cat food until we tried one called Holistic Naturals. I get it at the pet store. It's expensive, but she has no problems with it. <br /><br />I'm thinking about making Drew's recipe and adding a little to the kibble the dog eats -- and the cat food, too. Rachel — We had problems with our cat regurgitating all cat food until we tried one called Holistic Naturals. I get it at the pet store. It's expensive, but she has no problems with it.

I'm thinking about making Drew's recipe and adding a little to the kibble the dog eats — and the cat food, too.

]]> By: Nancy http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26111 Nancy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:19:13 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26111 Drew, I've been grinding the bones for years, and the blender is still going strong. The key is to cook the bones a little longer to soften them up. It makes a Really rich glop, which has to be good for them with all that marrow! Drew, I've been grinding the bones for years, and the blender is still going strong. The key is to cook the bones a little longer to soften them up. It makes a Really rich glop, which has to be good for them with all that marrow!

]]> By: Drew http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/comment-page-1/#comment-26102 Drew Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:09:18 +0000 http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/11/how-to-make-dog-food-that-youll-eat-too/#comment-26102 Cerise, and lawn darts! And metal monkey bars set in concrete!<br /><br />Barb, I know, isn't it crazy?<br /><br />Krystal, he was a stray when my wife found him, so we're not exactly sure. But best guess is he's Chow and Golden Retriever. Cerise, and lawn darts! And metal monkey bars set in concrete!

Barb, I know, isn't it crazy?

Krystal, he was a stray when my wife found him, so we're not exactly sure. But best guess is he's Chow and Golden Retriever.

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