How to Make Slow Cooker Dog Food

Slow cooker dog food is full of meat, vegetables, and other ingredients that your dog will love. More importantly, slow cooker dog food is filling and healthy for your canine companion. When you make it yourself, you know your best friend is getting the best quality ingredients.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 chicken necks or beef marrow bones
• 2 1/2 cups cooked barley or rice
• 2 stalks broccoli
• 2 medium potatoes
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 springs of fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cans unsalted beef or chicken broth
• Water

1. Cut the vegetables and potatoes into bite sized pieces.

2. Put the chicken necks or beef barrow bones in the slow cooker. Add the vegetables, potatoes, minced garlic, chopped parsley and olive oil.

3. Spread the cooked rice over the vegetables and pour the unsalted chicken or beef broth over the top.

4. Add enough water to cover all of the ingredients and fill the slow cooker about three quarters full.

5. Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook the dog food for 5 to 8 hours.

6. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, and remove the bones. Pour the remainder of the mixture into a blender container and blend it until it's thick.

7. Put the slow cooker dog food in portion-sized containers or resealable plastic bags. Store them in the refrigerator or freezer.

Tips & Warnings

• If you prefer, any vegetables can be substituted for broccoli and carrots. Try squash, beets,