How To Make Your Own Dog Gravy for Dog Food
Homemade gravy is a healthy way to spruce up your dog's diet. Natural ingredients paired with a little olive oil will not only renew interest in dry kibble but promote a healthy skin and coat. Pour a little gravy over your dog's dinner for an extra boost of flavor or dip a tasty treat in it to tempt a finicky eater. Homemade gravy is a good way to mask supplements or medicine you may be giving your dog. Fido will be begging for more and you can rest assured that he is benefiting from a preservative free and healthy alternative to store bought gravy.
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Things You'll Need
- Liver gravy ingredients:
- 1 lb Chicken or beef livers
- 1/2 c Milk
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Beef drippings gravy ingredients:
- 1/4 c Wheat flour
- 1/2 c Pan drippings
- 3 c Water
- 1/2 c Peanut butter
- Potato masher or food processor
- Saucepan
Instructions
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Chicken or beef liver gravy
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Boil chicken or beef livers until they are cooked and no longer pink inside.
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Mash with a potato masher in a medium bowl, or use a food processor.
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Combine milk, livers and olive oil until blended.
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Let cool before serving to your dog, and store unused gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no longer than three to four days.
Pan drippings gravy
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Use a saucepan to heat the drippings.
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Add the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly. Cook until browned.
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Add the water and peanut butter slowly while stirring then cook until blended and thickened.
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Cool before serving to your dog, and store in the refrigerator for three to four days.
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Tips & Warnings
Check with your veterinarian before changing your dog's diet, especially if your dog suffers from allergies or other conditions. Always change your dog's diet gradually. Introduce the gravy a little at a time to avoid stomach upset from a new kind of food. Sprinkle a teaspoon of brewer's yeast on your dog's food, along with the gravy, to help repel fleas and boost her immune system.
Certain foods, such as chocolate, grapes, garlic and onions, are toxic to dogs. Check with your veterinarian for the full list of these toxic foods, and never include them in your homemade gravy.
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