How to Make Dry Food for My Dog at Home

Homemade dry dog food is quick to make.

Having a dog is expensive, and no matter how much you love your pet, you probably dislike spending a lot of money on dry dog food. Of course you can buy dry dog food at the store, but not only is it costly, you don't really know what is in the dog food. Make homemade dog food at home to ensure your dog is eating only the best ingredients and save yourself some money in the process.

Things You'll Need

• Large cookie sheet
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup rye flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 tsp. bone meal
• Large mixing bowl
• Spoon
• 2 eggs
• Whisk
• Small bowl
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cooked ground beef, veal or pork

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2. Pour 1 cup of rye flour, 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder and 1 tsp. bone meal into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a spoon to combine these dry ingredients. Add 1 ½ cups of water and stir well.

3. Beat two eggs with a whisk in a small bowl. Stir in ½ cup vegetable oil. Add two cloves of minced garlic and 2 tbsp. of Worcestershire sauce and mix well.

4. Fold the egg and oil mixture into the flour mixture. Stir thoroughly. Add 2 cups of cooked ground beef, veal or pork, and mix well, so the meat is evenly distributed.

5. Spread the mixture onto the cookie sheet in a ½-inch thick layer. Bake for 45 minutes, allow it to cool completely, then break into bite-sized pieces.

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigerate unused dog food in an airtight container and serve within two days. You can also freeze the food in airtight bags or containers.

• This recipe yields about 4 cups of dry dog food.

• Bone meal is available at most health food stores.

• A dash of salt and pepper can be substituted for garlic.

References

• Chicago Canine's Dog Recipes: Meals/Side Dishes