Do-it-yourself Pet food for Our Senior Furry Friends

Aging is a natural part of life. All of us are very acquainted with  the effects of final years, and people have assets at their disposal to make the progression easier. Dogs, on the other hand, merely sleep a lot.
They gradually begin to lose their teeth, forcing them to play less catch. They stiffly start to hobble when we take them for their daily walks. They even cry because all their little aches and pains take a toll at the end of the day.

Their owners try to take care of them, switching from dry to canned food, adding extra padding to their beds, and not getting mad at them, when they can’t get to the door fast enough to relieve themselves. We try, as we wonder if there is something more we can do to lessen the struggle of their decline.

Then one day, something happens as we hold our breath, while scooping that smelly canned dog food into the dish. We begin to wonder if something that smells that bad, might not be contributing to the pain and suffering of our dog. We reason that even if it isn’t, canned dog food certainly can’t be helping our furry little friend. That’s when we get to work, and come up with a wonderful remedy which not only fills our puppy up, but makes them feel superior too.

Homemade dog food has been a blessing at my house. Through my research, I've discovered what ingredients help my dog, and learned what things to avoid. On a weekly schedule, I make a big batch of dog food, as if I'm making chicken soup. The recipe sends a magnificent aroma throughout my entire home, and my dog perks up recognizing the scent of her food.

Dogs are meat eaters, so I make sure to include plenty of meat in my dog’s food. They also benefit from the vitamins in vegetables. They need to have a tiny salt in their diets, and also some fiber and starch. Canola oil keeps them from getting constipated, while garlic is cleansing and wards off worms. To help with incontinence, a bit of cornstarch or corn silk tea is very beneficial.

Basic Homemade Dog Food

2 lbs. chicken giblets and gizzards

3 carrots cut in slices

1/2 cup sliced celery

3 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 to 2 cups uncooked rice

2 t. salt

2 T. canola oil

3 T. cornstarch (may be substituted with 2 cups corn silk tea)*

4 to 6 cups water

Put all components inside a big pan. Boil until finally rice is soft. Simmer for an additional 2 hours. Allow cool. Keep this particular foods inside a large container within the refrigerator for up to a week.