Vet-Approved Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Sensitive Stomachs

How to Make a Vet-Approved, Balanced Dog Food Diet for Dogs with Digestive Issues

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Today, we’re diving into how to make a balanced, nutritious homemade dog food recipe that’s especially great for dogs with digestive issues. Let’s get started!

The Ingredients You’ll Need

To create a balanced homemade dog food diet, we’ll need the following ingredients:

• Eggs
• Ground beef (extra lean)
• Brown rice
• Chard (or other veggies)
• Flaxseed
• Calcium supplement
• Omega-3 supplement
• Sunflower oil
• Multivitamin-mineral supplement

The Ideal Dog Food Formula

When creating your dog’s food, remember the basic formula: 50% animal protein, 25% carbohydrates, and 25% vegetables. For a dog like Tula, who weighs around 25 pounds, I’m going to aim for approximately 1/2 pound of ground beef per day, which will make up the majority of the food for the week.

Step 1: Preparing the Animal Protein

The cornerstone of any great dog food recipe is animal protein. In this case, we’re using lean ground beef. The amino acids in the beef are essential for building muscles, preventing diseases like diabetes and cancer, and maintaining overall health.

To start, I’m using a little over 3 pounds of lean ground beef. I’ll fry it up in a pan to cook the meat thoroughly, draining off any excess fat to minimize unnecessary calories.

Step 2: Adding Eggs for Nutrients

Next, we’re adding eggs—about one egg for every day of food. For a dog like Tula, that would be six eggs. Eggs are a fantastic source of protein, vitamin D, and essential fatty acids. Vitamin D, in particular, is crucial for your dog’s overall health, and many dogs don’t get enough of it, which is linked to various health issues like cancer.

Step 3: Veggies – Nutrient Powerhouses

I’m using chard as the vegetable component. It’s packed with B vitamins, vitamin A, C, K, and important minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron. It’s also an excellent source of fiber, which aids in digestion.

For Tula’s batch, I’m adding three cups of chard to the meat and eggs mixture. The goal is for veggies to make up about 25% of the food, so I’m measuring carefully to ensure the balance is right.

Step 4: Adding Carbohydrates – Brown Rice

Now, let’s add the carbs. Brown rice is a great choice due to its high fiber content, along with calcium, magnesium, and beneficial antioxidants. I’m adding three cups of cooked brown rice to the mix. This will round out the diet with a good source of energy and keep the food balanced.

Step 5: Healthy Fats – Sunflower Oil

Next, we need to add some healthy fats. Sunflower oil is a great option here because it’s rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, along with vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant. I’m adding about three tablespoons of sunflower oil to the mix, based on the amount of animal protein in the recipe.

Step 6: Adding Calcium

Because we’re not using bone meal, we need to add a calcium supplement to ensure your dog’s bones stay healthy. I’m using ground eggshells, which provide a natural source of calcium. For Tula, I’m adding one tablespoon, which equates to about 500 milligrams of calcium for a 25-pound dog.

Step 7: Adding Flaxseed for Extra Benefits

Flaxseed is an excellent addition to your dog’s diet because it’s high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It’s also packed with lignans, which have cancer-fighting properties. For Tula’s diet, I’m adding about three tablespoons of ground flaxseed.

Step 8: Omega-3 Supplement – Krill Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for your dog’s overall health, particularly for managing inflammation, allergies, and supporting the immune system. I prefer krill oil because it’s more stable and less prone to oxidation than other omega-3 sources like fish oil. I’ll add one krill oil capsule to each of Tula’s meals.

Step 9: Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement

To complete the diet and make it as nutritionally comprehensive as possible, I add a daily multivitamin-mineral supplement. I use the “Ultimate Canine Health Formula," which supports your dog’s joints, gut health, skin, and overall immune function. I add a half scoop per meal to ensure Tula gets the full range of vitamins and minerals.

Serving and Storing the Food

Once everything is mixed together, I portion out the food into individual servings. For a dog like Tula, she gets about two cups of food per day, split into two meals. This batch makes enough food for about six days. I freeze any extras for future use, ensuring it stays fresh and nutritious.

Final Thoughts

Making your dog’s food at home can be an excellent way to ensure they’re getting high-quality, nutritious meals that suit their specific health needs. This recipe is particularly beneficial for dogs with digestive issues, providing the right balance of proteins, fats, carbs, and essential vitamins and minerals.

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