Pet Food Recipes

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http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/advice/dogs/41.htm

Pork in itself is as harmless to dogs as chicken, beef or any other meat. However, there is a slight risk of your dog being infected with trichinosis by eating pork. Trichinosis, also known as trichinellosis, is a worldwide, food borne disease caused by an intestinal roundworm, uncommon in the United States. Both humans and pets who eat raw or undercooked meat of infected animals can develop the disease. Undercooked or raw meat of infected animals contains the roundworm. The disease can lead to muscle soreness and pain together with swelling of the upper eyelids in mild cases but can lead to more severe symptoms.

If you would like to feed pork but want to take all necessary precautions, it is recommended that the pork be frozen for 3 weeks to kill the parasite. The most important precaution is to make sure that all fresh pork and pork products are properly cooked.

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GARLIC IS NOT POISONUS TO DOGS WHEN FED IN MODERATION.
NEVER FEED GARLIC TO CATS & NEVER FEED ONIONS TO EITHER

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RE: Pet Food Recipes and potato

Potato Sprouts and Green Potato Skins can poison both dogs and people. Solanum alkaloids can be found in green sprouts and green potato skins, which occurs when the tubers are exposed to sunlight during growth or after harvest. The relatively rare occurrence of actual poisoning is due to several factors: solanine is poorly absorbed; it is mostly hydrolyzed into less toxic solanidinel; and the metabolites are quickly eliminated. Note that cooked, mashed potatoes are fine for dogs, actually quite nutritious and digestible.

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Post by flip195

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Someone mentioned saving potato skins,
Obviously you are unaware of the dangers involved in that,
Both potato skins and sprouts are deadly poisonous to any creature, I know it for a fact! Grew up on a big farm, A neighbor Started feeding them to all his animals, The nut! We tried to warn him, He lost a bunch of animals because of it,
Just don't do it! The heavier the peeling/skin the worse it is. and sunburnt (green tint) adds to the danger even more!
DO NOT use POTATO PEELING OR the SPROUTS your messing with a KILLER!

Post by Chicklet

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DOUBLE POSTED< DON"T KNOW WHY IT DID< But it did

Post by Chicklet

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A bit shocked to read people adding potatoes and garlic powder to their pets food (especially garlic, is meant to be poisonous for dogs!)

I buy bags of chopped frozen veggies, frozen white fish and minced beef and cook a portion of each with either white or brown rice, whole meal pasta or mixed. My dog loves it. I don't even puree it or mash it. He eats it as it is.

Post By Ally (Guest Post)

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Never feed a cat any kind of PORK, it's bad for them.

Post By Dan (Guest Post)

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Post by flip195

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Do they get enough vitamins and all the necessary minerals, etc with home made food? I would like to make it but I'm afraid it won't be balanced. I have an 8 month old pug-a-poo

Post by valery

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I boil chicken thighs with parsley and garlic powder in the water. Then I add chopped up brocolli, carrots, peas or potatoes into a baggie with the meat and put in the freezer. After I thaw the baggie out I add some cottage cheese in her bowl, too. I use steak, pork and elk meat as well. Add a hard boiled or scrambled egg as well. They love this.
Editor's Note: Make sure you remove the chicken bones

Post By joy (Guest Post)

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Dr. Pitcairn's book is Great!. What an eye opener! I knew there were undesirable elements in commercial food, but wow!

I have now switched Gracie (13 year old collie/shepard) to one of the recipes in the book and she loves it! Further, she seems to be different - more energy, happier and more dog-like. She doesn't lay beside her food dish anymore, staring at the food and pouting for half an hour before she eats. I put her dish down and she eats it all with gusto. She is more interested in the world around her when we go out now and has to stop and smell every blade of grass. She even wanted to run home last night on the last leg of our walk. Unfortunately for her, I am not a jogger!!

Tigtig (2 year old tabby cat) is a little less pleased. He has always been a nibbler instead of an eater and was addicted to the high fat, high salt of the commercial cat food. I know he will love the new food when he gives it a chance and should be ready to give the new food a try today or tomorrow. I can't wait to see the change in him.

Thanks JavaJunkieMom for the great referral!

Post by Terry Lynn

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Thanks...I just put a request in for this book from the library.

Post by Terry Lynn

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Try http://www.drpitcairn.com/books/pitcairn_book.html

I love this book. He has great complete recipes for dogs and cats.

Post by JavajunkieMom

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I save all potato, carrot, butternut, etc. skins when peeling vegetables. Keep in freezer until enough has been saved, or add vegetables to get required amount, rice could also be added, get some meaty bones from the butcher and put everything in pressure cooker overnight (very low heat or turn stove off before going to bed.) In the morning, remove bones, season, mash everything up or put in food proccessor. Divide into containers. Keep in freezer, remember to remove from freezer in advance, as required. Serve over dried dog food. No more vegetable waste and they love it!

Post By Rennie (Guest Post)

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I have a Weimerarner that has a very sensitive stomach. I cook food for her and my Shepherd/Collie mix. Boil chicken until tender, or fry up hamburger and drain well. To each of the meats, I add carrots, celery, peas and garlic powder. I keep the chicken broth in the fridge overnight, then take off the layer of fat. Then I cook up white and brown rice together, and add it all together. Garlic powder does 2 things. It enhances a picky dog's appetite and also gives off an aroma that pleases a dog's sense of smell. Its a good substitute for commercial dog food. I also use supplements for my pets.

Post By Sharon (Guest Post)

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I buy chicken thighs on sale, simmer them until falling off the bone. Remove fat and chop in food processor. Cook up a mess of brown rice, add the chopped chicken, carrots and green beans that have also been chopped in the processor. While the mixture is still warm I form it into meal size balls (about 1/2 cup ) and freeze on a cookie sheet. Bag when frozen and I feed one a day and then kibble in the evening. Microwave for 2 minutes before serving. Keeps my cocker healthy and trim.... and he loves his rice balls.

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