Feeding dogs safely
Know what you can give your dogs. Not all human food is bad for dogs. There is actually quite a bit that you can feed your dog that is quite healthy and can be a replacement for store-bought food. A list of some of those foods are: Lean meats (meat like chicken that has been cooked thoroughly is safe to give your dog. Be sure all the skin and fat is removed from the meat before you give it to your dog, and do not add any seasonings, they could upset your dog's stomach or harm him/her) Fresh fruits (fruits like apples, oranges, bananas, and watermelon are all safe to give your dog. Be sure there are no stems, seeds, or rinds attached to the fruit and be sure to cut up the fruit into small pieces before giving it to your dog) Vegetables (the safe ones are carrots, green beans, cucumber slices, or zucchini slices. Even a plain baked potato is safe to give your dog. *Remember, do not feed your dog raw potatoes, as those can harm your dog) Cooked white rice and pasta (plain cooked rice and pasta is a simple dish that if mixed with other foods can be very safe and enjoyable to your dog)
Check the meal sizes and proportions. This is important for your dog's health. You do not want to over-feed your dog (or underfeed him, either). Base how much you feed your dog on its weight, and how much your dog is exercised daily. And remember, if your dog isn't finishing off all of its food, you could be giving it too much, and if it eats its meal quite quickly and still seems hungry, give it a little more. A chart to go off to know how much food your dog should be fed per day (and note that this is daily portion sizes): 3-10 pounds should get 1/4 to 2/3 cup of food 10-20 pounds should get 2/3 to 1 cup of food 20-30 pounds should get 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food 30-40 pounds should get 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of food 40-60 pounds should get 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 cups of food 60-80 pounds should get 2 1/2 to 3 cups of food 80-100 pounds should get 3 to 3 1/2 cups of food Over 100 pounds of dog, it should be 3 1/2 + 1/3 cup for each 10 pounds over 100.
Meal planning for your dog
Note that there are a lot of meal plans and ideas you could do for your dog now. When you start cooking your dog's meals, a whole new list of options and possibilities pop up. Some ideas include: The chicken meal. Boil up some chicken, cook some plain white rice, and top it off with a handful of chopped-up carrots The veggie meal. Cook some pasta, then chop up some potatoes and green beans (you may also add some meat if your dog isn't big on the rabbit-food idea) The fruity meal. Make a fruit salad of chopped watermelon, apples, bananas, and some orange slices.
Factor the cooking and preparation into your feeding routine. It's true, buying and preparing your dog's meals can cost more money and be more time-consuming. Checking out farmer's markets for fresh produce and make sure that the meat you buy for your dog is clean and that the place you bought it from is not dirty or unsanitary. It is possible you could prepare your dog's meals in advance and keep them refrigerated. Just make sure they haven't gone bad or moldy when you give them to your dog.
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