Our Dog Food
We have been feeding our dogs this homemade dog food for several years now and the benefits are showing. Charlie lost weight and gained loads of energy. All of their coats are more vibrant. They have loads of energy. They are very healthy and it shows.
This recipe can be made "meal prep" style in a crockpot and stored in the refrigerator or freezer or it can be pressure canned and left on the shelf.
Consider your time constraints and the space available in your refrigerator or freezer when deciding on the best method for you.
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60% Protein
Chicken, Beef, or Venison
20% Fruits and Vegetables
Spinach, green beans, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, apple (no seeds), blueberries, strawberries, mangoes
20% Starch
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin
Sutherland Dog Food
Yield: 1 pint mason jar
2 1/4 cups meat - Chicken, beef, or venison - protein
1/8 cup sweet potatoes cubed and cooked – fiber, anti-inflammatory, vitamin c, b vitamins, and phosphorus (Can substitute with pumpkin); probiotic
1/8 cup butternut squash cubed, seeds and skin removed, and cooked – fiber, vitamin a, and c
1/8 cup fruits and vegetables: Spinach, green beans, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, apple (no seeds), blueberries, strawberries, mangoes (I use a base of zucchini and mix in whatever is in season/on sale.)
1 tsp brewers yeast – vitamin b1, b2, b3, b5, b6, b7, and b9 and antioxidants – good for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. Brewers yeast may reduce anxiety in dogs. Repels fleas and ticks.
1 tsp calcium supplement
1 tsp ground flax seed – omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat, support immunity and fight inflammation; prebiotic
1/4tsp salt – essential nutrient for nerves and muscles
1 tsp wheat germ – fiber, fatty acids, vitamin e, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b6, pantothenic acid, zinc, potassium, phosphorous; prebiotic
1 tsp chia seed – omega 3, fiber, vitamin b, phosphorus, and zinc
¼ tsp bone broth powder - healthy digestive function, joint health, immune support, healthy appetite and a strong skin and coat. Naturally rich in nutrients, including calcium, protein, zinc, iron, phosphorus, glucosamine and chondroitin
¼ tsp turmeric – anti inflammatory, antioxidants, digestive health