Originally Posted by Teresiana (Post 4292306)

Um...not me. At all. If I don't add a little something to Yoshi's kibble, he looks at me like I've lost my mind. :( Thankfully, my other 2 aren't like that. But if I don't give them diced chicken in their kibble, it just wouldn't be fair.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4292423)

Do you need any special kitchen appliances to home cook like a blender or food processor?

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4292423)

Do you need any special kitchen appliances to home cook like a blender or food processor?

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4292364)

I really don't know how much it costs. I just buy and cook. :p Yes, the Balance It is a bit much, but lasts for a few months so it is not expensive...just have to buy it up front.

I cook daily....I was going to cook batches and freeze, but changed my mind. It does take a bit of time, but not horrible.

I think Cathy might know the cost...she is pretty good at keeping track of these things.

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl (Post 4292368)

Balance It is about $50 but it ships free. I just replaced a bottle because it expired before I ran out. It is a big bottle. Lasted about 8 months.

Ingredients, you can make as cheap or as expensive as you want. I like organic and fresh.. so I do spend more.. But if you shop sales and price stuff it really isn't that bad. Right now I can get great potatoes at farmers markets.

If I can't.. Trader Joes is pretty inexpensive. I just made 40 days up and froze everything.. it cost about $35 for the potatoes. Eggs are what I will spend money on. I buy from a local farmer and it runs about $10 a week. But I don't care.. I don't skimp on the protein.

Then, there are other things that you have to consider, you need a good scale, and decide how you want to store everything. I buy quart size freezer ziplock bags, weigh out my potatoes and freeze individual portions. Then all I have to do is defrost a portion and add eggs. I have added the eggs before and done the entire meal, but I prefer to add the egg fresh.. Because it is preservative free the eggs get ugly frozen.

That's it.. probably runs me about $40 a month. Not bad.. RX food would be her only option.. and the cost would be right about there or more..

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 4292512)

Thx guys!!

Yeah I probably spend max $20 on a food per month (including canned food), so that would definitely be a steep, but doable. I just think I might be too lazy for it unless it was totally necessary. :p

The closest thing I've seen to being pre-made is this food, but I have NO idea about the company, or it's reputation etc. But when I saw it in the pet store, looked pretty good. I just think it would end up costing way too much to feed this solely.

Chicken, Beef, Salmon & Egg With Cranberries & Spinach Dog Food Recipe | Freshpet

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4292465)

I don't use anything special. It is bake and mash. :D

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama (Post 4292616)

What do you feed?

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4292658)

One is on tilapia and pasta and the other on tilapia and sweet potatoes.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 4292661)

Wow! I'm coming to your house to eat!:D

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4292658)

One is on tilapia and pasta and the other on tilapia and sweet potatoes.