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04-09-2007, 07:20 AM | #1 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois
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| How do I make Rocky's food? I'm really thinking I want to make Rocky's own food from now on, no more kibble. Only problem is, I have no idea where to start, what to give him, how to cook it, etc. Do I need to give him like one thing in the morning, and something else at night, can I mix foods up, give them all to him all at once? I'm clueless..please help me!!! Since I would be discountinuing the kibble I would need to make sure he still gets all his nutrients...I don't even know how to do that for myself! Or if anyone knows if their's a "Cooking for your dog for dummies" book...that would help out a lot too!
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04-09-2007, 07:58 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NC
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| I tried home cooking for my Sparky for several weeks, and didn't have much luck. He seems to be so finicky, he would pick and choose certain things he would eat from the meal. I would fix boiled or baked chicken, steamed mixed veggies, and brown rice. He began to just pick out the chicken. I went this weekend with the intent of buying a cookbook that I had seen recommended here, and in reading several books at the bookstore (I never found the one mentioned, but I did see several others) I found out that it is a very serious thing to weigh in cooking for your baby. You have to make sure they get all the nutrients and vitamins they need, and sometimes it's hard if they are picky eaters. I read about some health issues that come into play, and how it's recommended to buy a GOOD quality food for them and to maybe supplement with healthful treats of veggies, lean meats, and occasional fruits, yogurt and cottage cheese. I'm not telling you what to do either way, because I would like to be able to home-cook for my baby, if I were 100% sure he was getting everything he needed nutrionally each day. And with the way he picks and chooses, I can't. I have tried getting him to eat several different kinds of food, and I think I've found something that works. He's eating 1/4 cup of canned Merrick's (I've tried several different flavors and so far he likes them all) mixed with a little baked chicken and occasionally a pinch of grated mild cheddar cheese, or apple pieces, or 1/2 microwave scrambled egg. He gets that twice a day, and I keep a small bowl of dry Merrick's kibbles down for the occasional crunch or two. I may be switching to Canidae chicken and rice (he seemed to love that when he tried is during a "bratty" stage). Lunchtime he gets a little cottage cheese, or yogurt, or some other healthy snack. If you really want to cook for your baby, please read up ALOT about it so that you know what you're getting into. And you check with Yorkiedaze, as she homecooks and seems knowledgable about it. Whatever you decide to do.....cater it to your own baby. Do what you feel is best for yours, and what you feel most secure in doing. Best of luck! |
04-09-2007, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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| There have never been any scientific studies to label anyone an "expert" on dog neutrition. However there are people with their own ideas and of course we all know what dogs should "not" eat........which is not a long list to say the least. We also know that real food IS better than dog food, (which isn't real food) but some either are too afraid to feed real, or just don't want to take the time and would rather just pour out a bunch of kibble for the entire day. If you have ever fed a toddler, then think of it like that. No spices or processed meats. With the red meat scare it may be best to elimate it altogether, but if you choose not to, then I suggest useing only free range beef. It's more expensive but it doesn't have the added hormones and chemicals. Lamb and veal are good meats since they don't have added hormones, as well as fowl. |
04-09-2007, 11:52 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NC
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| I decided to do some online research about home cooking after Yorkiedaze's comment. I must admit this is all new to me, as I've stated several times. I want a 100% healthy baby, and I would hope that I make right choices to achieve that. While I have two now grown children, I have to admit that with my first I was paranoid about anything and everything. That's how I feel I am with Sparky. He is my first Yorkie. I've heard so many stories about health issues, teeth issues, etc with Yorkies. I have owned dogs all my life, and never stressed about what I was feeding them. I bought their bag or box of food at the same place I bought my groceries. And usually I'd start them out on Puppy Chow (usually Purina) and then after a year, they'd go to Kibbles and Chunks or some other low priced food. And all of my dogs (with the exception of one) lived to be 12-16 years old, and were relatively healthy. So in spite of what I fed them, they flourished. Now back to home cooking. I found several websites that may help you. One is http://www.dogiebag.com/cookingfordogs.php The page of recipes helps me to understand what meals consist of and the quantity. It just has to be altered for size, since his is set up to feed boxers. I'm going to do some more googling and checking and hopefully be better prepared and give it another try. Maybe if I stand my ground and don't give in, he'll decide it's whats best. I'm just not sure if he'll take to the mushy looking food. |
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