4 Homemade Dog Food and Dog Treat Recipes

One of the great joys of living on your own farm or maintaining a homestead is creating food for the whole family from scratch. If your family includes a dog, you can include Fido, too. These healthy, hearty recipes for dog food and dog treats will keep your pup happy and strong.

Peanut Butter Cookies

These might look so good when you get done making them that you’ll want to eat them yourself. Just remember this recipe includes half a tablespoon of fish oil before you take a bite! Also, make sure your dog isn’t allergic to wheat, because this treat includes two cups of flour. You probably have all the other ingredients in your pantry, too. Rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey make up the rest of your ingredients. The rest of the directions can be found here.

As a note of caution, be sure to check your peanut butter label before using, especially if you don’t make your own or buy organic brands. Many popular brands have starting including xylitol instead of sugar, and this sweetener is toxic for dogs. Always check before stirring in a big spoonful.

Puppy Stew

If your pup is still growing, he needs all the nutrients he can get. You can’t always trust the corporate brands to provide safe options. This Puppy Stew is the perfect blend of delicious and nutritious. Before you get started, make sure you have all the ingredients. Some may not be readily available in your pantry. You’ll need three pounds of chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, diced tomatoes, parsley, fish oil, and salt.

If you have all of that handy, including a three-gallon stockpot, then you’re ready to go. Find the rest of the instructions for making your dog a delicious stew here. You’ll end up with 32 cups of stew, which will feed a medium-sized dog for more than a week.

Gourmet Dog Biscuits

Sometimes you want to pamper your pet, right? These gourmet biscuits are the perfect choice for letting Rover know he’s loved. The ingredients may be a little harder to find, especially if you don’t source your own meat. This one calls for raw liver, flour, rolled oats, bouillon cubes, and eggs.

Doesn’t that sound delicious? Well, maybe not to you, but your dog will definitely love it. Find the rest of the cooking instructions here, as well a few more bonus recipes.

3-Meat Dog Chow

If there’s one thing a pup loves, it’s meat. This recipe caters to that craving with three different meats: chicken, beef, and turkey. Other nutrients come in the form of potatoes, carrots, eggs, and rice. You’ll also need some chicken broth for moisture and flavor.

Everything about this looks delicious, and you can be sure it’s safe for your dog. No more scares about tainted food from the big corporations, right? Just follow the rest of the instructions here, and you’ll make enough to feed your pooch for days.

When you have your own farm, you can provide most of these ingredients for yourself. If you don’t yet have your own homestead, give us a call. We’ll be happy to talk to you about large plots of land in Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. You’re just moments away from owning your own land, where you, your family, and your dogs can live joyfully.