Home Cooking Dog and Cat Food With a Crock Pot

Dr Greg shows you how to easily prepare homemade pet food ! If you want to learn more about feeding your pets better ingredients, go to dogdishdiet.com...

[@DrGregDVM]

After reviewing more nutritional literature the past month, I have been adding more eggs. I cooked eggs and green beans the other day. It is really fast and easy. (18 eggs, 3 pounds green beans, 4 oz rice). Eggs are the perfect protein and cheaper than most meat. I wrote bout this in my eBook "Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet"

[@DrGregDVM]

Many clients use kibble and the stew together to decrease costs and effort. Many ,including me ,feed the stew 90% of the time. Hope you enjoy the ebook!

[@Rollingrockrae]

I bought both of your books and they are awesome!! I cooked my first homemade dog stew this weekend and my dog devoured it! She had been do sick she hasn't wanted to eat anything. Some days she doesn't even eat a whole can of food. Now, feeding time us not a problem! Thank you!

[@DrGregDVM]

I really believe that if we fed our pets better ingredients, medical problems, obesity, and even cancer may decrease! I have proved this in my clinic over and over again! I am passionate about spreading the word. Thanks!

[@DrGregDVM]

For cats chicken, chicken liver, chicken hearts 80%-90% / rice 10-20%. It is faster to boil , but more of a hassle to mix up. The crock pot blends everything. BTW 2 of my cats will eat the veggie recipe

[@DrGregDVM]

Glad to hear that! I'll put it on the testimonials page! I love to hear that pets feel better

[@DrGregDVM]

Thats good. Transition them by feeding the crock pot food with their regular food for a week to make sure they can handle the extra fat. Feed sardines (canned), canned salmon,once weekly or cook tilapia instead of feeding the fish as treats. I recently bought big frozen sardines to feed raw and /or cook( new pet food store in town,,more raw stuff)

[@DrGregDVM]

Should be at least half chicken and half veggie and rice. Be sure to add liver 4 oz, and gizzards and hearts 4oz to each batch. Substitute eggs or add as part of meat. eg 3-4 pounds chicken/ 6 eggs or 18 eggs instead of chicken once a week. Add or substitute fish also. If you rotate a bit, it will ensure great nutrition! It takes a month or so for some dogs to get used to it. Are the stools really loose on all? some? few? You can try a egg/chicken rice recipe for a week to firm those up

[@DrGregDVM]

I rotate rice and sweet potatoes in with veggies. I also use fruit. I make all three 10-20% of the "batch". I feed twice daily. 4oz small dog, 8oz medium dog,12-16 large dog.

[@DrGregDVM]

Glad it is helping her feel better!! I love to help my furry friends!!

[@mucnagow2]

I have been making food for my dogs for years. I pressure cook mine but the ingredients are about the same. I chop up the egg shells in a coffee grinder and add them for the calcium, too. For your viewers who can, this can be canned like any other food. The largest jar should be a quart because of density. Can for 90 at the pressure required for you altitude. Great video!

[@DrGregDVM]

Glad you liked the video. My dogs do love the slow cooked food. How spoiled!

[@DrGregDVM]

Hope you enjoyed the festival! It is fun and helps lots of charities here in Gilroy. The "big money"machines are hard to compete with, but I'm trying to do what is right!

[@DrGregDVM]

Animals are very tolerant of cholesterol and fat. The Ingredients that hurt more animals are the high percentage of carbohydrates in dry food causing diabetes and obesity in some pets and allergenic grains causing chronic medical issues. (stones, crystals, seizures) in others. That's why I am so passionate about giving pet owners choices in how to feed their pets

[@DrGregDVM]

They get ...frozen raw chicken wings, thighs, and other meaty bones 1-2 times per week. The meat , cartilage and bones really help nourish the bones and joints and keep the teeth clean

[@DrGregDVM]

Yes as long as the meat and veggies are cooked and bones are soft

[@marysafford7709]

Please tell me the supplements i need if i cook for my dog

[@DrGregDVM]

She can do without because you are feeding her the soften bones. Prozyme is a good idea. If you add chicken liver, hearts(2-4 ounces), and eggs(6) and feed sardines or herring a couple times weekly, that covers the bases. Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet has some home cooking recipes dogdishdietcom

[@DrGregDVM]

I am SO GLAD to hear that lots of people are feeding better ingredients. I feed my dogs raw chicken wings for the calcium and joint nutrition(I also leave the slow cooked bones in, feed pork hocks, or raw meaty lamb or beef bones)

[@DrGregDVM]

You can boil first, then slow cook. You still have to slow cook the bones for 12-20 hours till soft. If bones are present.(chicken,pork)

[@DrGregDVM]

Thanks! I have seen such good things that happen with better nutrition that I really am passionate about spreading the word! I hope that pet owners will use the you tube vid to cook and cure, then show their vets!

[@DrGregDVM]

Unfortunately we were not really taught nutrition, just what prescription diet to sell. Glad she is better!

[@DrGregDVM]

So glad they are enjoying it and it is working out for all of you

[@beanerschnitzel794]

I tell all my customers (i’m an outstanding AKC Bred with heart breeder of champion yorkies) about you. Thanks always always always know how much I appreciate you

[@DrGregDVM]

Glad you enjoy the vids...I enjoy sharing info!

[@DrGregDVM]

Chicken and rice or sweet potatoes 50/50 is a great way to start for 2 wks. Then try peas and carrots (frozen 32 oz). instead of rice. Then try eggs and rice, then eggs/ green beans. This is in the ebook Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet. If you want to home cook, check it out dogdishdietcom

[@helpfulnatural]

I love how you let your Lab Tucker clean out the crock pot. I do the same thing with my black Lab except, I always take his collar off beforehand so his tags don't chip or crack my crock bowl. He's been eating your crockpot recipe for about 18 months now and he loves it. He's lost weight, his coat is glossy & he has so much energy. He doesn't have the stinky gas issue anymore either...Yeah! Thanks Dr. Greg.

[@tomevans5458]

My dogs love their home cooked food. I supplement with a good quality kibble. I cook chicken thighs, veggies, and when the food is done, I remove the bones and place in my Vitamix blender. I add broth from the crock pot and blend. When done, I add back to the food. I was brought up to believe that dogs shouldn't eat chicken bones. I'm more comfortable with this instead of bones.

[@sita4488]

Do add the cooked bones to the vitamix blender? Just wanted to know....thank you!

[@tomevans5458]

@@sita4488 Yes, I added the bones to the Vitamix and blended them with broth. The turned into a thickened broth and then poured back into the chicken/veggie mix. I actually have moved on from this recipe. I found a recipe online from The Original CrockPet Diet. Dogs have been very healthy on this. I purchased the program E-book which gives you a lot of information. Basic recipe is: 3 lbs of protein, 2 lbs veggies (squash, zucchini, green beans), 1.5 lbs veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts), 4 large carrots, 3 medium sweet potatoes, 1 can kidney beans,, 1teaspoon "Iodized" salt, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon tumeric, and 2000 mg calcium (I use a powered calcium citrate product by a company called NOW). Place everything in a slow cooker (chop up veggies as necessary) and then add 2-3 cups of water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Use an immersion blender or potato mashed to blend all the food to mush. Allow to cool and then add 6 tablespoons of olive oil, grape seed oil, or coconut oil. Place food in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze unused food. Finally, if you home cook for your dog, you will need to provide a high quality multi-vitamin for your pet. No matter what quality of food you use, your dog will not get sufficient vitamins from the meal alone. I did a tremendous amount of research and found that this program works best for me and my dogs. Please note, this is a commitment of time and $, but I think the effort is worth it. Feeding your pet cheap dog food is like you eating fast food everyday. Sure, you would be full, but not very healthy. It can get very confusing reading so much of the online stuff. This program simplified the feeding approach and now has be come second nature for me to do. Good luck!

[@sita4488]

@@tomevans5458 thank you soo much!!!

[@tomevans5458]

One other thing. You can use grains like rice or quinoa instead of sweet potatoes. Add 1 cup of grains about 1/2 way through the cooking process. If you use grains, add 4 cups of water at the beginning instead of 2 cups. 4 cups of water if you use grains, 2 cups of water if you use sweet potatoes.

[@sita4488]

@@tomevans5458 ok, thanks a lot!!

[@DrGregDVM]

She may only want the good stuff, but many people mix it with dry food, so they get extra oils and a moister food. Leptospirosis vaccine can cause mild to severe reactions on rare occasions. Dogs that are outside on ranches and walks in wet areas can become exposed to it. House dogs in my area have little risk. Check to see how many cases of leptospirosis have been seen in your area

[@DrGregDVM]

If you use 50% meat and 50% veggies the protein/fat/ carb ration is good. You need to cook the bones till soft and feed those in the "stew". or get a balanced vitamin supplement to add to the daily portion. You can check at dogdishdietcom for the book and ebook that show you how to cook the recipes "Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet"

[@80polishprincess]

We just started feeding our Yorkies a homemade diet. Chicken, frozen veggies, brown rice, eggs, and we add some vitamins. They don't have any stomach issues any more. I'm going to add some fish oil. Thanks for the idea.

[@ChristineCarol]

you're always so generous Dr. Greg. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I share your videos and information at EVERY chance I get!

[@DrGregDVM]

I have recently read that fish oil is better than flax because omegas come from "prey" and not plant. You have it and I'm sure its a benefit. I slow cook bones or feed raw chicken wings instead of the eggshells that has less joint nutrition. If dogs are not fed meaty, raw, or slow cooked bones...egg shells are acceptable

[@DrGregDVM]

If dogs swallow large pieces then bones may be dangerous. Raw meaty bones supply nutrition and clean teeth naturally. Frozen chicken wings and thighs are easy ways to supply joint nutrition also and clean teeth. Slow cooked bones are easily digested and absorbed if cooked long enough and each slow cooker if different. You can cook a small batch and see if he likes it !

[@DrGregDVM]

You can freeze for several weeks in portions

[@DrGregDVM]

Signs they can't handle fat are diarrhea or vomiting after eating. If they get the runs, you can transition them with skinless boneless chicken or lowfat hamburger. You can cook the fish separately (50-60% fish with the rest veggies) or put a pound in with the chicken! You can also add 6 eggs to all batches or use 18-24 eggs instead of the meat and mix with veggies.

[@DrGregDVM]

Larger bones can constipate or obstruct if too many or too large of pieces are swallowed. The chicken bones become soft and and are a good amount. Larger bones may have to be removed. When I crock oigs neck, turkey neck, turkey legs, I remove larger, harder bones. Some dogs can tolerate beef, but 30% are allergic to it. Wild game should be great, and raw is Ok. Remember to transition over a few days, especially if the dog is used to dry food

[@DrGregDVM]

Sorry, just saw this post. Raw chicken bones are easily digested and rarely cause medical issues. Baked and barbecued bones may splinter when chewed. Dogs will show signs of nausea, constipation,or diarrhea if there are problems. Hope she's OK!

[@DrGregDVM]

A raw wing is safe. I like "taste of the wild" and natural balance. Its about a no grain good food!

[@Fro-Daddy]

Book just arrived today. Can't wait to dig into it!

[@DrGregDVM]

Depends on the cats. Mine will eat the food "as is" but my one cat, emma, still will not eat it all the time. If processed, she may do better with it. Some cats like it juicer or drier, depending on their preferences. It can be blended or processed however the cats like it best.

[@DrGregDVM]

Thanks! Glad you like the vids.

[@DrGregDVM]

Thanks for the order! Hope your pets enjoy it!

[@DrGregDVM]

I cook the stew on high for 12-14 hours or on high for 5 then low for 7-9 depending if I'm around to turn down

[@DrGregDVM]

You're welcome. I really like making them

[@DrGregDVM]

In Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet, I have recipes for both dogs and cats. Dog Dish Diet just has a recipe for dogs The trouble is with cats is that some like meat and veggies and some don't. You sometimes have to use more meat and organ meat for cats. I go over all that in the ebook. I do have asection on the amount to feed. Hope that helps!

[@DrGregDVM]

4-6 ounces of that mix twice daily would do it. Monitor her weight over the next month and increase or decrease if needed. You can also increase or decrease the portion of meat

[@DrGregDVM]

Good idea! I'll do it

[@TheViolet76]

Thank you Dr. Martinez! I have invested today in a slow cooking crock pot. One of of my cats died three months ago from what I believe was a heart attack and / or blood clot. He was overweight and I feel that I failed him by not putting more effort in adding more variety of foods. They ate primarily Blue Buffalo Wilderness dry food. Since Angel died I started feeding his sister - Dawn wet Blue Buffalo Wilderness and Wellness. Since I watched your video I bought the crock pot, invested in air purifier (Dawn had an asthma attack yesterday and is on BP meds). I will slow cook for her and add probiotics and wild salmon oil as well as train her how to walk on a leash. That is uncommon I know but I need to get her to move more. She doesn't move much outside or inside. Thank you for inspiring me to provide my remaining baby with better nutrition. I already spent thousands on her and feel that excellent nutrition and exercise will prolong her life and make her a happy kitten. She just turned 10 years old and I am hoping to have her for another 10 (at least). Also, it is amazing how Tucker looks at you on this video with those eyes with so much love. I read that he passed away. I am very sorry. It is so painful to loose much beloved fur baby. He was one lucky puppy to have had you in his life.

[@revelations2798]

+TheViolet76sorry to say this but feeding your cat only dry is not the way to go.

[@LoveABun]

+Revelations I agree! Cats' kidneys need hydration, particularly as they age and become susceptible to chronic kidney disease!

[@DrGregDVM]

I usually stick with half and half , but often vary as much as 80/20 meat to veggies depending on the ingredients I have. Some pet owners feed less meat and fat and rice to heavy dogs 40/60 for weight loss. Active dogs may need more meat and rice for the extra calories. Bones in the fish get soft faster, you may only need to cook for 8 hours

[@meagenkleiner]

Hi dr Greg, dont knoe if you are still on here. Ive been making my dogs food, i make about 30 pounds at a time. Was wondering if you could help me with a recipe. Here is what i use for 1 batch : -10 pounds of meat (chicken, pork or turkey) -3 pond chx liver,gizzard,heart -15oz sardines -1 cup vegetable/conola or olive oil -8 cup rice w bone broth as water -30 oz oats w water -1 whole pumpkin -6-8 banana -1 large frozen bag berries -18 hard boiled eggs -1 large bag carrots -1 bundle parsley -1 bundle kale -3 frozen spinach boxes -6 large sweet potato -1 package dry split pea -1 bag dried black beans -1 large bag frozen broccoli -2 head cauliflower -5 large beets -16 oz cottage cheese -16 oz greek yogurt -1/2 cup mix (Chia, flax,hemp) -1/4 cup tumeric -1/8 cup ginger 1/8 cup cinnamon 1/2 cup nutritional yeast

[@DrGregDVM]

Feed Your Pet is available in PDF form. Click on it at my website dogdishdietcom

[@Kasonas]

Thanks Dr. Martinez. These videos have helped me learn how to cook for my dog. I am not only saving so much money, but also assuring better health and nutrition for my beautiful companion.

[@DrGregDVM]

Many of my clients treat their pets the same way

[@DrGregDVM]

You can order the book or kindle version from amazon from your phone if that works for you

[@DrGregDVM]

Try taking the oats out and subtitute white rice or sweet potatoes. The bulldogs may not tolerate the oats well

[@DrGregDVM]

2-3 of my cats will eat home cooked food and the slow cooked gristle and end of the bone( that nourishes their joints and cartilage). I feed my cats a variety of commercial food also and supplement with homecooked food, along with raw shrimp or meat once or twice weekly(even turkey bacon or chicken hot dogs). Cats are much harder than dogs to satisfy and I have one finicky cat that will only eat what she decides is appropriate!

[@DrGregDVM]

Baked and bbq bones can be brittle and sharp and are not recommended

[@shahvei]

Thank you Dr.Greg!

[@DrGregDVM]

I figured that is what you meant. My pets also now believe all food is fair game. But I enjoy feeding them ingredients !

[@nataliefeldman1912]

My CAT understands " are you hungry ? 🤣

[@NorthlanderMN]

Hi Dr. Greg. I bought your book a few years ago and I really enjoy it. My wife is Vietnamese so I hit the Asian grocery stores for parts of meat you wont find at regular American grocers. This is so fun making food for the dogs. I got a Blentec so sometimes I blend up veggies or rice. This is a brutal winter here in Minnesota looking so forward to even a 35 degree day.

[@DrGregDVM]

Glad it is working for you! Remember to include meat, organ meat, fish, and eggs weekly. Some clients are using lentils, garbanzo, and lentils as carbs. I talk about home cooking a bit more in Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet at dogdishdiet.com/order-now

[@DrGregDVM]

They would get 6-12 ounces twice daily depending on their weight and activity level. I feed my dogs raw meaty bones or chicken wings or thighs once to twice weekly

[@DrGregDVM]

Those are the reasons that I cook for my pets!

[@DrGregDVM]

They are different for cats and dogs .The ingredients are also different. Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet has the directions for cats and dogs at dogdishdietcom

[@DrGregDVM]

Hope you enjoy it and it helps!

[@1tickbetter705]

Thank you Greg for your help! If only it was made mandatory that aspiring veterinarians had to learn from you and shadow you, the veterinary community would be far better than it is. I am so happy you focus on nutrition... I have not met one vet or MD for that matter that knows anything about nutrition except the dogma that is taught to them in school. Thank you again, you are an asset.

[@anaussie8830]

Love this! Great recipes and ideas, and your dogs are gorgeous!

[@DrGregDVM]

Thanks, good idea! I'll have to look for some poultry shears!

[@DrGregDVM]

Home cooking is good on it's own or with higher quality commercial foods. Feed Your Pet to Avoid the Vet at dogdishdietcom has several recipes for the crockpot

[@danacollazo2262]

Im buying a crock pot and Dr. Martinez's book because I love this recepie. Thank you for sharing! !

[@drraj2085]

If I use an InstaPot, what would my timing be? Thank you for the info, I'm gonna try this out!

[@richarddubois7921]

I ordered your kindle book yesterday. I'm half way done with reading it. Very interesting.

[@harpercollie]

Thanks for another great video, Dr. Greg! I found a good pair of poultry shears to cut the whole chicken in pieces - makes it easier for me to get 1/2 chicken in the crock pot that I have.

[@carmenvelez5440]

Thanks

[@pitbullscooby]

How cute, your dogs know you are cooking their food and they are waiting to eat some :)

[@DrGregDVM]

Andrew, I don't have any experience with fasting. Once every couple weeks seems reasonable. Wouldn't want to fast a diabetic or weak individuals

[@RykerLyrix]

Yes it does. I will grab feed your pet to avoid the vet then. My oldest cat is the only picky eater. Hopefully once i find something he likes the rest will join in. Thanks for all your great videos,

[@TheKosmikelf]

You know, I don't hesitate to give my dogs chicken or turkey. I was always afraid to give them the bones included in the wings. I was afraid they could get a bone lodged in the throat. (can you please address that issue in length?) Thank you for all the GREAT information in all of your videos!!!!!!!! I am a big fan!

[@fishfingers1046]

Just made a batch for my dog (smells really good by the way) It was on high-and left it cook longer than you suggested, but the bones did not get mushy-the ends were..a tiny bit.

[@1tickbetter705]

Thank you. Your help is much appreciated.

[@DrGregDVM]

Raw bones are safe for dogs that chew. Dog shouldn't eat more than a few ounces per day and shouldn't swallow large pieces. My dogs eat raw chicken wings, thighs, and slow cooked bones

[@richardchaplinskycd9046]

thanks for responding to my comment...thank you so much and will continue to watch for all you have to offer..wendy

[@denonandkef]

Oats Dr Martinez? Isn't that considered grain which we've been feeding them grain-free with great results for my little ones. When I 1st got them I didn't know better thought all dog food was the same so I would get whatever was on sale. For a while I had thought their bad skin & constant itching was fleas but it was the darn food all along. Days after trying some generous free samples from Call of the wild their skin was 200% better, no more scratching , hair was healthy shiny. Pedigree & royal canine were the worst offenders

[@DrGregDVM]

He would get 8-12 ounces twice daily. Glad you like the vids!

[@DrGregDVM]

You may try removing the oatmeal, it may be causing the runs. Let me know how many and how loose they are as well as any other symptoms. Are they all yours?

[@cinderellalinn]

Thanks for sharing this great info!!

[@LeMarais88]

Haha I hide bowls, containers, etc. temporarily from our cats because they countersurf. My husband has started wisening up too ;). Love your videos!

[@richarddubois7921]

The recipe that is here is for dogs only? I was wondering if your book also has a cockpot recipe for cats. Thank you for your help

[@emilygalvez6973]

You are such an amazing Vet thank u sooo much for sharing all your knowledge Great Job !!!!!

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Wonderful video! It's so hard for me. I am not big on meat. Can be taxing. The thing's we do for love 💗. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed to your channel. 🌻 Amazing recipe! You're dog's are Blessed to have you. Your fur babies are beautiful and well behaved. Lol

[@moniquenguyen8332]

What's your opinion on purely raw food diets for dogs and cats? (80% muscle, 10% organs, 10% bones and a little bit of only leafy dark greens.)

[@OanaOaniii]

Thank you so much for the video. Your dogs made me laugh. They were so sweet at the beggining of the video when they stayed with you in the kitchen staring at you knowing that they are going to get something yummy soon from you.

[@feeltheillinois]

LOL tucker's ear at the end, all that mush on it. i would eat this myself as a soup if i was hungry

[@Eradica]

That looks so gross but sounds so healthy. It took a while to wean one of my dogs off of canned food, a couple years ago we switched to some meat that comes in a sausage like container. No preservatives or tasty additives. Now I'm going to make her switch again to this 'goopy food' you've shown me, because 1. it's cheaper 2. I'm absolutely positive what's in it. 3. It's cheaper...

[@tunaflix2]

You sir are a star! Keep up the good work.

[@justkenzie]

Thank you, thank you SO MUCH for this upload! My poor chihuahua has many issues... I've been wanting to stop with the commercial dog food for a while now.

[@newglobalism4925]

Thank you, for making this video, Dr. It's very educational.

[@terrir8525]

Hi, Do you have kidney friendly recipes in your book for dogs with CRF?

[@theafrodzac]

Thank you so much for sharing. It's greatly appreciated

[@mucnagow2]

Thanks for answering so fast. :) Good deal on the mixed cooked/raw diet. They love raw meat days! I never thought to give raw meat to the cats but they are both hunters and keep the mice out of the barn and moles out of the yard. They prefer moles. LOL