Gidget's Gourmet Homemade Dog Food

[@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V]

Hey, I started using this as a base for my dog's food about a year ago. I've added things a long they way, I use ground chicken instead of canned, I added 2lbs of 97/3 ground beef, and 2 lbs of ground pork. I also added cauliflower, brussels sprouts, spinach and sunflower oil. But what I found in my research, is that sweet potato skins and bad for dogs, they find them difficult to digest them, so I started skinning them. And I cook the rice (brown long grain) in bone broth. And since no dog food is perfectly balanced, I added a multivitamin. to her dinner meal. She's 10 now, and I have found that since I started feeding her this alternate version of yours is that she has a lot more energy, seems happier and is NEVER bored of her food. She loves it, and we are happier that she seems a lot ore healthy. So thanks, and don't forget to peel those sweet potatoes.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for sharing.

[@AkSonya1010]

interesting on the sweet potato skins. I have a dog with a collapsed trachea and the vet specialist recommended I keep the skins on. I have to blend her food so maybe that is the difference?

[@joem2397]

O no pork is not good. My vet told me 😢

[@AkSonya1010]

@@joem2397 not to be mean to vets, they mainly recommend kibble.

[@joem2397]

I heard pork is bad for dogs? Does anyone else know this?

[@jlf6803]

I've been making our pup’s dog food about 3-4 years. I've tweaked it several times and don't have that much freezer space. I've not yet used eggs and will start, and I also use hearts and liver. Very healthy, and economical. Thanks for the video!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Your welcome.

[@JuneK618]

Wow this is amazing! It’s a lot of work but anything for our pups. It’s nice to see people go above and beyond caring for the little nuggets 🥰

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

It really is!

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

And because veterinary prices and commercially-prepared food prices are getting ridiculous.

[@nirelotus]

Thank you so much for this video! I have 4 dogs (2 small and 2 large) and all the other videos make such a small batch and have expensive ingredients that make it not worth it. It’s encouraging to hear you’ve had success with this for 7 years.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelabagwell4190]

A good recipe but I would add organ meats and muscle meat - liver, heart and gizzards. Thanks for sharing!

[@judichristopher4604]

I agree...

[@denisedoogan703]

I add beef, turkey or pork and livers or gizzards. My dogs do not tolerate chicken. I also use brocolli, carrots cauliflower and greenbeans for veggies, they do not digest peas well. I mix brown and white rice and add some turmeric. I also cook mine in the instant pot but I do not do 28 lbs so I can see why the oven is better.

[@judichristopher4604]

@@denisedoogan703 WOW... This is Fantastic Denise... I just received (many) little silicone molds from eBay this week... can't wait to do this. Thank YOU so much for taking the time to explain this to me. I really appreciate this. The Instant pot idea is a great idea too... I have a slow cooker, do you think that will work too?

[@denisedoogan703]

@@judichristopher4604 I have never used a slow cooker. I put in my ingredients, add water or broth and it is done in 8 minutes. Once it is done, I do a manual release, add the rice and organ meat because I precook the liver and let it sit covered for 10 minutes to cook the rice. It is so easy! Get an Instantpot, they are fantastic and save so much time.

[@reginaschwartz4524]

I would add flaxseed, it’s excellent for them.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

You’re organizing skills have sold me on making my own

[@lirpa1981]

Started making my rice in the oven. It’s a huge time saver and the space is perfect.

[@AkSonya1010]

I love my rice cooker, it uses less energy consumption

[@lirpa1981]

@@AkSonya1010 yes. I have one also, but if I was making as much rice as needed for this recipe. The oven would probably be a quicker more efficient option. Just a suggestion.

[@cspel002]

Wow this is great. I have a Labrador retriever and am deciding to switch him over to home cook food. The food prices have gone up tremendously since this video was made but so has kibble dog food. I can't wait to try this.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful! Check out our updated video on this recipe as we address the price increase. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@cocacolafiesta]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I bought skinless chicken breasts for $.99 lb and canned most of the 80 lbs I bought. I’ll definitely use that in this recipe. As I prep for any future necessity I no longer add salt to my canned meats as they will be used for our dogs’ food also.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are welcome! We have also done away with the canned chicken and now cook our chicken as well. See our updated video on this recipe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Will do!

[@stopthemadness4006]

Thank you so much for sharing. After all the dog food recalls, I’ve been making my dog food for about six months now for my lab. He loves it of course, but I was looking for a bulk recipe and these are items I know he likes. Even if I could make 2 months at a time, it will save me time. Glad to know I’m not the only one who does this. 😘

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful! We started to make our own dog food because of food allergies and all the poor ingredients in commercial dog food and our dogs love it!

[@stopthemadness4006]

Circling back in case others were wondering about trying the recipe. I made this (substitutions included ground chuck, squash and zucchini for the broccoli) and added some blueberries because that’s what I had on hand. This was so incredibly easy to prepare. A food processor is a must to speed things along, but otherwise amazingly quick. My sons dog is also here for a bit while he travels and has never eaten homemade. Both dogs loved it, they are excited to eat and neither had any tummy issues. Each are 65 or so pounds, having it in bulk was super convenient. Thanks again for sharing. For those who are uncomfortable, perhaps cut it in half. I will be using this staple and balanced recipe going forward. : )

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

@@stopthemadness4006 keep researching Must vary diet!

[@danielle1234503]

@@stopthemadness4006 Hi Shelly, how much did you feed your 65 lb Pooch? I have a yr old 65 lb golden retriever & 36 lb senior cocker spaniel- trying to figure out how much to feed them. Excited to try this recipe!!

[@stopthemadness4006]

@Liz Firrigno I feed 2 cups twice a day. I alternate the meats as well, using grass fed turkey, chicken and always include red meats and fish when I can find low sodium. He loves sweet potatoes and pumpkin, you can add apples and greens. I do use the supplements suggested here, flax, and cod oil. I try to stay ahead with ample in the freezer. I use Royal Canine for labs and twice a week I reduce to a cup and a half of homemade and add a cup of dry. My vet offered very little guidance, mentioning he is at ideal weight, healthy coat, teeth, etc. I never thought I would make my dogs food, but with the recalls and nonsense with the pet foods, I feel this is a better option.

[@billc1222]

I use a 7 gallon mixing tub. The bottom is rounded at the ends and it's big enough to just flip the cooking tray over into the middle... about $10 at harbor freight

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@annamaebaxter1903]

You’re doing a great job! I cook for my lil pup, too! Have been for my dogs for years now. If I may suggest, cook the veggies for less time to maintain some firmness for texture and chewing. Keep up other love for your pet!😊

[@annpiquette507]

Great job for your first time! I learned a ton…Thank you ❤

[@cathydavis210]

So enjoyed your presentation! You were very at ease sharing your information with us. I just began making my dog food a few weeks ago. My recipe is very similar except I use spinach. Please share with me your supplement. Thank you for sharing!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words. The powder supplement we use is this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083QPP9F7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@jodylebouton9436]

I just learned about black pepper and tumeric. Healthy. Like a had tsp for all that food but the tumeric will be good for your senior dog and will help puppy too. You are wonderful to share all this. I have a German Shepard pup and a schnoodle pup. If I make the food which I enjoy doing I know what they are eating.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you

[@sophiagrace8362]

Thank you for sharing to keep our fur babies healthy

[@Lululemonpants_]

Instant pot has been a game changer for me Too!!

[@karenpayton9875]

Thank u sooo much!! I was looking for a recipe for dog food and to hear u have Yorkies was great! I have a Yorkie/pom mix and love making his food. Now I have a recipe to go by. Thanks again.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind word Karen and glad we could help!

[@kittygold5081]

Love your video I would like to know do you use vitamin supplements

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yes we do! It helps ensure they aren't missing any essential nutrients.

[@jwiheath1928]

Pumpkin is very good for your dogs too I make my own dog food also for all four of my dog’s ❤🐕

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the information as many are looking for alternatives to sweet potatoes.

[@thecatspajamas19]

I've been making a similar recipe, but using a very different method (I got a giant camping pot), so it's good to see how someone else does it! It's so amazing that one of those bins lasts your two yorkies a week, whereas my 80lb shepherd eats nearly one of those every day... The cooking is much more frequent around here.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yeah we have made some changes to how we make our recipe now as well since we have sold our house and now live in our RV full time. Check out our updated video as it shows how we cook our food in or Instant pot now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@sammykobayashisan]

you were fantastic! thanks for sharing this. i do make my dogs food at home. i will add the chicken breast and eggs. not sure about the peas. maybe ill add a pound and see if he likes it. you were a great help!!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words. If your dog doesn't end up liking the peas then you could leave them out all together or try something else in their place.

[@westcoastwitcheryshop]

Great recipe thank you! Would love to know where you bought your large bins for mixing! Thanks a bunch!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We bought them at Sam's Club. They are bus bins.

[@carlschmiedeke151]

Blueberries 🫐 are good for them, as well tumeric for their joints, & arthritis, & black pepper

[@catfish307]

We make about 20 gallons a batch for our 2 Labs. We cook everything in 3 electric roasters outside unless it's sub zero.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

That is awesome!

[@alisonstewart9089]

Make sure to soak rice either brown or white in really warm Water rinse soak again rinse . Put back in bowl with water to make sure your water is Totally clear. Why , Rice contains a lot of Arsenic.

[@drewd2]

Question: If I did this in a slow cooker, would about 35 minutes be long enough to cook it all? I don't have a pressure cooker, but it would be a good way to put my slow cooker to use.

[@docohm50]

Have you thought about using a 8qt Instapot? You could ratio down ingredients of the recipe and use a 1:1 ratio of water to rice. Push the "Meat/Stew" button when it beeps after 10 minutes quick release and your done. Should only take you ten minutes of prep.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We have given that some thought, but as for right now we are using what we have. Thank you for the tip.

[@nancyjohnson5810]

So I think it's pretty safe to say now in 6/22 that this recipe has probably doubled in price to make. At least at my walmart. So I agree with your recipe but I also add organ meat, chicken or calf livers, and gizzards and hearts. I have a 50% lean meat to 25% sweet potato and brown rice, and 25% of spinach, peas, and carrots. Which for a 1 week recipe as my boy is 60 lbs that I give him 12 oz. for every meal. Which amounts to 6lbs of lean meat with 2 lbs of it organ meats, then 3 lbs of rice and sweet potato, lastly 3 lbs of any greens, peas and carrots. I cook it all in my instant pot for 25 minutes. I also add in to the meal at every feeding, a teaspoon of either sunflower oil or coconut oil, some omega 3 oil and 1 1/2 tsp of calcium from ground up egg shells, my boy needs 3 tsp a day. I also give him 1 1/2 tsp of ground flax seed for fiber and lastly something for his old bones I heard about from Ceasar Milan which is called Happy Again, it supports healthy hips and joints. It's collagen, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. I really enjoyed your recipe and that you chopped it up in the food processor. Thank you for sharing your recipe and you did a great job for this being your first video ever! Very brave you are.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

I would agree that this recipe ingredients, like everything, has gone up in price. Thank you for sharing your process of how you make your dog food. There are some great tips in your process!

[@jigglywigglyjello1276]

Thank you! My three toy poodles are going to love this❤

[@MomDukes]

I love 💗 people who are so good with their Animals/pets/family health, says a lot about their own health. ❤❤❤❤😊. You know exactly what’s going in their bodies. I did start adding some ground up beef liver, I ground myself. Trying to make some dry kibble too..

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the feedback. That is a great ideal with the liver.

[@drewd2]

You actually made this look really easy. And what you call a "mess" was far from it. lol I was trying to figure out why you liked making a double batch because it seemed to make everything more difficult, but then I realized it's because then that allows you to use the whole can of pumpkin. Can't you buy a can that's half the size? It just seems like everything would be easier doing the normal-sized batch.

[@SonniesGardenPA]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@simoneb4177]

What food processor do you use? I tried one years ago, and it didn't work well at all. Thanks for great video!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Please see our updated video for this recipe. The link to the food processor is in the description of that video. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@kimpaynter]

Like your method I justHad allergy testing done on my dog and he cannot have the rice or the peas but I loved everything else I have been cooking for him for a while

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Kim, thank you for your comment. This recipe is what works for our dogs. We totally understand that it won't work for every dog and realize there are a lot of breeds out there that our susceptible to food allergies. Take whatever value you can from our video and make substitutions that work for you.

[@robynmorris7945]

Maybe you can substitute oatmeal, quinoa, etc.

[@kimpaynter]

@@robynmorris7945 thank you but his list goes on oats pumpkin flaxseed corn almost turkey i am trying small amounts of cream of wheat it’s very low on his food test 😊so much fun you would think his human dust mites also 🤣🤣

[@robynmorris7945]

Hi Kim, I feed raw and simply do not use any grains in the “concoction” I mix up. It has many of the same ingredients as her cooked mix minus the grains. Good luck with your delicate stomach love bug.

[@sandangels73]

I did a rough estimate of about how much my 2 dogs would eat a week based on an approximate body weight of your dogs and the weight they eat a week and realized my dogs would eat about 25 lbs a week...but mine are beagle/hound mixes. That's a lot of food prep😳...but probably worth it. Now, I'm just checking my motivation...😂

[@annabellmolina-muniz3724]

What is the name of the vitamin powder that you give the dogs? I have one large dog and two small ones for the large dog. Do I give him a cup and half twice a day

[@joem2397]

😊 this is very informative!! But I thought rice was not good for them??

[@marianmalone8995]

I am glad I found you, I also have yorkies. 3 of them. 2 are seniors (10+ yrs.) I have a question, what about krill or salmon oil?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the question. Those sound like great additions you could add, we just find it easier to add the powder supplement which has omega 3 fish oils in it.

[@RobinEdwards-cr2mj]

I have 3 golden retrievers and fat has caused my one golden to get pancreatitis. Is this good for all 3 dogs? I would have to make a TON of food!!!

[@Serenity7747]

You have good ideas to prepare your dogs food. As well as good ideas how to use foil paper. You don't like squish peas in your digs food. But I know your Yorkies might not like frozen peas.

[@maureendownes8329]

Thank you for this video but I have a question--your recipe does not include any liver/organ meats....your vet said that was ok?

[@CCelia1953]

Whàaauw that look so delicious and made with tender loving care. I salute yóú ♥️ for sharing. Definitely gonna try it out. 💞🗣️🌹

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Hope you enjoy

[@brittanyvalentine6106]

What a great recipe! What kind of vitamin powder do you use?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We use this vitamin powder that we order off amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B083QPP9F7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[@nancyculliton1540]

Thanks!!!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You bet!

[@jasonanniemorris8893]

Thank you for sharing. I’m making it to day

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Great to hear!

[@acripe9875]

I'm assuming you could use freezer bags to store it if you don't have the room for those large containers?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yes you can use whatever works best for you.

[@magicaltimes-wz2if]

Also add flax, rice or pasta, omega 3 , and an oil coconut is great, and a few organ meats

[@Moonlitverse]

How do you figure out how much to feed? We have a very active 2 year old Blue Heeler. We love your idea and will be making some. Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Well every dog is different in weight & activity level. For that reason we recommend to start feeding 1 cup per every 10lbs of dog, as that is what works for our 2 dogs, and recommend adjusting more or less based on your dogs activity level. Hope this helps.

[@browndog9402]

Congrats on your first video, we are going to be making our own dog food as we have 3 huskies, 1yr old puppies laughing out loud. I like your recipe, gonna give it a try and see how they like it. they do like salmon that comes in 1 of there canned foods.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words! Feel free to add or remove ingredients to make it more customized for your dogs. We just put out the video to share what works for us, but are always looking to improve it. Salmon sounds great, just really expensive.

[@browndog9402]

@@RealLife_D_and_J yes it is so we just did chicken inone batch and steak in the other, and they loved it

[@browndog9402]

I havent done the salmon one yet, just did chicken and steak together today and ground beef yesterday, since my first post 3 weeks ago we have added another 10 month old huskie , he was a rescue, the people had to get rid of him as they lived in an apartment, duuu.

[@cleirys]

Hello, quick question how much do you serve your 1yr old husky

[@browndog9402]

@@cleirys they get about half a cup of dry mixed with 11/2 cups of the stuff i make and thats there dinner, during the day they get a 3/4 of a cup each. they all just went to the vet the other day and she said that was a good mix, but we are trying for no dry food in the future.hope this helps you.

[@shanitapitts21]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. I love it! I have a 2 year old German shepherd and I can’t wait for her to try it. How much would you give a big dog in one serving size?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We recommend 1 cup per 10lb of dog's weight per day. Hope this helps.

[@Jensonandhannah]

My dog weighs 130lbs!! 13 cups? That’s so much for don’t you say??

[@tomikomcdowell4745]

Thank you!!! I love it, and I'm sure my dogs love it too

[@lbruce4454]

Thank you so very much for this video! I've been looking for something healthy but easy to make. I have a 90lb furbaby and I was wondering how much should I feed her?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the question. We recommend starting at 1 cup per every 10lbs your dog weighs. So for your 90lb furbaby we would recommend starting at 9 cups of food per day.

[@lbruce4454]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Thank you!

[@KFG721]

Thank you so much for this video! I am definitely going to use it for my dogs - do you (or anyone in the community) have a suggestion about what is a good item for dogs to chew on? I have two old pugs and though they can’t handle anything heavy duty, I know they should have something to gnaw on…Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ginab697]

Carrots

[@michellewei7349]

"I have the freezer space". Key words. Lucky you can do chicken and turkey. My Basset is allergic to both! We alternate beef and pork. For pills and supplements I buy a box of Answers and make mini meatballs for them. Answers Detailed is GREAT for a probiotic.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Great tip!

[@24Deutschmark]

Thank you for the great video!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Our pleasure!

[@esthermeyer5700]

I can’t seem to find your recipe again! Could you please share it again?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

It is in the video description. But I will post here as well. Dog food (This makes about 28lbs) 5lbs Ground turkey or ground beef (more fat) Can chicken 6/12.5 oz cans 4.69 lbs Carrots 3 lbs Broccoli 2.5 lbs Sweet Potatoes 5 lbs Frozen peas 2.5 lbs Brown rice 8 cups Whole raw Eggs 1 dozen I get my ingredients from Sam’s Club. All but the peas and eggs. The total cost is about $40 Cook rice Chop or use a food processor for the following: Carrots Broccoli Sweet potatoes (leaving the skin on) Mix together the ground turkey, carrots, broccoli, & sweet potatoes Using a blender blend all dozen eggs, then pour over the mixture Cook on 350* 1 hr -1 1/2 hrs Once you take it out of the oven mix in the chicken and rice. Allow cooling for 10 minutes then add frozen peas. Put in freezer containers and freeze 1 container should contain a week or less worth of food. I use a 4 cup container for my two dogs.

[@debbiegallagher3179]

What kind of supplements do you use.

[@dettemaurel5553]

How much do you feed your dogs. Mine has gained weight! And how much for 7/ 8 lb small puppies?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We feed our dogs who are 6 & 8lbs 1 cup per day. If you are feeding that amount and your dog is gaining weight, then I would suggest lowering the amount you feed. Hope this helps.

[@ramzief9777]

If we don’t have the freezer space, do you have any recommendation on turning this into dry kibble?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Unfortunately we do not have any clue how that would be done.

[@izabellaparuit8020]

great video! loved it!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!!

[@truthhurts2149]

Very good recipe. 28lbs for 40 bucks is not bad. I pay almost 70 for. 40lbs of kibble. This is much much better quality. I think even the higher end dog foods are getting worse and worse ingredients My German Shepard has not been wanting to eat it.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We hear you, and this is one of the primary reasons we have been making it ourselves. It gives us peace of mind knowing exactly what goes into their food and that we control the quality and processing of the ingredients.

[@twylastevens3978]

Do you give the dog food at room temperature or heat the dog food up from the refrigerator??

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We feed it to our dogs cold from the refrigerator, but you could warm it if you wanted to. We have found that feeding dog food cold is supposed to slow them down from eating so fast, but our youngest Yorkie still eats it fast.

[@AllysonClark-xd9qo]

What is the name of vitamin you use?

[@christoforospilitsis541]

How do I know how much of the vitamin powder to give my 17 lb dog each day?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We have two dogs that weigh 10lbs or less and use the scoop that is inside the vitamin powder container. We give our dogs half a scoop of vitamin powder per day. So I would suggest you use one full scoop of vitamin powder per day for your dog. Hope this helps.

[@josettefleming485]

Thank you so much. I have 1 dog, a ShiPoo. I will probably 1/2 the recipe because I don’t have the freezer space.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Sounds great! Glad we were able to help.

[@AngieNic]

So how many times a month do you make this recipe ? You have small dogs, I have an 85 pound dog. I’m scared to go through all this work and then we go through it quickly, which might get costly ? I’m not sure.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the question. We do have small dogs so we only have to make this recipe every 3 1/2 months to feed our two 10lbs dogs. It goes without saying that if you are making this for a larger dog, since they will be eating more each day, this recipe will not last that long for your dog. For an 85lb dog, our recommendation is to feed 8.5 cups of this food per day. You would have to do the calculations to find out how long this recipe would last for your dog and either have to make it in bigger batches or make it more often. Only you can decide if this recipe makes sense financially for your situation.

[@jennaaylward3597]

what are the calories per 8oz?

[@30deblanc]

Does it hurt the dog to feed this to them raw? Just wondering.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Absolutely not! We only cook it because my wife is uncomfortable feeding it to them uncooked.

[@naenae_in_m-town8031]

I also have two Yorkies and would like to know what kind of powdered supplement you use. They are picky so I need something I can "Hide" in the food. Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

I added a link in the description

[@ruthgilles6711]

I was wondering if the country you live don’t have the sweet potatoes 🍠 but have the white kind is it safe to use

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Ruth, thank you for your question. You could use other types of potatoes, we just chose to use the sweet potatoes because they are a healthier option.

[@northernlights573]

I see a lot of People Using coconut oil in their homemade dog food. Is there a reason you don’t use it?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We really haven't seen any commercial dog foods that use coconut oil in it so never really looked into it.

[@reallybadaim118]

What did you sedate your pack with in order to allow you to make this delicious meal for them without them pestering you the entire time hmmm?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

LOL, No need to sedate our pack, we just use gates to keep them out of the kitchen. They are very well behaved and are use to being fed at 8 am and 5 pm everyday.

[@annkelly7103]

Why not use raw ground chicken in stead of all those cans.

[@usa2342]

Time safer probably

[@carlomandacina4617]

I have 2 german shepherd dogs that are 1 yr old and can’t get them to gain weight and dog food is expensive and they go through 40lbs in 2 weeks Will this help Them? Is this a cheaper method?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the question. I will try and answer the best I can, just keep in mind we are not experts and have never claimed to be. We have been using this dog food for years now and our dogs had just the opposite problem, they were getting too heavy. This dog food has them at a very healthy weight and keeps them there. Keep in mind our 2 dogs are less than 10lbs each and German Shepherds are big dogs, and although this dog food may work for them, I don't think it would be very cost-effective in the long run unless you could source the ingredients at a significant discount somewhere.

[@carlomandacina4617]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Ohh ok Ty so much

[@gloriakummer5357]

Now, if only I could find a local person to make dog food for me… I’m still sweating from trying this..

[@showierd]

Do you put it in a freezer?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yes we do for storage, but we defrost a container and keep it in the refrigerator and feed from it.

[@cleirys]

How many calories per cup is there… my vet is asking since i have a husky i need to find out how many cups she should eat per day …

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We haven't calculated the calories per cup, but we recommend feeding 1 cup per 10lbs of dog weight per day and adjust based on you dog's activity level. We address that in our updated video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@sharmawood5704]

I wouldn’t use aluminum to cook in.

[@sagefool5786]

Well Done!! Great video. I think more people should be getting their dogs off of processed food. I made my dog homemade food and she lived to 18 years old as a medium sized dog and no vet visits due to illness.

[@SleeplessinOC]

Amazing. Could you tell though if she enjoyed her food and not just eating it because she was hungry?

[@sagefool5786]

@@SleeplessinOC She loved it. She had a bowl of kibble available at all times for snacking but she rarely ate any of it. I had to chuck it and refresh it for fear of it going stale.

[@Jlis2025]

Good for you, I do the same thing with my chihuahua she is a picky eater, so I start making her home-made food and I notice she doesn't gasp for air while she is sleeping, and she has lots of energy

[@cynthiahodder6238]

Can you do beef instead of chicken? And I think our little yourkie/ Maltese gets suck if chicken cause I make chicken all the time like to mix it up..do you have any suggestions what else we can use to change it up ? We do give her a powder supplement once a day..

[@sagefool5786]

@@cynthiahodder6238 Of course. I used to make beef, chicken, lamb or fish. Just depended what was on sale when it was time to make a new batch. Mt dog was a blue Heeler and she wasn't a fussy eater. You may have to try different protiens and veg until you find a recipe your dog likes. Maybe make small batches until you hit a winner. I used to mix up the veg as well to keep it interesting. The other thing is to make home made bone broth and let it cook slowly for a full day or two until you get a jelly consistency. this is great for dog's joints.

[@kevinfair3993]

I have been paying $175 every 10 days to feed my labs. This is a game changer. Thank you for showing the preparation method. Gonna try this myself

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

I tried the Farmer's Dog food only once until I realized it was hard on our budget and the dry ice was long gone by the time I got home from work to get the box out of the heat.😒 Our dog really liked it. Vet recommended Honest Kitchen freeze dried food but the 4# box price went through the roof. Had to nix that food. Our dog really liked that food too. I'm making a rendition of your recipe and I think I'll switch to your recipe since I'm missing some ingredients. 😊 I appreciate recipe input from your viewers. Thank you.

[@christinageller1649]

How do you make a smaller batch I have a poodle doodle and I year chow and how much to feed them

[@Egginnaskillet]

@@christinageller1649 My guide is usually a pound of food per 50 pounds your dog weighs

[@sueg2286]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Thankyou for caring so much about your dogs food. I wondered whether you had considered not cooking and freezing it raw. I have watched Veterinary Secrets and he feeds his dogs all raw, as he believes it is better for them, as they would never naturally eat cooked food and that they are still essentially the same as wild dogs..

[@lauragrandestaff]

I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to making this step by step. Especially the cost breakdown. Thank you, thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful and we appreciate the kind words.

[@elviraibanez4955]

Thank you for sharing this. I have 2 big dogs and your recipe gave me an idea what to cook for them and how much to give them. I appreciate all the effort you put in making this video.

[@conniepennington1167]

Thank You for sharing your recipe for dog food. Loved how you told us how much your dogs eat and how many days it makes food for 2 dogs. Also like how you told us the amount of each ingredient you bought, I think you forgot the rice but no night deal on that. And the cost if it added up was nice. Can you please tell me what method do you use to heat the food up to feed it to your dog because my dogs will not eat cold food for sure. Thanks Again, You did a very nice video as you kept steady along talking and showing what you were doing and you have a nice voice and kept my attention.

[@janeturnquist2942]

You did an excellent job for this being your very first video! Thank you for sharing your recipe. You doggies must be very happy & healthy! Really grateful for this information.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad you enjoyed it and it provided some value to you!

[@GLRequiemEternam]

Thank you so much for this! Our picky eater has been turning her nose up at everything we've tried EXCEPT for some cans of super-expensive dog food from our vet's office. But she would not stop hovering around us during the preparation process, and when she finally got a serving, LOOK OUT! She absolutely loved it. Will be fine tuning the serving sizes and supplements with our vet, but this is a welcome foundation for our dog's health. Many, many thanks!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Great to hear, glad it we could help.

[@johnskingcabbie2482]

What a great video, I’ve been making my dog food for about a year now, but I love you “meat loaf” idea!!! Typically dogs and cats should have 80% meat products and 20% veggies, I switch it up seasonally with the veggies and I always add 2 freshly grated apples (no seeds) thank you so much for the video!!

[@maryellengallentine5192]

I would speak to your vet, now recommendation is no more that 50/50% meat to veggies.

[@treasuretrovel3816]

This recipe is more appropriately called Vegetable Loaf but it is certainly not "meat loaf" as the meat is such a marginal ingredient compared to all the vegetation .

[@nancymarie6116]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. My concern in all this mix is the canned chicken due to the very high sodium content in it and peas. Peas and legumes are said to lean towards weaking the heart.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for your feedback. We no longer use canned chicken or peas in our recipe. Please take a look at our updated video for this recipe to see the changes we made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg

[@ronu7313]

Also grains are bad for dogs, I'd use at least 50-60% meat and higher protein may be hard on kidneys and absolutely no canned anything including aluminum trays to bake, what?

[@iowagreen8932]

I discovered Lehman's canned chicken, which has NO additives, not even salt.

[@badele80]

I don't understand why rice is being used in so many dog recipes... it's not good and has no place in their diet. Vegetables should always be emulsified/ pureed. They can't break down the cell wall. So we need to do it for them. Should be 80 % muscle meat and then organ meat and the rest is pureed greens, cucumber dandelion greens lettuce, zucchini etc. I give pureed fruit for a snack. With animal essentials seaweed calcium supplement recommended by my holistic vet

[@terriscomFURtdog]

I've read where rice is high arsenic content; I wondered same thing.

[@bernhard8540]

The main recipe we use for our regular raw food is we use our meat grinder and buy a large box of chicken legs or wings and grind them up and then just add in some carrot and Kale and some Blueberries and mix it together and it actually cost us less than the kibble was costing us we do it this way because the chicken bones that grind up are the calcium for the dogs and every morning I break and egg ontop of the raw food.. it takes about 15 minute to grind up two entire boxes of chicken legs and wings and add the minced up carrot and Kale and etc and then freeze it in 1/2lb freezer bags and then we just have to pull out three bags the night before so that it thaws in the refrigerator and everytime we feed them we put three new bags in the fridge to thaw and it works great but our mixture is truly RAW

[@galeherrmann9949]

Thank you for sharing your recipe! I’ve been making my dogs food for a few years now. I like your process and I’ll be adding the egg shells now. Thank you for taking the time to post your video!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We are glad our video provided some value for you!

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

I grind up my egg shells into a fine powder to make my own calcium capsules. I used calcium powder in my garden too. Our dog gets a vitamin mineral supplement rec. by vet. Buy an 8 oz tub of it online. It's a professional veterinary formula, Rx Essentials for Dogs. Any other suggestions?

[@laniesider2586]

@@maryshkamiceli8388 hi what brand of supplements do you buy? What is it for? Is it powder? RX from vet? Thank you

[@Kerry6691]

The things we do for our beloved pets ❤ they are so worth the effort

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yes they are!

[@BrokeButBountifullyBlessed799]

Thank you for sharing. I adopted a ten year old former puppy mill breeder over 8 years ago. I made a similar recipe for her. And she lived to be over 18

[@teresamcneal512]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciated your video you did such a great job. Such good detail I really appreciated how you broke down the cost at the end and how you specify your container size and the poundage per container. Thank you for all your doing for all of us us.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome Teresa!

[@amymeyersieck]

Thank you for the recipe. I’m jealous of your large freezer space! I have an 80-pound German Shepherd and a small freezer so I’m making food every two weeks.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome! We no longer have that much space and are having to make it more often as well.

[@joelotsko7973]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Does anyone see the calorie break out? My vet is asking how many calories approx is in a cup of this recipe. Thanks for the help!!!

[@karlasimonds5633]

How much a meal you give your 80lb dog .

[@amymeyersieck]

@@karlasimonds5633 I fill a quart-size baggie with 3 cups of food plus I prepare brown rice and give him 1-2 cups of brown rice at each evening meal.

[@debbieramsey8933]

Thanks for this! We also have a GS & wondered about how long a batch would last 😊

[@CuteTriniSmile]

Love love love the recipe and that we don't need fancy equipment to make it. I also have 2 Yorkies, a 6-year-old picky eater and a super active 5-month-old, but I don't have the freezer space so will try making a 1/4 of the recipe. Thank you so much again for sharing!

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

Can dehydrate and freeze dry But keep researching supplements and ingredients and VARY the diet Brown rice better but not daily Need organs too...there are also organ supplements via Amazon.

[@lamp8112]

This was very helpful. I have two Scotties and I noticed that they both smell awful, like the horrible canned food they're eating. I thought about making homemade dog food and then happened across your video. This is great! I plan on doing this recipe this week. I guess I will have to slowly introduce the change especially with my 7 year old male. I think my 17 month old female will do just fine. Thanks! I really appreciate your video. Great job!!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@southernbelle6838]

I make food for my Cocker Spaniel. I don't put any rice in his food. He gets enough carbs from the veggies I give him. Every other day I give him Sardines that came in water mix d with a scrambled egg😁

[@derrickbosley8889]

Awesome, I'm on my second batch. My dog Rocky had abdominal surgery 2 months ago. After he recovered he would not eat kibble. Rocky absolutely loves this recipe and his doctor approves!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Derrick that is great to hear!

[@berthagarcia6661]

I’m definitely going to try this - maybe a smaller batch. Thanks for the detailed instructions & also for stating the amount you feed your dogs. Some of the recipes I’ve seen don’t tell you how much to feed. My dogs would want a lot bigger servings!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johannahedstrom3401]

I'm always looking for new healthy, homemade dog recipes. It's hard to find ground turkey these days. Happy I saw your video.

[@Steve_Minaj]

Thank you so much for the recipes. I really appreciate you taking the time to share and inform.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@joaniebrooks631]

I appreciate the recipe and the cost breakdown as I’m deciding about going homemade. My dogs are much larger so I’ll be taking that into account . Thanks again 😃

[@MsPhillyG]

My dogs are big and I also have to figure this out.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Please see our update video for this recipe as it addresses the price increases due to inflation. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OlhJ54ZdFroLs&lc=UgyKXzoSPp1oM3U_O494AaABAg