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?

[@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!

[@Kiskadee8388]

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..

[@pamelabagwell4190]

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

[@JudiChristopher]

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.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@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]

@@JudiChristopher 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Kerry6691]

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

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Yes they are!

[@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.

[@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.

[@gailarnold2660]

I was just at KZbin Veterinary Secrets and was watching "Essential Ingredients for homemade Dog food" and for those who wonder how good they are doing for nutritional value of the food here you will see that this is a really good recipe! In the contents in the description box of that video he describes what vitamins they are getting from what she is telling us here to put in the mix. This is a very important video and I thank you for posting it. I am excited to get started on this for our loved one. :).

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you Gail for the generous comment.

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

Research Peas Lentils Sweet potatoes and cardiac issues

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

I did raw eggs One source said to cook eggs for better vitamin absorption Worth researching

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

I stopped using ground when i realized dogs like humans need to chew mouthsized chunks to get gastric juices flowing...you could update description to give heads up... After 2 years feeding sams and costco meat For a few cents difference Costco repeatedly seems higher quality.

[@Chaitanya8967]

Me toooooooooooooooooooooo

[@TheReluctantVEGrANny]

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

[@cassandraturner5960]

Just started to make our dog's food. He (Leo) seems to enjoy home cooked meals so much that i have decided to make it a regular thing. Thanks so much for this video. I will definitely use your model in future cook days. 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 .

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

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

[@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!

[@Kiskadee8388]

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]

@@Kiskadee8388 hi what brand of supplements do you buy? What is it for? Is it powder? RX from vet? Thank you

[@suenelson7667]

As a fellow penny pincher I can totally get behind the save and reuse idea! Thanks for the information.

[@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!

[@Kiskadee8388]

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

[@trina8350]

You are the first video I found making bulk! I like to make things in bulk so I only have to think about it every couple of months rather than every week! Thank you so much!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@arl4945]

I can see how much you love your pets, you rock!

[@1betterboy]

My 11 yr. old Jack Russel went from a tired and sleeping dog to a puppy like dog again. Thank You for sharing.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Our pleasure!

[@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.

[@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!

[@kats841]

Our dogs love this. I just use raw turkey. Sweet potato i cook and i used frozen cooked veggies. My cat even likes it. Great way to get the raw in. ❤ you did good for a 1st time video.

[@tiffanymarchbanks3379]

Made this for my 3 Yorkie, two are almost 3, one almost a year. So much better! No more stomach issues. Coats are shiny. Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it helped!

[@darrenconerly1065]

@@RealLife_D_and_J can I order some from you??

[@susanreiss1112]

I keep hearing from veteranian's that peas are not good for dogs, especially small dogs. I home cook for my little Yorkie and do not include peas.

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Susan Reiss. Do the vets say why peas are not good. ?

[@susanreiss1112]

@@kathleenrayner1234 they state several reasons. Commercial pet foods are using peas, Legumes and potatoes as fillers in place of the grains previously used when they went to grain free foods. Peas should not be given to dogs with kidney problems. High pea and legume in diets interacts negatively with taurine which is very important in their diet. Google about peas and find out more details. The FDA has connected grain free diets to DCM.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Alero228]

Thank you! We just rescued a 4 year old 10lb Maltipoo and we want the very best for her. I will definitely be making her homemade food. Great tips!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@estrelladelsol3425]

I have been feeding my Daschunds fresh boiled chicken with rice, carrots and yams. Now I will use your recipes, thanks for sharing. I also make treats for them with apples, peanut butter and oatmeal, they love it. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Sounds great!

[@cullenandkericaldwell5951]

Would love your treat recipe estrelladelsol. ❤

[@estrelladelsol3425]

Awe thanks. As soon as I get a chance I will make a video.

[@RoseOriginals]

Thank you!! My Pekingese was diagnosed with diabetes and has since refused to eat commercial dog food. I've been making roughly the same recipe as you, but in much smaller batches. I really appreciate your method of making larger batches and will be doing this in the future. Thanks again!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words, and so sorry to hear about your Pekingese. We are actually going to have to start making this in smaller batches soon ourselves. We are thinking about trying an Instant pot or crockpot.

[@sshirleyks]

I make something similar for my diabetic dog. I worked it all out on a spreadsheet, with nutritional values, calories, fat, carbs, etc, and my vet approved. She gave me a chart from a textbook showing what they need, which I tried to recreate in my recipe. I cook it in my big turkey roaster. My dog needs more calories because he lost a lot of weight, so mine includes lean beef, turkey and pork, all cooked, boiled and rinsed to remove as much fat as possible. It also includes a lot of frozen vegetables and dried beans, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, and whole wheat pasta. Your dog might need different stuff, but that’s what is working for ours. He had stopped eating completely, so we were desperate. He really loves this stuff though.

[@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😁

[@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

[@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!

[@KenIvywood]

I drain my chicken and cook the brown rice. I add ground flaxseed.Thank you for sharing your recipe

[@premsiripupipat5381]

Thanks for sharing this video. I live in Thailand and we eat rice everyday. We have dogs and always cook rice and mix with cooked chicken/liver/veggies every meal.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Sounds great!

[@laurabattise1057]

Looks like a good recipe. I’d drop the peas and add some organic meats too. Your doggies are so fortunate to have you !!!!

[@emok5775]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm just starting out with home-cooked feeding, so I'll be grabbing the ingredients this weekend. My dogs are a 'bit' bigger than your Yorkies, so I'll be making big batches as well.

[@missk5994]

GREAT 1ST VIDEO. OMG SIMPLY GENIUS. VERY INFORMATIVE & STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. MY BULLDOG WILL LUV THIS. 👏👏👏😊🥳 THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words! It is people like you that makes it all worth it.

[@sherrimiller5258]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Any idea of how much to feed a dog for every ten pounds? We have a six month old boxer puppy and a three month old boxer puppy. Fifty five pounds and twenty two pounds respectively. I’m making most of their food homemade and leaving high quality kibble down as backup. I’m afraid of feeding them too little and affecting the growth of their bones. I don’t want to risk hip dysplasia. I’m using powdered “Dog Greens” in their food as well as a probiotic. I need to get a multivitamin powder though. I like your recipe because I’m spending a fortune and we’re on social security. Plus, boxers eat a lot!

[@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!

[@gloriaa3652]

Loved that you broke all the particulars down. Cost and amount, per wt and cup, too.

[@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 😊

[@sulagracehenrichsen6682]

Guess I will have to try this. Thinking my dog is allergic to Chicken. Thank you for your cooking lesson. You did a great job. ❤

[@noemitrevino9612]

Thanks for sharing I myself have a yorkie. And also started making home cooked meals. Continue sharing your recipes.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Wonderful!

[@myfirstnamemylastname2994]

Wow I thought you might have a business at this you do so well on the video. You give just enough detail that is interesting but you leave enough of the chit chat off that it's easy to follow and then your explanation of everything includes all the details we need and the rationale to make a good decision❤

[@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!

[@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

[@TabithaJones-rg9ig]

Thank you for this great video...I hope everyone will start cooking for their dogs. I have been cooking for my dogs after my yorkie Zoe refused to eat dog food...that was in 2007 and a business was born "Barking Gourmet" which I have not made a nickel on LOL but my yorkie lived till 18...that was two dogs ago and now my Valentino loves home cooked.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@TabithaJones-rg9ig]

@@RealLife_D_and_J Your dog food recipes are great. I just prepared Valentinos food for a month yesterday...it takes all day but it is food for a month and a half. Love to you and keep up the great work...

[@ACO-Amy]

Chicken gizards/hearts, and livers are excellent and necessary too, also cheap. As well as cauliflower, spinach, sardines (no salt), kidney beans, green beans, sweet potatoes.....etc Excellent video! I'm interested in the vitamin you choose to give? Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jennifercline6866]

I use organ meats for dehydrated treats for my boy, sadly even those are getting pricy(especially beef).

[@ejack4961]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who cooks for their pup. My bloodhound does not like her food all mixed together so basically we precook the meats and freeze, then she gets whatever veggies we eat along with her meat. She gets fresh fruits and veggies too, a little cheese and can’t forget a peanut butter sandwich somewhere during the day. She won’t eat rice but likes gluten free noodles must have something to do with a bloodhounds nose. It was a fun video to watch! 😁

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

I love to see this! This recipe is not for everyone, and because all dogs are not alike you should make adjustments that accommodate your dog.

[@staceyroldan3187]

Thank you for this recipe idea. Can’t wait to try it. I would cook for my dogs too but twice a week and it was a lot of work and I was unsure how I could put in more calcium. Great idea on the eggs

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words Stacey!

[@Barbieg22]

Im sorry if im wrong but i have a question i tought u shouldnt feed dogs the shell unless the eggs are like farm fresh?

[@gloriakummer5357]

First time using my crock pot! To try to make dog food of all things. What a workout!

[@barrywilson4130]

Been using this natural diet for my Bichon Frise's since they were pups and they love it and the sweet potato helps keep their digestive systems in good shape.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Sounds great!

[@wendybaker2721]

Great video for being your first one!! Thank you for sharing!

[@lindathorpe4387]

Great job , especially for your first video! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@blubonnettx]

Great job with your video! I’m going to try this recipe for my very large dogs! Thank you for sharing!

[@elicc6494]

this video is so helpful and she explains it so well, I have been using a similar recipe and its just as good as she says it is. THANK SO MUCH!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@CaraGare]

Very nice to know I have a two year old german shepard and she don't want any can dog food or dry any more

[@ritaroberts9046]

Thank you so much….been searching for an easy to follow nutritional recipe to move my aged three toy dog from kibble totally.Will definitely try this. Thank you again from Wales UK xx

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@siddharthpoonja280]

Great video. Love how you do the food prep and the overall cooking process. Very thorough!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We appreciate that!

[@ericaedwards8794]

Thanks for the video, I just got a golden doodle and I want to make my dogs food and I love your recipe.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinjohnson5176]

For your 1st video, you did a great job. Food looks great for the dogs and will try. Thank you

[@imasahm13]

Wonderful video. I can wait to to do this for our two rescues. I also love that you absolutely do not let anything go to waste!

[@janetturner4491]

I use ground turkey spinach or kale shredded carrots zucchini yellow squash frozen peas pumpkin sweet potatoes brown rice & black beans. I notice they don't chew on their feet like they did when i used chicken so no more chicken for them they love it! But I'm gonna start adding eggs to their meals thank you so much.

[@islaSiargaoSpa]

aside from very nutritious... it save a lot money and time! good job! thank you for sharing this to us. God bless you always

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

So nice of you

[@Newellsgirl]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video!!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gaypreator8547]

Great job. Love the gloves. I’ve been making homemade for several years, love seeing other owner’s take on recipes. Going to try yours. Thanks for posting.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lunalight6732]

How long does a batch last your dogs?

[@gaypreator8547]

@@lunalight6732 that depends on the size of your dogs. Not to sound snarky. When I started I followed a recipe very much like this one - you get a feel for how much to make and how to freeze etc. I have a Carin Terrior and a Shih Tzu . I make approximate 5lb batches. Started with 10 lb batches but was just too much. The pounds are the meat. By the time you add eggs and miscellaneous it gets to be a lot. My dogs love it and have had amazing health changes. They were older when I changed to homemade. Good luck keep it simple and get used to making batches.🍀🍀

[@lunalight6732]

@@gaypreator8547 thank you. I have a 57.5 pound German Shepherd.

[@gaypreator8547]

@@lunalight6732 😀 that’s a big one start with a 10# recipe. Good luck.

[@mishellekochel4510]

I make something very similar. Bag if mixed veggies, sweet potato, can of pumpkin, ground turkey, brown rice, beef liver, eggs with the shells (for the calcium), and some herbs for health and flavor. I do all of mine stove top but like the oven idea. Good food for the babies.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for your comment

[@nicolepisa26]

Great recipe, thank you for sharing! Love that it’s super cost effective and efficient 👍🏼 I’m sure my chihuahua would love it!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Definitely!

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Yes. Chihuahuas LOVE it 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bernhard8540]

Hey hats off to you ma'am you did great for your first ever video ! ❤️ seriously it was well done for your first time ever

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@NVScrapper]

Thank you so much for making this video, I appreciate that you got down to the nitty gritty as well as the cost breakdown. I will definitely try this recipe. Can you tell me what vitamin supplements you give your dogs?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

The link to the supplement should be in the video description, but here it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083QPP9F7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@sophiagrace8362]

Thank you for sharing to keep our fur babies healthy

[@rainahd4255]

Great video!! I have two little chihuahua rat terriers they are not eating the fresh pet brand that much anymore so I’m definitely going to use this recipe!! Super nutritious! ♥️thank you

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you Rainah for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed our video, please let us know how your chihuahuas like the food!

[@darwinbush1525]

Appreciate this video,I was feeding my Labradoodle farm fresh food which is phenomenal but very pricey so I needed a cheaper option & I ran across ur video,very thankful I did...Blessings to u

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Our pleasure!

[@nicolesgarden860]

This was the Best homemade dog food recipe I have seen yet! I also watched the ‘veterinary secrets’ one as well. Yours is precise and to the point. Great job! Do you ever change up what they eat?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thanks so much 😊 This is all our dog eat for meals. We do give them treats from time to time in the form of raw baby carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, and bananas.

[@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.

[@conchit7706]

Thank you for sharing your recipe, great job!! You showed lots of patience and class when answering some of the rude remarks posted. Lots of “nasties” out there 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We appreciate your kind words. In a world where there are a lot of negative people, we strive to stay on the positive side.

[@kathleenrayner1234]

ConchiT. Well said. I think some people think their job is to post rude remarks. Dawn seems to handle them well. But nobody wants to hear hurtful comments 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pamelaloman6271]

Oh he is precious❤ Thinking about the music and what he wants it to sound like.

[@sandyharrell1987]

Love this video, I’ve been feeding my Yorky and pitbull for over a year now. It’s always great to get a new recipe

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed our video.

[@bernsfatehi9874]

I really like the way you do things!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Thank you! We really appreciate it.

[@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.

[@kaloren7268]

Would love to see how much your dogs love the food. I used to make my dogs food. I will again because it is nice to know what my beloved pets are eating. I did not know about the egg shells will add to my next batch with eggs of coarse, thank you for you video.

[@MandiSmash]

Love your video. Big thanks. My dog is sort of entering a rough stage of life and needs more customized food. Thank you so much.

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@Lululemonpants_]

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

[@Matt-ou3hp]

Thank you very much for the video. I made my first batch last night and it's been a big hit with my 6 year old French Bulldog. I also purchased the multivitamin powder that you recommended as well. One question.....How long do you think this will store in the freezer?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Great to hear! As long as you keep the food in a sealed container it should last at least 6 months in the freezer. With our dogs and making 3 batches at a time we store their food in the freezer about 4 months without any issue.

[@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.

[@lorepena3252]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm getting into making my dogs food now, so this is great tips 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽🙌🏽

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KA-py5qw]

🎉 first video. Wow. Really good job on the whole process. How long and at what temperature did you bake the turkey?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We baked the turkey/vegetable mix in the over at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. We are in the process of updating this recipe, showing our new process using an instant pot instead of the oven.

[@loriphillips5715]

Thank you for this recipe! Is there a chart that determines how much to feed according to dogs weight?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

We recommend to start feeding your dog 1 cup per every 10lbs your dog weighs per day, and adjust up or down based on their activity level. Hope this helps.

[@sheilarogers3448]

Restaurant supply has those big pans like for steam tables. They clean up great in my dishwasher

[@HeatherDeLaTorre]

Thanks so much for this video. I have to little ones as well, one has a ton of allergies and one has a sensitive stomach, so we are starting to make their food. I am definitely going to try your recipe. Thanks!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome! Your little ones will love it!

[@sh0kwerm]

How is it going with feeding your pup homemade food . What are you currently feeding and is it working . My dog also has allergies and sensitive stomach .

[@HeatherDeLaTorre]

@@sh0kwerm It is going well. Although I had to scale down because of their sensitive stomachs. So all I feed mine are ground turkey, white rice (brown was too hard on them) and peas and carrots. I also use calcium supplement and another supplement. They seem to be doing well on it.

[@karenbianco1084]

Very good tips on prepping! I'm now looking for a sufficient recipe for my 30 lb 5 month old puppy. Thank you!

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Glad we could help with some tips.

[@jessycampos2466]

Thank you so much for this recipe! My two husky’s are going to be ecstatic!

[@silviasolis4587]

Any update on your Huskies? Do they love this recipe?

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

Wonderful!

[@jessycampos2466]

Yes! They absolutely LOVE it!! Seriously can’t get enough..

[@cleirys]

Hello i have a 1yr old husky female 45lbs i want to start her on home made food how much of this food do you serve ur husky?

[@nicenna130]

I might try this! Looks good. The only thing I noticed that may cause a problem is that the same container was used to make the final product. Any container that contained raw turkey should be thoroughly washed with hot water and dish detergent. Some raw turkey may be contaminated with salmonella or other bacteria that can cause food poisoning. That goes for washing all utensils or gloves that would have been used with the raw turkey step. If the final product was baked again for the appropriate time and at the right temperature before being frozen or refrigerated, it wouldn't be necessary to disinfect everything before reusing it.

[@tinacamp2256]

Thank you so much for making this video, and all the attention you put into sharing the details and cost and portion breakdowns…. i greatly appreciate your time 🙏🏽

[@RealLife_D_and_J]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@chellecopley67]

yes! love seeing other recipes. I've been cooking our 2 senior pugs (10 yrs) and our toothless lil old lady yorkie (rescue, vet estimated about 14 yrs old) for over 5 yrs. Our pugs are chunky and our yorkie is at a great weight but we feed her fromm's pate for the most nutritional value and their stew for a 'treat' or topper. I use oats instead of rice, carrots, ground turkey or chicken/beef livers, green beans to be a low cal filler and add turmeric and a few shakes of black pepper. I avoid some things like eggs because the vet said that was a lot of phosphorus for our yorkie. We also feed a low cal fromm's kibble to our puglets to make sure they get the nutrition they need. Once we warm up their stew to just room temp we add a probiotic, brewer's yeast and fish oil - they love it. We only add the oats to make sure they have a healthy grain addition, or sometimes I use barley.

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Your comments were excellent. I give Greek yoghurt as a probiotic ( sauerkraut too ) I have brewers yeast Do you just add that to their food bowls at time of feeding ?? Thank you 💖💖💖

[@chellecopley67]

@@kathleenrayner1234 yes! i just add it to their food after it is heated to room temp. Your so welcome love!

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Thank you so much Chelle Copley. I have two shihtzus in my dog family. They absolutely love fresh raw green beans. I love that you call your pugs “ puglets “ Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍💕