Affordable Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Tips – The Dollar Stretcher

Take Back the Control

This is not really the answer you were looking for, but I have a few things that might work. First, I used to show dogs, so I have some experience with them.

The first rule with dogs is that self-preservation will always win. I know it sounds cruel but think of your pet as a two-year-old child. As long as you keep giving in, your dog will not eat. Depending on your pet, it might take a day or two, but at some time, if all that is available is a bowl of kibble, he/she will give in and eat it.

Second, your pet will be healthier if fed a better quality food. Did you know that a high percentage of pets are allergic to corn? Or that you can tell how much nutrition your pet is getting from their food just by paying attention to how much poop they produce? Try to find a dog food where meat is the first ingredient, not byproduct or corn. Also, dry food is better for their teeth.

Lastly, soak dry food with water to make soft. You can even make gravy with low sodium broth and corn starch or run it through a food processor to make it look more like caned food. Keep in mind that most pets get an upset tummy when their food is changed too quickly, so it’s always best to mix a little of the new food with the old and slowly work up to the change.
Cyndi