I love feeding my dogs homecooked food, but I don't avoid kibble entirely. It is a case by case basis for what to feed your dog. Take age, breed, and allergies into consideration. Both Trouble & Surprise love vegetables, but their cousin Indie, a boxer, won't give fruits and veggies any interest. Dogs are omnivores, but having the right balance in their diet a feat. Also can potentially be expensive if you dive into vitamins, raw food, or "high end" kibble. Try out different brands of dog food over a span of one to two months to see how they fare. Some brands can cause stomach issues, more shedding, bad dog breath, and allergies. It is also important to weigh that against your budget. Do you need to get Dinovite or will you be ok with Blue Buffalo or Pedigree?
The times I do get a chance to cook for my dogs (They refuse to eat raw meat lol), I cook whatever they can eat from what I have purchased from my own grocery list or what is on sale at the grocery store. I am not very consistent with my recipes because I use my cooked food to supplement their kibble and too much of a certain item can be bad for their health. I have experimented enough to know that Trouble doesn't do well with chicken, so if I will be serving chicken I put less chicken in for his bowl. Surprise right now has an iron stomach. I haven't found a food she is adverse to or doesn't like. So, how do I keep my expenses low for feeding them home cooked dog food? Here's some of my tricks:
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