[Bully Max Dog Food]

I finally made the switch from kibble to homemade dog food for my 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Luna, and I wish I had done it sooner.

She used to have dry skin, irregular stools, and no interest in food. After researching a ton (and checking with my vet), I started this simple homemade recipe:

• 1 cup boiled chicken (no skin)

• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice

• 1/4 cup steamed carrots & peas

• 1/4 tsp fish oil

After 3 weeks:
Shinier coat
Smaller, firmer poops
She gets excited at mealtime again

I’m still learning, especially about the right balance of calcium and vitamins. Has anyone else tried homemade food? What recipe works for your dog? Open to feedback and ideas!

[SitStayEat]

I love this! I’ve been making food for my Husky mix for 6 months now. I use ground turkey instead of chicken, and I add pumpkin for digestion. My only mistake early on was not adding a calcium supplement; her vet noticed signs in her nails.

Now I use ground eggshell powder in each batch. Big difference!

[DogDietPro]

Great results! Just a tip: I rotate between beef and salmon every other week to give my dog variety. It keeps him interested and ensures he’s not lacking in amino acids.

I also sometimes substitute quinoa for rice. It has a lower glycemic index and is great for dogs prone to weight gain.

[BarkBitesExpert]

This is such a useful recipe. I tried homemade for my senior Dachshund, but I made the mistake of not tracking calories. He gained 3 lbs in a month

Now I portion everything and pre-freeze weekly meals. I also added a dash of turmeric (anti-inflammatory) helped his stiff legs!

[KibbleKing]

I’ve been nervous about switching fully, but your post gives me confidence. I feed a mix of kibble and homemade once a day right now.

Do you add any multivitamin powder or just go with whole foods? I keep seeing “Balance IT” recommended, but haven’t tried it yet.

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