Free Recipes for Dog Food and Dog Treats

Dogs have been eating table scraps for years. After WW II commercial dog food both bagged and canned became popular in the United States. As humans became more conscience of their own diet they also started to have concerns and questions about their pets diet. Consumers are now more aware of the ingredients in dog food. Most people born in the last fifty years wouldn't think to feed their dog table food except as a treat. The term dog food has become synonymous with store bought highly processed canned or bagged food. Prior to WW II, animals and thus pets fed from what was around. City pets would have a different diet than a farm animal or country pet and pets owned by the rich would have had meals prepared especially for them. With our human interests turning towards more holistic, natural and home made diets; there is an interest in similar food products for our pets. Add to the heightened concerns about mass produced dog food contents and the recall of these products, many consumers are looking for alternative food sources. There are many dog food cookbooks available, but if you are looking to try it out first with a few recipes, then this list might just be for you. Here is a list of online resources for free recipes for dog food, dog treats, dog snacks and the like that you can make using ingredients you know and trust. They are presented in no particular order.

Disclaimer: While you are trying to make a healthier choice for your pet, you may want to consult with your veterinarian first. Not only can they supply recipes, they can also inform you of necessary breed requirements for a healthy diet.

I love dogs
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-recipes.html
Provides a free online cookbook for dog treats, snacks, food and biscuits.

All recipes
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Homemade-Pet-Food/Detail.aspx
A favorite site for recipes also has a selection of pet food recipes.

Suite 101
http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/homemade_dog_food_recipes
The best way to know what goes into your dog's food is to make it yourself. Try one of these easy dog food recipes.

Gourmet Sleuth
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/dogfoodrecipes.htm
Shares nutritional content, foods to avoid, collected recipes as well as vegetarian offerings.

Cooks recipes
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/category/pet-recipes.html
A nice collection of dog and cat recipes.

Homemade Dog Food
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/dog-food-recipes.html
While offering recipes for sale, there are a few recipes listed for free as well as videos explaining how to make the dog food.

From the Dog's Mouth
http://www.webterrace.com/dog/recipes.htm
Provides a variety of biscuit recipes and treat recipes for dogs.