Apr 04 2007
Home Cooked Goodness for your Pets
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With the massive recall of wet (and some dry) cat and dog food many pet owners are fearing for their pet’s health, and with good reason. So what is a concerned pet owner to do when they never know which pet food might be next on the list of contaminated foods? Why cook their own special goodies of course!
It’s a trend that is gaining momentum. Grinding up one’s own meat and mixing it with a variety of healthy supplements to give pets a well balanced and contaminate-free meal is easier than most think, the only key is to remember what is necessary in pet’s food and what things should be left out to avoid bacterial contamination. Arden More and Anne Davis’ book Real Food for Dogs: 50 Vet-Approved Recipees to Please the Canine Gastronome has jumped in rankings on Amazon.com and is the most widely sought after book for canine food recipes.
Vets recommend that you contact your veterinarian for assistance or turn to other valid sources before trying to whip up your own pet food. It is also recommended that you use this a temporary fix until the scare is passed.
View: AP article on home cooked meals for pets and recipes
View: Official FDA list of recalled pet foods
