Posted by ClearSkies on February 26, 2008, at 20:24:08
In reply to Does anyone cook for their dog?, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2008, at 13:47:47
My sister has cooked for her dog when he's had stomach troubles - a couple of times a year - and has had to go on a white diet, of cooked rice, parboiled chicken breast, and Wonder Bread. The dog loves it - but it's not considered a long term diet solution, just something to settle his tummy down.
I think the way to go would be to consult with a vet for a good, nutritionally balanced recipe, then cook it up in bulk batches and freeze it in portions. I don't believe it's cost effective compared to commercially available food, but I know of plenty of doggy lovers who do this for their pups.
I had two cats and one became diabetic, so I had to carefully control his diet. I ended up locking his brother in the bathroom to eat; otherwise, the diabetic would wolf down his own food, then push his brother out of the way and finish his off too! It was quite a dance, twice a day - no free feeding in our house! They quickly got used to the routine, though, and went along with it happily.
CS
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