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Home-Prepared Diets for Dogs, Part Four: The Finer Points of a Home-Prepared Diet

You’ve made (or you’re ready) to make the switch. And now you know and understand the value, and joy, that a home-prepared diet brings to both you and your dog. With Whole Dog Journal’s “The Finer Points of a Home-Prepared Diet” you’ll be ready to put the finishing touches on this healthy lifestyle. In this new publication you’ll learn the critical nuances to preparing a healthy diet, such as: – The important difference between whole food and synthetic supplements. – Why fish oil should be part of your dog’s diet (and which oil should not!). – A simple but effective way to calculate the correct weights and proportions. In addition, we’ll answer your questions about the right amount of liver (a vital ingredient to a healthy diet) to include each day, what you shouldn’t give to your dog if she lacks teeth, and which fish are more likely to have mercury contamination. So whether it’s a raw, cooked, or modified commercial diet, let Whole Dog Journal help you keep your dog healthy the natur

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Category: Dog Food

Home-Prepared Diets for Dogs, Part Four: The Finer Points of a Home-Prepared Diet provides dog owners with practical guidance for preparing balanced, home‑cooked meals for their pets.

  • Explains how to achieve proper nutrient balance in a home‑prepared diet.
  • Offers advice on selecting high‑quality ingredients suitable for dogs.
  • Details safe cooking methods and storage practices.
  • Highlights common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
  • Includes sample meal ideas to help you get started.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Avery K. ★★★★★

I'd been guessing at my dog's portions for months, so the section on getting calcium and phosphorus ratios right was worth the price alone. It's written for people who cook, not chemists, and I finally feel like I know what I'm doing in the kitchen.

Benjamin Y. ★★★★★

This finally explained how to balance calcium and phosphorus ratios, which was the part I kept getting wrong with my own home-cooked meals. The section on adjusting portions by weight made it way less guessy than the blogs I'd been relying on.