I recently posted on Instagram about the gluten free dog food I make, and quite a few people have asked me how I make it. I started making gluten free dog food for a two reasons — one reason is that my dog has a very sensitive stomach, and most store bought dog food brands make her sick. The second reason is that I was sick of worrying about cross contamination. Even when I purchased 'gluten free' dog food, often times I would see 'oats' on the ingredient list. Without really knowing, my assumption was that those oats were not specifically gluten free grown oats. I always found myself cleaning my hands after touching my dog, sterilizing the floor around her bowl, and worrying about touching her bowl — not worth the hassle!
The best part is that by making my dog's food in large batches, I end up spending the same amount of money (or less) than I was paying for organic canned food. Each batch I make lasts for about 10 meals (my dog is 25 lbs), and costs approximately $13.
• 1lb of pan sauteed organic ground bison or extra lean ground beef — You can get great deals at Costco on organic meat and significantly reduce the cost of your dog food (Costco sells 3 lbs pack of Organic Ranchers ground beef for $13.99).
• 2 cups of chopped zucchini and / or broccoli florets (sometimes I also add some asparagus).
• I cup of cooked brown rice.
I combine all ingredients in a bowl, and then serve a portion for each meal. Once a week I grind up some egg shells in my food processor and mix in with her food (here is why I add the egg shells). I also add one packet of Purina Veterinary Diets Fortiflora Canine on top of each meal to promote a healthy immune system for my dog. The whole process takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish — well worth it!
Hope your pups enjoy!
— The Healthy Celiac
The best part is that by making my dog's food in large batches, I end up spending the same amount of money (or less) than I was paying for organic canned food. Each batch I make lasts for about 10 meals (my dog is 25 lbs), and costs approximately $13.
• 1lb of pan sauteed organic ground bison or extra lean ground beef — You can get great deals at Costco on organic meat and significantly reduce the cost of your dog food (Costco sells 3 lbs pack of Organic Ranchers ground beef for $13.99).
• 2 cups of chopped zucchini and / or broccoli florets (sometimes I also add some asparagus).
• I cup of cooked brown rice.
I combine all ingredients in a bowl, and then serve a portion for each meal. Once a week I grind up some egg shells in my food processor and mix in with her food (here is why I add the egg shells). I also add one packet of Purina Veterinary Diets Fortiflora Canine on top of each meal to promote a healthy immune system for my dog. The whole process takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish — well worth it!
Hope your pups enjoy!
— The Healthy Celiac
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