With so many dog food brands on the market, finding and paying for a quality brand you can trust is a challenge. Whatever your reasons for starting to prepare meals for your canine companion, this book brings you everything you need to know in order to cook and prepare healthy, delicious homecooked meals for your best friend.

This book walks you through the seemingly complex process of formulating and making your own dog food so you can ensure your dog remains as healthy as possible while enjoying some of the best food available for any pet canine. You will learn about dog nutrition, including what dogs need to remain healthy, keep their coats shiny, their bodies at the right weight, and their energy levels peaked. You will learn how basic dog nutrition can be applied to essentially any recipe to create a myriad of enjoyable dishes that will save you money and keep your dog healthy. From the right meats to the right amino acids, and vitamins, recipes in this book provide a complete set of the right nutrients your dog needs.

You will learn how to create and provide various stews and casseroles, savory snacks, treats, and ethnic specialties just for your dog. In addition, you will learn how to see to any special dietary needs your dog may have. For the health of your dog and the integrity of his food, this book provides a complete, detailed examination of how to approach his diet from ingredients to dish.

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