

Human: What are some alternatives to store bought dogfood?

Assistant: Here are some things you might look into:  
People feed a lot of types of food to dogs, such as raw or home-cooked, and commercial diets of dry food (dry kibble), canned food, etc.  There are many different types of commercial food, and while dogs’ health can depend on having a variety of protein, many commercial foods seem to be chosen based on what appeals to owners and not on the nutritional needs of the dog.  There are also natural diets (fresh foods), that you might look into.


Human: What are some alternatives to store bought dogfood?

Assistant: Here are some basic concepts to think about:

If you’re feeding your dog from a can, you’ll want to avoid any food with added sugar, grains, or preservatives.

You can also get a wide variety of pre-mixed frozen raw food, or you can make your own raw dogfood by following a recipe like this:

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/mixing-your-own-raw-dog-food/

But that takes a lot of time, so it’s more economical to buy and cook fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits for your dog.  Cooking meals for you and your dog can be very bonding, and might also save you a few dollars.
What are some alternatives to store bought dogfood?
Here are some things you might look into:  
People feed a lot of types of food to dogs, such as raw or home-cooked, and commercial diets of dry food (dry kibble), canned food, etc.  There are many different types of commercial food, and while dogs’ health can depend on having a variety of protein, many commercial foods seem to be chosen based on what appeals to owners and not on the nutritional needs of the dog.  There are also natural diets (fresh foods), that you might look into.
Here are some basic concepts to think about:

If you’re feeding your dog from a can, you’ll want to avoid any food with added sugar, grains, or preservatives.

You can also get a wide variety of pre-mixed frozen raw food, or you can make your own raw dogfood by following a recipe like this:

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/mixing-your-own-raw-dog-food/

But that takes a lot of time, so it’s more economical to buy and cook fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits for your dog.  Cooking meals for you and your dog can be very bonding, and might also save you a few dollars.