Category Archives for Pet Food Recipes

Sweet Potato Doggie Treats

Dogs love sweet potatoes. My dog prefers these to store bought treats. I make treats by: Cut sweet potatoes or yams into pieces about 1/2″ thick. [use 2-3 potatoes ] Place cut pieces in a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil [add a little more if you are not covering] Lightly salt, mix […]

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Wild Bird Suet Cakes

We very much enjoy feeding our wild bird population, but just like anything else available commercially, bird food is expensive. To make your own suet cakes, melt one cup of rendered beef suet over low heat, add 1 cup cornmeal, 1 and 1/2 cups wild bird seed mix, raisins if you wish, and dried egg […]

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Cheap And Healthy Dog Food

This is not only healthier for dogs (it doesn’t have any corn products in it) but it is so cheap! Got the idea from Grandma. I make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. We use white rice in a 50lb bag from Sam’s Club and it lasts months. Just cook your rice […]

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Almost Frosty Paws – Dog Ice Cream Recipe

My dog LOVES these! Almost Frosty Paws “Doggie Ice Cream” 32 oz. vanilla yogurt 1 large mashed banana (or a large jar of baby food banana) 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter 2 Tablespoons of honey Blend together and freeze in small Dixie Cups or plastic “take out” containers. If using Dixie Cups, just peel away […]

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Dog Food Recipe – Molly’s Food

Molly’s Food This is a frugal but nutritious recipe for dog food. Take 1 kg of chicken pet mince and place in a soup pot. Fill the pot up to about three quarters full and with a potato masher, mash the mince into the water. Add a pkt. of cheap, frozen vegetables and cook. This […]

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