How to make homemade dog food: a guide that combines healthy recipes with hot topics from around the internet
In the past 10 days, the discussion on healthy pet diet has soared across the Internet, especially "homemade dog food" has become a hot topic among officials. This article will combine recent popular content to provide you with a clearly structured guide to homemade dog food, along with relevant data references.
1. Inventory of hot pet food topics on the Internet (last 10 days)

| hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | core concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade dog food nutrition mix | 18.6 | Protein to carbohydrate ratio |
| pet food safety incident | 15.2 | Commercial grain additive issues |
| Low cost pet raising plan | 12.4 | The economics of homemade dog food |
2. Basic formula of homemade dog food (classified according to body type)
| dog type | meat ratio | Vegetable recommendations | Taboo ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small dogs (under 5kg) | 40%-50% | carrots, broccoli | onions, grapes |
| Medium-sized dogs (5-25kg) | 50%-60% | pumpkin, spinach | chocolate, nuts |
| Large dogs (over 25kg) | 60%-70% | sweet potatoes, peas | Raw eggs, bones |
3. Popular homemade dog food recipes (voted by netizens as TOP3)
1. Chicken and vegetable nutritious meal
Ingredients: chicken breast (55%), oats (20%), carrots (15%), olive oil (5%), calcium powder (5g/kg)
Preparation: Steam and stir, divide into portions and freeze for 7 days.
2. Salmon Meat Set
Ingredients: salmon (50%), brown rice (25%), broccoli (15%), fish oil (10%), seaweed powder (3g/kg)
Note: Fish need to be deboned thoroughly, no more than 3 times a week.
3. Health formula for elderly dogs
Ingredients: Lean beef (40%), purple sweet potato (30%), pumpkin (20%), flaxseed oil (10%), joint treasure (add according to instructions)
Features: Low fat and high fiber, suitable for dogs over 10 years old.
4. Answers to recent hot questions
Q: Do homemade dog food need to add nutrients?
A: According to the latest veterinary recommendations, calcium (500mg/kg) and multivitamins must be added. Recently, an internet celebrity pet blogger sparked widespread discussion due to the fact that his dog was suffering from calcium deficiency due to the lack of nutritional supplements.
Q: How to balance homemade food and commercial food?
A: A hot spot survey shows that 73% of veterinarians recommend the "7:3" principle (7 days of homemade food + 3 days of commercial food), which can not only ensure comprehensive nutrition, but also prevent dogs from being picky eaters.
5. Things to note
1. Recently, there have been reports of “bacteria in homemade dog food exceeding the standard” reported in many places. Be sure to do the following:
- Handle raw and cooked ingredients separately
- Freshly cooked and eaten or frozen at -18℃
- Recipes changed every week
2. Refer to the data of the recently popular "Pet Diet White Paper":
- Homemade dog food costs 42% less than high-end commercial food
- Properly formulated homemade food can extend a dog’s life by 1.5-2 years
By combining recent hot topics with scientific data, we hope this guide will help you create safe and nutritious meals for your dog. It is recommended to take the dog for a physical examination once a month and adjust the diet plan in time.
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