Make Your Own Pet Food

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Cat Food
Tips on making homemade cat food:
Certain foods that should be avoided when you make your own cat food. Never feed your cat chocolate, alcohol, onions, pork (including bacon), raw fish, raw eggs, milk or bones. Each of these has its own ill effects on cats.

Cats require five times more protein than dogs do, so dog food will not meet cats' nutritional needs.

Avoid feeding your cat a vegetarian diet for the same reason.

Limit the use of tuna because of the risks associated with the mercury levels in it.

Cats easily develop a severe addictive allergy to tuna.

Indoor cats need access to wheat grass, fresh clean water, sunlight and fresh outdoor air.

Always serve food at room temperature.

Your cat needs a calm, safe place to eat, where they have no fear of being chased or stepped on.


Beefy Oats
4 cups rolled oats or 8 cups cooked oatmeal
2 eggs
2 pounds ground lean hamburger
4 tablespoons Healthy Powder
2 tablespoons bone meal
2 tablespoons butter
10,000 IU vitamin A
100-200 IU vitamin E
1 teaspoon fresh vegetable with each meal
500 mg taurine supplement (optional)

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add oats, cover and turn off heat, letting oats cook for 10 minutes until soft. Stir in eggs, letting them set form the heat for a few minutes. Mix remaining ingredients.
Yield: about 12 3/4 cups. Freeze whatever cannot be eaten in 2-3 days.
Daily feeding:
small cat— 1/2 to 3/4 cup
medium cat—1 to 1 1/3 cup
large cat—1 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups.


Kitty Glop
Popularly known as "Kitty Glop" among breeders, it is packed with nutrition for orphaned kittens, nursing mother cats and their babies, cats recuperating from illness, and older cats who need nutritional supplementing or who have difficulty eating because of dental or gum problems.

8 oz evaporated goat milk or coconut milk
2 egg yolks (no whites)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain live culture yogurt,
1 teaspoon Karo syrup.
Honey can be used in an emergency but Karo is preferred (use the clear karo).
1 teaspoon Nutradrops or other liquid pet vitamins

For older kittens (past the weaning stage) and cats, to be used as a supplement or weight gain or while under stress from or preparing to show, add:
1/16 teaspoon of vitamin c in powder form
1 teaspoon of powdered kelp (this really doesn't dissolve very well)
1 tablespoon of brewers yeast

To prepare kitty glop, pull out a clean blender and a saucepan. In the saucepan add 1 Cup (8 ounces) of water. Once the water begins to boil, dissolve 1 packet of unflavored knox gelatin, and remove from heat. Stir the gelatin until all has dissolved.
Once the gelatin has dissolved completely, mix into a blender with the following:
Refrigerate kitty glop in a covered dish until completely chilled like jello. Scoop out the amount you need, warm to room temp...be careful not to overheat and then burn the kittens tongue. Use a coffee cup filled with hot tap water for several minutes. Place the syringe filled with the glop down into the water, keeping the tip closed on the syringe....this works best with pre-filled glop syringes.

Kitty glop becomes jelled when cold. Once the glop is warmed, it appears to be milk. Discard whatever amount is warmed and left over, and never return the unused portion back to the main supply bowl.

This kitten formula can be stored in your freezer for up to 4 months, however safe refrigeration storage period is unknown at this time. It may be between 10 and 14 days.


Kitty Kibble
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups soy flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup brewer's yeast
1 (15 ounce) can mackerel
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cod liver oil
2 cups of water or as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In another bowl, mash the mackerel into small pieces. Mix in the oil and water. Add the mackerel mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. The dough is tough, so use your hands.
Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1/4-inch bits, using a knife or pizza cutter.
Mound the kibble bits onto greased cookie sheets and bake for 25 minutes. During baking, occasionally toss the kibble bits with two wooden spoons, so they brown evenly. Turn the heat off and allow the cat food to cool thoroughly before removing.
Store kitty kibble in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe freezes very well for longer storage.


MOIST KITTY CAT MORSELS
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
1 small carrot, finely grated
1 tablespoon grated cheese
1 teaspoons brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon dried catnip
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium sized bowl, combine he meat, carrot, cheese, brewer's yeast, catnip and breadcrumbs. Add the egg and tomato paste and mix well. Using your hands, roll the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes until the meatballs are brown and firm. Cool the meatballs completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These freeze well. This makes about two dozen.

Note: The above kitty morsels recipe is very nutritious, and your cat will absolutely love them. These moist kitty cat morsels are very easy to make, but there is one word of warning. After your cat samples these tasty homemade treats, he or she won’t want to go back to eating store-bought cat treats.


Homemade Kitten Milk
You can use this kitten milk substitute to successfully hand-rear baby felines
13 ounces unflavored Pedialyte
12 ounces goat milk
8 ounces plain live culture yogurt
2-1/2 ounces lamb baby food
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Karo white corn syrup
Put all ingredients into a blender and mix well. Put kitten milk into Nurse-Maid pet nursing bottle (found at Wal-Mart) and heat to lukewarm. Test on the inside of your wrist. Be sure to stir the milk in the container each time before you refill the bottle.
Put remaining kitten milk into 8 ounce containers and freeze until needed.
Two-week-old kittens will drink about 1/2 ounce every 4 hours.
Four-week-old kittens will drink about 1 to 1-1/2 ounces every five hours.


Orphaned Kitten Formula
Keep this kitten milk recipe handy for feeding orphaned kittens in an emergency

1 can goat's milk
1 cup Pedialyte (or generic equivalent, unflavored)
1 egg yolk
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1/2 teaspoon liquid infant vitamins
Blend together. Heat small amounts in microwave to "wrist comfortable" temperature immediately before administering.
Store leftovers in refrigerator no longer than 72 hours.
Blend before serving each time.
To administer kitten milk, use a syringe without needle or use a kitten feeding bottle. Start with small amounts and work up gradually as kitten grows.
Administer kitten milk once every two hours during first two weeks, every three during third week, every four during fourth week. During fourth week, start blending a small can of high quality ground kitten food into the mixture.

Note: Never feed a kitten cow's milk or human baby formula as this causes stomach upset and severe diarrhea. If a kitten is already dehydrated, this could prove fatal. This includes condensed/evaporated canned cow's milk!


Homemade Dog Food
Save your eggshells by washing them out immediately after using the eggs. Store in a baggie in the fridge or freezer. When you have a dozen or so, bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Place them in a blender and grind to the consistency of fine powder. Use for making homemade dog food

1 pound ground beef
2 eggs, hard boiled
4 cups cooked rice
6 slices white bread, crumbled
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon bone meal or 9.000 milligrams calcium or 5 teaspoons eggshell powder
**1 pet vitamin, crushed
2 cloves garlic (optional)

Brown meat and garlic in oil. Stir in other ingredients, add water if to dry.
Note: Save your eggshells by washing them out immediately after using the eggs. Store in a baggie in the fridge or freezer. When you have a dozen or so, bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Place them in a blender and grind to the consistency of fine powder.

How much do I feed?
5 pound dog = 1/2 cup
10 pound dog = 1 cup
20 pound dog = 1 1/2 cups
40 pound dog = 3 cups
60 pound dog = 4 cups
80 pound dog = 4 1/2 cups

If you decide to switch your pet to a homemade cooked or raw diet, you may wish to consult a holistic veterinarian who is familiar with such diets and who can guide you in devising the right menu for your pet.


Baby Food Dog Cookies
3 jars baby food (should not contain onion or garlic)
1/4 cup cream of wheat cereal
1/4 cup dry milk
Combine all ingredients together, mixing well. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork.

Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
Don't know what flavor of baby food to start with?
Here are some favorite canine flavors.
Apples & Chicken
Banana
Chicken Noodle
Chicken & Rice
Turkey Rice
Vegetable Beef
Vegetable Chicken
Vegetable Turkey


Beagle Bagels
(but every dog loves them)
2 1/2 cups unbromated, unbleached flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the first 4 ingredients. Stir in the carrots and spinach. Combine the egg, oil and water together and add to the flour mixture, mixing well. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes. Shape pieces of dough into 1 1/2-inch sized balls. Flatten, then poke hole in center, forming bagel-like shapes. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on wire racks


Bad Breath Biscuits
2 cups brown rice flour
1 Tbl. charcoal
1 large egg slightly beaten
3 Tbl. vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/3cup chopped fresh mint
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400. Combine flour, salt and charcoal. In a medium bowl, combine egg, oil, parsley and mint ; mix well. Stir in flour mixture, then add enough milk to make a dough the consistency of drop biscuits. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough about 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 15 min. Store cooled bad breath biscuits into container in fridge.


Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats
You can change the flavor of these by substituting chicken bouillon for the beef.
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 cups whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Grease cookie sheets.Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheddar cheese, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed.Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with a bone shaped cookie cutter, and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store cheddar cheese dog cookies in a loosely covered container.


Horse Treats

Halloween Horse Treats
Get a small pumpkin and remove all of the insides being careful to get all of the seeds. Then fill it with a mixture of sliced apples, carrots, grain and whatever other kind of fruit you have on hand. Put the top back on it and give each horse their own pumpkin. They will have fun squishing the pumpkin to get the treats out. Most horses will even eat the pumpkin.
How to Safely Feed Treats to Your Horse or Pony -
Most of us feed our horses and ponies treats as a reward, or just because we love them. Treats that are close to a horse's natural foods are healthiest but a very small amount of almost any food item is safe to feed as a treat.

Safe horse treats include:
Pitted Dates
Raisins
Sugar cubes
Hay cubes
Apple pieces
Carrot pieces
Sunflower seeds (with or without shells)
Peppermints

You'll find horses have different tastes too. Some may love peppermints or sugar cubes, some prefer carrots or hay cubes.

The safest way to feed treats is to put them in a bucket or feeder.

Some treats can be a choking hazard. Apples and carrots are best cut into pieces. Only feed a very small amount of any hard foods like mints and hay cubes. A greedy horse may not chew the treat completely and bolt a treat down. The food can then become lodged in the horse's throat, causing them choke. Trust me, this is not a pretty sight!

Some things are not good for treats:
Lawn, hedge or garden clippings. (It is not a pretty site to see a horse choke!)
Cabbage, including broccoli, cauliflower etc….
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Acorns
Chocolate, if you are competing can cause a positive drug test.

Horses will eat surprisingly weird foods-from roast beef sandwiches to ice cream. Historically horses have been fed some strange things to survive--like fish. But horses are herbivores-animals whose digestive system is geared to digesting grass and soft plant matter. Although some horses can eat these things with no apparent ill effects, it is always better to stick to treats similar to their natural foodstuffs.


Guinea Pig Salad:
1 fresh cucumber, sliced into fourths lengthways
1 handful of fresh spinach
1 handful of fresh parsley
1 handful of fresh round lettuce
1 handful of fresh celery tips
1 handful of fresh sliced peppers
1 cup fresh melon balls
1 cup freshly sliced ripe mango
1 cup cubed apple.
Mix well and serve immediately.

Watercress Salad:
1 bunch of fresh watercress
Wash well and dry with a cloth. Arrange in a pretty salad bowl and sprinkle some parsley over.
Apple Treat:
Cut a slice off the top of a red apple and remove the core. Fill with diced cucumber.


Hamster
1/4 a teaspoon of peanut butter
1 box plain Cheerios cereal
variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, bok choy
small dog biscuit or stale or fresh bread
bird seeds and sunflower seeds
small amount of cheese
Spread peanut butter on dog biscuit, stale or fresh bread. Stick cereal on top and press in some of you hamster's favorite small foods such as bird seeds or sunflower seeds. Next, press in vegetables around the Cheerios. Press cheese around the vegetables to cover. Have fun hiding the treat where your hamster has to climb to get it.
Other treats that can be fed to your hamster include:
Acorns, Almonds (shelled), Beechnuts, Biscuits, Boiled Potatoes, Brazil Nuts, Bread (fresh or stale), Breakfast Cereals, Cake - but not chocolate cake, Cashew Nuts, Chicken (cooked), Cheese, Coconuts, Crickets, Currents,Homemade Dog Biscuits, Egg (scrambled or boiled), Fish (cooked), Hazel Nuts, Mealworms, Meat (cooked), Pecan Nuts, Peanuts (shelled or unshelled), Pistachio Nuts, Prunes, Raisins, Sweet Chestnuts, Sultanas, Toast, Walnuts

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