Know Better for Dogs - Beef Recipe - For Making Homemade Dog Food

Egg yolk, calcium lactate, grass fed beef liver powder, gelatin, rice bran, whey protein concentrate, beet root, psyllium husks, EFA from fish, barley grass powder, kelp, taurine, rose hip, parsley, Vitamin B complex.

*Further details as to why rice bran is added: Rice Bran is an insoluble fibre for intestinal health. Not considered a grain, but rather the coating of the grain, with little carbohydrate content. Sweeps the large intestine much like fur or feathers of a prey animal.

The ingredients we use are without exception of human grade quality. All raw materials are 100% natural, and no preservatives, colours, or other artificial additives are used.

Make a 3lb. batch of dog food

Ingredients

• 2lbs. (900g) meat of your choice
• 1 1/2 cups of water*
• 1/2 cup Know Better for Dogs
• 1/2 lb (225g) vegetables, chopped and steamed (vegetables are optional)

Directions
Larger batches can be made and frozen for convenience.
(* Add more water if desired - especially when preparing the food using ground meat.)

Raw Meat Recipe

* Scoop 1/2 cup of Know Better premix into a bowl.

* Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of water

* Add 2lbs. of raw meat of your choice and 1 cup of steamed vegetables (optional)

* Stir gently until well mixed.

Cooked Meat Recipe

* Add 1 1/2 cups of water to 2lb. ground meat of your choice. Add 1 cup of vegetables (optional)

* Cook 5-7 minutes on medium heat until brown

* Cool to room temperature.

* Add 1/2 cup of Know Better premix to cooled meat and stir.

Choosing Meats

Since muscle meats are important ingredients in the homemade diet, special care should be taken when selecting meat for your dog. Meats must be fresh and should be no greater than 15-20% fat content. Although most dogs appear to have a preference for beef, the following meats are equally well suited in the preparation of your dog's food:

Beef - lean pre-ground stewing meat, heart boneless steak or roast

Lamb - pre-ground boneless stewing meat shank, leg or butt

Poultry - pre-ground boneless, skinless breast fillet or thigh

Venison - pre-ground stewing meat neck, shank, or shoulder

Try your local butcher or meat processor when purchasing your dog's meats. Supermarkets often cannot supply in bulk quantities and its pre-packaged meats may make it more difficult to obtain the correct amount for the recipe. A butcher will be glad to weigh out your meat and grind the meat for you on the spot.

Use only boneless meats.

The use of fish is not advised. as feeding raw fish can lead to a thiamine deficiency. (*According to Houpt, Hintz & Shepherd in 1978. Ref. The Domestic Dog, Cambridge University Press, 1995)

Vegetables

Although Know Better for Dogs contains all of the essential vitamins and minerals, the addition of optional vegetables, lightly steamed, in a dog's diet is an excellent source of carbohydrates - particularly for larger or highly active dogs. According to veterinary sources, dogs do not require carbohydrates, unless a female is lactating.

Vegetables to add: Squash, pumpkin, cucumber, zucchini, carrots, parsnips, beets, yams, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts.

Vegetables to avoid: Beans (raw), peas, spinach, beet greens, kale (everyday), chard, onions, garlic, leek, green tomato, potato, bell peppers.

The use of garlic and other members of the Lily family such as onions, garlic, shallots, and chives in dog food is not advised. Ingestion of these plants in a raw, cooked, or dried form can lead to damage of the red blood cells, which are rejected by the body from the bloodstream, and a continued use of garlic or onions can eventually result in hemolytic anemia. If the anemia is not controlled by discontinuing the use of the plants, it can potentially lead to death. Dogs should never be given raw, un-aged garlic because it is very irritating to the mouth, esophagus, and stomach and can cause or exacerbate ulcers." The nightshade family of plants such as tomatoes, potatoes, and bell peppers contain a bitter poisonous alkaloid called "Solanine". Solanine is toxic to humans as well, but it requires a much more concentrated amount, like that found in green potatoes and potato sprouts, to induce sickness. Raw green beans should not be fed as they contain a toxic alkaloid similar to arsenic. Cooking green beans will destroy these toxins.

Based on "as fed" per pound of finished dog food including meat - Beef - 85% lean.