For Christmas dinner, I made the dogs chicken noodle soup using some leftover yellow squash and baby carrots, egg noodles and of course, chicken.  After I snapped this photo, I topped the dish with some chopped hard-boiled egg.

Digital camera archives:  I found some pix of food I've made for the dogs which is great for sharing with humans.  I'm happy to post recipes (if I remember how I made any of these things, lawl) upon request.

There are various arguments against the inclusion of grain in the canine diet.  One is that grains cause allergies in dogs.  This article offers the perspective that the incidence of grain allergies in dogs is extremely low.  Another common argument against feeding grains is that the dog has no dietary requirement for carbohydrates and would … Continue reading Dog Food Wonkery: Grains

Lately I've been making what Billy calls goulash.  I boil chicken in an oversized pot with extra water.  About halfway through, I sprinkle in a small amount of rice and add chopped veggies.  Today's veggies were sweet potatoes, celery and carrots.  By the time the chicken is done, the rice and veggies are cooked and … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog

Reducing fat and calories can lower cancer risks for dogs (and people!) according to newly presented research.  Specific recommendations including lowering dietary intake of sugar and Omega-6 fatty acids (e.g. nuts, seeds, corn oil, soybean oil and grain-fed red meat).  It's important to note that Omega-6 fatty acids are not "bad", it's just that they … Continue reading Food Wonks, Gather ‘Round

Leftover bits from the produce drawer that I needed to use up before they went off:  spinach leaves, broccoli, grape tomatoes.  Add rice, chicken livers and turkey thighs and dinner is served.

Our first dog (20-odd ago) had early arthritis- our vet said she was otherwise healthy and could possibly make it to 7 or 8. Started reading up on what was in commercial dog food and, with the help of a chef friend with scraps, starting cobbling together a crockpot mash of brown rice, vegetable parings … Continue reading Home Prepared Pet Food – Reader Submissions

ctually "Side Dish at Chez Dog" would be more appropriate.  I boiled a pot full of russet potatoes and then mashed them up with some leftovers from the fridge:  half a carton of sour cream, chicken broth and minced greens.  The dogs enjoyed their mashed potatoes although Charlie kept looking at me while smacking his … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog

I had an idea for a collaborative post among readers who feed their pets either a partially or entirely home prepared diet.  I thought it would be fun and interesting to put together a collection of anecdotes and recipes and post them on the blog. If you would like to contribute: E-mail  (eiderdown–at–yesbiscuit–dot–com) your submission … Continue reading Seeking Stories from Owners Who Feed Homemade