Do JustFoodForDogs DIY dog food recipes meet AAFCO standards?
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Nutritionally Complete Homemade Dog Food Recipes
At JustFoodForDogs, our goal is to increase the length and quality of life for as many pets as possible. We want every dog and cat to have the life-changing advantages that come with eating food made only from ingredients approved for human consumption. That’s why we gladly share our healthy DIY dog food recipes with pet parents who want to kick the kibble and make their own cooked dog food from vet-approved recipes. There's nothing like home-cooking human food, so why not do it for our pet's mealtime?
Our DIY dog food nutrient blends make it simple to share the love and provide healthy nutrition for that special dog in your life. Each recipe is balanced with high-quality proteins, veggies, carbohydrates, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals like omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, and calcium your dog needs.
Making your own dog food has never been easier. Each bag makes approximately 30 pounds of homemade dog food and includes:
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Recipe for each of our daily meals
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Shopping list
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Feeding guidelines geared to your dog’s ideal caloric intake
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Specially formulated Nutrient Blend
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Stovetop, Instant Pot, and Crock Pot slow cooker cooking instructions
Each of our propriety Do It Yourself Nutrient Blends is explicitly formulated for the homemade dog food recipe in the bag. Developed by our team of veterinarians and board-certified veterinary nutritionists, the Nutrient Blend is a compound of 100% human-edible ingredients and is designed to balance each JustFoodForDogs recipe for long-term feeding.
Our DIY Dog Food Recipes
There are four different nutritious and healthy dog food recipes to choose from: Ground Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni with zucchini, Ground Beef & Russet Potato with beef liver, Chicken & White Rice, and Fish & Sweet Potato with green beans.
Each DIY dog food recipe is fully vetted, having been developed by a staff of specially trained veterinarians. All recipes are balanced to meet your doggie’s nutritional needs.* Ours are the only homemade dog food recipes available that are proven healthy alternatives to dry food in feeding trials.
In addition to our dog supplements for homemade diets and our fresh dog food daily meals, we also offer healthy cat food meals, dog treats, as well as whole-food vet support diets, and personalized pet food that addresses specific canine and feline health issues.
As leaders in dog nutrition, we partner with you in your dog’s health by offering custom formulations to dog owners. We supply a custom DIY dog food blend for pets that require prescription food or for dogs with sensitive stomachs or allergies so they can enjoy human-grade, balanced homemade meals too.
*Each DIY Nutrient Blend creates a complete and balanced meal for an adult dog's diet when made following our recipe instructions. Estimate serving size/amount of food according to your dog’s weight, activity level, and age. Cook time varies depending on method of cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Making Your Own Dog Food with JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blends
Yes. All JustFoodForDogs meals are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO. Provided JFFD DIY recipes must be followed exactly as they are written as they are carefully formulated specifically for each recipe to meet the AAFCO recommendations.
Is it OK to make ingredient substitutions?
No. Recipes and ingredient lists must be followed exactly as they are written. They are carefully formulated specifically for each recipe to meet the AAFCO recommendations for complete and balanced canine nutrition. Straying from the recipe can result in nutritional inadequacies or imbalances.
Do the Nutrient Blends for DIY dog food come with everything I need, including ingredients?
You'll need to purchase your own ingredients. Each JustFoodForDogs DIY Nutrient Blend includes everything else you need to get started: a shopping list, feeding guidelines, and a vet-developed recipe with instructions for three cooking methods — stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker. Every blend is specifically formulated to work with its corresponding homemade recipe. Created by our veterinarians and board-certified veterinary nutritionists, the nutrient blend uses 100% human-edible ingredients and is designed to nutritionally balance each JustFoodForDogs recipe for safe, long-term feeding.
What is the difference between JFFD's previously fish oil-based Omega Oil and the current algae oil-based Omega Oil?
Algae oil provides the same benefits as fish oil supplements and provides just as many plant-based omega-3 fatty acids essential for maintaining heart health, eye health, a healthy immune system, and more. Fish don’t naturally produce omega-3s or other essential fatty acids. The nutrients they contain come from eating marine algae and build up in their bodies, making them a rich source of the stuff for animals higher up the food chain. Extracted directly from microalgae, algae oil is a 100% vegetarian and vegan omega-3 source. You can think of using algae oil instead of fish oil for dogs as skipping a step in the food chain. You’re getting your omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients directly from the natural source.
Where can I source the proteins?
Proteins for homemade dog food can be sourced from grocery stores, butcher shops, and local farmers' markets, where you'll find a variety of meats, including budget-friendly organ meats like liver and heart. Wholesale clubs like Costco are great for buying in bulk, while online meat suppliers have offerings that can be delivered.