Natural dog food recipes and natural cat food recipes

The latest series of recalls only highlights the need for natural dog food and natural cat food alternatives. These recipes are a great alternative to store-bought food.
You can feed these recipes to dogs and cats alone, or mixed with dry or wet pet food.

Rice and Lentils Pilaf meal for dogs

This meal is not only a great meal for your pet, it's also a fantastic alternative to flea collars, store-bought de-wormers and more. The garlic and onion in the meal will keep fleas away, and help keep your pet free from worms.

This natural dog food recipe isn't for cats, but some people like it... :)

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 cup uncooked lentils
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped (1 clove for small doge, 2 cloves for large dogs)
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
1 tsp chopped parsley (optional, if you or your dog don't like the garlic smell)
1 tsp vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.)
1/4 cup crushed unsalted sunflower seeds
5 cups water

These ingredients are just what I use. You can substitute ingredients, your dog won't complain. I sometimes add chunks of ham, steak or hamburger in also, but not if you are de-worming.

Directions:
In a skillet, saute' onion, garlic, and thyme in oil until onion is just brown. Add nuts and seeds, cook about 2.5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
In another pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and lentils, stir well and then return to a boil. Add saute' ed mixture to rice and lentils. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes. Should make 7 cups, good for 6 meals (for a big dog).

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Natural Dog Food Recipes

Rice and Lentils Pilaf meal for dogs