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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnlike kibble, you know exactly what goes into your dog\u2019s food (or dog treats) when you make it at home. You can control the ingredients, quality, and necessary add-ins to supplement your dog\u2019s diet. It really is the best way to meet your dog\u2019s unique nutritional needs, especially if they have food allergies or sensitivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that fresh food diets are up to 40% more digestible<\/a> compared to dry food. The data also shows that dogs who ate JustFoodforDogs fresh whole food absorbed more nutrients than when on a diet of processed kibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you can simply purchase pre-made fresh dog food<\/a>, we freely provide our recipes to the public to make healthy dog food accessible to all. You can make the same high-quality dog food at home given you use the proper DIY Nutrient Blend to ensure each meal is complete and balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step to meal prepping for your dog is to gather the necessary equipment and ingredients. The exact ingredients will vary depending on what recipe you choose, but here are some of the basics you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kitchen equipment you need depends on how you cook your pet\u2019s food. If you head to our Recipes page<\/a>, you can find instructions for making your dog\u2019s food in a Crock Pot\/slow cooker, Instant Pot, and stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A note on raw diets: We do not recommend raw feeding. Instead, we lightly cook raw meat to preserve nutrients while making it safe for consumption. <\/em>Raw dog food<\/em><\/a> can be contaminated with a variety of pathogens and harmful bacteria that can cause serious health issues in both animals and pet parents.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dog parents with big breeds, take note. Keiko and Niko’s mom DIYs her pittie’s meals in HUGE batches!<\/p>\n\n\n\nGather the Necessities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How JFFD Pups Meal Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n