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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

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Dogs can benefit from a homemade diet whether they are healthy or they have special medical needs. Many pet parents avoid feeding home-cooked food,...

Recipe: Homemade Ground Beef Dog Food

This homemade ground beef dog food recipe is simple to make and only requires 4 ingredients. Your dog is bound to love these homemade meatballs!

Recipe: Homemade Gluten Free Dog Food

Some dogs have to eat gluten free food because of certain allergies or digestive sensitivities that they have. Some owners just prefer to feed their dog this type of diet to mimic the diet that they themselves eat. Either way, this homemade gluten free dog food recipe may be just what you're looking for.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Diabetic Dogs

Making your own homemade dog food for diabetic dogs is the absolute best way to cater to your pet's individual health needs.

Recipe: Chicken and Rice Homemade Dog Food

Making homemade dog food has a lot of benefits, the most important being that it is healthier for your canine companion. You won't need...

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Diarrhea

Because diarrhea is caused by digestive upset, it's important to know how to feed your pet when he's dealing with this health issue. This homemade dog food for diarrhea should not be fed long term, but it should help to get your dog's GI tract back on track.

Recipe: Homemade Flaxseed Dog Biscuit

Flaxseed is an excellent addition to any dog's diet. You can purchase whole flaxseeds, ground flaxseeds or flaxseed oil. No matter what form it's...

Homemade Grain Free Dog Food Recipe

Whether your dog needs to eat grain free or you just prefer to feed him this type of diet, this homemade grain free dog food recipe may be a good option.

Recipe: Homemade Wet Dog Food

This homemade wet dog food recipe is easy to prepare and requires only four ingredients. It's ideal for senior dogs with dental health issues or pets that have lost their appetite for one reason or another.

Recipe: Balanced Homemade Dog Food

Finding the right food is something that depends on your dog's unique individual needs. This balanced homemade dog food recipe may be right for the "average" dog, but it's not going to provide the proper nutrients for every canine.

Recipe: Grain Free Homemade Dog Food

This grain free homemade dog food recipe is easy to make, and you can make it in bulk to freeze for later use. It's great for pets with grain allergies.

Recipe: Chicken and Greens Skillet Homemade Dog Food

This homemade dog food recipe is easy to make and affordable for pet parents on any budget. It also includes superfoods like kale and quinoa.

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