How Do You Make Homemade Dog Food With Crushed Eggshells?
Homemade dog food, free from preservatives and rich with nutrients, is a healthy alternative to many store-bought dog foods. Homemade dog food made with eggshells is rich in calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals. A well-balanced diet for a dog should consist of 40 percent meat, 30 percent starches and grains and 30 percent vegetables. Pasta, rice, potatoes and oatmeal are an excellent source of starches and grains. Ground beef, turkey, chicken and organ meats are popular meat choices. Many dogs enjoy carrots, greens, broccoli and squash for their vegetable requirements. Determine the amount of eggshells your dog needs. Your dog will need half an eggshell (1/2 teaspoon, ground) per pound of food to get the required calcium for good health. Dry the eggshells by letting them sit for a few hours or by drying them in an oven at a low temperature. Grind the dried eggshells in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle. During the preparation of your dog’s meal add the ground eggshells to
