Which is cheaper, homemade or commercial dog food?
On One Hand: Homemade FoodMost vets will agree that if you are going to feed your dog at home you can obtain a substantial diet with chicken and rice. You can do this by simply boiling a whole chicken and making some rice. If you make a half of bag of rice this will last a normal size dog about three days a small dog may last a week or maybe more. Rice sells in stores for about $2 or $3 as of 2010 and a whole chicken can be as little as $.69 per lb. on sale, with the average being around $1.50. So a 5-lb. chicken can range from $3.50 to $7.50. This can total to anywhere from $5 to $10 every three days for a normal sized dog.On the Other: Commercial FoodTwo major factors determine which one is cheaper. First is the size of the dog, and the second is what kind of dog food you are willing to purchase. Dog food can range in prices. Canned dog food can range anywhere from 50 cents to $1.50 a can, and a medium sized dog can consume two to three cans a day. Dry food ranges as well. An 18-lb.
