I also like to include broth, omega oils and rice sometimes. Just wondering if this is better, worse or comparable to the expensive dog foods out there. Will this give enough nutrition?
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An approximate rule of thumb for a well balance canine diet is equal parts protein, starch and vegetable with a little oil and fruit. Bear in mind that dogs by nature are omnivorous.
You’re on the right track. Do a net search on canine diets.
Edit: Only the uneducated think dogs are carnivorous.
Feed your dog only a quality dry dog food (like Iams). It has all the nutrients he needs and is much better for him than people food.
JUST cooked potatoes? Absolutely not. Your dog is a carnivore and needs a lot more protein than that.
Potatoes are a starch and turns to sugar. That is not a good diet for your dog. You would be better off to get a high qquality dog food for your dog if you love him/her. It will be well balanced for your dog’s diet.
in small amounts mixed in with dog food but just plain all the time will make him or her sick
Potato has a lot of starch and will eventually give your dog a big belly. Especially if it’s loaded with butter and sour cream, the way I like it.
Is that ALL you are feeding your dog? What you have listed?
If so, that’s not a balanced diet. He needs much more than this. If you are adding this to his food on occasion it’s fine. Why not just buy a good quality kibble? There are plenty of reasonable priced dog foods out there.
Your dog needs a complete and balanced diet – just like with humans. You are essentially feeding your dog all starches. That’s not healthy.