Mindful Cooking for Your Dog

Feeding your own dog is a very emotional subject. Don't we all want the best for our pet? "Of course!", you'll say. Now the counter question: "And what do you feed?" The answer is less clear-cut. Sometimes the answer is "dry food or tinned food". It's rarer to hear that dog owners bark or cook their own food. But each form of nutrition has its justification. After all, everyone knows their pet best and the diet has evolved, so to speak. Only one thing is certain: no pre-packaged food contains the "best", which is what you actually want to give your dog. Only you can guarantee that if you cook it yourself.

The advantages of cooking your own food are obvious: you know where the ingredients come from. You avoid questionable additives and can cook according to your dog's preferences and needs. The transparency gained about the ingredients makes it possible to avoid allergens that can lead to digestive problems or skin problems, among other things. And for anyone who thinks that this is time-consuming and expensive, we can only say: it's not. Firstly, you don't just cook per portion, you cook in advance. So the effort involved is more than limited. And when it comes to production costs, it's up to you whether you use organic produce or cheap food from the discounter. Whichever you choose, anything is better than shelf-stable ready-made products, which may well contain undesirable products and substances.

Freshly prepared food in the bowl - there's simply nothing better. You will notice this in your dog. Provided it contains all the necessary nutrients. So that dog owners don't have to worry about this, our supplements are available alongside the food ingredients to complete the food. Be it minerals, vitamins or oils. If everything is well coordinated, your pet can look forward to a healthy, balanced diet that also tastes really great. To achieve this, LuckyChef has teamed up with vets to develop the perfect recipes for dogs of all sizes, types and ages. Combined with targeted and valuable nutritional supplements, anyone can conjure up delicious meals for their dog. And in much less time than expected. Cooking in advance and freezing portions makes things even more relaxed.

Just like us humans, dogs don't always feel the same. Be it due to hormonal changes, the weather, general health ... This also has an influence on eating behaviour. So why always provide the same ready-made food in the same quantity every day? That makes no sense at all. On the other hand, it makes sense to customise the composition of meals, portion sizes and nutrients. In this way, the animal's health can be specifically supported and taken into account. This is particularly beneficial if the dog has special health requirements, such as weight management or the targeted increase or decrease of certain nutrients.

Did you know that home-cooked dog food not only tastes delicious, but can also have a positive effect on digestive health? Research has shown that dogs fed home-cooked food tend to show fewer signs of digestive problems than animals fed conventional tinned or dry food. One reason for this could be that home-cooked food contains fewer artificial additives and fillers and is often easier to digest. And good digestion can provide more energy, vitality and well-being or help to get restlessness, listlessness, allergies and more under control.

By taking a close look at your furry friend's diet, you get to know your pet and his needs much, much better. Preparing the food alone is pure concentration on your dog and what is good for him. If this process is also established as a shared ritual, it can strengthen the emotional bond between dog and human. This is because conscious communication during the cooking process arouses the dog's interest. This means that there is constant interaction between the animal and the person doing the cooking. And anyone who has ever looked into the dog's eyes with anticipation will understand and never want to miss it again.