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RECIPE FOR HOMEMADE DOG FOOD

Ground meat: chicken, turkey, beef or a mixture
Frozen mixed veggies
1-2 eggs, depending on how many loafs you are making
oatmeal, eyeball amount for the number of loafs you are making
Spray your loaf pan with non stick spray, fill pans and bake for an hour.

Why make this for your dogs? Read on…