Is it safe to mix homemade food with my dog's regular kibble?

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We wanted to cook Kiba some food for a change so he's not too dependant on the same kibble all the time. We were thinking that he can have a homemade meal every now and again, with meat and rice and some veggies? Is that a good idea? He always wants to taste the food we eat so we thought this would be nice for him, I'm not sure about the nutritional value. Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 2 days old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Great questions! Properly balanced home cooked diets can be a great addition to Kiba's diet. However, many dogs do not tolerate frequent diet changes and can develop vomiting and diarrhea as a result. If you decide that you would like to offer home cooked food with the kibble, consider consistently mixing the two diets together. Balanceit.com is a website out of the UC Davis Veterinary School and offers a wide variety of recipes for properly balanced home cooked diets.

Is it safe to mix homemade food with my dog's regular kibble?

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