What homemade dog food entails. Homemade dog food centers on fresh ingredients prepared at home, built around protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables for balance. Protein options include chicken, turkey, beef, fish, and pork, chosen based on your dog’s tolerance and health needs. Carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, and oats provide steady energy and can be portioned by activity level. Vegetables like carrots, spinach, and peas add fiber, micronutrients, and antioxidants. POOCH PASTRIES translates nutrition science into ...