Home Cooking for Dogs

made simple

Learn how to prepare healthy, balanced meals your dog will love — without confusion or guesswork.

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What is Fido's Bowl?

Fido’s Bowl is a home-cooking guide for dog owners who want to feed real food with confidence. Using research and years of personal experience feeding fresh food to our own dogs, we break everything down into simple, step-by-step lessons that show you exactly how to create balanced, healthy meals at home.

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Homemade Dog Food

Lesson 1

Nutrients 101

Learn the essential vitamins & minerals dogs need, how they work together to support your dog’s health, & what you must understand before building balanced homemade meals.

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Lesson 2

Balanced Meals

See how protein, organs, fats, and calcium fit into a balanced meal structure, and learn the essential steps for combining them correctly when cooking for your dog.

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Lesson 3

Ingredients & Variety

Explore which ingredients are safe and beneficial for dogs, which foods should be avoided, and how to confidently rotate high-quality, dog-friendly ingredients for every meal you prepare.

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Featured Recipes

Healthy homemade treats and nutrient add-ins made from simple, real ingredients.

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DIY Supplement

Eggshell Calcium

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Nutritional Snack

Poached Eggs

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Single Ingredient Treat

Banana Crunchers

Nutrient Guides

Learn the key nutrients dogs need, why each one matters, and simple ways to include them in your dog’s homemade food.

Calcium

Supports strong bones and helps keep your dog’s meals properly balanced when feeding fresh food.

Omega-3 Fats

Provides anti-inflammatory benefits and helps support skin, coat, and overall wellness.

Vitamin D

Helps regulate calcium and phosphorus balance and supports overall nutritional completeness.

Zinc

Plays an important role in skin, coat, and immune support, and is often low in homemade diets.

Why Homemade Dog Food?

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Better Ingredients

Know exactly what your dog is eating — every ingredient and every decision.

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Made for Your Dog

Personalize meals to fit your dog’s tastes, sensitivities, and daily life.

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Better Nutrition

Feed real ingredients that give your dog a less processed source of nutrition.

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Become more connected to your dog’s nutrition and long-term needs.

Blog

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Broccoli for Dogs: Benefits, Safety & How to Prepare It

By Fido's Bowl • December 19, 2025
Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that can support homemade dog food when prepared properly. Learn benefits, safe portions, and how to use it in balanced meals.
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Beef Heart for Dogs: Benefits, Nutrition, and How to Use It in Homemade Meals

By Fido's Bowl • December 19, 2025
Beef heart is a lean, nutrient-rich protein commonly used in homemade dog food. Learn its benefits, how much to use, and practical ways to add it to balanced meals.

Nutramax Denamarin for Dogs Review

By Fido's Bowl • December 19, 2025
Honest review of Nutramax Denamarin for dogs. What it’s used for, how SAMe and milk thistle work, cost considerations, and when it makes sense.
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