Study: Homemade dog food lacks nutrients

Homemade dog food has grown in popularity among pet owners in recent years, but new research from the Dog Aging Project suggests most of these diets fall short of meeting basic nutritional needs.

In a study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, researchers evaluated 1,726 homemade dog food recipes submitted by owners participating in the Dog Aging Project, a collaborative effort led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and partner institutions.

The team found that only 6% of the recipes had the potential to meet essential nutrient requirements.