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Custom Pet Meals We all want what's best for our pets, which includes the freshest, most nutritious food we can offer them.

Commercially manufactured foods cannot offer the same freshness and nutrition as our made-when-you-order meals, nor can they provide the individual needs that your pet deserves. I have been feeding raw since the early '90's, having attended several seminars on the BARF diet with Dr. Ian Billinghurst. I started with my first dog-of-my-own, a Siberian Husky I named Sabrina. She came from a working s

led dog breeder that fed a mostly raw diet. Up until this point, like everybody else brainwashed by dog food companies and vets, I just thought you fed the best kibble you could afford, no big deal. My only fear of going all raw was not creating proper balance, which is why I traveled to see and meet Dr. Billinghurst. Keep in mind, I was 17 - so safe to say I was obsessed with my pup! I did work my little powerhouse (and by work I mean "holy crap this is fun!"). We traveled the upper Midwest competing in weight pulls and a few team races. There I met many people and got hooked up with a police dog training apprenticeship in North Carolina. Taking what I learned about behavior modification, aggression, obedience and working dog nutrition, I came back to the northern suburbs of Chicago and became a self-employed dog trainer. I worked with more rescue/shelter dogs than I could actually count, rehabilitating through behavior modification and nutrition, much of which was on a volunteer basis. I also fostered special needs dogs who would otherwise sit in a no-kill shelter their entire lives. Years of this started to wear on me emotionally, so I took a break from training and stuck with nutrition. I started making pet food for family and friends, then their friends wanted in on it. I never fully went back to training, although I think about it all the time, and I'm currently a personal trainer, for people, and have a strong knowledge base on human nutrition as well. I still foster on occasion and participate in fund raising events as often as possible. Our meal plans are based on your pet's specific needs, according to his/her breed, weight, activity level and physical condition. Of course your personal requests are considered as well. Most meals are prepared and fed raw, as we honestly believe this is THE healthiest way to feed your pets! Cooked/semi-cooked meals are available for those pet owners who are not yet comfortable with raw feeding. All foods are made with fresh, human-grade meats, vegetables/fruit and are grain-free or very low-grain. Healthy fats and supplements are added for the needs of your pet. Every meal is labeled with an ingredients label so you know exactly what you are feeding your dog, cat or ferret.

09/08/2018

Time to make the dogs’ food! Here’s this week’s menu:

Pork loin
Ground turkey
Mackerel
Beef heart
Duck heart
Duck wings
Beef kidney
Bull fries (yes, balls)
Chicken livers

Divided into daily portions, 2 weeks supply of food (not including their bone meals) for a total of 17.5lbs

12/06/2018

This is Chloe taking down a whole, very large chicken leg quarter. I recorded from start to finish to show that dogs are very much designed to eat bones.

10/06/2018

Starting the switch:

The best and most gradual approach to switching your dog over to a raw homemade diet, is to swap out one meal (assuming you feed twice a day) with whole chicken parts. Wings are appropriate for small dogs, drums and thighs for medium dogs, and whole leg quarters for large dogs. If you feel intimidated by chicken bones, rabbit bones are softer and would also be an easy-on-the-system option.

The reason for starting with meaty bones, is that the bones control intestinal upset (cannon butt) that can be caused by the change of diet (not the diet itself). Bones are also a very important component to a properly balanced raw diet (more on this coming soon).

Here’s our girl Chloe chomping down on her chicken drummies 🍗

03/06/2018
Tasin TS-108 Electric Meat Grinder, #12, Stainless Steel, Raw Pet Food Making

Before you make the leap to making your own pet food, you have to have a few handy tools. One of them is a good meat grinder, which can be expensive. I found this one and I wouldn’t buy any other. It performs like a $500 grinder for only $160!

http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/?search=Tasin%20grinder

The Tasin TS-108 electric meat grinder now has stainless steel plates! This #12 electric meat grinder is perfect for making homemade beef jerky and sausage at home. With a 1200 watt motor, the Tasin electric meat grinder is a #12 meat grinder

02/06/2018
Animal Medical Center of Chicago

We think about their paws in the Winter with the ice and salt, we also need to think out it in the Summer with that HOT pavement.

To see if the street temperature is safe enough for a walk with your dog. Put the back of your hand on the pavement, and if you can't keep it there for five seconds, it's too hot for your pup's feet.
Alternatives to walking on the hot pavement include; walking in the early morning or late evening when temps are lower, walking in the grass, paw wax, or booties.

01/06/2018

Hello pet friends, its been a while!! Since my move to Nashville, I have closed shop on making pet foods for customers. Due to popular demand, I have decided to shift this page to a place to come to for information and advice on feeding your pets a homemade diet, something I am obviously passionate about.

Please feel free to post any questions, pics or resources you may have.

Thank you all for your patience and for sticking around!

01/06/2016
Lifelong Immunity: Why Are Vets Pushing Back?

Lifelong Immunity: Why Are Vets Pushing Back?

If vaccinations administered to adult animals provide lifelong immunity, why are we still vaccinating our dogs? Find out why some vets aren't catching on?

28/12/2015
Signs of Littermate Syndrome in Pets

Signs of Littermate Syndrome in Pets

Experts agree it's a bad idea to bring home a pair of dogs from the same litter; there are steps you can take to help them grow into well-socialized adult dogs.

24/10/2015

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25/09/2015

Monday's orders ready to go!!

06/09/2015

Do you sometimes overlook your dog's vaccinations and feel guilty? Feel bad because you can't afford what your vet charges to vaccinate your dog? Well don't! Research by immunologists (the people who study vaccines, not profit from them), shows that annual vaccinations are not necessary.

03/09/2015

My 4+ protein balanced mixes are back and more popular than ever! These grinds contain four or more protein sources in a complete balance of muscle meat, bone, organ meat and omega 3's. Formulas change every week for variety!

12/08/2015
No Adoption Fees at Orphans of the Storm August 15

I miss volunteering here. They have so many dogs and cats that need homes! They are a no-kill shelter so many have them have been there for YEARS. If you're looking to adopt a pet, this would be a great time.

"Clear the Shelter Day" will attempt to find as many new homes for adult pets as possible.

12/08/2015

Round 2 of this week's orders is done. Today's mix:
Sirloin beef, chicken breast, whole chicken legs, whole salmon, turkey leg meat, pork heart, chicken gizzards, beef liver, pork kidney.

19/02/2015

When switching your pet to a home-made, all-natural diet, its important to have a transitioning period of a limited-ingredient foods to start. Every new CPM client will receive the first week's transitioning foods free when they purchase a month supply of a custom meal plan.

14/02/2015

A reminder for those of you who make your own pet food- you must include raw bone in your pets' diet! If you aren't comfortable feeding whole bones, or have a pet that can't eat them- we offer ground free-range vegetarian-fed chicken bones for only $2 per 1lb container!

20/01/2015

Our vicious pitbull- he will cuddle you to death!

13/11/2014

Inventory reduction sale this weekend only!
It's deer season and I need to make freezer space for 200lbs of venison. This means I'm selling all in-stock formulas for only $3/lb!!
Current stock includes chicken, turkey, pork and beef/salmon. First come first served until it's gone so place your orders asap!

06/11/2014

Chloe's dinner tonight:
2 lamb ribs, 2 chicken necks, ground beef, and an organic egg beaten with some kefir.

03/11/2014

This week's feature formula:
PREY MODEL POWERHOUSE BLEND
Beef, whole salmon, ground chicken legs (with bone), beef heart, pork liver, pork kidney.

This is a new formula for CPM, regular price will be $5/lb, this week's introductory price is only $3/lb!!

28/10/2014

I didn't forget about the little guys and gals! Dehydrated chicken hearts n' gizzards and sliced lamb/pork heart are perfect for small dogs and cats. Each come in a 5oz package as shown for only $7.50, that's a lot of treats!

27/10/2014

Congratulations BRITTNEY KATTERFELD, you will be receiving a 10 pack of pig snouts and ears for FREE! Message me with shipping info and I will get those right out to you.

Everyone keep your eyes open, I will be running a giveaway about once a month!

27/10/2014
Give Them Meat: Why Are Vets Resistant To Raw Dog Food?

What does YOUR vet tell you about nutrition? Here's some food for thought (pun intended).

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/give-them-meat-raw-dog-food/

Last month at the Waltham Nutritional Sciences Symposium, researcher Professor Wouter Hendriks presented more evidence that dogs are carnivores (you can see the video summary here). Those of us who feed raw are inclined to say, “Yeah? So what?” We’ve all taken that for granted, given the dog’s sharp…

25/10/2014

Chew Treat Giveaway!
I will randomly pick one person to receive a 10 pack of pig ears and pig snouts for FREE, including shipping!
All you have to do is like the Custom Pet Meals Page and like this post by 10pm Sunday and you will be added to the list I will randomly pick from.

25/10/2014
Custom Pet Meals

New packaging and product list! LOWER PRICES! check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/CustomPetMeals/info

We all want what's best for our pets, which includes the freshest, most nutritious food we can offer them. Commercially manufactured foods cannot offer the same freshness and nutrition as our made-when-you-order meals, nor can they provide the individual needs that your pet deserves.

I have been feeding raw since the early '90's, having attended several seminars on the BARF diet with Dr. Ian Billinghurst. I started with my first dog-of-my-own, a Siberian Husky I named Sabrina. She came from a working sled dog breeder that fed a mostly raw diet. Up until this point, like everybody else brainwashed by dog food companies and vets, I just thought you fed the best kibble you could afford, no big deal. My only fear of going all raw was not creating proper balance, which is why I traveled to see and meet Dr. Billinghurst. Keep in mind, I was 17 - so safe to say I was obsessed with my pup! I did work my little powerhouse (and by work I mean "holy crap this is fun!"). We traveled the upper Midwest competing in weight pulls and a few team races. There I met many people and got hooked up with a police dog training apprenticeship in North Carolina. Taking what I learned about behavior modification, aggression, obedience and working dog nutrition, I came back to the northern suburbs of Chicago and became a self-employed dog trainer. I worked with more rescue/shelter dogs than I could actually count, rehabilitating through behavior modification and nutrition, much of which was on a volunteer basis. I also fostered special needs dogs who would otherwise sit in a no-kill shelter their entire lives. Years of this started to wear on me emotionally, so I took a break from training and stuck with nutrition. I started making pet food for family and friends, then their friends wanted in on it. I never fully went back to training, although I think about it all the time, and I'm currently a personal trainer, for people, and have a strong knowledge base on human nutrition as well. I still foster on occasion and participate in fund raising events as often as possible.

Our meal plans are based on your pet's specific needs, according to his/her breed, weight, activity level and physical condition. Of course your personal requests are considered as well. Most meals are prepared and fed raw, as we honestly believe this is THE healthiest way to feed your pets! Cooked/semi-cooked meals are available for those pet owners who are not yet comfortable with raw feeding.

All foods are made with fresh, human-grade meats, vegetables/fruit and are grain-free or very low-grain. Healthy fats and supplements are added for the needs of your pet. Every meal is labeled with an ingredients label so you know exactly what you are feeding your dog, cat or ferret.

23/10/2014

100% Natural pig ear and pig snout chew treats. No preservatives or flavor enhancers.
Mix or match bag of 5- $10, or only $7 with a food order! That's less expensive than the pet stores and a whole lot healthier/safer (and they're bigger).

Shipping is now available on treats!

12/10/2014

This is Sadie. She spent the first few years of her life as a puppy mill breeder. She has been rescued and now lives with a loving family and her new buddy Munchie.

06/10/2014

***NEW*** from Custom Pet Meals!! All-natural chew treats! This is THE alternative to the store-bought rawhide and pig ears that are made with bleach and formaldehyde then sprayed with preservatives.
The dehydrator is loaded:
Lamb spleen, pork liver, pork kidney, pig snout, and of course chicken feet. I also do pig ears and lamb/pork hearts. These treats are loaded with vitamins and minerals, and tell me your dog wouldn't love them!

30/09/2014

Gus just loves duck!

28/09/2014

This week's Feature Formula:
Beef, whole wild sardines, pork liver, beef liver, organic acorn squash, organic broccoli leaf, organic blueberries, ground flax seed.

27/09/2014
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

I have never known a dog to get sick off of a properly prepared natural diet, yet commercial kibble diets continue to cause illness and DEATH in pets!

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm416452.htm

(Manchester, CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet p…

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This is Chloe taking down a whole, very large chicken leg quarter. I recorded from start to finish to show that dogs are very much designed to eat bones.

Starting the switch: The best and most gradual approach to switching your dog over to a raw homemade diet, is to swap out one meal (assuming you feed twice a day) with whole chicken parts. Wings are appropriate for small dogs, drums and thighs for medium dogs, and whole leg quarters for large dogs. If you feel intimidated by chicken bones, rabbit bones are softer and would also be an easy-on-the-system option. The reason for starting with meaty bones, is that the bones control intestinal upset (cannon butt) that can be caused by the change of diet (not the diet itself). Bones are also a very important component to a properly balanced raw diet (more on this coming soon). Here’s our girl Chloe chomping down on her chicken drummies 🍗

Bacon loves his rabbit leg breakfast! Not only is it great nutrition, but he gets exercise and mental stimulation too!

This is Bacon, our 5lb Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, and he's devouring an entire chicken thigh. It took him all of 15 minutes to eat the entire thing!

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