Raw Dog Food Preparation Guide

Section 1 – Equipment And Kitchen Supplies Needed

PC with either Microsoft Excel installed or access to the free Google Sheets application (a Gmail account is required and free to obtain and use)
Freezer chest to buy in bulk (not required, but can help with bulk purchases)
Separate refrigerator(s) for defrosting, if making large quantities at one time (not required, but can help)
Meat grinder (not required, if you can purchase all your meat already ground up)
Cuisinart/food processor (for grinding up vegetables and fruits)
Coffee grinder (for egg shells)
Weight scale for weighing in pounds and ounces
Sharp knives: small, medium and a large one (for putting full downward pressure on when cutting chicken bones)
Cutting board (optional, depending upon the counter surface you already have)
Knife sharpening tool
Kitchen gloves (not required, but recommended)
Dish soap and vinegar
Paper towels, dish towels, dish scouring pad
Plastic container for keeping soapy water
2 Qt plastic storage containers (Glad brand works well for us), or other means of storing prepared food
Dry rack and base
Trash bags (for trash)
Plastic holding containers for defrosting food that fit in your refrigerator
Large mixing containers (size depends upon how much food you want to prepare)
Kitchen with sink, sink erator and how water
Bowl or other suitable container for mixing eggs