For those who Home-Cook - Have you ever used a dehydrator for regular food? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sweet Girls · 06-03-2012, 03:19 AM

Hi all,

I know many of you home-cook for your pups, as I do. I'm planning a long car trip this summer (we go regularly) but was wondering about the possibilities of dehydrating their meals for convenience while travelling. I usually take a cooler full of food (frozen/half-frozen) for the 2 day trip. But I have a dehydrator that I have used for treats, and wonder if I could/should dehydrate a "meal" for them. After all, stores sell dehydrated meals...
Has anyone used a dehydrator for more than occasional treats?

Marg

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-03-2012, 05:16 AM

I home cook but I have never used a dehydrator. 107barney might know the answer to this one. I know where I purchased my recipe from you can ask the vet questions. I am not sure if that is an option for you or not. Also, you might talk to your vet. The only concern I would have is the moisture from the food being gone but it might be fine. I am just not sure.

06-03-2012, 03:19 AM	#1
Sweet Girls YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 273	For those who Home-Cook - Have you ever used a dehydrator for regular food? Hi all, I know many of you home-cook for your pups, as I do. I'm planning a long car trip this summer (we go regularly) but was wondering about the possibilities of dehydrating their meals for convenience while travelling. I usually take a cooler full of food (frozen/half-frozen) for the 2 day trip. But I have a dehydrator that I have used for treats, and wonder if I could/should dehydrate a "meal" for them. After all, stores sell dehydrated meals... Has anyone used a dehydrator for more than occasional treats? Marg

06-03-2012, 05:16 AM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I home cook but I have never used a dehydrator. 107barney might know the answer to this one. I know where I purchased my recipe from you can ask the vet questions. I am not sure if that is an option for you or not. Also, you might talk to your vet. The only concern I would have is the moisture from the food being gone but it might be fine. I am just not sure. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!