I do have a recipe for dry dog food BUT it is very hard, so if you have an older dog or dog that is missing teeth it wouldn't be good. The recipe I have for soft dog food is naturally high in protein and easily digestable. Calorie content is lower then "typical"canned food. I have an daschound who I have on this food and she started out at 31 pounds and 1 month later she is 27 pounds. If you have ever heard of "OM" dog food from purina it is similar to that.