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If your dog has a medical condition, please consult your vet before changing their diet.
2 lbs minced beef, browned and drained 1 whole chicken, cooked and chopped 2 cups cooked rice 1lb carrots cooked and mashed or sweet potatoe 2 tins sardines (optional) 2 cloves garlic chopped Mix all ingredients together, and freeze into individual portions Chicken livers can also be boiled and fed as a tasy treat on top of your dogs normal diet - only few a few at a time, two or three times a week .Chicken liver contains significant amounts of protein, fat, and vitamin A. In moderation, these are good supplements, but when too much is administered, a dog can suffer ill effects. |
Whole chicken |
16 ozs pig or lamb heart (diced) 8 ozs lambs/chicken livers (diced) 16 ozs minced beef or chicken 1 llb sweet potatoe 2 cups rice (optional) Bag of frozen mixed vegetables Put all ingredients into saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 20 minutes, cool and serve |
Liquivite is a ready made alternative canned liquid food to rehydrate the sick, post-operative and convalescent dog, to help aid recovery. Available from your veterinary surgeon or online. Most dogs will not eat their regular dog food after surgery, especially if it is kibble. You can offer a cooked diet having a 1:1 ratio of a protein source and carbohydrate source. The protein source can be any meat (example: chicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef) that is low in fat and should be cooked (drain off all fat after the meat has been cooked). The carbohydrate can be pasta, sweet potatoe or white rice. ◦Warm the food slightly in a microwave before serving, as the food will be more aromatic when warm. Nourish Um is ideal for convalescing Dogs and Puppies, suffering from loss of appetite. |
24 cups water 8 cups brown rice 2 lbs minced chicken/lamb 2 x (15 ounce) cans mackerel 2 cups grated or finely chopped carrots, grated 1 (10 ounce) Bag of frozen chopped spinach, and broccoli, peas/cauliflour/beans 1 x 15 ozs can pumpkin 16 ozs ricotta cheese 3/4 cup ground flax seedr In a large pan bring water to a boil, add brown rice, minced chicken and grated carrots, return to boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes, until water is absorbed. Thaw and chop or puree cauliflower and broccoli mix, add chopped canned fish, with juices, and remaining vegetables to rice/chicken/carrots mixture. Heat until all ingredients are soft and mushy, adding more water if necessary. Set aside to cool. Stir ground flax into ricotta/cottage cheese and then stir the cheese/flax mixture, along with the pumpkin, into the rice/chicken/fish/vegetables mixture. For a 50lb dog fill freezer bags with 2.5 cup portions, freeze. Thaw in refrigerator for 24hrs before feeding time. |
Bland diet for dogs with upset stomach |
Boiled rice The recipe must contain 75% boiled white rice, and 25% low fat protein (the chicken or fish). The rice is the bulk of the meal for the purpose of binding while the meat is mostly there to work as an enticing ingredient to encourage the dog to eat. Make sure the skin is taken off and there are no bones. Fat may cause pancreatitis and exacerbate a dog's upset stomach and do not add any oils, fats or spices to the bland diet. Offer the bland diet in 3-4 small meals throughout the day for a few days until your dog is feeling better increasing the quantity accordingly.. |
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Salmon is a great choice for dogs, it is a great way to feed omega 3 fatty acids and is also a quick and easy meal to make at home. |
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Salmon balls 1 large tin of salmon 1 egg 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 sweet potato 1 carrot 1 stick celery 1 tbsp cottage cheese Grate the potato, carrot and celery. Mix all ingredients together and form into patties. Coat them with a little flour and fry in a tiny amount of olive oil until brown on both sides. Chop balls into small bite size pieces and add to food or feed alone as a treat. |
Salmon and Peach dinner 2 lb Salmon 250 m brown rice 250 ml peas and peach 125 ml natural yogurt 15 ml fresh dill Poach the salmon for about 15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork. Let cool and remove any bones. Cook rice according to package instructions and mix together the salmon, fruit and vegetable mixture with fresh dill and rice. Spread the yogurt on top of the Salmon mixture and serve |
A canine pancreatitis diet should be rich in carbohydrates, as these have little effect on the gastrointestinal hormones, which trigger the pancreatic enzymes. Rice is highly digestible, rich in carbohydrates and can be fed to the dog in small amounts. Along with rice, you can add low fat cottage cheese or boiled skinless chicken breast. A canine pancreatitis diet may include white meat chicken, lean and low fat minced beef, beef heart, beef kidney, egg whites, non fat plain yogurt, oatmeal, barley and cottage cheese. Cooked vegetables ie: squash and sweet potatoes can also be fed, as these foods contain low amounts of phosphorus and fat. EPI (Exorcrine Pancreas Insuffiency) Fibre and Fat should be limited in a dog with EPI. If using dry kibble or canned food, look for food made with sweet potato. Lean meat/chicken breast/fish, scrambled eggs, peas, pasta, and sweet potatoes are ideal if making your own food.Boil the meat and ensure the skin is removed from the chicken and the fat is skimmed off the water, use the broth to cook the vegetables. |
Ingredients 2 ½ cup rice flour (available from health food shops) 6 tbsp low fat chicken broth 1 cup cooked vegetables (beans, peas, carrots, squash or sweet potatoes) Combine all the ingredients and add some water or vegetable broth (if required) to make a slightly moist cookie dough. Roll the dough, until it is half an inch thick, and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes and then allow them to cool. |
Ingredients 1 cup cooked stewing beef ¾ cup cooked barley ¼ cup cooked zucchini ½ cup low or non-fat cottage cheese Combine all the ingredients and serve |
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Ingredients 1 ½ cup water 3 oz minced turkey or chicken ½ cup rice 3 ozs frozen vegetables Combine the water, turkey/chicken and rice into a pot and heat until it comes to the boil and let it simmer for around 20-25 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Cool and serve |
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Ingredients 1.5 lb minced or finely chopped chicken 2 cups sweet potato 10ozs chopped frozen spinach, or fresh spinach; 2 cups frozen chopped or fresh vegetables – use a combination of several or all of the following carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli 2 cups (16 oz) cooked lentils (yellow, brown or green) 4 cloves garlic, chopped or minced 1 cup cottage cheese 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 cup basil - dry or fresh chopped 1/8 cup rosemary - dry or fresh chopped 1/2 cup dried parsley or fresh chopped 1/8 cup turmeric 1/8 cup sage 2 eggs Put all ingredients in a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Put on medium heat to cook for at least an half hour and then turn the heat down and just let the pot simmer for an hour or two. When you are ready to feed your dog the food, mix the fa pinch of ground vitamin C tablet, 4 Brewers yeast tablets or nutritional yeast (NOT Bakers yeast!) Sprinkle the following on top of the food: grated cheddar/mozzarella/swiss or cottage cheese Optional - once a day you can also sprinkle a little cinnamon powder on top of the food. Cinnamon helps dissolve food particles - good for your dog's dental health and also aids with the digestion of food. You can keep this food in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you make more than you will use in a week just freeze the additional food. |
Ingredients 1.5 llbs minced beef 3 stalks of chopped celery 2 grated carrots 1 diced apple 1 cup of rolled oats 1 cup of wheatgerm 1 can of tomato puree 4 cubed sweet potatoes 2 pieces of brown bread cut into small pieces Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large roasting pan with oil, in a large bowl, mix together the minced beef, celery, grated carrots, apple, eggs, bread, oats, wheat germ and tomato paste using your hands. Divide the meat mixture into four equal parts and make loaf shapes. Place the loaves in the roasting pan. Cover the saucepan with a lid. Bake for 80 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the meat is cooked through. Allow to cool and feed with kibble |
1 cup minced beef (boiled or raw) Chopped boiled egg 1/4 cup cooked plain oatmeal or rice ¼ cup boiled carrots 2 Tablespoons of Cottage Cheese Mix ingredients and serve |
1 cup boiled or raw chicken chopped 1 chopped hard boiled boiled egg 1/4 cup cooked brown rice ½ cup boiled mixed vegetables 2 Tablespoons of natural low fat Yogurt Mix ingredients and serve |
500g cooked (boiled) chicken breast with skin on 500g cooked rice 300g Carrots (boiled and drained) 30g Wheat bran one cup of cottage cheese 1 flax seed oil capsule Mix ingredients and serve |
1 llb Low fat Minced beef (boiled) 100g Tofu 400g cooked rice 400g Carrots (boiled and drained) 30g Wheat bran one cup of cottage cheese 1 flax seed oil capsule Mix ingredients and serve |
Substitute quarter of their usual diet with vegetables - |
Developed as an uncooked homemade dog food to improve coat and put weight on an underweight dog very quickly. This recipe is to make a bulk supply which can be frozen 10 lbs lean minced beef 18 ounces Multi-grain cereal (or other vitamin-fortified, unsweetened cereal 2 pounds oatmeal, uncooked regular or quick oats (not instant oats) 20 ounces wheat germ 1 ¼ cup canola oil 1 ¼ cup unsulfured molasses 10 hard-boiled eggs and shells, crushed and minced 10 envelopes unflavored gelatin ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic Combine all ingredients and mix well. Divide into freezer bags into daily ration portions Feed raw as a meal or supplement. |
6 cups water Place the water, ground turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large Dutch oven. Stir until the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the mixture, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Refrigerate until using. |
2 chicken leg quarters or breast pieces 1 cup brown rice 16 zs minced beef 2/3 cups rolled oats 1 Large bag frozen frozen spinach 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli 1 can kidney beans - rinsed, drained and mashed 2 grated carrots 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup olive oil Place the chicken pieces in a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium/low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove the chicken and allow to cool. Strain and return the cooking liquid to the pot. Once the chicken has cooled. Remove and discard the skin and bones. Stir the brown rice, spinach, broocoli, kidney beans and carrots into the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium/low, cover, and simmer until the rice and vegetables are cooked. Drain off any excess liquid, and add the rice to the bowl with the chicken. Add the minced beef to a large pan. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, which should be around 7 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, and place the beef into the bowl. Stir in the oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, carrots, garlic, cottage cheese, and olive oil. The food can be stored in resealable containers in the freezer. |
16 ozs Lambs Liver As an alternative - Liver Cake with Turmeric Ingredients - 1 egg to each 100g gram flour per pound (450g) of liver. |
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Fill a saucepan with chicken and/or beef bones and add some vegetables and garlic. Fill the saucepan to the top with water and let this cook at least 2 hours. (Alternatively put in a slow cooker for 7 hours). Let it cool and strain off the liquid which can be put directly onto your dogs kibble. |
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Important foods for dogs with cancer are animal protein If your canine cancer patient is eating a dry commercial dog food many canine nutrionists recommend adding more animal protein such as, Canned sardines, Cottage cheese, Eggs, Beef and Chicken. The first rule for feeding a dog with Cancer is stay away from grains. Fish oil is a good source of cancer fighting Omega 3, 6 and 9. These fatty acids are well studied to help shrink tumors, lower inflammation and provide a host of other health benefits. When fighting cancer, it is recommended your dog has 1000mg of quality fish oil daily for every 20 pounds of dog. Some people like to use flax seed oil instead of fish oil, as per the Flax seed oil and Cottage cheese diet proposed by Dr. Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist in 1951. Organic flax seed oil and cottage cheese must be eaten together to be effective, since one triggers the properties of the other to be released. If your dog won’t eat it, use fish oil NOTE: Consult your veterinarian to make sure your dog is healthy enough for a high protein, high fat diet (especially for those suffering from pancreas, liver, kidney, or spleen issues). |
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Liver and Carrot treats 1 lb liver 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 egg 1/2 cup grated raw carrots or minced apples 1 tsp fresh minced garlic 1 tsp cumin Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dry liver with paper towel and cut into chunks and puree it either in a blender or food processor. Mix flour, cornmeal, garlic cumin and carrots in a bowl then add pureed liver and egg. If the dough is too sticky, knead extra flour into it as needed. Place the mixture onto a nonstick lined baking tray and bake for approximately 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. You'll know the brownies are done because they will sound hollow when you tap them. Cut into squares - freeze what is not needed within 3 days. |
Apple Crunch cakes 2 ¾ cups water ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 tbsp honey 1/8 tbsp vanilla extract 1 m egg 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix water, applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into lightly greased muffin pans and bake 1¼ hours |
Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Dog Treats 32 ozs natural yogurt 1 cup peanut butter Melt the peanut butter in a microwave, mix the yogurt and melted peanut butter and pour into muffin cases. Place in the freezer overnight, and serve. |
Basic Dog Biscuits 2 ½ cups wholewheat flour 1 egg 1 tsp. Beef or chicken stock cube ½ cup hot water One egg Bacon bits 1 cup Grated Cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve stock cube in boiling water Add remaining ingredients and knead dough until it forms a ball. Roll dough until ½ inch thick and cut into slices or bone shapes. Place dough pieces on lightly greased cookie sheet and cook for 30 minutes. |
Flax Seed biscuits 12 oz (340g) wholewheat flour 12oz (340g) bread flour 2 oz (55g) wheat germ 30g brown sugar 3-4 teaspoons Flax Seed 3 eggs 240ml vegetable oil 3oz (85g) powdered dry milk (240ml) Water Combine wheatflour, bread flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, and flax seed in mixing bowl. Stir in eggs and vegetable oil. Dissolve dry milk in water then add to the mixture. Mix to form a very firm dough that is smooth and workable. Adjust by adding a little extra flour or water as required. Cover the dough and set aside to relax for 15-20 min. Roll the dough out to 1/2″ (1.2cm) thick. Cut out biscuits using a cutter. Place the biscuits onto a lined baking tray. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approx. 40 minutes or until biscuits are brown and, more importantly, rock-hard. Let biscuits cool, then store in a covered container. |
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Peanut Butter and Molasses 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 cup skimmed milk 1 cup peanut butter 1 tbsp. blackstrap molasses .Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk the flour, oats and baking powder together in a bowl. Gradually stir in the milk, peanut butter and molasses. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until a soft dough forms. Roll out to 1/2" thickness and cut with a cookie or dog bone cutter. .Bake for 20 minutes and Let cool overnight in the oven or on a wire rack. These peanut butter dog biscuits bake nice and hard and they can last for 2 weeks in an airtight container. If you prefer to bake a softer dog biscuit, be sure to refrigerate them for up to 3 weeks. The hard biscuits will be fresh in the refrigerator for 4-5 weeks and both soft and hard dog treats will be good for up to 6 months in the freezer. |
Organic Peanut Butter Cookies 2 cups of flour 1 cup of rolled oats 1/3 cup of smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon of honey 1/2 tablespoon of fish oil 1 1/2 cups of water Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour and oats together in a mixing bowl. Pour in one cup of water and blend until smooth. Add in the peanut butter, honey, and fish oil and mix until all the ingredients are well blended. Slowly add the water until the mixture has a thick and doughy consistency. Lightly flour a cooking surface and roll the dough into a 1/4 inch thick sheet. Use a cookie cutter to create shapes and place the cookies onto a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Allow to cool completely before feeding. |
Chicken Jerky Chicken Breast Fillets Preheat oven to 200° F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat. Slice the chicken with the grain. This will help make the jerky even chewier for your dog. The slices should be very thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness. Place the strips on the baking sheet and bake for approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool. Cut strips into bite sized pieces. Store jerky in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Freeze any remainder for up to 8 months. |
Liver Jerky 1lb liver (preferably lambs) or chicken liver Preheat oven to 200° F and line a baking tray with non stick paper. Cut liver into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Space pieces of liver on tray so they are not touching .Bake for 2 hours, rotating the tray half way through cooking. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Lift the paper off the tray and place on the wire rack to allow the liver training treats to cool completely and dry out on the bottom. These liver dog treats will last for two weeks in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for 4 months. |
TUNA CHUNKS 2 cans Tuna (in brine) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Egg 2 tablespoons hard cheese (parmesan) 2 cups flour Mix all ingredients and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Cook for 20 - 25 minutes (Gas 350 degrees), and when cool cut into bite sized pieces. |
CHEESE AND GARLIC
4 cups flour 2 or 3 or 4 tablespoons of minced garlic 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 egg 1 cup milk Mix it all together and then knead it on a floured surface. Roll out to about 1/4" or so, put on well greased baking sheet. Use a pizza cutter to cut into small squares and bake for 25 minutes at Gas 400 degrees. |
TUNA OR SALMON FUDGE Mix all ingredients together in food processor. Put into a greased 9" x 9" pan. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 20 minutes and when cool cut into bite sized pieces. |
BEEF BITES Mix beef and eggs in food processor. Place on greased baking sheet. Score with pizza cutter or knife and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees |
MACKERAL BITES Put the mackerel and eggs into a blender, blitz for a minute then add the cheese and flour. Put onto a lined greased baking tin and spread out to around one inch thick. Cook for 30 minutes Gas Mark 4 (200 degrees). When cool cut into bite sized pieces |
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ALFAFA HEARTS |
BARF BREAKFAST |
FUSSY DOG |
GOURMET DINNER |
APPETISER |
SOUP |
CHICKEN PATE Take whole chicken, boil for around an hour, remove meat from bones and puree with the meat juices, & pour into ice-cube trays. An irrestible treat for dogs recuperating from illness or the picky eater. |
MEATLOAF |
| STEW 8 ozs minced beef 4 cups brown rice (cooked) 2 hard boiled eggs (mashed) 4 slices whole meal bread (crumbed) One cup of shredded cabbage (optional) 2 cups of liquidised spinach (optional, fresh or frozen can be used) Garlic (optional) Olive oil (optional) Brown the meat in a pan with a few tablespoons of water and/or olive oil. Mix with the rice, eggs, cabbage and crumbed bread. 1 garlic clove and and liquidised spinach can also be added. For added flavour add one tin of sardines/pilchards in tomato sauce before serving.. |
GOULASH 3 carrots (finely diced) 1 cup green beans 1- 2 cups shredded cabbage 1lb mince beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 hard boiled eggs (sliced or mashed) 1 tin sardines in sunflower oil 1 crushed garlic clove Brown the beef with the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the vegetables, and garlic, and enough water for it to simmer without burning and drying up. Cook on a low heat for approx 15/20 minutes. When cooked add cooked eggs and sardines. |
CASSEROLE Brown the beef with the oil in a large saucepan.. Add the vegetables, rice and garlic, and enough water for it to simmer without burning and drying up. Cook on a low heat for approx 15/20 minutes |
MEATBALLS 8 oz minced beef one third of a cup of grated cheese 1 carrot finely chopped half cup breadcrumbs 1 raw egg 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon tomato puree Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Scoop out by the spoonful and roll into mini size meatballs. Place on a tray covered with greaseproof paper, and spray with non fat cooking spray. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Store in fridge with a sealed container. |
MINCE AND VEGETABLES Brown beef in a frying pan adding a little water. Boil or steam vegetables until tender. Chop finely or add vegetables to a food processor and pulse until the vegetables are coarsely chopped. Combine chopped vegetables with rice, and beef, allow to cool before adding yorhurt. Store refrigerated in a tightly sealed container |
SALMON LUNCH 1 can of salmon (bones removed) 1 egg beaten 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 sweet potato 1 carrot 1 stick celery Mix salmon, egg, and cornflour, form into patties, and coat them with a little more cornmeal. Fry in a tiny amount of olive oil until brown on both sides. Chop patties into small bites and stir together with chopped and boiled vegetables. A spoonful of cottage cheese may be stirred in for moisture (optional). |
SENIOR DOGS 8 ozs chicken breast 1 cup long grain rice 1 sweet potato 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Boil chicken and finely chop, steam or boil rice, cook potato, mix all ingredients together with oil. You can add contents of a vitamin E capsule and garlic if desired. |
FISH DINNER |
SOUP |
BROWNIES Topping (optional) |
MUFFINS |
PASTA DINNER 1 llb minced beef/chicken/turkey/or lamb 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup water 2 cups pasta 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup chopped carrots tin of chopped tomatoes garlic (optional) Cook the pasta with the broccoli and carrots. Brown the meat in the oil with the garlic. Add a few tablespoons of water and simmer for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes. Mix well over a low heat for a further 5 minutes. Add vegetables and pasta, allow to cool before serving. |
TURKEY TREATS |
GRAVY COOKIES 2 1/2 cups plain flour 2 small jars beef baby food 6 tablespoons beef gravy (salt free) 1 egg half cup non fat dry milk half cup water half teaspoon garlic powder Preheat oven to 350F (gas mark 4). Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pat hands with flour and shape the mix into a large ball. Flatten ball with a floured wooden rolling pin. Using a cookie cutter cut the dough into pieces, and place on a greased cooking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly brown. Allow to cool and keep in airtight container for 3 - 5 days. |
CHICKEN CAKE |
Preheat oven to 350°, Grease and flour the cake tin. Finely chop or mince the Chicken. Puree the Chicken in a blender, or food processor, with the eggs and corn oil. Grate the Carrot and add to the mat mixture, blending until completely mixed. Sift the flour and baking powder in a bowl and mix in the oatmeal. Make a well in the centre of the flour and gradually stir in the blended mixture. Pour the mixture into a greased cake tin and cook for around 50 - 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for half an hour. Spread the top of the cake with the icing ie: yoghurt or cream cheese. |