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Gayle_T · 05-02-2007, 02:37 AM

This is from a friend in Sarasota.... I had to increase the serving size because Taylor is a "JORKIE" = "Jumbo Yorkie This makes only about 2 weeks worth for Taylor... but he's a big guy.

In a large pan I very briefly sauté in 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound of ground chicken and 1 pound of beef, add a total of 9 cups of half water/ half unsalted chicken broth, stir in 3 cups of millet and let simmer.
After 10 Minutes, I add 2 cups of a combination of grated Carrots, Zucchini, Celery, Fennel, Parsley, (no beans or cabbage...!!) and very little garlic powder plus sometimes fruit like bananas, very little Mango, Apple or Berries, sometimes a little Peanutbutter or Parmesan. (Just to change the flavor.) You can divide the cooked mixture and add different final flavors to it.
Let cool, fill in ice cube trays, (or other small containers) freeze and fill in Ziploc bags to avoid freezer burn.
I take two of the cubes out every evening to let thaw in the fridge for the next day.
I serve it to Filou in the shape of a little mount and put his quarter of Vitamin pill (description on bottom of page) on the very top so he gulps it down with his first eager bite.
Depending on the size of your dog, this portion will last between 2 and 4 weeks.
The only setback about this preparation is Filou barking during the entire 20 Minute cooking time!

Plus I add a Super VitaChew from PetMeds to his food each day...and cut it up with a pill cutter and mix it with his food. Taylor gobbles this!

Also I ordered the book "The Whole Pet Diet" from www.amazon.com and it has a lot of good recipes and information.

Mardelin · 05-02-2007, 03:14 AM

Just started reading this thread and found it very interesting.

In light of what has been happening in the dog food industry, we are all becoming more aware of what we feed our beloved pets. It made me pull out a book that was given to me a couple of years back "Bone Appetit!" Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog by Suzan Anson, and began to read it. It is very detailed on required nutrition charts, feeding practices contains a multitude of recipes from making your own kibble, main courses, soups, vegetables, sauces, decadent doggie desserts and food for special needs. That said I guess I'm going to begin cooking.

Mary

jlo&brit · 05-04-2007, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backagain39

Ok I have a question about cooking for my dogs.....

I have two 5 month old pups and were both doing fine until about a week ago and they both developed wet runny stools.....took them to vet and they are both on meds (flagil?sp)....

I have been feeding my pups mostly boiled chicken with occassional rice mixed in since this happened and I am thinking about never returning to dog food again!!!!!

Both are doing better and as they progress I plan on adding more to their diet....tried scrambled eggs and they hated that.....tried cheese which they like and they only way I can get the meds into them........and they like apples which they are not getting right now.....I am trying to stay with easily digestible items right now.

My question is........how much protein do yorkies require???? lots or little??? and will chicken everyday be too much for them????

Thanks!!!!!

This worked really well for my Lola...
1/2 c. dry rice cereal (baby)
1/2 c. half and half
1jar baby food meat (not turkey) (don't know why)
1tsp Karo

We feed her about 3 spoon plops in morn and night
She really loves it!

Lyz517 · 05-04-2007, 03:40 PM

Alfie And Archie's Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk -- powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
6 tablespoons beef fat1 egg -- beaten
1/2 cup ice water

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Combine flour, dry milk, salt,
garlic powder and sugar. Cut in meat drippings until mixture resembles corn meal.
Mix in egg. Add enough water so that mixture forms a ball. Using your fingers, pat
out dough onto cookie sheet to half inch thick. Cut with cookie cutter or knife and
remove scraps. Scraps can be formed again and baked.

2. Bake 25-30 minutes. Remove from tray and cool on rack.

Lyz517 · 05-04-2007, 03:50 PM

(2 c) whole wheat or spinach pasta
1 can tuna fish
4 hardboiled eggs, chopped
(1 c) cooked potato, chopped
(1 c) Raw Peas

PREPARATION & COOKING
Cook pasta until just underdone, enough to leave some
firmness in noodles. Let cool. If pasta is longer than
macaroni, cut into manageable pieces. Stir in remaining
ingredients, then pour and spread in greased baking
dish. Cook for 10 minutes at(350ºF). Let cool
before serving and store in airtight container in
refrigerator.

TammyJM · 05-16-2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo&brit

This worked really well for my Lola...
1/2 c. dry rice cereal (baby)
1/2 c. half and half
1jar baby food meat (not turkey) (don't know why)
1tsp Karo

We feed her about 3 spoon plops in morn and night
She really loves it!

Where did you find this recipe? Do you know how much you give for different weights?

Thanks!
Tammy

jlo&brit · 05-17-2007, 09:27 AM

It's been posted on here several times. I just feed her all she would eat in the mornings and in the evenings, and i left Innova dry out during the day.

kim10924 · 05-19-2007, 04:58 PM

The frozen chix pops sound like a great treat.

diva pup · 05-19-2007, 05:31 PM

I am certainly no nutritionist but I hope that before you give any homecooked food you make sure it is somewhat balanced and you are fulfilling the dogs calcium needs as well. Some of these recipes are not really suitable to feed every day.
I think someone suggested Dr Pitcairns book in this thread, it is a good book a good starting place and well worth the money.

Barbara92021 · 05-23-2007, 01:33 PM

With electric mixer, beat together 1 cup milk, and 1 cup natural peanut butter.
Add 2 cups whole wheat flour mixed with 1 T. baking powder, blend together with spoon or: this dough isn't like other rolling dough , it works if you squish it with your hands and then roll out!

Roll out (about 1/4 in. thick) and cut with dogbone cookie cutter.

Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 20 min. at 375. Makes about 2 doz. biscuits.
Watch them carefully so that they don't burn!

DON'T KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS RIGHT AWAY - NEED TO GET HARDENED!

I'm pretty sure that those of you who bake alot, could experiment with other flours.

oktech05 · 05-26-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debbiect

Here are a couple recipes I found and have made. My Sparky and Cindy love them. I found them on cooksrecipes.com/petfood

[b]Dog Treats
1 cup wheat germ
2 jars meat baby food (preferably chicken)
1. Combine the wheat germ and baby food to form a dough.
2. Roll into 1 inch (or smaller) balls. Place on a baking sheet and flatten with a fork.
3. Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack

Peanut Butter Rounds
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 cups oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
1/4 cup honey
1 teasp. baking powder
1/2 cup water
1. Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
2. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.
3. Bake at 325* for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

My babies enjoyed!

My dog Dax loved the wheat germ treats. I also made some with peanut butter and those were a hit too! I will eat the pb ones too lol. One evening my friend and I were eating popcorn and Dax was eating the pb treats, she was mortifed when she saw me eating a treat instead of popcorn. It was quite funny until I explained to her that I had made them and what they were made of. Now she eats them with Dax when she feeds them to him.

cj125 · 05-27-2007, 08:09 AM

Ok, Mia is a very picky eater. We have tried all kinds of things with her. After reading these recipes I noticed that most say "cooked"... problem is Mia is not a big fan of mushy food

Can I cook the meat & rice/oats and bag it for the freezer adding the vegatables later?

marcerella02 · 05-27-2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj125

Ok, Mia is a very picky eater. We have tried all kinds of things with her. After reading these recipes I noticed that most say "cooked"... problem is Mia is not a big fan of mushy food

Can I cook the meat & rice/oats and bag it for the freezer adding the vegatables later?

yes you can! it is best that the veggies are not cooked.. so like shredded carrotts or cut up celery...

cj125 · 05-27-2007, 08:22 AM

Oh good! Thank You! I was hoping someone would say that.

Ellie May · 05-30-2007, 08:21 AM

Ellie had a vet appt. last night and they gave us a paper with some recipes. They are mainly for special diets and I really don't like the looks of most of them but maybe they will help someone on here. I will post one or two of them but please research it out because this paper says Hill's Pet Nutrition on the bottom (makers of Science Diet). I wouldn't trust them too much.

CANINE REDUCING DIET
1/4 pound ground round or other lean beef
1/2 cup cottage cheese (uncreamed)
2 cups drained canned carrots
2 cups drained canned green beans
1 1/2 teaspoons dicalcium phosphate2

Cook beef in skillet, stirring until lightly browned; pour off fat and cool. Add remaining ingredients and balanced vitamin-mineral supplement and mix well. Keep covered in refrigerator. Yields 1 3/4 pounds.

Analysis
Protein.....5.5%
Fat.....1.7%
Carbohydrate.....4.5%
Moisture.....86.0%
Metabolizable Energy.....250 kcal/pound

Feeding Guide
5 pounds.....1/3 pound
10 pounds.....2/3 pound
20 pounds.....1 pound

No snacking except for occasional raw veggies.

05-02-2007, 03:14 AM	#32
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,943	Just started reading this thread and found it very interesting. In light of what has been happening in the dog food industry, we are all becoming more aware of what we feed our beloved pets. It made me pull out a book that was given to me a couple of years back "Bone Appetit!" Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog by Suzan Anson, and began to read it. It is very detailed on required nutrition charts, feeding practices contains a multitude of recipes from making your own kibble, main courses, soups, vegetables, sauces, decadent doggie desserts and food for special needs. That said I guess I'm going to begin cooking. Mary __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

05-04-2007, 03:40 PM	#34
Lyz517 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 225	Alfie And Archie's Dog Biscuits Alfie And Archie's Dog Biscuits 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup dry milk -- powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 6 tablespoons beef fat1 egg -- beaten 1/2 cup ice water 1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Combine flour, dry milk, salt, garlic powder and sugar. Cut in meat drippings until mixture resembles corn meal. Mix in egg. Add enough water so that mixture forms a ball. Using your fingers, pat out dough onto cookie sheet to half inch thick. Cut with cookie cutter or knife and remove scraps. Scraps can be formed again and baked. 2. Bake 25-30 minutes. Remove from tray and cool on rack. __________________ Lyz

05-04-2007, 03:50 PM	#35
Lyz517 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 225	Feather N Fin (2 c) whole wheat or spinach pasta 1 can tuna fish 4 hardboiled eggs, chopped (1 c) cooked potato, chopped (1 c) Raw Peas PREPARATION & COOKING Cook pasta until just underdone, enough to leave some firmness in noodles. Let cool. If pasta is longer than macaroni, cut into manageable pieces. Stir in remaining ingredients, then pour and spread in greased baking dish. Cook for 10 minutes at(350ºF). Let cool before serving and store in airtight container in refrigerator. __________________ Lyz

05-23-2007, 01:33 PM	#40
Barbara92021 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 55	Anne's BowWow Peanut Butter Cookies With electric mixer, beat together 1 cup milk, and 1 cup natural peanut butter. Add 2 cups whole wheat flour mixed with 1 T. baking powder, blend together with spoon or: this dough isn't like other rolling dough , it works if you squish it with your hands and then roll out! Roll out (about 1/4 in. thick) and cut with dogbone cookie cutter. Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 20 min. at 375. Makes about 2 doz. biscuits. Watch them carefully so that they don't burn! DON'T KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS RIGHT AWAY - NEED TO GET HARDENED! I'm pretty sure that those of you who bake alot, could experiment with other flours. __________________ Great surprises come in small packages!

05-27-2007, 08:09 AM	#42
cj125 Mia and Max's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,318	Raw or Cooked??? Ok, Mia is a very picky eater. We have tried all kinds of things with her. After reading these recipes I noticed that most say "cooked"... problem is Mia is not a big fan of mushy food Can I cook the meat & rice/oats and bag it for the freezer adding the vegatables later? __________________ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month STOP Puppymills ~ Spay or Neuter your pets!!!

05-02-2007, 02:37 AM	#31
Gayle_T Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 214	This is from a friend in Sarasota.... I had to increase the serving size because Taylor is a "JORKIE" = "Jumbo Yorkie This makes only about 2 weeks worth for Taylor... but he's a big guy. In a large pan I very briefly sauté in 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound of ground chicken and 1 pound of beef, add a total of 9 cups of half water/ half unsalted chicken broth, stir in 3 cups of millet and let simmer. After 10 Minutes, I add 2 cups of a combination of grated Carrots, Zucchini, Celery, Fennel, Parsley, (no beans or cabbage...!!) and very little garlic powder plus sometimes fruit like bananas, very little Mango, Apple or Berries, sometimes a little Peanutbutter or Parmesan. (Just to change the flavor.) You can divide the cooked mixture and add different final flavors to it. Let cool, fill in ice cube trays, (or other small containers) freeze and fill in Ziploc bags to avoid freezer burn. I take two of the cubes out every evening to let thaw in the fridge for the next day. I serve it to Filou in the shape of a little mount and put his quarter of Vitamin pill (description on bottom of page) on the very top so he gulps it down with his first eager bite. Depending on the size of your dog, this portion will last between 2 and 4 weeks. The only setback about this preparation is Filou barking during the entire 20 Minute cooking time! Plus I add a Super VitaChew from PetMeds to his food each day...and cut it up with a pill cutter and mix it with his food. Taylor gobbles this! Also I ordered the book "The Whole Pet Diet" from www.amazon.com and it has a lot of good recipes and information.

05-17-2007, 09:27 AM	#37
jlo&brit Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield TX Posts: 87	It's been posted on here several times. I just feed her all she would eat in the mornings and in the evenings, and i left Innova dry out during the day.

05-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#38
kim10924 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 24	The frozen chix pops sound like a great treat.

05-19-2007, 05:31 PM	#39
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	I am certainly no nutritionist but I hope that before you give any homecooked food you make sure it is somewhat balanced and you are fulfilling the dogs calcium needs as well. Some of these recipes are not really suitable to feed every day. I think someone suggested Dr Pitcairns book in this thread, it is a good book a good starting place and well worth the money.

05-27-2007, 08:22 AM	#44
cj125 Mia and Max's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NV Posts: 2,318	Oh good! Thank You! I was hoping someone would say that. __________________ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month STOP Puppymills ~ Spay or Neuter your pets!!!

05-30-2007, 08:21 AM	#45
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	Ellie had a vet appt. last night and they gave us a paper with some recipes. They are mainly for special diets and I really don't like the looks of most of them but maybe they will help someone on here. I will post one or two of them but please research it out because this paper says Hill's Pet Nutrition on the bottom (makers of Science Diet). I wouldn't trust them too much. CANINE REDUCING DIET 1/4 pound ground round or other lean beef 1/2 cup cottage cheese (uncreamed) 2 cups drained canned carrots 2 cups drained canned green beans 1 1/2 teaspoons dicalcium phosphate2 Cook beef in skillet, stirring until lightly browned; pour off fat and cool. Add remaining ingredients and balanced vitamin-mineral supplement and mix well. Keep covered in refrigerator. Yields 1 3/4 pounds. Analysis Protein.....5.5% Fat.....1.7% Carbohydrate.....4.5% Moisture.....86.0% Metabolizable Energy.....250 kcal/pound Feeding Guide 5 pounds.....1/3 pound 10 pounds.....2/3 pound 20 pounds.....1 pound No snacking except for occasional raw veggies. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May