Homemade Yorkie Recipes (Food & Treats)

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Marchio1948

I am a new owner of a Yorkie.I have had him for 6 months.
He was born Xmas Eve.
I am very confused with all this food out.
Some people tell me to feed Iams,some people tell me to feed the vets food.
The puppy stores tells me to feed just yorkie food.
Others tell me if I feed soft foos he will have soft stools.
What advice can you give me.I am in a state of not knowing what is the best for my little darling!
Dianne

Iams is involved with animal cruelty, so I don't support them.
Vets food are usually full of fillers and aren't necessary most of the time.
Canned food is my favorite but may cause loose stools. It depends on the food and the dog. Whatever you feed, it is important to brush their teeth.

Two good kibbles are Wellness and Canidae.
Canidae also has good canned food as do other companies.

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

just wanted to share a couple of recipes that came thru my mailbox today,, dont see them posted here, and i've not used them,, yet

Recipes for the most pampered of pets:

Breakfast Bars

12 c. oatmeal
4 c. whole wheat flour
>8 eggs
3/4 c. oil
2/3 c. honey
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. milk
1 large can solid pack pumpkin (optional)
3 to 4 mashed bananas (optional)
Preheat oven to 325. Grease 2 cookie sheets

Dump everything into a VERY large bowl. Mix this whole mess together (I use my hands, AFTER I take my rings off, another story), pat onto greased cookie sheets & bake at 325 for 1 hour. After 1 hour turn oven off, crack oven door & allow cookies to cool in oven. Break into whatever size you want (mine like LARGE).

This is for the very pampered as I understand it only makes about 8 bars...

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

Breath Bustin' Biscuits



• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups Bisquick® baking mix
• 1/2 cup mint leaves -- loosely packed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup -- or corn syrup




Combine all ingredients in food processor, process until well mixed, mint is chopped, and a large ball forms. Press or roll on non-stick surface (floured board or ceramic) to a thickness of 1/4-1/2". Cut into 1x2" strips or with bone-shaped cookie cutter and place on non-stick cookie pan. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool and store in air-tight container.
Makes about 30 medium biscuits.

[KellyV]

Homemade Frozen Yogurt Treat

32 oz plain yogurt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tbl peanut butter

Blend together, freeze in cupcake cups.


You could also make a meat flavored version using baby food.

[donnarod]

They all sound good but Tricksie is getting to fat. Need some diet treats.

[blonde281]

Originally Posted by Gayle_T

I've posted this recipe before...but thought I'd do it again since my vet replied.

BTW...Taylor is SO perky on this recipe! Taylor is 14 months old.

Hi Dr. Spiezio,

I have been feeding Taylor Royal Canin Yorkshire dry food and even though it hasn't been recalled I decided to cook for him. I was given this recipe by Ruth Steiner who heads up the Yorkie Play group here in Sarasota and used to own "Max's Dog Bakery". Taylor has done well on it but I just wondered if you could look at the ingredients and let me know if there is anything you might be concerned about if he eats this long-term. We will be leaving for Chicago and will return in September.

1 lb. ground turkey
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 cups of millet (which I've only found at Whole Foods) I soak it before cooking to soften it)
4 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Carrots, Celery, Zucchini chopped that combined equal 2 cups total
Tiny sprinkle of garlic powder

Brown meat
Add Millet, water and broth
Simmer
Add vegetables at the end for another 5 minutes
Let cool....then it can be frozen in containers

Each day Taylor (12 lb Yorkie) eats about 1 1/2 cups with 1 PetMeds Super VitaChew broken up in it.

I hate to bother you with this but just wanted to check to see if there is anything I should change.

Thanks so much,

Jim Spiezio
Date: 05/18/07 19:07:49
To: Gayle
Subject: Re: Dog Food Question


Hi,

Please do not think you are bothering me with questions. I am your dogs Dr. & part of my responsibilty is to help you take good care of him so when in doubt PLEASE feel free to call or e-mail me.
I think that the diet is probably better then any thing that you will find in any pet food. All the ingredients are good quality and you are feeding a vitamin so that covers all your bases. I think it is safe and probably healthier then any thing from a pet company. So keep right on feeding that diet.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Dr. S

so how many servings does that make? Do you store the rest in the fridge or freeze it? I'm just worried about making it and having it go bad before she eats it. Also my little one is only 7 pounds, do you think a cup a day is good?

[Gayle_T]

I store it in little containers that you buy in the aisle at the grocery that carries Glad wrap and zip-lock baggies. They are the smallest containers that they sell. I'm not sure if Glad makes them. They are 9.5 oz size. A batch of this recipe will fill 13 containers. I refrigerate the first one or two, then freeze the rest and bring one down into the refrigerator to thaw as needed. I hope this helps.

[donnarod]

Thanks, good to see your Dr. approves.
Tricksie is 8 lbs and too fat. How much a day would you feed. I was told to give Tricksie only 1/4 cup twice a day.

[Gayle_T]

Taylor is a TEAPOT. He weighs 12 + lbs but is not overweight at all.... just big. He eats 1/2 a container in the morning and 1/2 at dinnertime. When I fill the containers, I full them to the brim. Maybe 1/3 of a container in the morning and 1/3 at dinnertime for your baby. I'm not sure what to tell you. Taylor turned 2 years old yesterday and still will probably fill out some more. (And I thought I was buying a "Purse Dog") Don't get me wrong, we LOVE his size. He is a good size to go boating with us.

[Potter]

Originally Posted by myriamha

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD


Generally speaking, commercially produced dog foods, especially those that have been certified by national veterinary societies, provide a good, safe and convenient way of feeding your dogs. However, some people find that their dogs are sensitive to some of the preservatives in these foods and want an inexpensive alternative. Other people worry about what they should be feeding their dogs at times when they have let the dog kibble supply run out, or are in some circumstance where commercial foods are not available. Some other people simply don't feel that the monotonous diet of the same kibble all of the time is good for their dogs, while others worry about trace nutritional elements that might be missed any one set diet.

Actually a nutritious and balanced diet based on ?people food? is easy to prepare.

A 12 oz portion is suitable for one day?s ration for a 20 lb dog.
4 oz (1/2 cup) protein ? any meat, chicken, fish or eggs (all cooked).
4 oz carbohydrate ? for example cooked rice or grains, pasta, cooked cereals such as oatmeal, potatoes or even bread (packed tight when measuring).
4 oz vegetables ? any cooked vegetables (obviously not potatoes or other high carbohydrates). Carrots, broccoli, turnips, green peppers, green beans, etc., but not onions which contain high sulfur content which is bad for dogs.
Simply mix the contents together or not as you choose.
While this basic diet is balanced it can be improved by some simple supplements.

To mix the basic supplement use
1 cup debittered brewers yeast
1 cup wheat germ
2 cups powdered milk
? cup powdered kelp
Mix together and store in a cool dry place.
To improve the diet quality add 1 tsp of the basic supplement for each 12 oz portion of the food mixture and 1 tsp vegetable oil (I prefer corn oil or flax oil since they have high content of linoleic acid which is good for the dog?s skin).
12 oz of the basic diet is appropriate for a 20 lb dog, you would double this daily ration for a 40 lb dog, triple it for a 60 lb dog or halve it for a 10 lb dog. Watch the dog?s weight and adjust portion sizes accordingly.

I am happy this recipe worked out well for you. I love this recipe ever since I have gotten it.

[janet77]

Homemade Dog Treat Recipes - Free Recipe links to Homemade Dog Treats

This sight has hundreds of recipes!

[blonde281]

I'm trying to find recipes that will keep for awhile without being refridgerated. I like to make bigger batches at once. Are there any recipes that say how long they keep? Or do any of you know how long your treats keep?

[DOCTORS]

I have a 5 lb. Yorkie, and I am so stressed out about how to feed him. He is appx. 5-1/2 yrs. old, not sure, the couple before me had him 4 yrs., and wasn't told his age when they got him. When I got him, took him for teeth cleaning, the Dr. pulled 14 of his teeth. He cannot eat the thumb size T.D. she told me to feed him. A friend gave me a recipe which the same Dr. approved for her Yorkie-Poo, so I have been cooking it, and he loves it. However, I don't know if it has all the nutrition he needs. Also, I wonder if it is okay to vary his diet instead of the same meals all the time. I was cooking a whole chicken, deboneing it, and cooking brown rice, brocolli, cauliflower, tiny bit of potatoes, carrots, and green beans. I wonder if I could replace the chicken for beef once in a while, and can Yorkies have fish. Or is it better for their system to get the same food all the time. I heard it's not good to change dog food which you buy. I was giving some treats from the store, puparoni, beggins, etc. A few weeks ago, he got pancreitus from having too much fat. The Dr. then said feed him just chicken breast and white rice. Now that he is well I'm paranoid about getting any fat in his diet. But, it seems that he must need some. Also now, all he gets is the chicken with brown rice and veggies, but I only cook chicken breast. He eats some dry I.D. Also, the only treats he gets is milk bones, and white rice cakes. Any suggestions. Sorry this is so long. Doc's Granny

[dlross]

Watch it on the broccoli give them gas hard to digest potatoes to starchy, I’ve do switch from chicken to beef or sometime mix them two together, but keep the same in mixture with brown rice etc. Unfortunately, Chelsea has put weigh on so have to watch the protein factor which adds weigh over the fat contents

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by DOCTORS

I have a 5 lb. Yorkie, and I am so stressed out about how to feed him. He is appx. 5-1/2 yrs. old, not sure, the couple before me had him 4 yrs., and wasn't told his age when they got him. When I got him, took him for teeth cleaning, the Dr. pulled 14 of his teeth. He cannot eat the thumb size T.D. she told me to feed him. A friend gave me a recipe which the same Dr. approved for her Yorkie-Poo, so I have been cooking it, and he loves it. However, I don't know if it has all the nutrition he needs. Also, I wonder if it is okay to vary his diet instead of the same meals all the time. I was cooking a whole chicken, deboneing it, and cooking brown rice, brocolli, cauliflower, tiny bit of potatoes, carrots, and green beans. I wonder if I could replace the chicken for beef once in a while, and can Yorkies have fish. Or is it better for their system to get the same food all the time. I heard it's not good to change dog food which you buy. I was giving some treats from the store, puparoni, beggins, etc. A few weeks ago, he got pancreitus from having too much fat. The Dr. then said feed him just chicken breast and white rice. Now that he is well I'm paranoid about getting any fat in his diet. But, it seems that he must need some. Also now, all he gets is the chicken with brown rice and veggies, but I only cook chicken breast. He eats some dry I.D. Also, the only treats he gets is milk bones, and white rice cakes. Any suggestions. Sorry this is so long. Doc's Granny

Wow, if Ellie's vet said to feed chicken, rice and veggies long-term with no supplements I would not be happy. If you are going to homecook long-term (longer than maybe three weeks) you have to supplement. It is absolutely not an option. If you don't your dog won't get nearly enough of what he needs. I started out homecooking without supplementing also, but that vet didn't give me the recipe...it wasn't her fault.

Dogs also need a source of linoleic acid. We use olive oil or canola oil here.
Here is Ellie's recipe:
1 ounce meat (boneless skinless chicken breast or WHITE meat turkey with absolutely no skin or fat)
88 grams cooked carbs (peeled and cooked sweet potato or brown rice or noodles or barley or peas)
60 grams cooked mixed vegetables (choose from peeled carrot, bell peppers, celery, squash, broccoli, cauliflower)
1 teaspoon oil (olive or canola)
Supplements
Mix together.
This was formulated for Ellie who is 5.8 pounds but I end up feeding her 50% more per day.
The supplements are the hardest part for most people.
I would suggest talking to a nutritionist.
This diet is about 24% protein and 18% fat.
I gave beef instead of chicken or turkey and Ellie got pancreatitis around that time, so I don't recommend any form of beef for pancreatitis patients. I would be careful with the turkey because while most dogs can handle white meat and Ellie does and the pancreatitis is not recurring, it might have a bad effect on some dogs. Fish would be good but since it is lower in fat I don't know how it would fit into this recipe.

Be careful about feeding too much broccoli or cauliflower.

Ellie also had periodontal disease and nine of her teeth were pulled.
She is much better now and never went on TD.
I brush her teeth daily and use OraVet once a week.
She gets all homecooked and raw vegetables to snack on.
It works well for us.

I would not recommend feeding Science Diet DRY food unless you absolutely have to. Most of it contains ethoxyquin. The wet prescription foods don't.