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Old 02-22-2008, 08:55 PM   #13
Doodlebug
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom View Post
Veggies, overall, can be tough for dogs to digest. Steaming them "starts" the digestion process, so this makes it easier on their system, pureeing them makes it even easier. So, when I was homecooking (we now do raw) - I steamed, then pureed green beans (the greens alkalize the system). I would not feed corn.

You do lose some nutrients from steaming, but you can add those back in through supplementation. It is NOT worth stressing your dog's digestion (if they are having a tough time w/ veg, as many do) - as that can lead to all sort of trouble for some.

Don't micro the meat - it actually alters the "makeup" of the meat. I wouldn't do that at all. If you need convenience, maybe buy a toaster oven and use that to warm stuff up.
What are the signs that they are having problems digesting the veggies? I'm just wondering so I can watch and see if they are ok.

Do you think I need to puree veggies for 4 year olds? I was just wondering if you are pureeing for puppies or adults.
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