Satin Balls are for dogs who won't eat or you need to put weight on them.
Small dog recipe
1 lb cheap hamburger (for the high fat content)
1 1/3 cups Total Cereal
1 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal (not the instant, you want old fashion oats)
1 raw egg
6 Tablespoons wheat germ
1 package Knox unflavored gelatin
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons unsulphered molasses
pinch of salt
Mix together like meatballs. Shape into balls or patties (patties thaw out faster). Do NOT cook or bake, serve raw.
I have just started Murphy on them. He has been a "busy" boy and needs the extra calories. He had lost 1/2 pound, but when you are under 5 pounds to begin with that is a LOT.
I also have a 5 lb and a 10 lb recipe for larger batches. I am sure if you do a search for Satin ball, you will find other recipes on-line |