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Originally Posted by Ellie May  My tip for homecooking:
Don't do it. lol.
Anyways, careful with the type of ground turkey you use. Some can contain dark meat and be very high in fat which could trigged medical issues. White meat turkey with no fat (or limited fat if the recipe was balanced by a nutritionist) is okay. It looks like the diet lacks oil, so that will have to be fixed. Alternating vegetables, carbs and protein is fine. Just remember if you introduce too many meats and grains, there will be nothing novel to go to if you ever need to do an elimination diet.
Supplementation is not optional when homecooking. This is the hardest part and all of it is best figured out by a nutritionist. Also, while it is easy to pick ingredients, figuring ratios and finding the guaranteed analysis is a lot harder. It is best to know the guaranteed analysis of a food so you know how much protein, fat and fiber your Yorkie is getting. A nutrionist can also help with this.
You can freeze it up ahead for more than a few days if you want to..unless you really like to cook. I don't hate cooking, but I find cooking for Ellie, terrible. |
All of that is very true. You need to know how many K/cals your dog is getting for their weight so you aren't over or under feeding.
Supplementation is NOT NOT NOT an option- it is a MUST. You need to get the calcium and phosphorus ratio correct. It can be very complex without the help of a nutritionist.
I get Layla's blood work done twice yearly to ensure she isn't lacking in anything.
it can seem complex- but once you get it down- it is quite easy. i cook once every 2 months or so- and just freeze it all.
Try to stay away from ground turkey- many of it comes with seasoning. I use turkey breast for Layla as it is all white meat and no fat.
Also you need more green veggies in the diet.