I've got one really picky eater and one not-so-picky eater. I decided that I would not compromise on the quality of their food, for health reasons. So, what I've done is mix the cottage cheese with the picky-man's food. I've sprinkled his with parmesan cheese. I've put hamburger with his food. And, the kicker-what has helped him gain a little weight on his otherwise skinny and emaciated frame-I made satin balls.
"Satin Ball" recipe for dogs who won't eat
This recipe is for dogs who desperately need calories and need to put on weight, but who have no appetite. It sounds yucky, but when these are done they are really appealing, even to me.
In my experience, this is a kind of "last resort and hope" food that many sick dogs will eat.
Mix all ingredients (like meatballs). I shape them like thick hamburgers rather than balls because they store easier in the freezer and thaw faster. Freeze in serving portion size. Nothing is cooked -- all ingredients are uncooked RAW and "Satin Balls" are served raw.
This recipe for Little Dogs (1/10 of full recipe) would be a good test to see if your dog will eat them before you make the substantial investment in ingredients of the half or full size recipe. See Notes below about the Total cereal, oats, wheat germ and vegetable oil.
Satin Balls for Little Dogs -- or to try out recipe on your dog to see if he will eat it.
1 lb hamburger
1 and 1/3 cups Total cereal
1 and 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal
1 raw egg
6 Tablespoons wheat germ
1 package Knox unflavored gelatin
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons unsulphered molasses
Pinch of salt
I put them in little balls and freeze them. When I microwave them to serve them to my dogs, sometimes they get downright cooked. They seem to like it that way although they're meant to be served raw and I think you're supposed to dethaw them in the refrigerator-overnight or something. My dogs fight over them, but I always make sure my skinny little picky man gets the better end of the deal.
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