Ok, for those of you that homecook,I need recipes..

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by cindy0721

haa... yes they are smart... well I bought the COOLEST Chopper thingy that changes out the blades now I have a use for it.. hubby thinks I'm nuts buying all those gadgets..lol.... And on topic , yes I am willing to go to the end of the world for this little guy he is my world....

OK so where do I get the supplement and what do i use?

well that depends.. do you want to make it or buy it???

buying it- my holistic pet food store recommends Solid Gold Seameal ( i think it is called) but you also need an added calcium suppliement

making it- you need 4 ingredients from a health food store... i'd say the upfront costs are more than buying but the will last you at least a few years..i just keep making up batches and keep it in the fridge.. when i run out i make a new batch

if you want the receipe just PM me and i'll send it to you

if you are looking for a book about homecooking you should look at Dr. Pitcairn's guide to healthy dogs and cats... it's great.

[Ellie May]

Marci should be able to help you with this. She is lots better at supplements then me. Actually, I take the easy way out and use an all-in-one through a nutritionist.

Marci, remember low phosphorus for kidney problems.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Marci should be able to help you with this. She is lots better at supplements then me. Actually, I take the easy way out and use an all-in-one through a nutritionist.

Marci, remember low phosphorus for kidney problems.

yikes what the hell is phosphorus and where do you find it??

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

yikes what the hell is phosphorus and where do you find it??

I really couldn't tell you but this is why it is good to have a nutritionist help with these kinds of recipes. That is why the Science Diet (especially canned) starts looking really good after awhile. Home cooking for health issues isn't always easy...

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I really couldn't tell you but this is why it is good to have a nutritionist help with these kinds of recipes. That is why the Science Diet (especially canned) starts looking really good after awhile. Home cooking for health issues isn't always easy...

well when she makes a choice between the two and if she chooses making it i'll look into it further

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

well when she makes a choice between the two and if she chooses making it i'll look into it further

By the way, calcium and phosphorus go together in a way and have to be balanced in recipes. This is the thing Ellie's vet stresses most about home cooking.

[zoeybear]

This is what I cook every two weeks for Zoey and Chloe

Large pack of chicken breasts (8 piece)
Boil until very tender and shred/chop fine

1 cup of brown rice. Boil seperate with 2 cups of water


1 cup shredded carrots boiled until tender and chopped


1/2 cup frozen peas


mix all together.
I serve 1/3 Cup to each dog twice a day.
I freeze singe meals in zip lock bags.


Once in a while I substitute ground beef for the chicken for variety.


I add missing linlk and steamed bone marrow to each dinner meal. I also give a daily multi vite.



Good luck!

[cindy0721]

thanks girls.... and yes I am looking for low phosphorus..... someone on a kidney disease forum recommended "Solid Gold, Holistique Blendz"... anyone try this?

[lizziepooh_1]

I am debating homecooking for Tia. she scratches at her face often, and I wonder if she's slightly allergic to her Canidae (regular formula) that she's been eating for the past 6 months.

What are opinions on feeding Canidae (perhaps the "other" formula....forget what it is) for the morning meal and home cooking for the evening meal? Is it ok to do both?

[Lexi Rae]

i home cook also and i feed her twice a day, morning and evening.
am i supposed to use missing link and calcium in both meals because i havent
been doing that.. i just do it for her breakfast..

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

By the way, calcium and phosphorus go together in a way and have to be balanced in recipes. This is the thing Ellie's vet stresses most about home cooking.

Yep, can't stress that enough. It's an important balance to get the hang of. Maybe Crystal's nutritionist sells her own supplement or something?

[cindy0721]

I was also debating Canidae? Any input on this food? Maybe one homecooked and one dry? but then I think he won't eat the dry and hold out for the homecooked because he knows he will get it later ....

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Yep, can't stress that enough. It's an important balance to get the hang of. Maybe Crystal's nutritionist sells her own supplement or something?

I use BalanceIT K (NOT BalanceIT L). There is an ingredient in the L that I don't like. This would not work for those who don't like to supplement with vitamin A. You can get it through animal nutritionists and your vet should be able to get it in.


A couple of you want to homecook part time and do dog food the other part. That's fine but you will either have to supplement the homecooked (vitamins) or you will have to feed enough dog food in the day to make sure they are getting their minimum recommended amount of vitamins from that instead of supplementing homecooked.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by lizziepooh_1

I am debating homecooking for Tia. she scratches at her face often, and I wonder if she's slightly allergic to her Canidae (regular formula) that she's been eating for the past 6 months.

What are opinions on feeding Canidae (perhaps the "other" formula....forget what it is) for the morning meal and home cooking for the evening meal? Is it ok to do both?

yup you can do both... i still (although i hate it) have to use kibble when we travel sometimes... and Canidae is a quality kibble so it shouldn't bother her too much!

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i home cook also and i feed her twice a day, morning and evening.
am i supposed to use missing link and calcium in both meals because i havent
been doing that.. i just do it for her breakfast..

its not so much when that is important but how much.. so as long as you are giving what it recommends then that's fine